Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

I have a 1987 Elite 50 I bought from a kid abt 20 years ago. Got it running and then it got put away (long story). Bringing it back to life now. On the data plate it says it's a "SE50 P". However when I downloaded the manual, it says the carb I have is for a "SE50". The SE50 carb...

I've been wrenching on my own motorcycles for over 40 years, however never ran across a "bystarter" which is what I believe you are referring to. The Bystarter is a device that allows additional air and fuel to enter the engine when it needs it (cold eng). It's similar to a choke with fast...

Still waiting on vac petcock to arrive but got the scooter running using a home made fuel delivery sys. Discovered needle won't seat and carb floods. Looking for a replacement needle for the stock keihin carb. Anyone found a good source for replacement?

Yeah, figured it was long shot. If I can't get a reserve type, I'll probably just go with some Amazon/ebay vac operated. Trying to find one that's the right size.

Trying to get an old 1987 Honda Elite 50 going after sitting abt 17 years with fuel and oil in tanks. Gas tank was a mess. Lots of rust. Got it cleaned up along with the carb. Haven't messed with oil tank yet. Either fuel or oil or both got into crankcase. Enough got in there to liquid lock eng. Fli...