elite 50 sr only 45 miles per tank
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elite 50 sr only 45 miles per tank
Hi there,
I just bought a Honda 50 sr 1998 to drive around campus. I don' know anything about mecanical part of a scooter so I am going to need your help. I get only 45 miles per tank which seems to be a terrible gas mileage. I think my tank capacity is 1.2 or 1.3 gallon. What can I do to get a better gas mileage? Also, i know i need to change the air cleaner element because it is falling a part (like it is broke in 2 pieces which leaves a big space where air can come in. Do you guys think it might be the cause of this low mileage?
Thanks for your answers.
I just bought a Honda 50 sr 1998 to drive around campus. I don' know anything about mecanical part of a scooter so I am going to need your help. I get only 45 miles per tank which seems to be a terrible gas mileage. I think my tank capacity is 1.2 or 1.3 gallon. What can I do to get a better gas mileage? Also, i know i need to change the air cleaner element because it is falling a part (like it is broke in 2 pieces which leaves a big space where air can come in. Do you guys think it might be the cause of this low mileage?
Thanks for your answers.
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Re: elite 50 sr only 45 miles per tank
A new filter element can be had at Cheap Cycle. com for $7.50 . Are you rideing up hill all the way ?
Re: elite 50 sr only 45 miles per tank
Im gonna get a new filter element today at the local scooter shop. There are only a few hills. If i replace the carbu, will it get fixed? Also, the scooter had been sitting for a long time before i buy it, so the carbu might be durty? Can it be the reason? How many miles am i supposed to get per tank? 80?
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Re: elite 50 sr only 45 miles per tank
what is the carb set at????
what is your top speed??
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what is your top speed??
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Re: elite 50 sr only 45 miles per tank
Top speed: 40
I dont know about the carb set. How can i get this information?
I dont know about the carb set. How can i get this information?
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Re: elite 50 sr only 45 miles per tank
heres the info viewtopic.php?f=11&t=2677
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handicap (dyslexia)
looking for
se50 crank...
SpreJunk 87elite in a spree body
ruckus variator , 3.5 tire , 1500 drive face spring , a 64 bbk ,
8 gram rollers, stock carb , after market air filter and 105 jet
looking for
se50 crank...
SpreJunk 87elite in a spree body
ruckus variator , 3.5 tire , 1500 drive face spring , a 64 bbk ,
8 gram rollers, stock carb , after market air filter and 105 jet
Re: elite 50 sr only 45 miles per tank
Yeah i downloaded this book a couple days agi, but i still dont know what is it.
i just dont know nothing about mecanical. Should i replace the carb with a new one?
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Re: elite 50 sr only 45 miles per tank
pull the plug it shood be a nice coco brown .. ill bet its black its to rich .... the air screw shood be set at about 1 3/8 out..
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looking for
se50 crank...
SpreJunk 87elite in a spree body
ruckus variator , 3.5 tire , 1500 drive face spring , a 64 bbk ,
8 gram rollers, stock carb , after market air filter and 105 jet
looking for
se50 crank...
SpreJunk 87elite in a spree body
ruckus variator , 3.5 tire , 1500 drive face spring , a 64 bbk ,
8 gram rollers, stock carb , after market air filter and 105 jet
Re: elite 50 sr only 45 miles per tank
Ok thanks i'll do that once at home. Anything else i should check? If the pb doesnt come from that, what should i do?
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Re: elite 50 sr only 45 miles per tank
after you pull the spark plug and look at the color you check for a gas leaks ..
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handicap (dyslexia)
looking for
se50 crank...
SpreJunk 87elite in a spree body
ruckus variator , 3.5 tire , 1500 drive face spring , a 64 bbk ,
8 gram rollers, stock carb , after market air filter and 105 jet
looking for
se50 crank...
SpreJunk 87elite in a spree body
ruckus variator , 3.5 tire , 1500 drive face spring , a 64 bbk ,
8 gram rollers, stock carb , after market air filter and 105 jet
Re: elite 50 sr only 45 miles per tank
if the color is black what do i need to do with it then? And also if i had a gas leak shouldn't I see a stain on the ground?
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Re: elite 50 sr only 45 miles per tank
Greetings:
A gas leak below the petcock may not show up because it only leaks while the engine runs. Start 'er up and let it idle and then check for drips. Avoid using a book of matches for illumination though...![nervous :nervous:](./images/smilies/ohnoes.gif)
A gas leak below the petcock may not show up because it only leaks while the engine runs. Start 'er up and let it idle and then check for drips. Avoid using a book of matches for illumination though...
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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
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Re: elite 50 sr only 45 miles per tank
Since it has been sitting for a while like you said.. It wouldnt hurt to competely clean the carb.. Replace the fuel lines also.. And remember to drain any gas that might have been in there.. Good luck
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Re: elite 50 sr only 45 miles per tank
How do you know you are only getting 45 miles per tank? Are you considering empty to be what is shown on the gauge? How much fuel are you putting in it after 45 miles?schols44 wrote:Hi there,
I just bought a Honda 50 sr 1998 to drive around campus. I don' know anything about mecanical part of a scooter so I am going to need your help. I get only 45 miles per tank which seems to be a terrible gas mileage. I think my tank capacity is 1.2 or 1.3 gallon. What can I do to get a better gas mileage? Also, i know i need to change the air cleaner element because it is falling a part (like it is broke in 2 pieces which leaves a big space where air can come in. Do you guys think it might be the cause of this low mileage?
Thanks for your answers.
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Re: elite 50 sr only 45 miles per tank
i'm going to fill in the tank tomorrow. I don't use the gauge, i just look inside the tank. I can't take out the spark plug cap from the ignition coil. So i can't access the spark plug. Is there a way to do that. I don't want to pull too hard on it because i don't want to break anything. when i try to pull it out nothing is moving, as if the cap was fixed with a screw. Should i pull harder?