Scooter experts needed

"Kiltedpadre" (kiltedpadre) 06/20/2018 at 14:37 • Filed to: None

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Just found this beauty for sale. It’s only $150 but mention the splines that connect the the crank to the belt pulley are warn off.

Does this mean it needs a new crank or are the splines a separate piece? Worth looking at it, or a sign of other more serious issues?

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Kiltedpadre > Kiltedpadre 06/20/2018 at 14:41

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In case of kinja

https://chillicothe.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1989-honda-elite-50-scooter/6615414096.html

Sovande > Kiltedpadre 06/20/2018 at 14:58

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That’s not worth $150.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Kiltedpadre 06/20/2018 at 15:24

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There are some splines on the one side of the crank, so guessing it’s part of the crank? Parts and disassembly of the engine would probably be pretty straightforward?

http://scootermasters.com/manuals/Elite_SA50_Service_Manual.pdf

Pg. 85 is the section on the crankshaft, although the engine would have to be removed to get to it.

Kiltedpadre > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 06/20/2018 at 15:27

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Thank you very much. I figured on something that small it was probably part of the crank as opposed to something bolted to a flange.

I’m going to contact the seller and shop around for parts just Incase. I can’t imagine the disassembly being too difficult.

Hmm, if I’m already pulling the motor I may consider a big bore kit if they’re available.

Aremmes > Kiltedpadre 06/20/2018 at 15:28

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It seems that the crankshaft has a Woodruff key on the output instead of a spline.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Kiltedpadre 06/20/2018 at 15:37

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They are most definitely available!

Download that Service Manual I linked as well as it may come in handy!

Kiltedpadre > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 06/20/2018 at 15:41

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I’m enough of a dork that even if I don’t get the scooter I’ll enjoy looking at the repair manual.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Kiltedpadre 06/20/2018 at 15:49

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You may have to make a crank call. Ha.

Kiltedpadre > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 06/20/2018 at 16:13

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That’s terrible, and I’m using it any chance I get.

Kiltedpadre > Aremmes 06/20/2018 at 16:22

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Thanks, I left a message for the seller and am parts shopping while I wait for the call that it’s already sold.

Aremmes > Kiltedpadre 06/20/2018 at 16:42

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Hopefully that call arrives before you have to fork over for the RMA shipping.

The Snowman > Kiltedpadre 06/20/2018 at 19:02

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Its $150 weld the pulley to the shaft. (Giggity)

shop-teacher > Kiltedpadre 06/20/2018 at 23:40

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That’s a lotta chedda for a scooter that needs the engine pulled apart. These can be had in complete working order for $500.

Kiltedpadre > shop-teacher 06/21/2018 at 08:12

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Where do you keep finding cheap scooters? By me even non running Chinese scooters typically sell for that much or more.

The cheapest currently running Elite in my area on Craigslist is $950.

shop-teacher > Kiltedpadre 06/21/2018 at 08:37

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Really? That’s crazy. I find them on FB Marketplace, on CL. I just sold a running Elite 80 for $375, and more than doubled my money.