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by bigkid2
Sun Jul 04, 2010 9:32 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: honda spree still wont start-or run
Replies: 12
Views: 3299

Re: honda spree still wont start-or run

:coolcruise: ok Bear, i already have a new plug, i think im going to tear the whole thing down and start from scratch!? timing?? Have a happy 4th :smile:
by bigkid2
Sat Jul 03, 2010 10:05 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: honda spree still wont start-or run
Replies: 12
Views: 3299

Re: honda spree still wont start-or run

ok , you guys must think im nutz!! :coolcruise: , but today i had fuel in the floatbowl, had good spark, it arked from one -eighth to one - quarter inch away, still 118lbs of compression with about 6-10 kiks, i put exhaust back on, i put a few squirts af pre-mix gas in plug hole with new plug and st...
by bigkid2
Sat Jul 03, 2010 10:52 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: honda spree still wont start-or run
Replies: 12
Views: 3299

Re: honda spree still wont start-or run

how, do i time this thing? i have no carb on it, and i checked the reed valve- how do i tell if the reeds are good , i was watching it and they move and they feel good- how do i tell if they are worn out? so now i have the exhaust back on , the carb off, great spark,118 pounds of compression, and st...
by bigkid2
Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:10 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: honda spree still wont start-or run
Replies: 12
Views: 3299

honda spree still wont start-or run

heres what i have checked so far, i cranked the engine it stopped at 118 pounds of compression, i t?ook off the exhaust, burnt it out, and put it back on, got new plug, and battery, i looked at the intake reed , how do i tell if it needs to be replaced ? i watched it when i cranked it over, what to ...
by bigkid2
Fri Jul 02, 2010 7:46 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 86 spree- getn it to run -- help!!
Replies: 1
Views: 856

86 spree- getn it to run -- help!!

i have an 86 spree,i put a bigger piston and jug on it, burnt out the muffler, cleaned the carb, my problem is , i have great compression 118 lbs., good spark, new plug, i took exhaust off and sprayed starting fluid down the plug hole- i can crank it by kik or using the electric start- with new batt...
by bigkid2
Fri Jul 02, 2010 2:45 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: spree runs great full throttle- wont idle
Replies: 3
Views: 1399

Re: spree runs great full throttle- wont idle

:peace: hello , i have an 86 spree, just put a bore kit on it , the exhaust pipe is off, i have good white- blue spark , but no bang, doesnt pop off, whats up with that? do i need backpressure- put exhaust back on? help please!!! :smile:
by bigkid2
Fri Jun 11, 2010 6:29 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: hnda spree finding new jets- rebuild kit
Replies: 1
Views: 780

hnda spree finding new jets- rebuild kit

where is the best place to find a carb rebuild kit for a 86 spree, i need new jets, needle slide etc. help :hi:
by bigkid2
Thu Jun 03, 2010 2:40 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: charging system diagnosis
Replies: 1
Views: 1037

charging system diagnosis

:coolcruise: i was recently charging the battery while it was in the bike on my 1986 elite ch150, i tried to start it a few times , and the positive wire from the charger fell onto the frame , it made a noise by the battery, now i have nothing the lights dont even come on, what did i fry? do these h...
by bigkid2
Tue May 18, 2010 12:39 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: hydro-loc in spree, lots of oil coming out of exhaust
Replies: 1
Views: 893

hydro-loc in spree, lots of oil coming out of exhaust

question, i purchased nice spree with only 2500 miles, serviced every spring at honda dealer, hasnt run since 06, i took muffler off and burnt it out, plug full of oil, cleaned, put in new battery ,sprayed carb,n choke cleaner in plug hole, and carb, i get a few strokes , then it locks up literally!...
by bigkid2
Sun May 16, 2010 10:54 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: spree runs great full throttle- wont idle
Replies: 3
Views: 1399

spree runs great full throttle- wont idle

i purchased nice 87 spree, cleaned carb , but i think idle jet is plugged, because it runs great wide open, how in the heck do you clean this thing right, help!! :peace: :peace: