Resurrecting a Honda Elite After Sitting Abandoned For 15 Years!
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
I can't begin to explain how much fun I had bringing this 1992 Honda Elite back to its former glory after sitting vacant for 15 years! This scooter belonged to my good friend Parker's Grandmother. She purchased this Elite for $600 back in 2005 and only drove it for a very short period of time before she stopped riding it and eventually pushed it to the very back of her barn where the bike sat vacant and completely untouched until this past Memorial Day weekend!
I was told "It ran when it was parked", so I expected to at least have to tear the carburetor apart to clean any residue from any stagnant fuel sitting in the jets/bowl for such a long time. But sure enough, with a fresh battery and fuel, it started right up! Can't beat it.
After getting the bike running, driving, and (most importantly) looking good, I quickly realized how solid the drivability of the bike was. It's without a doubt a time capsule from '92 and I can't thank Parker and his Grandmother enough for letting me bring this bike back to life! I hope you all enjoyed watching the process start to finish!
Until next time, one love 🖤
Use code "aidanmt" at checkout for 10% off all Griots Garage products!
www.GriotsGarage.com
Пікірлер: 138
The more Elites you and your friends get, the more I want one.
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend!
@Winner3ty
2 жыл бұрын
If you get an elite, get a 2 stroke elite they are the best ones ;)
@scootersonlyrepair6773
Жыл бұрын
@Alex Bahena that's too much they were 2200 new
@scootersonlyrepair6773
Жыл бұрын
3 of 4 of mine were stolen
Man this was so satisfying. Thanks Jimmy for getting us to know Aidan's channel. Amazing content, keep it up!
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
Big up’s yo thank you!!
Scooters! Do more bro! Honda!!! I remember my teenage times.
We're restoring our college 1986 Honda 80 this summer, thanks for all the info and products used! Nice job!
Found this channel because of wheel restoration on E30, subscribed because of this video.
That final shot bro!!😭🤌 Imagine having friends that’s will spend a full day polishing your hog 😫
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
Still waiting to polish your hog 😳👉🏻👈🏻
Honda outdid itself with these little scooters. I'm rebuilding two as we speak.
What an amazing before-and-after! Your detail skills are first rate! It sits in a barn for 15 years. Change out the old fuel and battery and it starts right up. This just goes to show how good the Honda design is! The Honda GY6 motor is the one everyone copies (especially the Chinese). Enjoy your new toy...but you'll probably want to change out the tires based on age, even if there's lots of tread left.
Man that scooter is gangster. !! Great job as always man
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
It drives as good as it looks! Thank you!
Sweet Elite! Nice video. Thank you.
Saw this video when it dropped and fell in love, finally got my hands on my own elite yesterday and cant wait to detail it and mob with the boys this summer!
Another flawless detail done by the man himself! Proud of you Aidan! Keep up the amazing work and attention to details!
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your support bro hope you’re doing well!!!
Wow! They took very good care of it when they did use it!
My dad use to have a Honda moped when he was stationed in Bermuda in the 80s.
she cleaned up real good!
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! I still can’t believe how good of shape it’s in!
I love these old designs of vehicles from this era. Mowers, cars, you name it. Flat geometry and square. I love it.
@scootersonlyrepair6773
Жыл бұрын
What Era? They made this scooter unchanged for 22 years 1985 -2007
Good looking detail your work is amazing
In exchange for work.. a friend gave me a 1985 elite 250.. complete. Looks nice.. from cal. Moved and Rode it here. Must have bumped a curb.. dented the right shock. We put in a battery.. everything lights up.. cranks good. Good spark.. the gas tank is empty but clean. I spray some starting fluid in air box.. crank a few times.. it runs. We change the fluids.. and take turns riding it. He wants to buy it. Last licensed in 1990.
Just bought two of them. Going to get started this week on getting them running.
I am doing the same thing to a Yellow One. Only 1300 original miles in 22 years. Beautiful BIKES...
