87 elite 50 race bike build

[bakaracer]

Ok so here is the build I'm working on now.since there is a scooter race coming up in july and I haven't raced in over 15years, I figure I build a bike for it since I have been itching to race for a while.There is a scooter racing organization that started not to long ago in portland and now made its way up north to seattle and vancouver,bc. That got me all pumped up and decided to build a bike for this.here is the website of that group. http://pacificscooterracing.com/ .

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I got this from an older guy the day he posted it on craigslist. A bit beatup but fixable.I'm going to swap stuff in it anyways.

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here is the first swap. honda live dio triple with kymco disc brake legs with dio aluminum rims.

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my buddy refreshing my 15year old race leathers that was sitting in the closet.

[zeonsredcomet]

This will be epic, what are you plans for mods at this point. Are you going to go stroker combo with this or a different route. How much weight does the aluminum wheels shave off? Did you order them or did you have them aroiund? Your not using your 125cc engine you have are you? i know thats your drag engine so I imagine not.

[bakaracer]

This will be epic, what are you plans for mods at this point. Are you going to go stroker combo with this or a different route. How much weight does the aluminum wheels shave off? Did you order them or did you have them aroiund? Your not using your 125cc engine you have are you? i know thats your drag engine so I imagine not.This one will be a stock stroke with a 72cc bore kit.This is for roadracing so the drag motor will not go in this.the wheels are alittle heavier but by a couple of ounces.I'm using these because its stronger than the stock steel rims.I accually bent a couple rims just dragging knee around corners back in the day so know that I have these ,that won't happen.I had these rims for awhile and bought it from a guy that brought it over from japan.

[bakaracer]

got to take out the old motor and man this thing was dirty.The guy I got this bike from lived in a dirt road and rode this bike on that road for years.

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here the frame is cleaned and ready to be put back together.

[bakaracer]

A little up date. mounted some dunlop tt91 and tt92 tires and bled the new caliper and master.

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new handlebar ,just waiting for the stem clamp

[zeonsredcomet]

Looks good, Do you always use dunlop for your elites? I run with Michelin boppers what are you opinions on those?

[bakaracer]

the dunlops are way stickier than the michelin. the dunlop tt91 and tt92 are dot race tires. so pretty much racing slicks. You should try the irc mb99 tires. its a street/dirt tire but soft thread and pretty sticky. for the price not bad too .cheaper than the michelins.
http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=362_399_402

[bakaracer]

sorry for not updating. I was busy at work and trying to get this bike done. the race was this past sunday and it went well. took 1st in 190cc mod class and 1st in moped/auto class. I raced mostly against 190cc vespas and 225 lambrettas. I was racing with a 72cc bore kit so I was 130cc under the rest of the guys.

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thats how far in front I was of second place

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victory wheelie

[liteitup]

Thats badass. So what are some good sites for finding better parts? ie. front forks, brakes, etc. I have a cy50 Jog Id like to start fixing up.

[bakaracer]

here is a link to more pictures of the race. http://photocdhaven.smugmug.com/Scooter/072510-PSRA-Race-4/

[zeonsredcomet]

Awesome job Brian! You whooped those stuck up pretentious vespa people! and were 130cc down!!! Bravo zulu...means job well done.
The pics were saved on teh comp btw :D

[bakaracer]

Thanks! these vespa owners is a different crowd.I think its because they are racers.

[bakaracer]

Anyone that lives in the portland oregon area come check out theraces this weekend at pat's acers in canby.practice on Saturday and racing on Sunday. It starts at 9am on both days so check it out or come out and race.

[zeonsredcomet]

Im glad they weren't the "normal" vespa people pretentious and far left as the eye can see!

[hworkman]

Congrats!

[RC/PG/SEF]

WTG!!! after 15 years u still got it.