Comments on: The Honda Elite 290cc Scooter http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/ You know yo ass is doomed Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:56:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Gas Prices » The Honda Elite 290cc Scooter http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-6528 Gas Prices » The Honda Elite 290cc Scooter Fri, 09 May 2008 03:53:36 +0000 http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-6528 [...] MHough wrote an interesting post today on The Honda Elite 290cc ScooterHere’s a quick excerpt Click for pics Finally posting pics of my new 1987 Honda Elite 290cc scooter. Word around town it’s one of the fastest scooters in the county. So far I haven’t met my match yet. Other than getting about 60mpg, some other features of the scooter are: iPod interface speakers heated handle bar grips for those cold San Diego nights small dash mounted clock good luck object braided by an exiled Tibetan monk (yes this is true) extra large under seat storage So far riding the scooter has been [...] […] MHough wrote an interesting post today on The Honda Elite 290cc ScooterHere’s a quick excerpt Click for pics Finally posting pics of my new 1987 Honda Elite 290cc scooter. Word around town it’s one of the fastest scooters in the county. So far I haven’t met my match yet. Other than getting about 60mpg, some other features of the scooter are: iPod interface speakers heated handle bar grips for those cold San Diego nights small dash mounted clock good luck object braided by an exiled Tibetan monk (yes this is true) extra large under seat storage So far riding the scooter has been […]

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]]> By: roger http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-6959 roger Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:04:38 +0000 http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-6959 You have a Honda Helix, not an Elite. It is a 250 cc, not a 290cc. You could not bore out to 250 cc to a 290 cc without going through the cylinder wall. The Honda Elite is also 250 cc and you sat upright like driving a Vespa. It also had smaller wheels and drum brakes. A Helix uses larger wheels, a longer wheel base, disc brakes, and a lower center of gravity. The 250 cc engine was placed flat instead of upright as in the Elite. Driver position in the Helix is more like driving a sportscar with your legs stretched out forward instead of like sitting in an office chair,(Elite). The Helix is very stable at high speeds with a longer front suspension rake. The Elite is a very unstable over 30 mph.They are very different scooters. You have a Honda Helix, not an Elite. It is a 250 cc, not a 290cc. You could not bore out to 250 cc to a 290 cc without going through the cylinder wall. The Honda Elite is also 250 cc and you sat upright like driving a Vespa. It also had smaller wheels and drum brakes. A Helix uses larger wheels, a longer wheel base, disc brakes, and a lower center of gravity. The 250 cc engine was placed flat instead of upright as in the Elite. Driver position in the Helix is more like driving a sportscar with your legs stretched out forward instead of like sitting in an office chair,(Elite). The Helix is very stable at high speeds with a longer front suspension rake. The Elite is a very unstable over 30 mph.They are very different scooters.

]]> By: roger http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-6960 roger Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:08:02 +0000 http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-6960 The Helix also had an optional factory AM_FM_Casette available. N.A> on Elite. The Helix also had an optional factory AM_FM_Casette available. N.A> on Elite.

]]> By: admin http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-6964 admin Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:01:12 +0000 http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-6964 hi roger, thanks for your comment and for checking out my website! however, i must respectfully disagree with your comments. i have an elite and it is in fact a 290cc. the cylinders weren't bored out as you correctly stated. but an after-market kit was added. also, no disc brakes (mine has drum), no cassette player (added the speakers and amp after-market). i service this scooter myself. also, i purchased the scooter from a scooter mechanic at the local scooter shop. the title also declares it an elite. so, with all of those factors weighing in, i must disagree. best, matt hi roger,

thanks for your comment and for checking out my website! however, i must respectfully disagree with your comments. i have an elite and it is in fact a 290cc. the cylinders weren’t bored out as you correctly stated. but an after-market kit was added. also, no disc brakes (mine has drum), no cassette player (added the speakers and amp after-market). i service this scooter myself. also, i purchased the scooter from a scooter mechanic at the local scooter shop. the title also declares it an elite. so, with all of those factors weighing in, i must disagree.

best,
matt

]]> By: Tom http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-6995 Tom Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:32:28 +0000 http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-6995 Matt, Thanks for the information on the Elite Scooter. I am look at purchasing an Elite 150cc scooter but have not seen alot of information of the Elite scooters over 80cc. I also thought they did not make the Elite any larger then 80cc. It appears they were manufactured in the 80's. My question for you is how do you determine what a good price is for purchasing a Honda Elite Scooter(150cc)that no longer is manufactured? Thanks Tom Matt,
Thanks for the information on the Elite Scooter. I am look at purchasing an Elite 150cc scooter but have not seen alot of information of the Elite scooters over 80cc. I also thought they did not make the Elite any larger then 80cc. It appears they were manufactured in the 80’s. My question for you is how do you determine what a good price is for purchasing a Honda Elite Scooter(150cc)that no longer is manufactured?
Thanks Tom

