My Latest purchase, a 1986 Honda Aero 50

The place to discuss rides, accessories, or whatever is tangentially Spree/Elite-related

Moderator: Moderator

Post Reply
User avatar
johnkiniston
BMX
BMX
Posts: 24
Joined: Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:37 pm
Location: Tucson, AZ

My Latest purchase, a 1986 Honda Aero 50

Post by johnkiniston »

Picked it up off Craigslist this morning for $50, No Keys and no paperwork.

Already took it to the DMV to start the process of getting a bonded title for it.

Cant wait to start working on it.

Image

Image

Image

The lock for the seat was removed at some point in time, I dont know what if anything is in the side panel compartment as it's still locked.

The air filter housing has a big hole in t that doesn't look factory, It's got Oil in the tank and I don't know how long it's been since it ran.
User avatar
Mystic
CB900F
CB900F
Posts: 2584
Joined: Sat May 14, 2011 8:56 pm
Location: Guys, Tennessee

Re: My Latest purchase, a 1986 Honda Aero 50

Post by Mystic »

nice find :D cant beat 50 bucks
1986 Spree/ Eve af16 swapped 65cc Prodigy vari 8g 9:1 Ruima gears
21mm OKO 42/100 32:1 45mph kymco zx exhaust
1994 Elite S 17.5mm Arreche, Daytona reeds, SEF ramp, pump plugged :D
1987 Elite SE50 af16 swapped
1989 Elite E SB50p
2003 Yamaha Zuma
mousewheels
Veteran OG
Veteran OG
Posts: 3639
Joined: Tue May 22, 2007 8:10 pm
Location: North of Seattle, WA

Re: My Latest purchase, a 1986 Honda Aero 50

Post by mousewheels »

Killer deal! I'll never tire of folks who pick up and restore old scooters. Seeing new owner's fun and creativity. Here's to happy times:thumbwink:

That generation of Aero's is well represented here, search around and check out zr50-blank for sure, and many others. They are headturners. I think Honda put a lot of goodies in that model, Front and side storage, timeless style, great colors plus 'go' it is arguably the 'Cadillac' of Honda's US 50cc scooters in it's day.
User avatar
motormike
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 5488
Joined: Wed Dec 29, 2010 10:58 pm
Location: Glasgow, KY

Re: My Latest purchase, a 1986 Honda Aero 50

Post by motormike »

This really makes me want to buy my Aero back.....and I've still got his number........ :geekdance:
RideRed
<Gyro S><MB5><Honda Navi><Helix><Sym Wolf><Yamaha Razz><Honda CH150 Deluxe>
"Live Large - Ride Small"
User avatar
johnkiniston
BMX
BMX
Posts: 24
Joined: Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:37 pm
Location: Tucson, AZ

Re: My Latest purchase, a 1986 Honda Aero 50

Post by johnkiniston »

Took the bike to the car wash and a friend and I washed the mud off. It was super dirty.

Washed everything except the cowl with the box in it, I dont know if there is anything inside the box and I dont want to destroy any possible paperwork contained within.

Current list of known broken hardware:

Airbox
Turn signal switch (It has a screw jammed in it! :*: )
Tail light
Speedometer.

Missing hardware:
Glovebox Lock
Seat Lock

Bonus hardware:
Stack of washers bolted to the front of the bike below the logo.
User avatar
martynkim
Board Supporter
Board Supporter
Posts: 2899
Joined: Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:22 pm
Location: Tacoma, Washington

Re: My Latest purchase, a 1986 Honda Aero 50

Post by martynkim »

johnkiniston wrote:Took the bike to the car wash and a friend and I washed the mud off. It was super dirty.

Washed everything except the cowl with the box in it, I dont know if there is anything inside the box and I dont want to destroy any possible paperwork contained within.

Current list of known broken hardware:

Airbox
Turn signal switch (It has a screw jammed in it! :*: )
Tail light
Speedometer.

Missing hardware:
Glovebox Lock
Seat Lock

Bonus hardware:
Stack of washers bolted to the front of the bike below the logo.

Try putting that stack of washers under the front cover. The PO was trying to make up for a spacer that is missing under the cover. :lol:
Need parts? Parting out Spree Aero and Elite!
What people share about buying from me http://www.hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewto ... =1&t=15559
PM me with your needs Cheap Parts
User avatar
mopro logan
Spree
Spree
Posts: 141
Joined: Thu May 26, 2011 4:52 am
Location: 49660

Re: My Latest purchase, a 1986 Honda Aero 50

Post by mopro logan »

Not bad at all. I wish there were more scooters for that price where I am. Good buy. :thumbsup:
Post Reply