Disc brake conversion for af16e Elite 94-01

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Re: Disc brake conversion for af16e Elite 94-01

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so cut and extend a ruck one is the way to go? (are all elite down tubes too long?)
also, any best practices for a spree disk break? (i haven't done any measuring on that project for a while)
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Re: Disc brake conversion for af16e Elite 94-01

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one for a spree and one for a sa50. spree is my build and sa50 for "spazz". yea not many people want to put several hundred into a front end for a sub 500 scoot, i get it, it really doesn't make sense unless your a little nutz like us
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Re: Disc brake conversion for af16e Elite 94-01

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Isn't that the truth. Thing is you won't ever get it out of it when you move onto the next project. I have so many bikes due to that fact, dedicated enough to spend it in the beginning and stubborn enough to never sell it for less than I think it's worth.
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Re: Disc brake conversion for af16e Elite 94-01

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But let anyone come to denver or st louis , I can guarantee they will have something fun to ride. Nothing is stock.
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Re: Disc brake conversion for af16e Elite 94-01

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LoveMyHonda wrote:Isn't that the truth. Thing is you won't ever get it out of it when you move onto the next project. I have so many bikes due to that fact, dedicated enough to spend it in the beginning and stubborn enough to never sell it for less than I think it's worth.
Its almost depressing.. If it spent 1500 on each project bike/car every month id still only scratch the surface..
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Re: Disc brake conversion for af16e Elite 94-01

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never even considered doin it for the cash. just having fun riding the s*** outta them and learning.

btw has anyone used a BWS-ZUMA 96-01 1st gen front end?
I read somewhere that that works for a sa50.
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Re: Disc brake conversion for af16e Elite 94-01

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My pet peeve is non spree fenders on the disc swaps.. that is half of the bikes charm to me.. I really could care less about the suspension.. I just want to be able to stop .. have a cool disc and a spree fender. :)
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Re: Disc brake conversion for af16e Elite 94-01

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yea that spree front fender makes the look. that's the goal
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Re: Disc brake conversion for af16e Elite 94-01

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If you use a ruckus tree you can use any after market ruckus fender.
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Re: Disc brake conversion for af16e Elite 94-01

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No ruck parts on the spree.
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Re: Disc brake conversion for af16e Elite 94-01

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have you tested a 1st gen zuma/bws?
and thanks for the info!
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Re: Disc brake conversion for af16e Elite 94-01

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I don't know this for sure but I was told that zuma front ends are pretty much bolt on for the ruckus and I think I've seen it on TR but never in person. I don't know what year sets though. So if it's true it would be the same deal as the ruck swaps. I'm sure someone can confirm.
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Re: Disc brake conversion for af16e Elite 94-01

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How long does the stem 'want' to be? From the top of the tree, how long should the stem be?
I have all the parts and next weekend I have access to all the tools and buddies to give me a hand.
This is the last nugget of knowledge I need.

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Re: Disc brake conversion for af16e Elite 94-01

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TinyElvis wrote:How long does the stem 'want' to be? From the top of the tree, how long should the stem be?
I have all the parts and next weekend I have access to all the tools and buddies to give me a hand.
This is the last nugget of knowledge I need.

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14.75 inches
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Re: Disc brake conversion for af16e Elite 94-01

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Perfect! 14.75 inches. You are the BEST!
I'll be at it next weekend

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