When did the Honda Elite 80 come out?
During the 1985 model year, the Elite 80 was sold alongside Honda’s Aero 80, but for ’86 the Aero 80 was dropped and the Elite 80 left to stand on its own against Yamaha’s 2-stroke Beluga / Riva 80 (which lasted until ’87). The Elite 80 was quite a successful scooter and it enjoyed a remarkable run from 1985 all the way to 2007.
Do you need to change oil on Honda Elite 80?
Minor complaints aside, the Elite 80 is a very well engineered scooter. It’s got a cool indicator on the dash that lets you know when it’s time to change the oil. This indicator is based purely on milage though and is not an indicator of actual oil quality.
How does the oil change indicator work on a Honda Elite?
It’s got a cool indicator on the dash that lets you know when it’s time to change the oil. This indicator is based purely on milage though and is not an indicator of actual oil quality. The indicator flips from green to red whenever the oil change interval milage has been driven.
Where is the drain plug on a Honda Elite 80?
I am separating the Elite 80 from the bigger scooters because it has a unique drain plug location. The drain plug is on the lower left hand side of the engine in the red circle. It is not located under the engine like the other scooters. There is a plug under the engine, that is often taken for the drain plug.
How do you change timing chain on Honda XR 80?
Remove the camchain sprocket bolts and drop the sprocket down so you can remove the chain. Take tension off of the camchain by loosening the adjustment screw and pushing the tension rod downwards, which straightens out the tensioner. Lock tensioner bolt back down to prevent the tensioner from bowing back inwards.
During the 1985 model year, the Elite 80 was sold alongside Honda’s Aero 80, but for ’86 the Aero 80 was dropped and the Elite 80 left to stand on its own against Yamaha’s 2-stroke Beluga / Riva 80 (which lasted until ’87). The Elite 80 was quite a successful scooter and it enjoyed a remarkable run from 1985 all the way to 2007.
Minor complaints aside, the Elite 80 is a very well engineered scooter. It’s got a cool indicator on the dash that lets you know when it’s time to change the oil. This indicator is based purely on milage though and is not an indicator of actual oil quality.
When did the Honda Elite 125 come out?
In 1984 Honda released its first 4-stroke modern scooter, the Elite 125, and then released both larger (Elite 250) and smaller (Elite 80) siblings for 1985.
What to do if your Honda scooter won’t start?
Below the gas tank is the gas valve which allows gasoline to pass into the carburetor by vacuum. Check for clogged fuel valve by applying suction to the small hose. If gas flows from the large hose, it’s working. 4. Be sure the gasoline cap vent is not clogged.
In 1984 Honda released its first 4-stroke modern scooter, the Elite 125, and then released both larger (Elite 250) and smaller (Elite 80) siblings for 1985.
Do you need universal fuel filter on Honda Elite 80?
Anyone with an Elite 80 should spend $5 on a universal fuel filter and then snip your filter line and slip this in. This is especially important if you’re getting an Elite 80 running after several years of sitting and it might have some grub in the tank. Secondly, the Elite 80 loves to snap exhausts where the header pipe meets the muffler.
What are the parts for a Honda Elite 80?
Quality replacement Honda Elite parts for the Honda Elite 80 (CH80) scooter. Check our model page for compatible Honda Elite 80 parts, including the following: battery, CVT belt, CDI, carburetor, throttle cable, electric starter, and much more! We are adding Honda CH80 parts on a regular basis.
What’s the top speed of a Honda Elite 80?
You won’t be doing wheelies with this scooter but you won’t be frustrated off the line either like you can be with some 50cc 4-strokes. When you twist open the throttle the Elite 80 pulls solidly and predictably to its top speed of 45mph.
How much does it cost to replace a headlight on an Elite 80?
Owners of earlier Elite 80’s will need to spend $50 – $100 buying a new headlight should their aging bulb fail. If you do wind up in this situation, buy the newer design so in the future you can just replace the bulb.
Anyone with an Elite 80 should spend $5 on a universal fuel filter and then snip your filter line and slip this in. This is especially important if you’re getting an Elite 80 running after several years of sitting and it might have some grub in the tank. Secondly, the Elite 80 loves to snap exhausts where the header pipe meets the muffler.
What kind of engine does a Honda Elite Scooter have?
With the switch to the newer ‘AF16E’ engine for ’94, the aftermarket parts options grew immensely. You can get 80cc big bore kits which can take this scooter to well over 100cc with the addition of a stroker crank. 70mph is attainable with a moderate 80cc build for a few hundred dollars.
Is the Honda Elite’s a restricted speed scooter?
For 1994 Honda switched the motor to a newer design and at the same time added a restricted speed version called the Elite S (model code SA50P, P = moped legal). This naming created a little bit of confusion, as the 1987 Honda Elite S (SE50) also used this name, despite being an entirely different scooter (and not restricted speed).
What kind of engine does a Honda Elite 80 have?
Honda’s Elite 80 contains an extremely nice scooter engine. It’s not because of the technology, it’s a pretty standard 2-valve, air-cooled 4-stroke engine. The reason this engine is great is because it small yet powerful and it runs smoothly and reliably all day at full throttle.
How many horsepower does a Honda Elite Scooter have?
Manufacturer Honda Production 1980s Class Scooter Engine 49 cc (3.0 cu in) two stroke Transmission Fixed ratio rubber belt
What was the name of the 1984 Honda Elite?
The Elite was called the Honda Spacy in Europe. The 1984 Elite featured many new technologies never before seen on a conventional scooter, such as a retractable headlamp, liquid-cooled engine, a digital dashboard, and more. For 1985, Honda brought back its mid-sized scooter along with some modifications.
When did the Honda Elite’s SR come out?
The SA50 was initially introduced for 1988 as the just the Elite LX. After a few years (for 1992), Honda switched to using the Elite SR name instead of LX for no apparent reason.