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Post by vintagerider on Jul 27, 2016 1:09:42 GMT -6
I have a chance to get a great deal on a 2007 Honda Elite 80 in great condition. I really like the look of these scooters. But according to the manual they have tube type tires, which would make it a no go for me. I need tubeless tires so I can plug a punctured tire and ride it home. I have heard about people putting tubeless tires on the Elite's stock wheels with no tubes. Has anybody done this? Does it work? Thanks for any information.
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Post by vintagerider on May 5, 2015 17:40:49 GMT -6
Hi, my name is Jerry. I am new here. I have an '09 Genuine Stella 2T with 9800 miles on it, which I dearly love. However, I have developed rheumatoid arthritis over the past few years, and it has gotten to the point where shifting and clutching is very painful. I also have fibromyalgia, and the seat is also extremely uncomfortable. But no way am I selling this scooter. I love 2 strokes, and it is possible that I may be able to ride it again. I bought an SYM HD200 EVO CVT scooter to ride. Not nearly as much fun as the Stella, but no shifting or clutching, and a much more comfortable seat.
Now to my question. What to do with the Stella. What I want to do is drain ALL of the gas out of the tank and carb (we have ethanol gas here) and fill it up with kerosene as a preservative. I know how to do the carb, but what is the best way of dealing with the tank? How much gas will be left in the tank if I disconnect the fuel line from the carb, set the petcock on reserve, and let it drain. If it won't all drain out, can I remove the fuel gauge sending unit, and feed a long narrow piece of cloth down through the opening to soak up the rest of the gas? With both the gas cap and fuel gauge removed, I will be able to see the bottom of the tank with a 2AA MagLight, to see if there is any gas left.
Next questions are, is it ok to leave the oil in the injector tank? It is about 3/4 full with BelRay blue injector oil ($20 a qt) And lastly, is there anything I can do to help protect the crank seals from drying out and cracking? The scooter will be stored indoors, in my living room. Right now I don't know for how long, but it could be awhile. Bad battery has already been removed and thrown away. Thanks for any information you can give me. Jerry.
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