My Scooter Stable

Hurgoth · 02-22-2011, 08:09 PM

Hello -

I am new to ADVR. I thought I'd share my scooters with you all.

My '87 Elite 250
17,500 miles (engine swapped 1,000 miles ago for an engine with 6,000 miles)
I got it last August. It is my daily driver.

Here is my current project - an '87 Elite 150. I am going Skelly with it, much like Jedi's.

Here is how it looked with I got it off Craigslist:

Here is where I am now:

I am having an issue with the rear brake cam. It is stuck open.

I'll be updating as I work on it.

cbolling · 02-23-2011, 03:20 AM

Welcome to the Crazy House.

GypsyWriter · 02-23-2011, 05:28 AM

Wow I'm loving that Elite!! Seriously thinking of doing something similar to my CT, especially with the ammo cans. Very nice!!!

Hurgoth · 02-24-2011, 06:10 PM

Any suggestions for loosening the brake cam?

kirkster70 · 02-24-2011, 06:33 PM

Spray with some penetrating oil and let it soak for a day or so.

If that doesn't work, try some heat - a heat gun on high or a propane torch. Just be careful not to melt anything or yourself!

Okie Shyster · 02-26-2011, 05:17 PM

I really like the paint job on your 250.

Did you paint it yourself? Looks like kind of a light olive drab.

Any more pics?

GypsyWriter · 02-26-2011, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hurgoth

Any suggestions for loosening the brake cam?

We've always had good luck with PB Blaster, but that close to the brake pads themselves...

I've never tried it with that but for stuck pistons we usually dribble a bit of Marvel's Mystery Oil and let it soak in for a day or two, then try to break it loose with a rubber mallet. Doubtless you've tried this method a time or two already though, good luck!

Hurgoth · 03-12-2011, 03:19 PM

I ended up getting it off. I let it soak for a couple of days, then threw a crescent wrench on it and smacked it with a baseball bat.

Winning!

I've got some stuff in the works and should be updating in a few days.

HammerMacGreed · 03-12-2011, 07:10 PM

marvel mystery oil and try tapping it too loosen parts through vibration and racking any "rust welds".

TebKLR · 03-12-2011, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hurgoth

I ended up getting it off. I let it soak for a couple of days, then threw a crescent wrench on it and smacked it with a baseball bat.

Winning!

I've got some stuff in the works and should be updating in a few days.

That's the way!

I suggest a light coating of anti-sieze on the shaft when reassembling.

Hurgoth · 06-14-2011, 12:13 PM

Haven't updated in a while.

Decided to complete strip down the 150 and get to work. This week should be full of updates.

btcn · 06-14-2011, 01:22 PM

Very nice! Keep it comin!

vtwin · 06-14-2011, 06:30 PM

Cool, but I'm wondering how your going to fit the lawn chair on the scoot.

Sly-one · 06-14-2011, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtwin

Cool, but I'm wondering how your going to fit the lawn chair on the scoot.

Well, he's GOTTA have a seat! Hose clamps work wonders.

Watch the corners on those ammo cans, they can have sharp edges. I'd hate to hear of you having to sing in the the soprano section after using too much brake. OUCH! Love the 2-fiddy and the other motor is looking awesome.

That motor looks sweet!

THE_SHRUB · 06-14-2011, 06:57 PM

Wicked! The engine looks NIIICE!!! I wish I had Painted mine, but on the other hand, There wouldn't really be a point since I'm gonna be putting all the panels back on... I think the fact you went out of your way to paint it will pay off in the long run. every time I see a Naked elite 150 i can't help but wonder what it would be like with the engine painted... Now I know!!

02-22-2011, 08:09 PM	#1
Hurgoth ^OP Adventurer Joined: Feb 2011 Location: OC, Cali Oddometer: 35	My Scooter Stable Hello - I am new to ADVR. I thought I'd share my scooters with you all. My '87 Elite 250 17,500 miles (engine swapped 1,000 miles ago for an engine with 6,000 miles) I got it last August. It is my daily driver. Here is my current project - an '87 Elite 150. I am going Skelly with it, much like Jedi's. Here is how it looked with I got it off Craigslist: Here is where I am now: I am having an issue with the rear brake cam. It is stuck open. I'll be updating as I work on it.

02-23-2011, 03:20 AM	#2
cbolling Here...Hold my Beer. Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Oddometer: 2,369	Welcome to the Crazy House. __________________ 2011 Kawasaki Versys http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=661436

02-23-2011, 05:28 AM	#3
GypsyWriter Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Hanford CA Oddometer: 1,011	Wow I'm loving that Elite!! Seriously thinking of doing something similar to my CT, especially with the ammo cans. Very nice!!! __________________ Sarah 2012 R1200GS Rallye - Gypsy 2003 R1150GSA with DMC sidecar Ask A Self-Publisher "Life is like riding a motorcycle: to keep your balance, you must keep moving."

03-12-2011, 07:10 PM	#9
HammerMacGreed Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: San Jose Oddometer: 2,606	marvel mystery oil and try tapping it too loosen parts through vibration and racking any "rust welds". __________________ So it's like a disease, like liberalism then?

06-14-2011, 06:30 PM	#13
vtwin Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,112	Cool, but I'm wondering how your going to fit the lawn chair on the scoot. __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown*

02-24-2011, 06:10 PM	#4
Hurgoth ^OP Adventurer Joined: Feb 2011 Location: OC, Cali Oddometer: 35	Any suggestions for loosening the brake cam?

02-24-2011, 06:33 PM	#5
kirkster70 moto junkie Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Virginia Oddometer: 1,637	Spray with some penetrating oil and let it soak for a day or so. If that doesn't work, try some heat - a heat gun on high or a propane torch. Just be careful not to melt anything or yourself!

02-26-2011, 05:17 PM	#6
Okie Shyster Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Centerville, OH--Yuppieville, USA Oddometer: 11	I really like the paint job on your 250. Did you paint it yourself? Looks like kind of a light olive drab. Any more pics?

03-12-2011, 03:19 PM	#8
Hurgoth ^OP Adventurer Joined: Feb 2011 Location: OC, Cali Oddometer: 35	I ended up getting it off. I let it soak for a couple of days, then threw a crescent wrench on it and smacked it with a baseball bat. Winning! I've got some stuff in the works and should be updating in a few days.

06-14-2011, 12:13 PM	#11
Hurgoth ^OP Adventurer Joined: Feb 2011 Location: OC, Cali Oddometer: 35	Haven't updated in a while. Decided to complete strip down the 150 and get to work. This week should be full of updates.

06-14-2011, 01:22 PM	#12
btcn Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Morgan Hill CA Oddometer: 2,835	Very nice! Keep it comin!

06-14-2011, 06:57 PM	#15
THE_SHRUB Potted plant Joined: Apr 2011 Oddometer: 105	Wicked! The engine looks NIIICE!!! I wish I had Painted mine, but on the other hand, There wouldn't really be a point since I'm gonna be putting all the panels back on... I think the fact you went out of your way to paint it will pay off in the long run. every time I see a Naked elite 150 i can't help but wonder what it would be like with the engine painted... Now I know!! __________________ -1984 Honda elite 150 "Thumper"

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