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My 1994 Honda Elite
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 7:51 pm
by ansneds
I've already posted about my Elite in other threads, but now I've decided to make one only for my scooter. So far I've gotten it fully derestricted, painted rims, and got new tires. I plan on adding more mods later on. Any suggestions for cheaper mods? I have thought about changing all the light bulbs to LEDs.
Re: My 1994 Honda Elite
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 8:54 am
by benji
Lower it. that's what I always say haha. Looks good, maybe get a kymco taillight and remove the rear rack? I like the black
Re: My 1994 Honda Elite
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 11:13 am
by ansneds
benji wrote:Lower it. that's what I always say haha. Looks good, maybe get a kymco taillight and remove the rear rack? I like the black
Thanks, what do you mean by kymco taillight?
Re: My 1994 Honda Elite
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 12:44 pm
by benji
Kymco made a version of this bike that had a different taillight, looked alot cleaner. I think it's on scooterswapshop.com
Re: My 1994 Honda Elite
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 12:46 pm
by ansneds
benji wrote:Kymco made a version of this bike that had a different taillight, looked alot cleaner. I think it's on scooterswapshop.com
I'll have to look into it.
Re: My 1994 Honda Elite
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 12:48 pm
by benji
http://49ccscoot.proboards.com/thread/1 ... super-rare
Looks like this kinda but a little different this one is after market I think
Re: My 1994 Honda Elite
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 12:54 pm
by ansneds
Here is one on scooterswapshop but kind of pricey.
Re: My 1994 Honda Elite
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 1:04 pm
by motormike
benji wrote:Lower it. that's what I always say haha. Looks good, maybe get a kymco taillight and remove the rear rack? I like the black
Lowering and stretching of scooters kills the suspension.
That's okay if you intend to use the scooter as a race-bike on the drag strip.
That's horrible if you want to ride the street safely.
Consider the results before you chop...mm... 
Re: My 1994 Honda Elite
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 1:14 pm
by MrJumps
motormike wrote:benji wrote:Lower it. that's what I always say haha. Looks good, maybe get a kymco taillight and remove the rear rack? I like the black
Lowering and stretching of scooters kills the suspension.
That's okay if you intend to use the scooter as a race-bike on the drag strip.
That's horrible if you want to ride the street safely.
Consider the results before you chop...mm...
Agreed, my spree has like a 3inch stretch and its night and day to stock. It made the bike feel more stable but it bottoms out hard. I personaly like the higher up look it looks aggressive.
Re: My 1994 Honda Elite
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 5:07 pm
by ansneds
I didn't really plan on stretching or lowering it. I think it makes the scooter look weird when it's stretched
Re: My 1994 Honda Elite
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 5:19 pm
by MrJumps
ansneds wrote:I didn't really plan on stretching or lowering it. I think it makes the scooter look weird when it's stretched
It makes it look weird yes, but it does add a lot of stability at speed. So for people who wanna hit 45+ on the short spree buid it gets sketch either way but a 6 inch stretch would make the bike more stable.
Re: My 1994 Honda Elite
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 10:13 pm
by benji
When I was lowered I had a problem bottoming out, but once I went hard suspension it was alot better actually. The big deal w lowering is height and clearance, but when it's smooth it rides around corners w/o leaning anywhere near as much, and these small tires like to break free when you lean to far over and you weigh over the scooters max carrying weight (like me). I like staying upright haha.
Re: My 1994 Honda Elite
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 10:30 pm
by benji
But hey; lower it, don't lower it, do what ya like. I might not lower my prebug, kinda inspired by g9's vids
Re: My 1994 Honda Elite
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 9:28 am
by ansneds
graphite9 wrote:My brand new JDm tails are $91, and ebay has a used one for $98.
these are MUCH nicer than the ones that were floating around in the past.
If I install a JDM light, will there still be a place to put a license plate because they are required where I live.
Re: My 1994 Honda Elite
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 9:38 am
by MrJumps
Make a custom mount for it on the side of the bike, jdm it lol.