quick update CH250

 Some quick shots of the tyresetup. Bought a new rim with tyre 225/4,5-10.Practically same diameter as the 120/90-10 tyre.
After trying to find some parts to manufacture a hub myself, i decided to trim the original hub and use it as a base for the new hub.Also ordered a gasket set so I can start to make some templates for the right side.

1986 Honda CH250 Spacy/Elite: the rim

I bought a simple 10x8 10 inch steel rim to find out how much clearance I've got between the engine. It's time to decide what tyre to use. A quad tyre will definitely have the looks, but handling will be worse. A scooter tyre like a 130/70-10 will end up being 220/50-10 I guess and will reduce top end speed.
The hub I bought was a pre-sale offer, so I'm still anxiously waiting...

Honda CH250 Spacy/Elite quick shots

A few quick shots after cleaning up the scoot. Unfortunately too occupied with serious business to post. 
I did order a nice 10x8-10 inch rim and the ATR hub will soon be shipped from LA. Fatty time!

single seat buddy for the Elite

 It's time for  a more sporty look for the Elite.I'm making a stretched single seat on the pan of the original seat.The shape will be made of glassfibre enforced epoxy which can be glued upon the pan.The back will be a highgloss black, the upholstery a black leather with rivets, 60-ies caferacer style.

project#2: 1986 Honda Spacy/Elite

project#2: 1986 Honda Spacy/Elite. 

3 years ago I bought my first scooter, a Honda Elite. I always liked the scooter scene since the video of 'Good thing' by the Fine Young Cannibals, but after finding a book about the Japanese Bozu-Zoku scene that really blew me away, I decided to get one.
The CH250 Spacy or Elite was the first ever new style power scooter from Japan and more compact than the big cruiser CN250 Helix/Fusion.
I'm trying to find a mixed style for it: a bit bully, low on it's shocks,fat on the rims like the Hawaiian Rucksters combined with some Japanese peacock Bozo-Zoku feathers.
Modifications so far: 4 cm lowered front and rear shocks, Elite indicators, remote controlled LED lighting underneath,custom exhaust, constant changing vinyl graphics.
Mods to come [someday]: shaved single seat, bmx stem and new style handlebars, more and better graphics and finally a fatty conversion 10x8 and stretch...