Time Capsule! Love your videos man❗️
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
It really is bro! And thank you!
Friend just gave me a 2002 with 1500 miles on it.. Looking forward to fixing it up. Thanks for the video
So crazy to find this 😭, great video as always 😎
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I couldn’t believe it!! Thank you dude!
Love the vids like always! Keep it up
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
I think this is the absolute most beautiful thing I have ever seen in my life 😍
Awesome video
Homie back with another banger let’s go🤙🏼
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro!! Had a blast with this one
Fire as always
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Sick video man!
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
Nicely done. Looks like new. Did you replace the air filter? I just resurrected my 49 cc 1987 Honda Elite SE50 2 cycle scooter that sat in my race car trailer since 1997. The foam filter crumbled into dust when removing it. Drained the fuel in the tank, installed a new air filter, added treated with Seafoam fresh fuel, new battery. I thought for certain I would have to rebuild the carb. A large dose of Seafoam motor cleaner and it cleaned up over several days running and cycling engine speeds. No plug change needed. 2800 miles on mine. Runs like a champ.
I daily drive a 91’ Honda Lead in northern Germany (basically the same). They are some of the most reliable and good looking scooters. 👌🏼 mine has over 30,000km on it and still running and starting strong.
Great job man 🙌🏼
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
I was hoping you'd keep the "OG" music going, but I get it. Still legit. Don't quit. BTW, those tires have a 1995 date code. I'd replace them.
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
No worries! There’s still plenty more OG Hip Hop that will grace your ears! And yeah we’re replacing the tires and lights! This was literally filmed in a day just to get it back on the road hahaha
Awesome bro 🔥
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you dawg!
dont forget to change the transmission oil in the back. That is very important too. Great Bikes.
Fantastic job, never seen one in the UK.
this channel goated
I scored a 1984 Elite 125 and 1985 Elite 150 a week ago and can't wait to get both running good. The 125 is already on the road but the 150 had no carb. They don't make them like they used to. Get one of these current scooters and park it a year and good luck getting it running.
Top notch video, I’m always amazed by the quality of the close up shots
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you dude! This iPhone 12 doesn’t fuck around 😂😂😂
@evannoriega-thomas371
3 жыл бұрын
@@AidanTemplin honestly! Are you using any thing to stabilize the phone for the b roll or you just got that steady hand? 🔪
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
@@evannoriega-thomas371 I used to film everything by hand but now I just throw it on my tripod and tilt it! Some of the shots are still by hand though because the tripod can’t go as low as I need it too sometimes haha
@evannoriega-thomas371
3 жыл бұрын
@@AidanTemplin nice 👍 you make me want to get some filming going
Absolutely stunning hog! Gonna re-watch this video when I manage to get my own Elite
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
Fuck yea dude!!
Love the content I’m lowkey trying to get into detailing as like a side job
On the road to 100k mate keep.up.the good work i wanna see more regular vids if you can tho 😁😁😁
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
I’m trying my best to provide steady content, but still keeping it unique and interesting bro!!
Masterful.
Those kills of editing are wicked clean
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
I have the same moped I have no idea where you put the battery your video teaching me stuff about my bike I didn’t know
Think I would have pressure washed it with the panels off first. Let it dry while you clean the panels off of the scooter, then when everything is good and dry reassemble it. Then a final detail after assembly.
I love it 😍
SHEEEEEEESH! Giving the honda the elite treatment
certified beauty
Sick !!!
Love u dad thanks for the fire content
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha thank you bro! 💆🏻♂️
damn that thing is so dope
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
You really can’t beat that aggressive 80’s styling!
elite🤙🏽🤙🏽
What is the fast correcting cream comparable to in say Meguiars brand? What pad were you using on the mini orbital polisher? It's pretty impressive what a little polishing can do to the finish.
So relaxin and chillin to watch u fix and clean these classics, much love man! Keep this going ❤️
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoy watching!
How much did you pick this up for? Also love the video and how you restrored it!
