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by needfasterthan31
Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:20 am
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: elite 50 need help with variator weights/slow takeoff
Replies: 19
Views: 5975

WITH OVER 5,000 MILES IM SURE ITS DUE FOR A CHANGE,THANKS GUYS.
by needfasterthan31
Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what is the actual mph after the speedo stops on honda elite
Replies: 15
Views: 3678

what is the actual mph after the speedo stops on honda elite

hi.i was wondering what is the miles per hour speed on a honda elite after you run out of speedometer.i know at 60 kilometers where it ends that converts over to almost 38 mph.i am wondering with a fairly fast elite what is the mph when you hit the bigger F on the fuel gauge and what is the mph when...
by needfasterthan31
Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:08 am
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: elite 50 need help with variator weights/slow takeoff
Replies: 19
Views: 5975

thanks for the tips fellows.looks like ill try the 8 weight rollers and see if anything happens.although i should get a new clutch spring and the 3 small springs as well for the future or if the lighter rollers dont help.and yes it does feel like its taking off in second gear.its not real bad or any...
by needfasterthan31
Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:23 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: elite 50 need help with variator weights/slow takeoff
Replies: 19
Views: 5975

thanks guys.i seen those roller assortments before and should probably grab a pack and experiment with them,for what i do i need the top speed so i can deal with slow take off but if i can make it better i will.im just wondering by putting the performance keli variator on does that affect how my clu...
by needfasterthan31
Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:13 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: elite 50 need help with variator weights/slow takeoff
Replies: 19
Views: 5975

elite 50 need help with variator weights/slow takeoff

hey fellows,last week me and a forum member from here installed a keli variator on my 01 sr50 and its great and added some much needed top end speed.the keli came with six-9 gram weights and i also put in 3 new ramp guides.take off right off the line is slower and also sometimes through the midrange...
by needfasterthan31
Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:01 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: Found a good pipe for sale (not mines)
Replies: 14
Views: 4277

i seen that on ebay too when searching for something to do with elite or dio.it seems you need a 72cc-90cc cylinder for it to work,it has a ding on the small section but most used pipes do or at least mx pipes do.i wouldnt pay the buy it now price but see if you can get it for the opening price.dont...
by needfasterthan31
Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:34 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: ANYONE KNOW BELT SIZE FOR THE ELITE 50'S
Replies: 5
Views: 2430

thank you for the reply,very much appreciated.
by needfasterthan31
Tue Apr 14, 2009 12:19 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: ANYONE KNOW BELT SIZE FOR THE ELITE 50'S
Replies: 5
Views: 2430

ANYONE KNOW BELT SIZE FOR THE ELITE 50'S

looking for the belt size for my 01 elite sr50? thanks.
by needfasterthan31
Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:15 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: KICKSTART SPRING ISSUE ON ELITE
Replies: 3
Views: 1512

thank you wheelman.i seen that too that the kickstart lever did not need to come out(on my dirtbikes you do have to take it off) so anyways thanks for mentioning the visegrips because thats what i used to grab the small hook on the spring and twist the spring around to tension it up so after a few t...
by needfasterthan31
Mon Apr 13, 2009 1:36 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: KICKSTART SPRING ISSUE ON ELITE
Replies: 3
Views: 1512

KICKSTART SPRING ISSUE ON ELITE

i took my side covers off my 01 elite sr because i am getting a new variator and i wanted to check to see if i needed a new belt,so what happened is i took the kickstart lever off,the c-clip,and the washer and something happened to the spring like it came away from being tensioned so i pulled it apa...
by needfasterthan31
Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:06 am
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: 01 elite sr50 where to buy high speed pulley and 9:1 gears?
Replies: 30
Views: 7657

thanks guys and thanks evilone for answering that question about the center spring.i understand that and it seems if i was to go with the big bore,carbs,and pipe that i would probably change that spring? it but i think ill keep it stock for now.when is it a good time to change the center spring? i j...
by needfasterthan31
Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:21 am
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: 01 elite sr50 where to buy high speed pulley and 9:1 gears?
Replies: 30
Views: 7657

wheelman:thanks for all the info and everyone else as well.as soon as it warms up here today i am heading to harbor freight to buy that strap wrench.i have not ordered the high speed variator yet but what would you guys recommend? oko? keli?koso? or does it really matter? i am going to call vtcycles...
by needfasterthan31
Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:15 am
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: 01 elite sr50 where to buy high speed pulley and 9:1 gears?
Replies: 30
Views: 7657

it's really simple. I had no mechanical experience before finding this forum and did it myself. I think there's even a picture guide on here somewhere, I'll look around And that's the variator I have that gave me +5 mph EDIT: here ya go http://hondaspree.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4513 that 1-piece...
by needfasterthan31
Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:13 am
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: 01 elite sr50 where to buy high speed pulley and 9:1 gears?
Replies: 30
Views: 7657

thanks for the suggestions and info.its too early to call vtcycles but do you think they would have a front gasket?or do i have to order one from dealer?if so i think i should order one right now.and i was told by vt cycles that all i need is an impact gun and i can hold the piece behind with my han...
by needfasterthan31
Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:26 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: 01 elite sr50 where to buy high speed pulley and 9:1 gears?
Replies: 30
Views: 7657

thanks for the info fellows,i did contact vtcycles.com and they have the oko variator/high speed pulley or whatever you exactly call it for $61.00 shipped and it comes with the ramp late,rollers,and 3 guide plates? is that a decent one? he said theres no instructions that come with it,i have never t...