1985 Honda elite 150 build thread.

katoranger · 03-04-2011, 01:14 PM

This will be my thread for the new scoot.

Weldangrind · 03-04-2011, 01:24 PM

I'll go make some popcorn and wait...

katoranger · 03-04-2011, 01:42 PM

Pics will come. I sprayed some carb cleaner and it fired. Throttle is stuck. Total carb clean will be soon.

Speedo cable is disconnected. Looks like I need one of those. That and a left rear signal lense.

The windshild mounting area is cracked. Will need to rebuild that. Gorilla glue time.

Front brake needs to be cleaned or something.

This is exciting.

FastDoc · 03-04-2011, 02:22 PM

We're excited for you too! This looks to be a fun and successful project.

MICRider · 03-04-2011, 03:14 PM

I was just looking up some specs on the Elite 150... They're liquid cooled? Heck, liquid cooled Honda's last forever! This sounds like a really interesting machine, lots of info on the web about it (and tons of vids on Youtube)

Cheers,
Stew

katoranger · 03-04-2011, 06:42 PM

I pretty excited to have two wheels again.

Dash plastic is cracked and the windshield is loose.

Broken lense

Speedo cable not attached.

Buford

Dash works. Just need the cable fixed I think.

Carb. I took that little screw out of the air intake tube and sprayed some carb cleaner and it fired.

So I have alittle work to do. First step will be cleanup. Sat outside the last 4 years or more. Been sitting since September unused.

Going to pull the rear plastic to access the engine and carb. Clean the carb test the e-choke. Lube/fixed throttle cable. That should get it running.

Need to address front brake. It is not releasing. Probably cable too. Adjustment almost all the way out. Most likely due for shoes.

Brake light not working. Check bulbs then switches.

Replace speedo cable.

Repair plastic the hold windshield.

Check tire pressure.

Should be ready to ride then.

FastDoc · 03-04-2011, 06:53 PM

Sat outside the last 4 years or more. Been sitting since September unused

Amazing how good Honda's are. Sitting neglected and then fixable with not much money or effort.

Looks like a remarkably nice machine. The dashboard is pure class.

I bet you can fiberglass repair much of the broken dashboard plastic, maybe from behind. The rear lens looks like a cheap and easy repair.

I expect there is a reason the speedo cable is not attached. Make sure that it is not frozen, may need some Kroil or similar.

I'd also shoot some penetrating oil through the front brake cable and remove the wheel and inspect the shoes and the cam.

Are you working this weekend? If not I bet you are riding this guy by Sunday! :P

FastDoc · 03-04-2011, 06:57 PM

Buford will be a big help too. :wink:

katoranger · 03-04-2011, 07:01 PM

I am going to inspect the speedo issue before I reattach or spend for a new cable.

With the front brake I plan to take the wheel off and inspect the condition of the shoes and lube up the cam pivot etc.

The paint is pretty good. I think it was covered prior to the last owner. I plan to keep it covered too.

MICRider · 03-04-2011, 07:04 PM

I'm watching this thread with great interest, neat machine! I have absolutely no doubt that you will have that bike purring like a kitten in no time. Guessing with the sit in vs sit on design of the typical motorcycle that the scooters give a lot of protection from the wind and elements. Perfect commuter

Cheers,
Stew

katoranger · 03-04-2011, 07:21 PM

90 percent of my riding will be commuting. The rest just running errands. I may get to go for a fun cruise at some point.

I don't think it will take long to make it go. It was being ridden a few months ago.

Weldangrind · 03-05-2011, 01:20 AM

I totally wanted one of those when they came out. I still do. Do you remember when Linda Hamilton rode one in Terminator?

I wonder if that dash is ABS; one of our fine members shared that acetone is an effective way to repair ABS plastic.

Don't you love that we have this shop, where we can share treasures like this?

Give Buford a pat for me.

katoranger · 03-05-2011, 08:24 AM

I remember the one in Terminator.

The next cheapest elite I found close by was $800. Think I did good.

Buford jumped down when the neighbor came out. He serves soft food.

The whole trailer thread has me thinking. I could use one to make runs for bigger items. The other thought was a sidehack. :roll:

Anyway step one this week will be clean and make it run. Hoping to get the plastic and carb off today. Its cold and rainy again and all the girls are sick.

katoranger · 03-05-2011, 08:26 AM

With this forum we pop up on more google searches. Others may discover china bikes.

Reveeen · 03-05-2011, 09:29 AM

Looks like fun.......good luck with it!

While in the front wheel might I suggest popping some new wheel bearings in? Seems every used bike I ever purchased needed wheel bearings and steering head bearings.

Once you get her going I *suspect* it will be tire time. Remember that info I posted on tire sizes? You can use it to adjust your gear ratio. (personally I am not a fan of 3:50 10 "square" tires)

You will enjoy a forgotten pleasure: popping over to a "real" dealer and ordering parts.

http://www.motorscooterguide.net/man...ice_Manual.pdf

http://www.motorscooterguide.net/pag...gracejones.jpg

There is a 1985 Areo here for parting out (once the snow goes).

