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by cruzingratiot
Thu Mar 10, 2016 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chipping panel repair?
Replies: 20
Views: 9862

Re: Chipping panel repair?

acetone (nail polish remover)
look up on youtube " How to fix plastic using only Acetone "

it works
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=31026#p268372
by cruzingratiot
Thu Oct 15, 2015 4:33 pm
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: 2000 Mystic Purple Elite build 74.6 MPH 80 + MPH
Replies: 295
Views: 190083

Re: 2000 Mystic Purple Elite build 74.6 MPH 80 + MPH

Polini 3 shoe polini bell and from 10 up there is a noticeable change in acceleration changed it back to the polini setup and the bike was slower not knocking the polini clutch it is a great clutch for the money but the dr pulley clutch works better on my setup in my opinion springs are only going t...
by cruzingratiot
Thu Oct 15, 2015 1:05 am
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: 2000 Mystic Purple Elite build 74.6 MPH 80 + MPH
Replies: 295
Views: 190083

Re: 2000 Mystic Purple Elite build 74.6 MPH 80 + MPH

lost some take off ( will solve that with stiffer springs)
but from about 5MPH up pulls a lot better
and the riding rpm's are lower because the clutch isn't slipping
and the clutch bell isn't as hot after a ride
worth buying in my opinion
by cruzingratiot
Sat Oct 03, 2015 10:31 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Elite undercowl
Replies: 4
Views: 2920

Re: Elite undercowl

What do u people use to cut the plastic undercowl on an E lite for disk brake set up and how much should I cut ? depending on what stem you used if I did it again I would use a metropolitan instead of a dio glove box and inner fender http://hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=27850&s...
by cruzingratiot
Tue Sep 15, 2015 10:27 pm
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: 2000 Mystic Purple Elite build 74.6 MPH 80 + MPH
Replies: 295
Views: 190083

Re: 2000 Mystic Purple Elite build 74.6 MPH 80 + MPH

What was the final cost on it? Which bike did you use as a reference to order it? I know a few people have used them but it wasn't cheap. http://www.sip-scootershop.com/en/products/clutch+serie+pro+hit+by+dr_hit161301 Kymco zx50 superfever depending on exchange rate about 150. clutch 20. ship Frick...
by cruzingratiot
Tue Sep 15, 2015 5:10 pm
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: 2000 Mystic Purple Elite build 74.6 MPH 80 + MPH
Replies: 295
Views: 190083

Re: 2000 Mystic Purple Elite build 74.6 MPH 80 + MPH

Dr pulley clutch
information on dr pulley clutch in link below
Link->
http://www.unionmaterial.com/Hitclutch-19.htm
now to go install and tune it in
drpulley1.jpg
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what comes in the box
drpulley2.jpg
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extra spring kit
drpulley3a.jpg
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by cruzingratiot
Tue Sep 15, 2015 12:22 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: New Clutch Idea-Smart people welcome
Replies: 5
Views: 5808

Re: New Clutch Idea-Smart people welcome

Hey I was sitting around thinking about how to make a clutch grab better. My idea is to create a clutch that has a cam-like movement that at a certain percent of movement relieves SOME spring tension from the "grabber" springs. Key points: The clutch arm travel will be held by the same sp...
by cruzingratiot
Sat Aug 22, 2015 8:59 am
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: 2000 Mystic Purple Elite build 74.6 MPH 80 + MPH
Replies: 295
Views: 190083

Re: 2000 Mystic Purple Elite build 74.6 MPH 80 + MPH

7415 miles
malossi red contra spring worn out
turning 6,500 - 7,000 rpm at 40 mph
instead of
9,000 - 9,500 rpm at 40 mph
ran ok bit it made it for lazy acceleration from 30-40 mph
( would bog than take off)
going to try other brands of contra springs
in the future
by cruzingratiot
Fri Aug 21, 2015 7:16 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Honda Metropolitan (not sure what I will do with it) build
Replies: 10
Views: 8801

Re: Honda Metropolitan (not sure what I will do with it) bui

Hi Cruz. Are you saying the AF 16 aftermarket secondary gears will fit the metro? If so do we need to do any modifications? Please let me know Thanks :rock: Let me see if I got it 1. use AF16 or ZX clutch shaft? 2. Use AF16 secondary gear? 3. Use AF 16 final gear? did I get it right? :confused: if ...
by cruzingratiot
Thu Aug 20, 2015 6:19 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Honda Metropolitan (not sure what I will do with it) build
Replies: 10
Views: 8801

Re: Honda Metropolitan (not sure what I will do with it) bui

Not much you can do to a GET 4 stroke engine most people add a aftermarket ignition (more rpm) take off the air box and change the variator than carb intake cam exhaust no bolt on bb kit the block is the cylinder not really much available in gearing you can put stock metro secondary gears in a rucku...
by cruzingratiot
Wed Aug 19, 2015 7:44 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Honda Metropolitan (not sure what I will do with it) build
Replies: 10
Views: 8801

Honda Metropolitan (not sure what I will do with it) build

Well, I was made a offer I couldn't refuse on The POP build, so I sold it. http://hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=31026 Always wanted a classic scooter, ( Cushman ), but found a deal on a 2009 Metropolitan with 525 miles. (Original owner) Since I got rid of the P.O.P and my Zuma, they...