1985 Honda elite 150 build thread. - Page 22

katoranger · 05-09-2011, 01:46 PM

New cost saving measure. Make yer own.

MICRider · 05-09-2011, 07:45 PM

I like it! Wonder how it holds up in the rain though?

katoranger · 05-09-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MICRider

I like it! Wonder how it holds up in the rain though?

Just make another.

Weldangrind · 05-09-2011, 10:08 PM

He should waterproof it with packing tape.

katoranger · 05-10-2011, 07:56 AM

I have seen them wrapped in plastic before.

katoranger · 05-13-2011, 07:46 PM

New speedo cable installed. I lubed it really well before putting it on and this time made sure I had the bottom end seated all the way. :oops:

Also today I learned that I can change the fuel pump on a honda ruckus in 10 minutes. Honda wanted $85 shop labor to do that. :roll:

Weldangrind · 05-14-2011, 12:24 AM

Is it a simple three barb vacuum pump (meaning one vacuum barb and two fuel barbs)?

SpudRider · 05-14-2011, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

...Also today I learned that I can change the fuel pump on a honda ruckus in 10 minutes. Honda wanted $85 shop labor to do that. :roll:

I think the "stealerships" make their real money on parts, and labor! :evil:

Spud

katoranger · 05-14-2011, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Is it a simple three barb vacuum pump (meaning one vacuum barb and two fuel barbs)?

It is electric. The old one was making a clicking noise and wasn't able to supply enough fuel any more.

katoranger · 05-14-2011, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

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Originally Posted by katoranger

...Also today I learned that I can change the fuel pump on a honda ruckus in 10 minutes. Honda wanted $85 shop labor to do that. :roll:

I think the "stealerships" make their real money on parts, and labor! :evil:

Spud

I think so too. The job was extremely easy if you laid the bike over on its side.

The honda manual says to remove everything from the top side which would probably take an hour. I am sure the tech would have done the same thing as me.

katoranger · 05-15-2011, 04:20 PM

Broke down at the office yesterday. Electrical trouble. Believe it is in the switched installed to bypass the keyswitch.

Also the throttle cable has siezed up. Everything was fine when I parked it.

At least my boss lives in the same direction.

davidsonsgccc · 05-16-2011, 08:55 AM

maybe some gremlins took it for a spin while you were working. it has happened to me .

katoranger · 05-31-2011, 04:11 PM

Back up and running again.

I now have a keyswitch and a key. Redid some electrical and installed me a 12v power outlet.

Installed the old throttle cable after a good cleaner and lubing. It seems to be working just fine now.

Took for a test drive and compare the GPS speed to indicated. 2-3mph optimistic. Not bad.

Only thing is that I got a switch for the regular elite 150 and not the deluxe. It works, but the doesn't have the wire for the pop up light.

I can live with it. The light just stays up.

MICRider · 05-31-2011, 10:14 PM

12 volt outlets are handy, I put one on my KLR so that I can pump the tires back up after going gravel road/ trail riding. Also handy for charging my cell phone

SpudRider · 06-01-2011, 12:29 AM

I'm glad you got you scoot back up and running, Allen!

You guys are starting to convince me to install a 12-volt outlet on both my bikes.

Spud

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05-13-2011, 07:46 PM	#321
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	New speedo cable installed. I lubed it really well before putting it on and this time made sure I had the bottom end seated all the way. :oops: Also today I learned that I can change the fuel pump on a honda ruckus in 10 minutes. Honda wanted $85 shop labor to do that. :roll: __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Is it a simple three barb vacuum pump (meaning one vacuum barb and two fuel barbs)? __________________ 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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MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	I like it! Wonder how it holds up in the rain though?
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05-15-2011, 04:20 PM	#326
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Broke down at the office yesterday. Electrical trouble. Believe it is in the switched installed to bypass the keyswitch. Also the throttle cable has siezed up. Everything was fine when I parked it. At least my boss lives in the same direction. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-31-2011, 04:11 PM	#328
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Back up and running again. I now have a keyswitch and a key. Redid some electrical and installed me a 12v power outlet. Installed the old throttle cable after a good cleaner and lubing. It seems to be working just fine now. Took for a test drive and compare the GPS speed to indicated. 2-3mph optimistic. Not bad. Only thing is that I got a switch for the regular elite 150 and not the deluxe. It works, but the doesn't have the wire for the pop up light. I can live with it. The light just stays up.
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05-31-2011, 10:14 PM	#329
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	12 volt outlets are handy, I put one on my KLR so that I can pump the tires back up after going gravel road/ trail riding. Also handy for charging my cell phone
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