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by Hoverbug
Thu Jun 28, 2007 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our Spree update
Replies: 7
Views: 3768

$1 eh! Some folks are too lucky :) Mine cost $200 with 2 Bell helmets and a bike carrier that plugs into a 2" reciever. The main use will be when we go camping.
by Hoverbug
Wed Jun 27, 2007 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our Spree update
Replies: 7
Views: 3768

No argument from me Kenny, I did'nt mean to imply a full charge was necessary. I'm no authority on these things, but when I tried a kickstart with the old battery there was no power anywhere. When I hooked up a good Battery it did kickstart. Anyway thats all mute now since I'm getting a new battery....
by Hoverbug
Wed Jun 27, 2007 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our Spree update
Replies: 7
Views: 3768

Mine is an '86 also. The battery was dead dead with no continuity across the poles. Could proably have wired the cables together for a kick start but I used the boat battery. There was no power or spark and yes the rear brake was locked. Honda retails the battery for $68 so I think $48 is a fair pri...
by Hoverbug
Wed Jun 27, 2007 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our Spree update
Replies: 7
Views: 3768

Our Spree update

With the help of the service manual downloade from this site I have this little red head up and running. Fortunately the gas tank has no internal rust. Actually it looks like new inside. I flushed the fuel lines with new gas then topped it off and added an ounce of Marvel Mystery Oil to help clean t...
by Hoverbug
Mon Jun 25, 2007 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Member
Replies: 8
Views: 4036

Curly the answer is yes. Just got back from the lock shop with a set of new keys. I have the key code(B-76) but I had also brought the key tumbler from the seat lock which is the same key as the ignition. If you remove the fender you can then pull off the spring tab holding the lock. It has the key ...
by Hoverbug
Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Member
Replies: 8
Views: 4036

New Member

Hi folks! My name is Dave (aka Hoverbug) our home is Klamath Falls,Oregon on the right side of the Casades and home to Crater Lake. Yesterday I aquired an '86 Spree at a neighbors garage sale. Her parents had bought it new for use with their RV but after a few uses sold the RV and it has been in sto...