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by Wheelman-111
Sun Jul 09, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: nq50 very cold
Replies: 1
Views: 912

Re: nq50 very cold

Greetings: Yes it's probably normal. What you're witnessing is the fuel's phase change from liquid to vapor. It is an endothermic process akin to why the paint can you're holding gets colder when you spray a long time. Add humidity and you can see the condensation on the carb and intake. It's a prob...
by Wheelman-111
Sun Apr 30, 2023 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: '85 Spree randomly died
Replies: 15
Views: 4692

Re: '85 Spree randomly died

Greetings: The assertion that the scooter got faster, briefly, before dying supports the hypothesis that a vacuum leak formed. It could result from a crank end seal, but there are lots of other places where such a leak can arise, starting with the rubber from the airbox going all the way to the exha...
by Wheelman-111
Tue Apr 04, 2023 8:51 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: 1985 aero 50 big bore kit not cranking
Replies: 5
Views: 1348

Re: 1985 aero 50 big bore kit not cranking

Greetings:

Yes, Honda started all their new 1985s right after assembly.
How hard is it to spin at the front pulley? No binding or catching?
Any reason to suspect too much oil on top of the piston - enthusiastic over-use of assembly lube?
by Wheelman-111
Tue Apr 04, 2023 8:44 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1997 honda 50 access panel
Replies: 4
Views: 613

Re: 1997 honda 50 access panel

Greetings:

Yes. The AF05 version had the plug vertical in the center and was accessed through this hatch. The AF16 moved the plug angled and installed from behind. (If you have skinny monkey hands...). So they sealed the plastic pet carrier with a giant rivet.
by Wheelman-111
Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:16 pm
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: The Daily Chat w/motor & Vintage
Replies: 559
Views: 282253

Re: The Daily Chat w/motor & Vintage

Greetings:

Rare to see one in such pristine condition!
Dude! Swap in a Dio!!
by Wheelman-111
Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:07 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: 1985 aero 50 big bore kit not cranking
Replies: 5
Views: 1348

Re: 1985 aero 50 big bore kit not cranking

Greetings: No kickstarter on a stock 1985. You can install the '86-'87 cover and the outer sheave with the castle nubs if the parts can be found. Tough nowadays. If you have a multi-tester, see that the battery has at least 12.8 volts or more. Charge it if you can, but these batteries won't take a c...
by Wheelman-111
Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:20 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: 1984 Aero NB50
Replies: 8
Views: 1953

Re: 1984 Aero NB50

Greetings:

Stains? What stains?! Looks like "Patina" to me...
Beautiful!
by Wheelman-111
Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:19 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Custom 1981 C70 Passport
Replies: 4
Views: 1435

Re: Custom 1981 C70 Passport

Greetings:

Amazing work done with obvious love. Nice!
by Wheelman-111
Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:16 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Honda Shadow/Joker/SRX50 from 50cc -> big bore kit
Replies: 12
Views: 2466

Re: Honda Shadow 50cc -> big bore kit

Greetings:

Quoth MeatBall:
Chonda
Tha's funny rat thar1 :)
by Wheelman-111
Sun Feb 19, 2023 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Official NS50F thread
Replies: 891
Views: 637278

Re: Official NS50F thread

Greetings:

Yes of course I meant the NS. But it's eight years later, liquid cooling ostensibly means more power, perhaps a few more pounds, and they go with a Drum?! Not curious ?!? Maybe cost was a factor, but if I owned an NS I'd think about converting to disc if only for the Profile.
by Wheelman-111
Sun Feb 19, 2023 11:53 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Flash 9: A Malfunction! (Heavens to Betsy!)
Replies: 0
Views: 4850

Flash 9: A Malfunction! (Heavens to Betsy!)

Greetings: It somehow came to my attention that Flash 9's brake lamp was no longer functional. As Feruccio famoously said, "What's-a behind me is-a not important", but I have to pass a State Inspection. I removed all the rear plastics before realizing that the lenses come off with 2 screws...
by Wheelman-111
Sun Feb 19, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1987 se50p elite- big bore kit- info
Replies: 3
Views: 658

Re: 1987 se50p elite- big bore kit- info

Greetings:

Quoth MotorMike: Once you've established your engine group, only then can you be sure to get compatible parts.
Then, Only then, a jedi will you be. :)
by Wheelman-111
Sun Feb 19, 2023 10:33 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1998 Elite SR low top speed
Replies: 3
Views: 535

Re: 1998 Elite SR low top speed

Greetings: Thet-thar's ^^ good advice fa sho'. Depending on mileage, another suspect would be the air filter. Pretty easy to check first. Worth changing a spark plug too. Another less-likely culprit is exhaust blockage. Including mileage and engine behavior - Stuttering? - when symptoms appear would...
by Wheelman-111
Sun Feb 19, 2023 10:21 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Honda Shadow/Joker/SRX50 from 50cc -> big bore kit
Replies: 12
Views: 2466

Re: Honda Shadow 50cc -> big bore kit

Greetings: The red - on - Chrome scooter in the pics above appears to be a Chinese machine sold as the "Venice 150" among probably many other names. That is no Honda as far as I can tell. The only badging I could see in your pictures is stamped on the belt cover, which also looks like no H...
by Wheelman-111
Sun Feb 19, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to sprees…1996 Honda elite 50 advice
Replies: 4
Views: 1436

Re: New to sprees…1996 Honda elite 50 advice

Greetings: 900 miles in 27 years?! SCORE!! Ah, but cosmetics make or break the deal. Post up some pics for advice on repairs. NOS plastic parts are hard to find. Aftermarket knockoffs are brittle junk, but with care can be installed and made to look OK. I recommend you check the date stamps on the t...