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Craigslist '96 Elite 50, opinions?

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:02 pm
by Chisholm
Anyone have any opinions on this? I've already got a cherry Spree, but wouldn't mind something a little quicker (or with potential).

http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/817954579.html

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:13 pm
by Kenny_McCormic
Looks alright, try to go a little lower on price.

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:18 pm
by Chisholm
I forgot to mention that I thought it was too high. I was planning on shooting for 500 or less.

What is the difference between this and the Elite S, as far as performance capability? I guess, is this something to jump on, or should I just wait for an Elite S or similar?

Picked up my Spree earlier this month: 475 miles-w/ title- runs- $350
I'll post pictures later.

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:35 pm
by Dac
Chisholm wrote:I forgot to mention that I thought it was too high. I was planning on shooting for 500 or less.

What is the difference between this and the Elite S, as far as performance capability? I guess, is this something to jump on, or should I just wait for an Elite S or similar?


Picked up my Spree earlier this month: 475 miles-w/ title- runs- $350
I'll post pictures later.
The elite S and the elite Sr are the same when it comes to modding.

the elite Sr has a slightly more restrictive tail pipe, and a split cable for the oilier.
And the Elite S has a resticker in the front pulley, and a washer in the tail pipe.
Other then that they are the same. This is a highly modable scooter.

my friend has one that looks just like that one, we put some 9:1 gears and high speed pulley($105) and he now can go 47mph all day long. Even 50+ downhill.
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:38 pm
by Kenny_McCormic
Its worth $600-$700, you will be lucky to get it for $500. A 94+ elite is a 94+ elite, there are some small differences in the front pulley(both in restrictor plates and ramp angles), the exhaust systems and the airbox/jetting.

But all parts interchange and its really easy to swap the jet and knock out the restriction plate in the airbox.

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:42 pm
by Chisholm
I do have the money for it, perhaps I could buy it then sell the Spree. I imagine it could fetch around 500, considering the current seller's market and what I've seen on eBay.
I'm thinking about going to look at a C70 later today, but it needs a lot of work (~$150).

Pricing

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 6:10 pm
by bryanska
The price is in line with what I am seeing in Minneapolis. Elites are not uncommon, but they're listing (and selling) for lots of money.

I paid $950 for my 2001 Elite SR, and had to bargain to get that. I've seen about six other Elites since June, between $900 and $1200.

If you guys can find Elites for $500, send them to me. I will split the profits!

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 6:19 pm
by DorkoElite303
Yeah...elites are hard to find. And to find one with good panels....I would buy that thing in a heart beat for 800. LOVE THAT PURPLE!

Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:17 pm
by lipskid
I got my 94 Elite on the cheep and with under 500 miles. Keep looking and a nice one will pop up. A buddy of mine found a junker that fixed up nice and rode great. Ride that Spree untill one shows up.

Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:01 pm
by Chisholm
Got it; for $450. Turns out to be a '97.
Will post pics soon.

Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:41 pm
by Dac
cant wait.

Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:23 pm
by Chisholm
Here's the photographs:
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The toy scooter is from Taiwan. We brought it back when I was a kid in the 80's. It's called, "Young Master".

Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:27 pm
by Chisholm
Bump

Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:41 pm
by Dac
sweet looking bike, why no pictures of the left side? lol

Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:41 pm
by Chisholm
I took those pictures at the guys house I bought it off of. Really just to document the purchasing process, since he's mailing me the title to it.