Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

there is no reason that it would run rich if you bypass the bystarter like i did. it isnt like its running with the choke on. it is running with the choke all the way off. so hard starting should be the only issue

YOU WILL ALSO NEED THE SEAL UNLESS YOU MAKE YOU OWN. IT WILL RUN LEAN IF THERE IS AN AIR LEAK IN YOUR INTAKE...

i recently was having the same problem. it turns out when i was hitting bumps i was leaking in air around the bystarter. i sealed the bystarter into its hole and the problem is gone. i used a clear and semi soft sealer so that i can still remove everything in the future. just an idea that worked for...

i was unable to get my scoot to run well with the bystarter unhooked. instead of spending the $60 to get the new bystarter i removed the needle and the part it sits in from the bystarter and stuck it into the carb and put the bystarter back on top of it. runs great. i have no problems starting i jus...

the leak was around the float bowl. the seal is dried and cracked. the carb that i have on there now is off an 84 spree but its in better condition all around.

JUST FOUND A LOCAL PARTS BIKE SO I WAS ABLE TO PICK ONE UP. INSTALLED THE AIR BOX AND THEN FOUND THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE CARB. SWITCHED IN THE ONE FROM THE PARTS BIKE AND IT RUNS GREAT!!! WENT 50 MILES YESTERDAY NO PROBLEMS!!

i was looking for someone to tell me a set up that for sure works. just becasuse it takes so long for the dealer to get parts in its difficult for me to try different setups

do you have a suggestion as to what would be a good size jet to start with? 65 is stock and i can get 70 -80

i tried going stock as i heard that it was best. however, honda no longer makes the air box or air box cover any longer. so, i need to use some sort of an aftermarket setup.

so i recently bought an 87 spree that is missing the stock air box. i cannot get it to run rich enough with a cone filter. my question is does anyone have a jet/filter set up that works? i need to know what size jet and what filter combo works best. my local dealer doesnt have jets in stock so it ta...