Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

Are the basic frame layouts the same for the elite e & spree? How about the 94+ elite sr frame designs vs the 86 spree design? I've noticed different front forks (elite vs spree)...

I would suggest upgrading to an AX24 V-Belt (mine is a Goodyear brand). They give you a little higher top end, but a more comfortable acceleration curve and less slip I believe. I purchased mine for all of $9 to replace the worn (.385) Honda "Bando" belt that was on my Spree. All in all mi...

Thats what I was leaning towards doing. Thank You for the affirm. I like the size of the Spree, its a good platform, and I am in the process of completely reworking it into a sleek minimalistic Skelly of sorts. I do want to keep the Spree and figure one day it will be good for the freeway jaunts bet...

The SA50 and SE50 - is the SA50 the preferred platform for mods? I assume AF16 case is that correct? How often do they pop up for sale here in our wanted/for sale forum?

Hey I have an 86' Honda Spree NQ50 on an AF05-E case - my transmission is going bad... It will cruise at 25 @ 3/4 throttle, and top out at 30-32Mph which is good on most streets here in Vancouver WA / Portland OR area but Im in the bike lanes most of the time and I dont really like it. I want to be ...

Hey I have an 86' Honda Spree NQ50 on an AF05-E case - my transmission is going bad... I am going to be looking to upgrade this motor to a DIO(?) motor since the piston rings are worn, cylinder wall slightly marred, and overall the 8500mi on this motor... It will cruise at 25 @ 3/4 throttle, and top...

Today I put the cleaned carb, decarbonized (now no-leaks) exhaust, AX-24 Goodyear V-Belt, and 10-40w oil in transmission final-reduction case. It runs and rides like a new machine, topping out at 32Mph so far, with WAY different power characteristics. The AX-24 is amazing, less slip more power trans...

It does not have the variator, just the front gear for kickstart (counterclockwise) which serves as a stationary drive pulley. I had the autoparts store measure my Bando belt and it was .38 - .39 so I purchased a Goodyear AX-24. Will this belt perform well with a (suspected) half-worn clutch??? Ill ...

OK I got most of the drivetrain to disassemble - the front gear off as well as the drive belt. I ordered one from the autoparts store (Goodyear AX-24) and I am going to clean up the pulley surfaces with emery tape before the new belt goes in. I also bought a can of carburetor cleaner, disassembling ...

I had an issue with my 86' Spree doing something similar (soft seizing?) and I corrected the issue by making sure that the fuel was full and all lines (vacuum, fuel, oil) were properly connected and flowing. You may be experiencing mixture issues so keep an eye & nose on the exhaust color, revab...

I am having an issue with not having the fill bolt in my Spree and needing to go to hardware store for a replacement. Does anyone know the right size (thread pitch, length?) of this bolt for my 1986 Spree? I am in the process of cleaning out the drivetrain thoroughly and making sure that all the com...

I am going down to the hardware store to buy a replacement oil level check bolt (the 12mm one) but don't know the thread pitch or length of it -- without going to a Honda or Motorcycle parts supplier does anyone know what the dimensions of this bolt are? I am going to refill the final reduction (tra...

I just pulled off the main left side case cover (clutch & belt metal cover) and noticed that the transmission cover has the oil check bolt removed (I assume oil has leaked out) and the etching AF05-E on it. The rear tire has alot of wobble to it (free play side to side) and I did not see a drain...

Just got the manual. As a point of reference, how different are the honda elite 50 and honda spree 50 drivetrains? I am looking to understand the concepts of the parts used to transfer power.

Thanks for the quick responses - I am going to pull off the side cover this morning and have a look at what is amiss inside. I watched a good amount of YouTube videos of a guy changing the clutch and variator on his elite 50 to get an idea of what to expect. Does the Spree have a variator? Fluid? Tr...