Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

My spree has 900 miles and I just got it running after being no-op for a few years. The problem is that it has NO start up torque. Seems to pick up speed after it hits about 5-10mpr. Would it be running too lean? I just cleaned the carb. Also, how would I know if it's getting enough oil? Thanks, Dave

Cool...I'll try it tomorrow.

Are you talking about the fuel vacume line? Also, how will I know if the oil pump is "free of obstructions"?

Thanks in advance!

I just picked up a 85 spree and cleaned the carb, changed all the fluids and put a new battery in. Crank it over and it fires for a couple of rotations and then dies. Try and start it again and it will not turn over. After pulling out the spark plug it is coated with oil. Try again and the same resu...

Seems to miss or 4stroke at less the 1/4 turn of throttle, but when open runs great.

???

Looking for a souce for gaskets and o-rings to rebuilt my carb. The gasket has turned to goop and is in need of replace.

Thanks in advance,
Dave

I removed the filter element and cleaned...still the same

I do have an air filter and have not cleaned it...maybe I'll try and see if cleaning works...then the carb.

Anyone in the Orange County want to rebuild the carb? I wish I had the time.

Diamond

I just got a 86 spree with 700miles on it for $50. Had been sitting for 10+ years and after cleaning looks good. I have drained all of the fluids, replaced the battery and it fired right up after a little carb cleaner. I can run it for about 5 minutes and it gets up to about 25+ mph....then it start...