My first elite build

[bfowler]

Well after about a year of browsing these forums and reading and trying to learn all that I possibly can, I think it's time for me to fix my cruddy scooter and get it running strong. I ordered lots of parts and I am going to try to take lots of pictures through out this build. Hopefully this can help future builders out there that are probably just as nervous as I am to get started on my first ever build. Prior to these forums, I had absolutely no knowledge about scooters or anything mechanical so these forums have really really taught me a lot and I'd just like to say thank you!

[bfowler]

Here's pictures of all the parts I've ordered so far:

Polini corsa, trail tech CHT, 48 inch extension wire, polini clutch springs (1k,2k,3k,4k) - graphite9
CT manifold, BR8HIX spark plugs, OKO pilot jet pack, OKO main jets sizes 118-135 - treatland
24mm black OKO carb - wheelman111
8.44:1 gears - autotech355 ebay
In line fuel filters - abreen89

[bfowler]

Phongeer short exhaust, 1000 and 1500 center springs, SEF ramp plate, oil plug, smoked JDM tails, smoked front turn lenses, OKO rollers 3g-14g, and OKO ramp guides - Steve at VT cycles

[bfowler]

Kelli variator - daywot ebay
Blue OKO throttle cable - scooterelements ebay
UNI airfilter and filter oil/cleaner - amazon
Michelin 90/90-10 tires and OEM belt - bike bandit

[swimmingfree]

well it shood be a good build ... as well as a good read ...
swimmingfree

[Fast_Fiend]

nice setup

[bfowler]

Got some work done today and took some pictures. More to come tomorrow.
Here's the engine sitting on my bedroom floor.

Here's it after removing the left side cover.

Here's my tusk clutch holding tool that I used to remove the clutch and variator

Similar to what the manual said, I placed the tusk clutch holding tool on the stator/flywheel side and used it to keep the engine from turning over.


Was eager to take off the oil pump and insert the oil plug but like an idiot I forgot to put hondabond around the plug to keep it in place. I'm going to go to the store tomorrow to get some hondabond and some washers to make sure the plug is secure. As you can see, the plug isn't sitting flush with the engine. Instead it's actually pressed about 2mm past the case. Any tips on removing the plug so I can add some loctite to it?

Took off the old head and piston. Surprisingly they looked pretty good except for the burn marks (possibly just carbon?) on the piston.

Accidentally broke a piston ring like a goof

Here's some possible problems I saw when inspecting the bore. I noticed some scratches and scores on the engine case. You can see them on the far left. Could these possibly pose a problem? And also, on the crank it looks as though some of it has been scratched off. Idk if that's just the design or if it's damaged? Referring to the middle of the crank where's the black and silver meet. It looks a little curved rather than a straight line and I'm not sure if that's just the normal look of it?


That's all for today. Hopefully someone can chime in with some answers. Ill post more tomorrow after I get more stuff done.

[paulpauly7]

screw a bolt into the hole in the center of the plug and use some pliers to pull it out.Those marks are fine they have been there from new and your crank looks fine

[bfowler]

Will try that tomorrow. Thanks Pauly. And I'm glad the case and crank are okay

[deuce217]

Good start, should be a rocket when you are done! Have fun!

[alexfleury]

gonna follow this one !! what pipe is that? did you choose it for price or performance?

[Trafficjamz]

are you gonna open up the intake windows on the block?

It makes a fast polini into a real fast polini

[bfowler]

Hmmmmm I'm not too sure if I want to try my hand at porting. It's probably the one area that isn't really covered here on the forums. Maybe if someone could give me some tips and if I feel comfortable enough then ill try it out and buy a Dremel.

I wouldn't have to split the case if I port the intake right? I can just spray some water in the case and get the little pieces of the bore out?

[patthesoundguy]

I've done it, like graphite9 says, seal it up well I put the shop vac hose in behind and all of the chips got sucked right up making it real safe.

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[bfowler]

Hmmmmmmmm is it worth the hassle? If I'm gonna buy a Dremel then Id probably want to do some porting to the corsa. Idk if its worth buying a Dremel just to open the intake ports