Awesome work! I inherited a 1987 Honda Elite 50 a few years ago. Father in law said it wasn't running but said I could have it if I got it running. Pretty much did exactly what you did, fresh gas, carb clean, new battery and she kicked right over. Super fun scooter for around the neighborhood. 👍

@Mechanic_kid

3 жыл бұрын

The elite and aero are by far the most fun 50cc scooters Honda ever made👍🏼

Awesome! I just picked up this exact one last night. It’s missing a few things hopefully eBay will have. Keep these videos coming! Awesome job.

@Mechanic_kid

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it👍🏼

So cool! I've always wanted an aero 50 but can never find one. There's a couple sprees around my area and I watched your video on bringing one back to life! Super impressive!

@Mechanic_kid

3 жыл бұрын

Keep waiting and find an Aero or Elite, they are the most fun 50cc’s ever! The spree is fun in the neighborhood but you can’t keep up with traffic and there’s no upgrades to make them go faster. Thanks man, glad you enjoyed the video👍🏼

MK very impressive for a young man I need my scooter fixed I know with watching your videos I will get it running.

Nice one mate, great little bike 👌

Love the color of this Scooter. When I was young a friend had a Elite 50. It was fun to ride. I was to big for it. 6’6” #250 but managed to get it close to 35

@Mechanic_kid

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome Chris! Ya I too really love the dark blue color. I just picked up another identical Aero but it is a dark red. Stay tuned, video coming soon👍🏼

Nice scooter and well kept for a 84, keep it up bro... i just redid a 1987 elite 50, pretty much went through the same process as you, just mine wasn't fully stock

@Mechanic_kid

3 жыл бұрын

Nice man👍🏼 The Elites are fun scooters!

Very nice

Been looking for that bike, fits well between the Express SR and Spree for body design.

@Mechanic_kid

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does! But it’s much faster! Fun scooter👍🏼

Good job

Nice! Just noticed your Oregon plates.. I'm in Eugene, just sold my 85 Aero 50 a couple weeks ago on Craigslist. Hands down the best 50cc scooter in my opinion.. peppiest 50cc I've ever ridden.. smooth and fast. I really liked my Spree because of the size but after I got the Aero and not being that much bigger it was a huge performance increase over the Spree. Great video!

@Mechanic_kid

3 жыл бұрын

Dang how much did you sell your aero for?! I probably would’ve bought it if I saw it! Very well said! I totally agree with all of that, it is honestly the best 50cc scooter made!

@tri0xin

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mechanic_kid I sold it for $800.. it was in excellent/8.5 out of 10 condition. I've watched your elite 50 review that you repainted. I've never ridden one of those.. I've heard they're quick.. what do you think in comparison to the Aero?

@Mechanic_kid

3 жыл бұрын

@@tri0xin $800 is a good price! I personally like the elite better. But they made so many of them and with different engines. Mine has an AF05 which is very pepy and fast! The AF16 is the engine everyone wants. I think it’s in ‘90+ elites. But ya, the elite is lighter, smaller, and at least mine is faster off the line. Maybe I can do a video comparing the two bikes in the future👍🏼

@tri0xin

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mechanic_kid That would definitely be great to see! Maybe a 3 way between the Spree/Aero/elite 50.... I know the Spree is the weakest but seeing the size along with the others along with your opinion on handling(feel)/speed and market value between them would be great to see.

@Mechanic_kid

3 жыл бұрын

@@tri0xin ya that’s a good idea! I’ll try to put something together

Nice element

Very nice scoot bro

@Mechanic_kid

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man 🙏🏼

Nice

I bought an ‘86 Aero and also transported it home in the back of my element and are we twins?

nice work! very similar to a spree ! thing seems FASTER than a spree actually mine is a dog up until 15-20

@Mechanic_kid

2 жыл бұрын

Ya these are significantly faster than the spree. Tops out around 38mph

@arrepuess

Жыл бұрын

Do these have cvt trans?

congratulations!! I Fans the Scooters Japaneses 70s 80s!! Passions! I liked Dodge Charger in you Garage! Im sorried my english! I am the Argentina!!!!

@Mechanic_kid

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the comment! Yes, the 70s and 80s Japanese scooters are so cool!

@StarliteProductDevelopment

Жыл бұрын

He's very enthusiastic!!!!

I hope you found the side pannel for it.

In order for your injector to pump oil you have to remove the other end of the hose because the carburetor is creating a vacuum which pulls the oil into the pump and into the carburetor so you have to remove the other end of the hose line to the back and can still be created into suck the

There’s a Facebook group for whatever bike or scooter you have look for parts there

@Mechanic_kid

3 жыл бұрын

Yep I did. Nobody had what I needed but found it on eBay👍🏼 but your right the groups are very helpful!

