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by alexfleury
Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:53 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Best Bang for the Buck?
Replies: 31
Views: 8844

Re: Best Bang for the Buck?

Good idea! And I happen to have a brand new compression gauge. (long story) What kind of compression number should I get? I think the engine may run OK for what it is now. That is a VERY steep hill at the bottom of the mountain. All cars are in first gear there. And I was still on the bike, just &qu...
by alexfleury
Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:45 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Another NOOBIE just bought a scooter
Replies: 5
Views: 2937

Re: Another NOOBIE just bought a scooter

EXCELLENT !!! I have been doing a little more reading and I understand the variator mod a little more. But first things first. I want to start wit the engine. I understand the exhaust mod. I think I saved the post about how to buy the main jet. Should I just go ahead and order the 88 and accept that...
by alexfleury
Fri Aug 23, 2013 12:51 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Another NOOBIE just bought a scooter
Replies: 5
Views: 2937

Re: Another NOOBIE just bought a scooter

The title says it is an Elite SA50P I have done some research and read about the exhaust and the main jet. I haven't seen a mention of the airbox! I did see a someone talking about zip tie method of running the oil injector open all the time, and others talking about a dual throttle cable. I don't w...
by alexfleury
Fri Aug 23, 2013 12:24 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Best Bang for the Buck?
Replies: 31
Views: 8844

Best Bang for the Buck?

New to the forum and new to scooters! :newb: Just bought a 2001 SA50P with 170 miles on it. Beautiful condition! And now I need to know the most common mods for increased power. Not totally looking for more top speed although It would be a more useful ride if it would go more than 25. But it is hill...
by alexfleury
Thu Aug 22, 2013 6:50 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Another NOOBIE just bought a scooter
Replies: 5
Views: 2937

Another NOOBIE just bought a scooter

I bought a 2001 with 173 miles yesterday !! Got it from a friend in Alabama and brought it home to Tennessee. http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt246/alexintenn/Scooter/DSCF11451.jpg The local Honda shop told me that $500 was an excellent deal for such a low mileage bike. It started and ran immedia...