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by bainer1290
Fri Sep 24, 2021 4:01 pm
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: 1997 Honda Dio SR AF18
Replies: 9
Views: 6050

Re: 1997 Honda Dio SR AF18

Ok I figured that might be a bit too much free space, I might just order an oem Honda one in as they are a decent price $10
by bainer1290
Thu Sep 23, 2021 1:55 pm
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: 1997 Honda Dio SR AF18
Replies: 9
Views: 6050

Re: 1997 Honda Dio SR AF18

Yes I was more concerned about the pin bearing, the piston and rod should stay centered but the bearing can move freely. However it would still have 85-90% coverage on the rod bore even if it was all the way to one side or the other so I assume that is a non issue?
by bainer1290
Tue Sep 21, 2021 2:54 pm
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: 1997 Honda Dio SR AF18
Replies: 9
Views: 6050

Re: 1997 Honda Dio SR AF18

I was checking out the Athena crank wrist bearing that it came with and its 12.7mm wide. The Polini piston has an opening of 15.3mm, so about 2.6mm of space. The oem piston measured 15.1mm and the oem wrist bearing is 14mm, so leaving only 1.1mm space. No thrust washers were included so am I good to...
by bainer1290
Tue Sep 21, 2021 2:49 pm
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: 1997 Honda Dio SR AF18
Replies: 9
Views: 6050

Re: 1997 Honda Dio SR AF18

A box of fun arrived today!
Polini Contessa top end
Athena Crank
by bainer1290
Sun Sep 05, 2021 1:00 am
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: 1997 Honda Dio SR AF18
Replies: 9
Views: 6050

Re: 1997 Honda Dio SR AF18

Anyone with more info on belt sizes and its effect?
by bainer1290
Wed Sep 01, 2021 11:23 am
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: 1997 Honda Dio SR AF18
Replies: 9
Views: 6050

Re: 1997 Honda Dio SR AF18

Thats great info thanks for the reply! I will have to share some pics as we start to put it back together since its in pieces right now haha The scooter came with 2 belts, an old maybe original Honda Bando 23100-GZ5-0130 and the one on the engine was a Versah 634 15.5 30. The Versah looks to be in g...
by bainer1290
Tue Aug 31, 2021 10:56 am
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: 1997 Honda Dio SR AF18
Replies: 9
Views: 6050

1997 Honda Dio SR AF18

Hi there, I am re-building a Canadian Dio SR AF18, has 12,500 km on the odometer, in great overall shape, runs but has low compression. Thinking of putting a 70cc BBK kit and trying to decide between the: -Polini Contesa 70cc Sport kit -Malossi 70cc Sport kit Planning to leave the stock crank in it ...