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by cruzingratiot
Thu Aug 17, 2017 10:32 am
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: 2000 Mystic Purple Elite build 74.6 MPH 80 + MPH
Replies: 295
Views: 186610

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

how to figure out gearing
by cruzingratiot
Wed Jul 12, 2017 5:21 pm
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: 2000 Mystic Purple Elite build 74.6 MPH 80 + MPH
Replies: 295
Views: 186610

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

8080 miles 148-150 psi compression klotz R50 32-1 since day1 7000 miles +- roughly on bore decided to put new bore on it honed and sold old bore with new rings 166.0079 chrome top ring 206.0200 cast bottom ring 209.0383 gasket kit fyi 204.690 is replacement corsa piston kit stock bore no marks could...
by cruzingratiot
Tue Dec 20, 2016 5:52 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Crossed over to the dark side
Replies: 38
Views: 32557

Re: Crossed over to the dark side

i took a chance and found out you can get red clear and smoked turn signal lenses I think the red look better than the stock yellow http://117.imagebam.com/download/sMU-zAf_mFx0NzjeMB03TQ/52184/521835238/ftjdfyjdfjdyj.jpg pearl matt white vinyl wrapped http://117.imagebam.com/download/IskLmY5YKXf4f_...
by cruzingratiot
Thu Jul 07, 2016 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rain sucks
Replies: 9
Views: 5105

Re: Rain sucks

outerwears pre filter

from website
"Outerwears water repellent Pre-filters add another level of protection. The woven mesh is specially treated at the mill using a proprietary process to repel water. "
http://www.outerwearsracing.com/
by cruzingratiot
Mon Jul 04, 2016 1:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Variator holder and dot dwg
Replies: 2
Views: 3069

Re: Variator holder and dot dwg

just buy
Motion Pro 08-0008 Clutch Holding Tool
by cruzingratiot
Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spree Special Edition Questions
Replies: 11
Views: 7439

Re: Spree Special Edition Questions

the floorboard was molded lollypop green 1986 was the only year nothing really special other than color Shasta white & lollypop green other diffrences were the seat (grey) ,handlebar grips(grey),turn signals (white) speedo background (lollypop green) at one time someone on ebay had the grey w gr...
by cruzingratiot
Thu Jun 02, 2016 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elite and met belt length
Replies: 5
Views: 5156

Re: Elite and met belt length

you will need to make a spacer

or change the input shaft for a af16 elite one
than no spacer needed


or change other gears from the elite to met
and you can use any elite gears in your get motor
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=31807#p276265
by cruzingratiot
Wed Jun 01, 2016 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elite and met belt length
Replies: 5
Views: 5156

Re: Elite and met belt length

Do the elite and met share the same size belt? Does anyone know? I'm trying to see if I can run a ZX pulley on a met. yes I have a kymco zx50 rear pulley on a 2009 metropolitan it will need a small spacer the zx pulley fits further in and the metro clutch bell wont work met top elite bottom differe...
by cruzingratiot
Wed May 04, 2016 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2016 metropolitan rims ?
Replies: 2
Views: 3249

2016 metropolitan rims ?

Rims 8 spoke wondering if they wil fit ? would be a different look for stock style steel rims if they fit no rim with info on parts fish has anyone seen the bike in person and looked at the rims for rim with size ? from discount Honda parts rear WHEEL SUB *NH295M* (SPARKLING SILVER METALLIC) 42650-G...
by cruzingratiot
Fri Apr 29, 2016 10:19 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Tire Pressure Question
Replies: 5
Views: 5769

Re: Tire Pressure Question

the front should never be run at max pressure of tire for riding reasoning there is not enough weight over the front and on panic braking and fast turns the front has a greater change of side out on you ( the lower pressure helps the tire have more contact patch ) not saying it cant be done but if t...
by cruzingratiot
Sat Apr 23, 2016 10:13 am
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: 2000 Mystic Purple Elite build 74.6 MPH 80 + MPH
Replies: 295
Views: 186610

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

MrJumps wrote:Glad your not hurt, did you lay the bike?
no bike is fine
elite.jpg
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Wheelman-111 wrote:Greetings:
This has been reported on the Forum. Apparently the stronger Contra springs put too much tension across the pulley at full-shift.
I never saw this discussion but just as a reminder to those who have not
by cruzingratiot
Fri Apr 22, 2016 6:33 pm
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: 2000 Mystic Purple Elite build 74.6 MPH 80 + MPH
Replies: 295
Views: 186610

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

johnny248 wrote:Holy crap! Ive never seen that happen! Was that on the Purple bike?
yea happened this morning was cleaning and making sure everything was ok for the ride
by cruzingratiot
Fri Apr 22, 2016 5:37 pm
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: 2000 Mystic Purple Elite build 74.6 MPH 80 + MPH
Replies: 295
Views: 186610

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

just a heads up I would check your rear drive face for cracks ? at least I wasn't far from home doing 35 40 mph ish locked the rear wheel up for a split second repaced rear drive face assembly, belt and repair crack off piece from airbox 1470 miles on odometer when I rebuilt motor 7658 miles on odom...
by cruzingratiot
Fri Apr 22, 2016 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Variator/ drive face holding tool, any interest?
Replies: 8
Views: 6179

Re: Variator/ drive face holding tool, any interest?

I use these if you have a welder and a old pair of vice grips just make them http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/4896/i/motion-pro-clutch-holding-tool?SITEID=MSN+SEARCH+NON-BRAND+Product+Listing+Ads+-+Bing&WT.srch=1&WT.mc_id=10007&P_ID=1243638870&utm_campaign=Bing+Shopping+Campaign+...
by cruzingratiot
Fri Mar 11, 2016 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: drum brake front wheel Kitaco available at webike
Replies: 4
Views: 3892

drum brake front wheel Kitaco available at webike

509-1126500.jpg copied from webike http://japan.webike.net/products/375804.html by KITACO MODEL : 509-1126500 not cheep but available Price: 246.4 USD for Front/Silver/without Hole Type Rim Size: 10 x 2.15 Is a lightweight Alloy Wheels perfect feet around the scooter specially developed, Upgrading....