@GratefulEd907

3 жыл бұрын

Right on at least ya found what ya need. Not everyone knows about the groups though figured I’d add that comment for anyone else looking for parts. There’s usually more than one group too some are owners groups and some are just parts for sale.

@Mechanic_kid

3 жыл бұрын

@@GratefulEd907 ya thanks for commenting! I’m sure it will help someone else because there is always very knowledgeable people on there and can help out

The red scooter is called an Elite I think. How much was th Ed blue one?

Hey... get a motorcycle carrier from harbor freight around160$"perfect for scooters ".. goes right into a standard 2" hitch. You can find a used one for cheap

@Mechanic_kid

Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen those! Actually just bought a truck so problem solved haha

where did you find this? i’ve been looking for months and i can’t find a single one for sale

@Mechanic_kid

3 жыл бұрын

I got this on Craigslist. They don’t show up often and when they do they sell fast! Just gotta look everyday and one will show up! Goodluck👍🏼

@mememonk8436

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mechanic_kid hey thanks hopefully i’ll find one soon. thanks for the help

Is it a single speed like a spree, or is it variated?

@Mechanic_kid

3 жыл бұрын

It’s variated! So there are many mods you can do to pickup more speed unlike a spree👍🏼

These scooter along with Vespa's are popular in Indonesia.

@royferguson3909

2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear . in u.k. we love them too. for a real enthustic scooter fan. Total respect to Indonesia. I had great fun in the 80' s with you guys . Free, friendly and real. total respect. my ride is a old , old Vespa. ☮ ❤

Can you tell me how to set my carburetor correctly? I keep trying but fail. I’m burning thru gas a lot

@Mechanic_kid

11 ай бұрын

turn the air mixture screw all the way in till it bottoms out, then back it off 1 1/2 turns

Could never understand why all of Honda scooters had no on board storage.

I just got an 85 aero elite last night all original and it needs a new petcock valve and air filter

@Mechanic_kid

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome man! In my opinion these are one of Honda’s most fun scooters! Those parts are pretty cheap, check eBay👍🏼

@billyhenderson765

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but would a bad pet cock valve and no air filter keep it from running?

@billyhenderson765

3 жыл бұрын

I only gave 200 for it so can’t be a bad investment

@Mechanic_kid

3 жыл бұрын

@@billyhenderson765 air filter isn’t too important and will run without. You need to get a new petcock. They are vacuum actuated, so when the engine runs it lets fuel down to the carb.

@Mechanic_kid

3 жыл бұрын

@@billyhenderson765 nice! That’s a very good deal! I always get all of my stuff cheap, fix it up and it’s worth probably $800. Best of luck!

And it was smoking because you add oil into the gasoline when it's getting oil already so there's twice as much oil if you needed there for your smoking excessively

Any 50CC scooter you can recommend that can allow to passangers?

@Mechanic_kid

Жыл бұрын

I would look for a Honda Aero80! No 50cc honestly has enough power to haul two people.

Hello, I am searching for a 1985 Honda aero 50 gas tank w cap. Does anyone know of or have one for sale. Thanks.

@Mechanic_kid

2 жыл бұрын

Check ebay. Or join the facebook group “honda scooters only” and ask on there. Very helpful community and i’m sure someone will be willing to sell you one👍🏼

@RestoreITdontJunkIT

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mechanic_kid yes i have and did... Thanks.

1.9.23 no war

What you paid for tgis if you dont mind. One just came for sale at 600 fully running

@Mechanic_kid

Жыл бұрын

I think I paid $300. $600 ain’t bad if it’s running and has a title. I’d try to get him down to $500 tho especially if there’s no title

@detroitpyro2859

Жыл бұрын

@@Mechanic_kid thanks my friend, problem is I don't know how to work on bikes so if there is an issue I'd have to get help and I have a feeling since it's older it will constantly need tinkering with. What do you think?

@Mechanic_kid

Жыл бұрын

@@detroitpyro2859These things are pretty much bulletproof. Low miles would be anything under 600. Most of mine are around 1500 miles. Had some with 3000. 99% of the time if these stop running they just need a simple carburetor clean. If it currently runs good, if you start it every couple weeks and let it run you likely will never have an issue. But if your going to let it sit for 6months, expect it not to start. Don’t be intimidated just because it’s old, that actually makes it easier to work on. They are about the most basic scooter out there and a lot of run!

@Mechanic_kid

Жыл бұрын

If you end up buying it and need help down the line, i’m always here to offer advice 👍🏼

@detroitpyro2859

Жыл бұрын

@@Mechanic_kid you are wonder I'll go check it out and see what I think.

12.25.22 no

It's a HONDA ..