Would that be a Metrio?Spreetard wrote:I've been wanting to see a built met-dio for awhile.
it's like a deisel powered prius. sweet, but not what the designers had in mind.
Flash IV? (Neener-neener-neener...:))
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What about finding a cheap Elite 80 ?
Could make for a larger, quicker and more comfortable ride?
That model scoot has always deserved a better engine and it would be easy to find parts.
Could make for a larger, quicker and more comfortable ride?
That model scoot has always deserved a better engine and it would be easy to find parts.
I'd rather be riding my Aero!
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Re: Flash IV? (Neener-neener-neener...:))
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Quoth Novs86:
Technically with a 49mm or bigger bore, it's still an 80! I may be only an engine mount bracket away from
Dude! Swap in a Dio!! Oh yeah, and finding that frame. But you can't spit around here without hitting a used Elite 80 for sale...
Quoth Novs86:
Hmm, what an intriguing idea! I've never been a big fan of the 80's styling, but if I'm intoxicated by the 2-smoke I won't notice as much. I do like the notion of a bigger softer ride.What about finding a cheap Elite 80 ?
That model scoot has always deserved a better engine and it would be easy to find parts.
Technically with a 49mm or bigger bore, it's still an 80! I may be only an engine mount bracket away from
Dude! Swap in a Dio!! Oh yeah, and finding that frame. But you can't spit around here without hitting a used Elite 80 for sale...
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Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
Re: Flash IV? (Neener-neener-neener...:))
I agree..... To say it gently, I think it's "beautifully ugly"Wheelman-111 wrote: I've never been a big fan of the 80's styling...
BUT..... It's really just the front end that is an eyesore (just my opinion). The rest looks fine.
Come up with something new for the front and it could be extremely cool!!!
I'd rather be riding my Aero!
Re: Flash IV? (Neener-neener-neener...:))
but just think, something that is that ugly... but that fast!novs86 wrote:I agree..... To say it gently, I think it's "beautifully ugly"Wheelman-111 wrote: I've never been a big fan of the 80's styling...
BUT..... It's really just the front end that is an eyesore (just my opinion).
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On Second Thought...
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The Elite 80 is sort of like having to date Ashley Simpson after bagging Jessica.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqIBGOnHkkI
Front "Styling" sort of a cross between a scooter and a trash compactor.
The Elite 80 is sort of like having to date Ashley Simpson after bagging Jessica.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqIBGOnHkkI
Front "Styling" sort of a cross between a scooter and a trash compactor.
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"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
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Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
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Re: Flash IV? (Neener-neener-neener...:))
Wheelman-111 wrote:The Elite 80 is sort of like having to date Ashley Simpson after bagging Jessica.
motormike wrote:Errands become adventures.
Re: Flash IV? (Neener-neener-neener...:))
With all the mud that's been thrown at the Elite 80 for looks (including myself who threw a big chunk!).......Who thinks the Met is attractive?
I can tell you I sure as heck don't!
At least the CH80 is in a class of it's own.
The Met is just a Vespa rip off when it comes to looks!!!
I can tell you I sure as heck don't!
At least the CH80 is in a class of it's own.
The Met is just a Vespa rip off when it comes to looks!!!
I'd rather be riding my Aero!
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Re: Flash IV? (Neener-neener-neener...:))
not my cup of teanovs86 wrote:Who thinks the Met is attractive?
Never thought of that. I just assumed they were going after the Yamaha Vino 50 that was introduced in the USA market one year prior.novs86 wrote:The Met is just a Vespa rip off when it comes to looks!!!
With only a 45 pound oem weight difference (137 vrs 172) I wonder how close the finished product would be with the lighter dio engine. Anyone know a ch80 engine weight in full trim?Wheelman-111 wrote:I do like the notion of a bigger softer ride.
Technically with a 49mm or bigger bore, it's still an 80! I may be only an engine mount bracket away
motormike wrote:Errands become adventures.
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Quoth the EliteGuy50:
Quoth the EliteGuy50:
Aye, there's the rub. It wouldn't be close enough for Wheeman to carry upstairs to the Boudoir! Still that 4-stroke's probably a good 20 pounds heavier than the lean sixteen. Cams, chains, valves, plus the Honda Overbuild Tendency, banking on the extra output and higher stock speed needing a more robust framework.With only a 45 pound oem weight difference (137 vrs 172) I wonder how close the finished product would be with the lighter dio engine. Anyone know a ch80 engine weight in full trim?
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Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
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Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
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Re: Flash IV? (Neener-neener-neener...:))
Good to know I'm not alone with this idea, stuff a 5-7 liter turbo diesel in there, pull up to other Priuss and take off like a bat out of * in a giant cloud of black smoke!Spreetard wrote: it's like a deisel powered prius. sweet, but not what the designers had in mind.
I am not a mechanic, nor do I play one on TV. Actually my advice is probably worth slightly less than what you pay to view it.
Re: Flash IV? (Neener-neener-neener...:))
Why can't you park it with your HD?Wheelman-111 wrote: It wouldn't be close enough for Wheeman to carry upstairs to the Boudoir!
I'd rather be riding my Aero!
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Cosmic Cataclysm
Greetings:
Heresy!! Parking a Honda scooter next to the Sportster would invite some sort of Cosmic Cataclysm. The HD's never leaked oil so far...
Anyway my Scootin's all done in Depinnaharta. The Sporty lives in Yellarosa.
Heresy!! Parking a Honda scooter next to the Sportster would invite some sort of Cosmic Cataclysm. The HD's never leaked oil so far...
Anyway my Scootin's all done in Depinnaharta. The Sporty lives in Yellarosa.
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Well, if you want light, you could always build up a Spree. Those are 88# with engine.
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Re: Flash IV? (Neener-neener-neener...:))
at least the met looks classy, with nice lines. that's what happens when you base your design off classic italian beauty.novs86 wrote:With all the mud that's been thrown at the Elite 80 for looks (including myself who threw a big chunk!).......Who thinks the Met is attractive?
I can tell you I sure as heck don't!
At least the CH80 is in a class of it's own.
The Met is just a Vespa rip off when it comes to looks!!!
the ch80 ....ugh. fits in well with devo, men in hats, and TRON.
whomever penned the lines of the elite 80 was sure lazy. my refrigerator has better curves.
a class of it's own? yeah... the class of '86.
it's a great, reliable scooter that got beat with an ugly stick.
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1987 Spree, 42mph on 49cc (gps)
Broken...
Spreeio
1987 Spree
With af16e powah!!!!
77cc Malossi Ministroker, 24mm oKo, 30mm V8 pipe.
Chinabike 3000! GY6 clone daily driver/ beater machine bought for $75!