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by Armstrong1
Sat Jan 21, 2017 9:36 am
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: HOW TO - Spree to Ruck/Met Front End Swap
Replies: 8
Views: 9009

Re: HOW TO - Spree to Ruck/Met Front End Swap

Pretty sweet and detailed examples! Instead of chopping the stops on the triple, you can always grind the welds and flip the bracket 180 degrees on the frame.

You won't really need the stops as the forks will only turn so much and the nose cowl still will bolt up.
by Armstrong1
Mon Sep 19, 2016 11:16 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: 1990 Honda DJ1-RR project
Replies: 36
Views: 34064

Re: 1990 Honda DJ1-RR project

Great to see this back on the streets! Love the black and white scheme. What type of speed are you reaching with the new carb setup?
by Armstrong1
Tue Sep 13, 2016 10:42 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Aero/Tact conversion
Replies: 31
Views: 27572

Re: Aero/Tact conversion

New build running great! Top speed of 47mph with 65cc and se50 gears. I'll need to swap out the pipe for a high end replacement for more top end. http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x85/grimlock6573/Mobile%20Uploads/image_93.jpeg http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x85/grimlock6573/Mobile%20Uploads/im...
by Armstrong1
Thu Aug 04, 2016 2:40 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: My 1988 elite lx project
Replies: 23
Views: 22075

Re: My 1988 elite lx project

sweet project, it's amazing what a fresh set of fairings do.
by Armstrong1
Thu Aug 04, 2016 12:05 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Aero/Tact conversion
Replies: 31
Views: 27572

Re: Aero/Tact conversion

Gearhart wrote:Where did you find those rear smile panels? I can't find any on Japan auctions

i import a lot of car parts from Japan and one of my sources happen to have smile plastics so i swooped!
by Armstrong1
Wed Aug 03, 2016 11:57 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Aero/Tact conversion
Replies: 31
Views: 27572

Re: Aero/Tact conversion

Those bikes all look awesome......which bidding company do you use for the YahooJapan Auctions? Thank you, i use buyee. it's the easiest from my experience. So here's an update: Slammed the DJ1 and sold to friend who's using it for a parts/grub runner for their Boat shop. Ruck Vari 40mph+ great bik...
by Armstrong1
Mon Aug 01, 2016 12:01 am
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: Time for a twin cylinder prebug zuma.
Replies: 7
Views: 6588

Re: Time for a twin cylinder prebug zuma.

Can't wait to see the fairing conversion!
by Armstrong1
Fri Jul 08, 2016 3:28 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: My First Spree Swap (Aero NH125)
Replies: 306
Views: 204251

Re: My First Spree Swap (Aero NH125)

Beautiful Spree! I have some minty White Eve/Smile fairings that would be a fun addition to your build. Send me a pm if your interested in them.
by Armstrong1
Wed Jun 29, 2016 6:07 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Aero/Tact conversion
Replies: 31
Views: 27572

Re: Aero/Tact conversion

Here's an update on the DJ1. My goods from yahoo arrived so I was able to finally street test the bike after installing a working petcock. All the bike needs is a horn and gear the goes from speedo cable to gauge cluster. Everything else seems to work great including the Kenda rubbers. http://i182.p...
by Armstrong1
Mon Jun 20, 2016 4:45 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: my 86 aero low and mean haha
Replies: 68
Views: 41944

Re: my 86 aero low and mean haha

Wow, Thats a heck of a stretch. Looks fun!
by Armstrong1
Mon Jun 20, 2016 2:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: elite to dio conversion, plastics
Replies: 14
Views: 9058

Re: elite to dio conversion, plastics

Look up AF24 Tact and af25 Dio. More than likely won't bolt straight up. The Dio fairings may be too narrow to cover the rear mounted fuel cell. With modifications there may be potential for the swap. I agree, Af05e (variated) is a great engine for around town jamming with stock bore. Throw some SE5...
by Armstrong1
Thu Jun 16, 2016 12:30 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Aero/Tact conversion
Replies: 31
Views: 27572

Re: Aero/Tact conversion

@Peteyparado I find all my cool jdm bits on Yahoo Japan Auctions. @wheelieman Thank you for clearing that up sir. This last week has been busy. I picked up two 85 Aero's private party for a quick resto. Ran amazing with great compression at 5k miles. I built 1 good runner with the parts. A college k...
by Armstrong1
Wed Jun 01, 2016 4:07 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Aero/Tact conversion
Replies: 31
Views: 27572

Re: Aero/Tact conversion

The head gasket leaked at 9ft lbs, so i ordered a new gasket to try again. I dug up an old thread where wheelieman expirenced similar challenges and retorqed to 17 ftlbs. I ended up going with 13ftlbs. Further i had the head milled .025 so im anxious to see the results. I found a set of 87 se50 10:2...
by Armstrong1
Sat May 28, 2016 3:40 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: The second Honda DJ1
Replies: 3
Views: 4902

Re: The second Honda DJ1

Such a beautiful DJ1. I dig those factory expansion pipe's! Would you happen to know the final drive ratio on the stock gearing Dj1/Dj1r?
by Armstrong1
Sun May 22, 2016 10:13 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Aero/Tact conversion
Replies: 31
Views: 27572

Re: Aero/Tact conversion

Carb is fitted with a 90main and still dialing the low jet size. i shaved a hair from the variator drive boss. This drastically improved acceleration but i keep topping out 42-43mph. I'm really leaning towards 87 se50 gears for a click higher in mph. I removed the pipe a couple weeks back and notice...