1984 Honda Aero 125 [now with pics]

[acemod]

I'm a Ruckus owner who recently purchased a 1984 Honda Aero 125. The carb is gummed up and rebuild parts are nonexistent. I read that a Mikuni vm20 will fit and will not need rejetting. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

[Dandy Dan]

Nice....Aero 125's are really awesome scoots. If you check out this page that I've created on my website you can read more about the Aero 125:
www.motorscooterguide.net/page1/page8/page8.html

It's true that a Mikuni VM20 will bolt right up, but you might have to rejet depending on how you get it. I've read at the link below that you won't need to rejet, but the jets supplied in the carb likely aren't always the same. Different sellers likely spec it with different jets since it's surely used in a wide variety of applications. I don't know what the jets are that are included that require no rejetting. Still, give it a shot and rejet only if you need be. Here's that document I have that talks about the VM20:
www.mopedarmy.com/forums/discuss/download.php?f=6&file=1128584425_information_on_the_aero.doc

You could also try fixing the current carb. You can likely get it non-gummed up with some carb cleaner. Just cleaning out the bowl and jets is often enough. I would try this first. Here is some info on working on the stock carb:
www.mopedarmy.com/forums/discuss/download.php?f=6&file=1128584696_aero_125_carb__choke_info.doc

[acemod]

Thanks for the tips DD. I'm definitely printing a copy to keep with my owners manual when it arrives. It runs and is fun as hell to ride, but you can tell from the scratches and dents that the carb has been seriously tinkered with. It is a pretty scoot with only 3096 miles. It has a few scratches and a cracked headlight fairing, but I plan on fixing it and modding it out old school. My summer project. l'll post pictures when l get it it some kind of shape. Will you answer questions for me on here from time to time? I would appreciate it and buy you a pizza...

Thanks again

[Dandy Dan]

Yeah I'm on here and www.motorscooterguide.net every day or two, so I'll be around. Have fun with the project!

[acemod]

What about the throttle cable? Will it still fit if I use the Mikuni carb?

[Dandy Dan]

Hmm....tough one. I think it will but I'm not certain.

[skuuter]

Apr 4, 2010 14:01:26 GMT -5 Dandy Dan said:

Hmm....tough one. I think it will but I'm not certain.

I used to have one of these, but long, long ago.....if memory serves the end is gonna' be slightly different, but nothing that can't be adapted..... ;D

[acemod]

Waiting for a new needle from cheapcycleparts.com to plug the leak in the carb. Bought another carb from e-bay and trying to make one so-so one. Runs like a top but leaks gas out the overflow tube. Any advice will help. This is going to be my second attempt. I painted it metal flake flat black. Will post pictures soon.

If this fix doesn't work, I will order the Mikuni. This scoot is just too fun to let go........

Thanks for the tip.

[acemod]

[lbr125]

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