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by Christophertemple
Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:57 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Spree - Slow Take Off AFTER engine warms up
Replies: 6
Views: 3394

Re: Spree - Slow Take Off AFTER engine warms up

I put a new carb and bystarter on the bike since my last post. Did not fix the problem... .It feels like the belt isnt slipping enough to take off, like its stuck in high gear ( I know thats not a thing)
by Christophertemple
Thu Jul 01, 2021 4:14 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Spree - Slow Take Off AFTER engine warms up
Replies: 6
Views: 3394

Spree - Slow Take Off AFTER engine warms up

84 Spree, original pulleys with shim/washer in front behind pulley, brand new OEM belt. Rear Gear Oil Recently Changed, Clutch pads looked glossy so I sanded them down, 1,100 miles on scooter. Runs great for about 10 minutes but once the engine/variators warm up, I can barely take off, if I can get ...
by Christophertemple
Mon Apr 26, 2021 7:13 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1984 Spree Sending Unit only goes to 1/2 tank
Replies: 3
Views: 1775

Re: 1984 Spree Sending Unit only goes to 1/2 tank

Good info! Thanks. Yes it appears it has been replaced with a newer 3 wire unit.

So the only way to get this to work correctly is to find a 2 wire sending unit?
by Christophertemple
Sun Apr 25, 2021 1:54 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1984 Spree Sending Unit only goes to 1/2 tank
Replies: 3
Views: 1775

1984 Spree Sending Unit only goes to 1/2 tank

I have a 1984, when I short the wires out to the gauge it goes to full. But when I have the sending unit out of the tank and hold it all the way up it only goes to half of a tank. Is there a way to fix the sending unit without replacing it?