03-04-2011, 01:14 PM	#1
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	1985 Honda elite 150 build thread. This will be my thread for the new scoot. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-04-2011, 01:24 PM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'll go make some popcorn and wait... __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-04-2011, 01:42 PM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Pics will come. I sprayed some carb cleaner and it fired. Throttle is stuck. Total carb clean will be soon. Speedo cable is disconnected. Looks like I need one of those. That and a left rear signal lense. The windshild mounting area is cracked. Will need to rebuild that. Gorilla glue time. Front brake needs to be cleaned or something. This is exciting. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-04-2011, 02:22 PM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	We're excited for you too! This looks to be a fun and successful project. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-04-2011, 06:42 PM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I pretty excited to have two wheels again. Dash plastic is cracked and the windshield is loose. Broken lense Speedo cable not attached. Buford Dash works. Just need the cable fixed I think. Carb. I took that little screw out of the air intake tube and sprayed some carb cleaner and it fired. So I have alittle work to do. First step will be cleanup. Sat outside the last 4 years or more. Been sitting since September unused. Going to pull the rear plastic to access the engine and carb. Clean the carb test the e-choke. Lube/fixed throttle cable. That should get it running. Need to address front brake. It is not releasing. Probably cable too. Adjustment almost all the way out. Most likely due for shoes. Brake light not working. Check bulbs then switches. Replace speedo cable. Repair plastic the hold windshield. Check tire pressure. Should be ready to ride then. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-04-2011, 03:14 PM	#5
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	I was just looking up some specs on the Elite 150... They're liquid cooled? Heck, liquid cooled Honda's last forever! This sounds like a really interesting machine, lots of info on the web about it (and tons of vids on Youtube) Cheers, Stew
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03-04-2011, 06:53 PM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Sat outside the last 4 years or more. Been sitting since September unused Amazing how good Honda's are. Sitting neglected and then fixable with not much money or effort. Looks like a remarkably nice machine. The dashboard is pure class. I bet you can fiberglass repair much of the broken dashboard plastic, maybe from behind. The rear lens looks like a cheap and easy repair. I expect there is a reason the speedo cable is not attached. Make sure that it is not frozen, may need some Kroil or similar. I'd also shoot some penetrating oil through the front brake cable and remove the wheel and inspect the shoes and the cam. Are you working this weekend? If not I bet you are riding this guy by Sunday! :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-04-2011, 06:57 PM	#8
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Buford will be a big help too. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-04-2011, 07:01 PM	#9
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I am going to inspect the speedo issue before I reattach or spend for a new cable. With the front brake I plan to take the wheel off and inspect the condition of the shoes and lube up the cam pivot etc. The paint is pretty good. I think it was covered prior to the last owner. I plan to keep it covered too. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-04-2011, 07:04 PM	#10
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	I'm watching this thread with great interest, neat machine! I have absolutely no doubt that you will have that bike purring like a kitten in no time. Guessing with the sit in vs sit on design of the typical motorcycle that the scooters give a lot of protection from the wind and elements. Perfect commuter Cheers, Stew
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03-04-2011, 07:21 PM	#11
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	90 percent of my riding will be commuting. The rest just running errands. I may get to go for a fun cruise at some point. I don't think it will take long to make it go. It was being ridden a few months ago. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-05-2011, 01:20 AM	#12
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I totally wanted one of those when they came out. I still do. Do you remember when Linda Hamilton rode one in Terminator? I wonder if that dash is ABS; one of our fine members shared that acetone is an effective way to repair ABS plastic. Don't you love that we have this shop, where we can share treasures like this? Give Buford a pat for me. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-05-2011, 08:24 AM	#13
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I remember the one in Terminator. The next cheapest elite I found close by was $800. Think I did good. Buford jumped down when the neighbor came out. He serves soft food. The whole trailer thread has me thinking. I could use one to make runs for bigger items. The other thought was a sidehack. :roll: Anyway step one this week will be clean and make it run. Hoping to get the plastic and carb off today. Its cold and rainy again and all the girls are sick. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-05-2011, 08:26 AM	#14
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	With this forum we pop up on more google searches. Others may discover china bikes. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-05-2011, 09:29 AM	#15
Reveeen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: orbital platform Posts: 741	Looks like fun.......good luck with it! While in the front wheel might I suggest popping some new wheel bearings in? Seems every used bike I ever purchased needed wheel bearings and steering head bearings. Once you get her going I suspect it will be tire time. Remember that info I posted on tire sizes? You can use it to adjust your gear ratio. (personally I am not a fan of 3:50 10 "square" tires) You will enjoy a forgotten pleasure: popping over to a "real" dealer and ordering parts. http://www.motorscooterguide.net/man...ice_Manual.pdf http://www.motorscooterguide.net/pag...gracejones.jpg There is a 1985 Areo here for parting out (once the snow goes).
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