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by oldengineangler
Tue Mar 03, 2020 4:57 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 89 Honda Elite LX fuel leak
Replies: 5
Views: 5644

Re: 89 Honda Elite LX fuel leak

I already took the carb apart and cleaned it. It didn't look bad, very little if any debris in the bowl. It passed the "blow in the inlet" test after I put the needle and float back in. But I'll keep that in mind if it keeps leaking after I replace the tank valve. Thanks everyone.
by oldengineangler
Fri Feb 28, 2020 12:15 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 89 Honda Elite LX fuel leak
Replies: 5
Views: 5644

89 Honda Elite LX fuel leak

My scooter leaks gas only when sitting. I checked out the carb and saw intermittent dripping from the downward facing short pipe under the by starter. I tested the auto fuel valve and it doesn't seem to work. Fuel just pours out of the fuel line when it's disconnected from the carb with the engine o...
by oldengineangler
Thu Dec 12, 2019 9:40 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: SA50 needs a muffler
Replies: 1
Views: 2914

SA50 needs a muffler

Hi I recently picked up an 89 Elite LX SA50. It's missing a muffler and I'm not finding one available online. Can anyone suggest something that would fit or point me to a site that might help? I don't care about originality or performance, just looking to put the scooter back on the road and prefer ...