My 1994 Honda Elite

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My 1994 Honda Elite

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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.
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Currently own:
->1995 Honda Elite 50 (Derestricted)
Have previously owned:
->Multiple 94-01 Elite 50s
->1985 and 1986 Honda Sprees
->1985 Honda Aero 50
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Re: My 1994 Honda Elite

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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
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Re: My 1994 Honda Elite

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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?
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->1995 Honda Elite 50 (Derestricted)
Have previously owned:
->Multiple 94-01 Elite 50s
->1985 and 1986 Honda Sprees
->1985 Honda Aero 50
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Re: My 1994 Honda Elite

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Kymco made a version of this bike that had a different taillight, looked alot cleaner. I think it's on scooterswapshop.com
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Re: My 1994 Honda Elite

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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.
Currently own:
->1995 Honda Elite 50 (Derestricted)
Have previously owned:
->Multiple 94-01 Elite 50s
->1985 and 1986 Honda Sprees
->1985 Honda Aero 50
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Re: My 1994 Honda Elite

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http://49ccscoot.proboards.com/thread/1 ... super-rare
Looks like this kinda but a little different this one is after market I think
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Re: My 1994 Honda Elite

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benji wrote:http://49ccscoot.proboards.com/thread/1 ... super-rare
Looks like this kinda but a little different this one is after market I think
Here is one on scooterswapshop but kind of pricey.
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->1995 Honda Elite 50 (Derestricted)
Have previously owned:
->Multiple 94-01 Elite 50s
->1985 and 1986 Honda Sprees
->1985 Honda Aero 50
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Re: My 1994 Honda Elite

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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... :urban:
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Re: My 1994 Honda Elite

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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... :urban:
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.
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Re: My 1994 Honda Elite

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I didn't really plan on stretching or lowering it. I think it makes the scooter look weird when it's stretched :smile:
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->1995 Honda Elite 50 (Derestricted)
Have previously owned:
->Multiple 94-01 Elite 50s
->1985 and 1986 Honda Sprees
->1985 Honda Aero 50
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Re: My 1994 Honda Elite

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ansneds wrote:I didn't really plan on stretching or lowering it. I think it makes the scooter look weird when it's stretched :smile:
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.
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Re: My 1994 Honda Elite

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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.
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Re: My 1994 Honda Elite

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But hey; lower it, don't lower it, do what ya like. I might not lower my prebug, kinda inspired by g9's vids
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Re: My 1994 Honda Elite

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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.
Currently own:
->1995 Honda Elite 50 (Derestricted)
Have previously owned:
->Multiple 94-01 Elite 50s
->1985 and 1986 Honda Sprees
->1985 Honda Aero 50
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Re: My 1994 Honda Elite

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Make a custom mount for it on the side of the bike, jdm it lol.
1993 ch80, swapped with a ch250
2021 DRZ400sm :worship:
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