15th Apr 2023, 03:06
Very fine writing about your HONDA CH80.
Recently I was gifted a 2000 HONDA ELITE CH80 from a tenant who didn't have room to move it to Chicago.
It's a great, fun little mode of transportation and just a hoot to drive. Address all the basic issues on a what (?) 23-year old machine and she fires right up, toots along just about 40-mph and is running quietly with prefabricated factory exhaust/muffler.
What's not to love?
Easy to work on all areas also.
15th Mar 2012, 07:25
I cannot thank you enough for this article! A friend is having the exact same problem with his Elite 80. I recommended the larger pilot jet, but knew from his description of the problem, it would not eliminate it entirely. Over the years, I too have admired Honda for advanced thought and 'leading edge' reliability of their products -- but have been a bit disappointed by this particular design. A simple choke lever is not really beyond the ability of many of us. Anyway, THANKS SO MUCH for this!