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]]> By: Modern Elite-ist/Ernest T Bass http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-7991 Modern Elite-ist/Ernest T Bass Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:23:30 +0000 http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-7991 "Yeah, you don't really have an Elite", Blah Blah Blah. "Very Unstable at sppeds above 30 mph" NONSENSE Someone who can't tell the difference between a Helix and a second generation 250 Elite Needs new Glasses. The Second Generation Elite 250 is very rare and an ultra cool ride. “Yeah, you don’t really have an Elite”, Blah Blah Blah.
“Very Unstable at sppeds above 30 mph” NONSENSE

Someone who can’t tell the difference between a Helix and a second generation 250 Elite Needs new Glasses.

The Second Generation Elite 250 is very rare and an ultra cool ride.

]]> By: Rich http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-9890 Rich Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:46:00 +0000 http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-9890 My 1985 Honda Elite 250 has the factory installed Kenwood am/fm radio. My 1985 Honda Elite 250 has the factory installed Kenwood am/fm radio.

]]> By: Rich http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-9891 Rich Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:53:05 +0000 http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-9891 My Elite 250 is solid as a rock at 60 MPH. Starts first time everytime. Great scooter. Rich My Elite 250 is solid as a rock at 60 MPH.

Starts first time everytime.
Great scooter.

Rich

]]> By: greg http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-11541 greg Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:27:43 +0000 http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-11541 Hi I just picked up a 1986 Honda elite 250 in good shape garage kept but someone hit a curb and the front end is a little tweeked to the side as i have not had a chance to get it apart what usually bends? who would be a source for parts? or help? thanks for the help .....im in so california grich15@aol.com Hi I just picked up a 1986 Honda elite 250 in good shape garage kept but someone hit a curb and the front end is a little tweeked to the side as i have not had a chance to get it apart what usually bends? who would be a source for parts? or help? thanks for the help …..im in so california grich15@aol.com

]]> By: lew http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-13802 lew Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:23:02 +0000 http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-13802 I also have a 250 elite, I bought it for $50. bucks after it had set 20 years "with gas in it". What a mess, but I managed to clean it up and get it running. It had six miles on it, I've put 2,500 on it and couldn't more pleased. It purrs like a kitten, and goes like a scalded dog. It will run 65 and would hit 7o with a tail wind. It gets over 60 mpg. Also it was bought as replacement for a stolen scooter which was recovered minus the side panels and is now in storage. The lady said I could have it for parts, so if I can get her to go to the storage place and retrieve it I'll have some spare parts for sale. If some one is interested, email me. Lew lew@swirvemail.com I also have a 250 elite, I bought it for $50. bucks after it had set 20 years “with gas in it”. What a mess, but I managed to clean it up and get it running. It had six miles on it, I’ve put 2,500 on it and couldn’t more pleased. It purrs like a kitten, and goes like a scalded dog. It will run 65 and would hit 7o with a tail wind. It gets over 60 mpg. Also it was bought as replacement for a stolen scooter which was recovered minus the side panels and is now in storage. The lady said I could have it for parts, so if I can get her to go to the storage place and retrieve it I’ll have some spare parts for sale. If some one is interested, email me. Lew lew@swirvemail.com

]]> By: CHRIS http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-14385 CHRIS Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:45:33 +0000 http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-14385 ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE A BATTERY COVER FOR A 1985 HONDA ELITE 250? I ALSO NEED THE SMALL BLACK COVER UP ON THE CENTER TUNNEL TOWARDS THE SEAT. THANKS. heydad419@stny.rr.com ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE A BATTERY COVER FOR A 1985 HONDA ELITE 250? I ALSO NEED THE SMALL BLACK COVER UP ON THE CENTER TUNNEL TOWARDS THE SEAT. THANKS. heydad419@stny.rr.com

]]> By: Injuhneer http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-14574 Injuhneer Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:50:52 +0000 http://mhough.com/photos/2008/the-honda-elite-290cc-scooter/#comment-14574 What 290 kit was used for the top end build ? What 290 kit was used for the top end build ?

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