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by kram
Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:00 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: 1987 Elite 50s skelly
Replies: 5
Views: 5312

Re: 1987 Elite 50s skelly

Thanks for the tips, I really appreciate them. Paul-I did put the stock air box back on so I don't ruin the piston, another member send me a message and said it wasn't a good idea. When I have a chance to get some jets I'll put the pod one back on. Motormike- I topped off the final drive. What's the...
by kram
Sat Aug 23, 2014 10:29 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: 1987 Elite 50s skelly
Replies: 5
Views: 5312

Re: 1987 Elite 50s skelly

Slowly trying to get basic maintenance done on the scooter. It's running pretty good but has started vibrating a bit when decelerating, I'm guessing I need to clean the carb again. Also ordered some new tires and hope to get those on next weekend. I had a few minutes today and tacked a top bar in. h...
by kram
Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:57 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: My New SpreeY6 Build...
Replies: 38
Views: 26123

Re: My New SpreeY6 Build...

This spree is really cool. I really like the color change.
by kram
Sat Aug 09, 2014 11:49 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: 1987 Elite 50s skelly
Replies: 5
Views: 5312

Re: 1987 Elite 50s

Once I got the plastic off I liked the look but the seat looked giant. So I made a plywood template for something a little different. Eventually i'll refine the shape some more, put it on a hinge, and get it upholstered. Also I'll cut down the oil filler neck so it's below the seat. One nice thing i...
by kram
Sat Aug 09, 2014 11:43 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: 1987 Elite 50s skelly
Replies: 5
Views: 5312

1987 Elite 50s skelly

Found this scoot for super cheap local and decided to pick it up. It's a 1987 Elite 50s http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/ranchero65/original.jpg It was pretty beat up but ran and had under 3000 miles. The plastics are all destroyed and for whatever reason it is missing all of the lights. I'm t...