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Post by benji on Jan 17, 2019 14:06:13 GMT -5
Found another unicorn. This time a one-year-only '87 elite se50 Low miles, runs but needs carb work (as usual), has all it's body panels, and I got it cheap. I'm really trying to slim down the collection, but I couldn't pass it up. This bike is a one-year-only model, and so is the engine- the se50 af05e motor is a very sought after motor because it has larger ports and slightly taller gearing. I'm gonna clean out the carb, then polish up and refit the panels. Lots of scratches and stickers- maybe a candidate for a repaint, we'll see. I'm not sure if im gonna keep it or flip it.
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Post by birdman on Jan 17, 2019 14:16:06 GMT -5
Nice find
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Post by benji on Jan 17, 2019 14:27:53 GMT -5
thanks. Ya, couldn't pass it up. Too bad I had to sell the spree, I'd have a good start to a Honda collection haha. I'm daydreaming about doing a bbk, pipe, and pwk carb, with some Dio or ruckus wheels, and maybe a g-dash headset.
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Post by aeroxbud on Jan 17, 2019 15:21:50 GMT -5
Great find. Could be a really cool project.
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Post by ryan_ott on Jan 17, 2019 15:24:24 GMT -5
You know your going to flip it, your not fooling anyone.
Nice find... keeping those 2 strokes on the road one at a time.
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Post by tiny on Jan 17, 2019 15:57:08 GMT -5
Man you found the same scooter i had a few years ago only. Mine looked better in white with Red accents. I had an '89 EliteR bloody thing could fly(top speed around 70+KPH) for a scooter that weights about 150lbs. God how i loved that scooter. Only bad part is the measly 2.9L(0.8Gal) fuel cell only good for 70 some odd Km at WOT. If you were closer to me id try to take it off yer hands
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Post by benji on Jan 17, 2019 17:32:44 GMT -5
If you were closer to me id try to take it off yer hands I could always break it down and ship it to you... Yeah I think a few scooters outside the US had this same body style. I'm not sure about the frames though, if they're the same or not. I think the vision DJ-1 looks like this bike, too.
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Post by tiny on Jan 17, 2019 17:48:08 GMT -5
Exact same as me EliteR. It should had a single backbone frame that runs from the steering down tube to under the seat that supports the gas tank/battery/oil tank. My old EliteR was Red where yours is Grey and White where yours is Red it also had red graphic stickers on the white. As soon as i can find me pictures ill post.
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Post by tiny on Jan 17, 2019 17:51:57 GMT -5
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Post by birdman on Jan 17, 2019 22:23:30 GMT -5
That color scheme is so cool. All you need is a nice wind breaker and aviator sunglasses 😂. My friend has a red one just like yours benji. He bought a bunch of stuff for it like a bbk, carb, pipe, intake, etc. He ended up getting a motorcycle before he put it all together and lost interest. All the parts are brand new on a shelf while the scoot sits neglected in the corner of his garage. Lol kinda like my scooters have been lately
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Post by benji on Jan 18, 2019 9:33:56 GMT -5
He bought a bunch of stuff for it like a bbk, carb, pipe, intake, etc. He ended up getting a motorcycle before he put it all together and lost interest. All the parts are brand new on a shelf while the scoot sits neglected in the corner of his garage. does he wanna sell anything? I'm looking for deals. I wanna build this, but cheaply. I'm thinking ruck wheels and small stretch, like 4-6 inches, and maybe a cool headset like a g-dash or Dio.
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Post by birdman on Jan 18, 2019 14:24:47 GMT -5
I'll ask him. I tried to offer to take tje scoot off his hands along with all the parts, he quickly shot me down claiming that he's gonna do it so he can ride it during summer. This year will be the 2ND summer he's supposed to ride it lol, so we'll see.
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Post by harleyracer59 on Jan 18, 2019 20:18:52 GMT -5
If you were closer to me id try to take it off yer hands I could always break it down and ship it to you... Yeah I think a few scooters outside the US had this same body style. I'm not sure about the frames though, if they're the same or not. I think the vision DJ-1 looks like this bike, too. ill let you know on the dj1 panels as soon as they show up. I ordered some . I think the same as you. this 87 elite looks a lot like the dj1 only dji has better headlight and tail light, imo. the frame and dash are identical also. but jdm got a glove box not a cubby. I bought one of them as well. planning on turning my 25$ elite into a dj1 since it only had a dash/ speedo. everything else including half the wire harness was ate by thr previous owners dog. damn dog even dhewed the tail light up. I guess he was really hungry? lol. nice find!!! btw I might know where a set of ruc wheels are for sale.. hmu if youre interested in them. all tell dude to lower the price for you. enjoy the ride!!!!!
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Post by jbjhillbilly on Jan 18, 2019 20:26:04 GMT -5
I got one of those! Currently in the future project line.
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Post by jaybird on Jan 18, 2019 20:49:34 GMT -5
Great score! I'd be tempted to just keep it, not flip it, it's just too darn cute.
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