Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

thanks for the info Mookie...no, you do not see a filter box, i will be getting one as soon as i get my first paycheck this thurs (5 months unemp = hurting $$)...i'm using a stock honda air filter which i bought roughly 2 weeks ago and it came pre-oiled...my air screw is set at 1 3/8 (stock setting ...

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I confirmed the correct answer when I reconnected the hose and it started running crappy again (15-20 mph and very *) then loosened it again (33mph, smooth as a baby's butt!)

Sure thing...the advice about checking the clutch and exhaust were definitely helpful...but ultimately i think not having the air filter cover was the culprit...and i actually fixed it accidentally. While taking pieces off to check the clutch and exhaust, I inadvertently knocked loose the plastic co...

okay, problem solved...i hopped on it today and i'm going 33mph on flat road! :woot: thx for all the help and advice guys...i should be able to figure out my electrical issue...i've read several posts and i'm pretty sure it's my cdi...i'll post pics as soon as i get my body parts...thx again! :coolc...

okay, i checked the muffler and no clogs...i can easily blow through it...i also checked the exhaust manifold and cleaned a LITTLE crap out of it, but it was not clogged...i even drove it up and down the street without the muffler and it ran the same as it does when the muffler is on...spark plug is...

u da man, thx!

regarding my electrical issue, i've checked the fuse and it's fine...so does that mean my cdi is bad?

thanks taz - i've got a brand new plug, but i'll double check to be sure - muffler and manifold fixes sound easy enough, but how do i get the piston in the down position? by hand once the muffler is off? sorry for the noobishness

Okay, I guess I'll have to break down and buy the filter cover...I'm really not a cheap person, but $15 for a little piece of plastic seems kinda ridic to me..oh well...I'm pretty sure the belt is okay since it's brand new, but I'll double check that it's not slipping. I have no clue about the clutc...

Black 87 Spree - sat in shed for 15 years - roughly 8,600 miles. Cleaned: Carb (3x), gas tank. New: Fuel lines, petcock, bystarter, spark plug, bulbs, belt, air filter. Still Missing: Battery, air filter cover, 2 main body panels Okay, there's the run-down. Now the problems: 1. Top Speed - I weigh 1...

I did pretty much the same thing as Taz...I removed the gas tank and sprayed an entire bottle of Gunk into it, then took a butt-load of nuts and bolts and threw them in, different shapes and sizes. Make sure you put enough nuts and bolts to create some weight, that way when you shake it up you're cr...

Good info, thx guys!

Also, do you guys know the correct settings for the carb adjustment screws? I believe one is related to air and one is related to gas, but other than that, I'm not sure which one is which :confused: I'm sure the mechanic will be able to tweak them for me properly, but I'd def like to know for my own...

Thanks much for the quick replies...I will definitely take these suggestions into consideration. I have since found out that my petcock assembly is bad, and my bystarter (byster?) is missing the needle valve, which basically means I need the whole thing (I'm told)...I found both parts brand new on e...

Quick Background: My brother gave me his 87 spree which has been sitting in a shed for about 15 years. I have basically cleaned everything - removed rust from gas tank using gunk + nuts/bolts, installed new fuel lines, cleaned carburetor, took wire brush to flywheel/magneto, new gas & oil, new ...