So I'm looking into a "fixer-upper" scooter and found what is said to be a 1987 Honda Elite 50. At the very least it will need side panels and the handlebar plastics. From what I have seen the body panels are specific to this year only? What do these panels normally sell for? And how do I know for sure this is the "SE50" engine?
'87 Elite Questions
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To see if it's the se50, which it is, look under seat and it will say se50p (restricted) or se50 (not restricted). Look at motor towards the back by the trans drain plug and check the stamp in case.
2001 Honda Elite
1995 Yamaha Jog
1994 Yamaha Axis
I can't believe
that cop put me
in the backseat
when I clearly
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1995 Yamaha Jog
1994 Yamaha Axis
I can't believe
that cop put me
in the backseat
when I clearly
called shotgun.
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Plastics are both rare and expensive for this one-year-only model. ~$200 for covers in fair condition, if you can find them.
Look for engine code AF05E, generically called Elite SE50 here, to distinguish this blockfrom the '94-later AF16E, called SA50 here.
Evidently not all 05E engines are variator-equipped, because the same code reportedly adorns the cases of Sprees and their related Elite "E" descendants.
The '87 is one of the best-looking models, but the shortage of trunk space is another drawback.
The '87 Aero shares the same powertrain + 2 lockable boxes.
Plastics are both rare and expensive for this one-year-only model. ~$200 for covers in fair condition, if you can find them.
Look for engine code AF05E, generically called Elite SE50 here, to distinguish this blockfrom the '94-later AF16E, called SA50 here.
Evidently not all 05E engines are variator-equipped, because the same code reportedly adorns the cases of Sprees and their related Elite "E" descendants.
The '87 is one of the best-looking models, but the shortage of trunk space is another drawback.
The '87 Aero shares the same powertrain + 2 lockable boxes.
Wheelman-111
Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH