Also tried out a stroker V8 style pipe, ran like poo paired with 75cc bore, so back to YMS. Other changes include: new 2k rear center spring, new inline fuel filter, degreased, new rollers and a Prodigy carbon grip clutch. Note how well the Ruima rollers have lasted, very pleased with their performance!

Overall the prodigy clutch helps quite a bit with low speed roll on throttle performance and I’m pleased with the performance. Once heated up launch is not the best with included springs so I would recommend swapping to 2k Dio springs for better bite, if you so desire.

Scooter Toast Tuning has now officially become ScootSpecs.com Tuning Blog, I will document all future build ups on this blog, and if you like what you see, check out www.ScootSpecs.com for performance scooter parts and complete packages

Here’s the latest on project Bumblebee, our 98 Honda Elite S 50cc, turned 75cc Ruima powered street cruiser:

Latest mods include: 75cc Ruima big bore kit (replaced a 66cc Polini Contessa), Sticker’d out race look, tinted JDM turns, touched up decals, painted OKO carb bowl, BGM CF look kicker, and newly installed westach CHT gauge

Much more to come, check back soon!

For the Results of Project Tempest See HERE

Next up, I have opened up a new business venue selling performance scooter parts! What I hope sets me apart is the fact that everything I sell will be researched to be provide the best possible results for everyone’s scooter modding adventures

Come checkout the new biz ScootSpecs HERE

Currently carrying a selection of Ruima DIO parts, so if you got a 94+ Elite let me know and I can hook you up!

I will try to update on individual projects as much as I can, but I am very busy with a full time school course load on top of work.

As of now I have 8 (yes EIGHT) scooters with two planned to sell, and 2 planned for major build projects. So as always, keep checking back and stay tuned

Got any project requests? Hit me up at scootspecs@gmail.com

Nonetheless mockups have been done, and I did some heavy engineering to figure suitable shock placement in the rear. Even got pics of the math work to prove it, chech out the pics!

So now she’s under the knife once more, stay tuned for the latest.

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Here’s an update on the frame. Got back from Robbie at RLM, an awesome machinist and more who builds custom drag motorcycles, motors, you name it.

I trusted him to do the fancy work that I could only dream, but lacked the skills to produce. The results were just what the doctor ordered. Still need to map and spec out shock mount, but its in the works.

Cheers

cafe drag drop down bars
blue adj throttle cable
blue anodized valve stem caps
superbike gel progrips
progrip brake handle covers
ebc brake shoes
anodized cvt bolts
BBR quick action throttle
MSD Blaster coil

Making them work will be interesting and I am looking forward to it

Stripped down to bare frame, ask about any parts!
Received dio motor and mount
Received dio wire harness
Received bar stems and koso cdi
Received custom LED tail rack
Now she’s down and under the knifey

If you’d like to follow along a bit more closely, see my post over at hondaspree.net, enjoy
http://www.hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=10571

Yellow Elite going from 8.44:1  secondary helical to >>> 9.2:1 secondary ruima straight cuts

Red Elite going from 7.4:1 malossi primary straight cut to >>> 8.44 secondary helical

NOTES:

Ran into some snags, had to swap gear covers as well and found ’01 has single bearing cover, while the ’98 has dual bearings!

Also note spacing washer used in place of stock plastic gear on secondary shaft. This washer is same as a Jog style large spline crank variator bushing washer, can purchase from vento.com for those interested. It is important to have so you do not have metal on metal contact between the steel gears and aluminum outer trans cover.

Don’t forget to apply brake greace on drum contact points to avoid squeeks down the road.

Lastly added Ruima vented drilled bells on both for better bite and cooling.

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On to some updates

SO I was reading my favorite  car mags, and got  some inspiration for a new project.. (Projectcar Magazine is straight badass! I’m an avid reader, its a great mag for the budget builders and great for ideas, for any vehicles. And the August issue of hondatuning has some sick honda builds from oldschool to new that really made me crave more Honda!)

Next thing I know I’m browsing craigslist and NEXT day..

A fresh lookin Honda Spree sits in my garage!

This is the same scooter that I first started out with and its nice to own one again. But this time around, I got some wild plans and will be calling this project: SpreeTypeR. Sure she may not look like much now, but stay tuned and see the transformation I’ll be starting off  by refurbing back to stock to get a baseline, and then the real fun begins!

Next up, some goodies from Tommy aka Limp1144 over at http://sleepyscooters.yolasite.com/ Check him out for your Elite needs, he’s bringing in top notch parts at low buck prices!

9.1:1 ratio final drive Ruima straight cut secondary gears and vented drilled Ruima clutch bell housings.

I’ll be doing some gear swapping and retuning on both Elites in hopes of hitting the drag strip yet again, with some interesting goals in sight 8)  Keep an eye out for progress on these bad boys