Fire
Quality
My good neighbor just gifted me his 94 honda elite 80. It turns over but won't start. I am new to scooters and can not get the left rear side cover off. Your video is the best I have seem showing removal of panel but I still can not remove it. I would appreciate any help. Thanks
That thing is so sick lol
What solution are you using to spray/clean the muck off the inside? Thanks!
This is the kind of shit I subscribed for :)
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
Love to see it 🥲
What did you do to bring the gas tank back? Thanks
NIICEEEE
¿Se pueden encontrar refacciones de esa motoneta. En 2023?
I had an 86 or 87 in white🥲
How did you handle the licensing of this vehicle after it had been unregistered for so many years? What state are you in and did they try to charge you fees for each year that it was not registered?
You scare tf outta me with that gas pressure washer lol you need a small electric one and put a larger size orifice nozzle on it to dial it back to 8-1200 psi so you don’t risk damaging things by accident, no hate have just seen too many things go wrong. Great video as always tho man, I’ve got a old Honda Helix that hasn’t been touched in a few years I might have to clean that bitch up now lol
Elbow grease baby!!
dang we early early
Ugh I want one so bad
Video on the e46s?? They look sick af
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!! I’ll have a handful of BMW videos coming very soon!!
What's the name of that instrumental I also have an 85 elite I'm bringing back
I had the new ‘85
blue shewee funel?
Wow
Meanwhile I get one, speedometer cluster is smashed, locks don't work, rusted out on bottom side, and doesn't start with a brand new carb 🥺
Hey man. How much do you think these scooters are worth in the same condition as yours all original with manuals and original tools with only 1,500 miles? I recently purchased one that runs perfect and is the same exact model, color, and year as this one you have restored and I would like to know if I bought it for a good price and if it is worth allot.
I bougth a honda elite deluxe 1985 abandoned in a old farm for $100 dlrs, now is a good scooter 🛵
The one I got was sitting for 8 years and with the air box cover opened it started almost instantly on 8 year old gas
@JoeKinsella-gl1wz
10 ай бұрын
Mine was free and from 1986
@JoeKinsella-gl1wz
10 ай бұрын
Needs a lot more work tho especially with the breaks being very stiff
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍
I used 🔥 on my faded black plastics
La vendes ???
Is that 80 yours? Would like to some video on it one day.
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
The red one is my good friend Parker’s, but the yellow one in the background is mine!
@KARR
3 жыл бұрын
@@AidanTemplin I meant the landcruiser ha And nice yellow is cool!
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
@@KARR ahhh true, misunderstood because the chassis code for the scoots are “CH80” hahahaha. But the FJ80 is my pops!
@KARR
3 жыл бұрын
@@AidanTemplin oh haha that’s funny, I was like damn them scoots 80cc beast! Yeah those landcruiser are awesome I have had a few of them. Your vids are dope dude keep it up.
What battery did you get for a replacement?
@AidanTemplin
2 жыл бұрын
Just a lil Motorsports battery from AutoZone, you fill the acid yourself. It’s like $40!
@rezjrprod
2 жыл бұрын
@@AidanTemplin thanks bud
Chea boi
delicious content, I uploaded videos more often !!!!!
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
Soon bro!!
Feelsgoodman.jpeg
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
It do bro 😭
i love you
@AidanTemplin
3 жыл бұрын
Aye I love you dawg 🥺
sooo... lemme get this straight ... you just start it and it runs ?? ... no clugged carburator ... no new spark plug ... no swap fuel / vacuum hoses ? that gas looks more fresh than my gas from 1 day ago xD cmon man ... i have a gilera runner vx 125 2010 and its been sitting for 4 years ... the fuel lines were breaking into little pieces ... gas smelled and looked like old peoples piss ...just starts after 15 years .. yea right :))) hahahaha
Horrible moto beautiful video
Buy ruckus’s people these aren’t cool. All my good deals are disappearing.
the most idiotic thing about these manny years old abandened engines,is starting it with the old oil inside......
Good video terrible music