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by Meatball
Fri Feb 23, 2024 12:33 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 89 elite front rim on Aero question
Replies: 5
Views: 518

Re: 89 elite front rim on Aero question

Will an 89 Elite brake hub mount up to the Aero legs? Im not familiar with Elite/Aero compatibility is why I ask. I DO know that if the pad is showing, your braking ability is reduced…for which 75% of your stopping power comes from the front. I would definitely want full pad-on-drum up there. Spooky.
by Meatball
Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:55 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 87 aero 50 choke emulsion tube dislodged?
Replies: 4
Views: 674

Re: 87 aero 50 choke emulsion tube dislodged?

The Emulsion Tube goes under the Main Jet.
by Meatball
Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fuel tank drain valve
Replies: 2
Views: 715

Re: Fuel tank drain valve

Racer71 wrote: Wed Jan 10, 2024 4:39 pmone is for fuel and the other is for I believe vacuum….. I blew air in…
Vacuum, bro. Suck, not blow.
by Meatball
Thu Dec 28, 2023 1:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oil in carburetor
Replies: 8
Views: 7209

Re: Oil in carburetor

Ive seen people mount them in the seat bucket. Pop the seat for access. I didnt get a look at how the fuel line was routed tho. There are pictures of it buried somewhere in the bowels of these forums Im sure.
by Meatball
Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oil in carburetor
Replies: 8
Views: 7209

Re: Oil in carburetor

Oil it for sure. I always use the same 2-stroke oil used in the engine. Drizzle some oil on it and squeeze it in your hand with a paper towel. You want it oily but not sopping wet. Dipping it in oil is excessive.
by Meatball
Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:03 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Grrr!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1906

Re: Grrr!!

head gasket?
by Meatball
Fri Dec 22, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oil in carburetor
Replies: 8
Views: 7209

Re: Oil in carburetor

A leak is not normal but most of the time its nothing to worry about. Could just be seeping from the oil line connection from the reservoir. If its leaving puddles on the floor, then I would be concerned. I would start by using a de-greaser and cleaning everything up really well. Run it for awhile a...
by Meatball
Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:32 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Grrr!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1906

Re: Grrr!!

You havent failed until you stop trying. Keep at it and you’ll get it going, man.
by Meatball
Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:39 pm
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: noob needs help deciding to buy
Replies: 3
Views: 6864

Re: noob needs help deciding to buy

Alot to unpack here…the Spree began in 84’ so theres no such thing as an 83’, but thats beside the point. This is a pile of parts and what I call “roached”. This would actually be a decent buy for $150 if you were restoring a better Spree and needed some bits n bobs to finish it. Restoring THIS unit...
by Meatball
Sun Nov 26, 2023 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chinese Carb Success(?)
Replies: 11
Views: 10011

Re: Chinese Carb Success(?)

You may have just found the one good carb hut in Shanghai. I would pin that seller for future reference. Nice find Mr Wheel.
by Meatball
Thu Nov 23, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Honda Lead NH50
Replies: 67
Views: 202972

Re: Honda Lead NH50

Chasing down spark issues, I start on one end and follow the trail back to the source. I start at the sparkplug, then coil wire, then the harness connections tracing back to CDI, then CDI..ultimately eliminating everything else until the stator is the final item. Im lucky for having many similar bik...
by Meatball
Wed Nov 22, 2023 9:03 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Honda Lead NH50
Replies: 67
Views: 202972

Re: Honda Lead NH50

In my garage, I have an old timing light that clips to the battery and ignition wire. That tells me if spark is getting to the wire while cranking. Some auto parts stores will loan you one for free or we have a generic tool store in the US (harbor freight) that sells them for about $30usd.
by Meatball
Tue Nov 21, 2023 9:09 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Honda Lead NH50
Replies: 67
Views: 202972

Re: Honda Lead NH50

Guys, dont you have recommendation for big bore kit please. I would go for the Contessa with that pipe. Otherwise its Corsa all the way but the Technigas will hold you back. Link below and use promo code “kittens” for 15% off until 11/30. https://www.treatland.tv/SearchResults.asp?Search=Corsa With...
by Meatball
Sun Nov 12, 2023 2:35 am
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: AF05 polini carb help!
Replies: 3
Views: 2144

Re: AF05 polini carb help!

I know dropping the mj 10 to start with sounds crazy but the cp carbs like smaller mj’s than the pwk’s.
by Meatball
Sun Nov 12, 2023 2:33 am
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: AF05 polini carb help!
Replies: 3
Views: 2144

Re: AF05 polini carb help!

Start fishing, as I call it. Unscrew the mixture screw 3 full turns and drop the main jet by 10 and see if it gets super crisp and zingy. Dont ride it this way, its only for tuning while on the stand to find the ballpark. Once you get those crisp snappy throttle blips (mega-lean), the rpm’s will han...