Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

Ok, so I installed the new piston rings and the engine fired right up. Good, I thought my troubles were gone. Nope. Now, once it runs for a little bit, I can't keep it going. Starts and idles fine, you can even gun it a little bit (not too much, of course, still breaking in the new rings). But, when...

Ok, I've managed to get the piston pin clips under control.....I picked up all new rings, clips, and gaskets, only to run into my next problem. My lower piston ring is completely stuck on the piston. Any tips on how to get it off?

Ok. Since I already broke one of the piston pin clips trying to take it out (which I realize was stupid now), I need to be able to take the one on the other side out so I can remove the remnants of the broken one. So, how does one remove the piston pin clips? I'll get new ones at my honda dealership...

Yeah, sorry, the piston has a huge amount of carbon build-up on it, and I wanted to take it out to clean it. So, is there a technique for taking the clips out? Do I spin them out? I've never done this part before. Thanks

Ok, just came home and tried the oil test. Compression shot up to 75 psi (from 45). I even hooked the plug back up, and she fired right up. Of course, it didn't last. So, I have bad rings....I took the cylinder off, and now I have another problem. I broke one of the clips holding the piston on, so I...

I was using a comp gauge, it showed 45 psi (I did this without the carb installed, so I'm guessing it's accurate). Also, the starter sounds quite nice, not sluggish or anything.

The starter seems to be turning fine (I haven't measured it, but it sounds normal). As for the compression test, I actually did it with the carb off the intake....I imagine this would emulate WOT? Now, I did an idiot mistake and already "broke" the jug loose from the crankcase....I'm guess...

Hi everyone, I'm new here, and I thought that I'd tell you about the Spree I just picked up. It's an '86, in really good shape (almost no rust on it!). The only things that it is missing is the petcock plastic cover and the rear luggage rack (and rear turn signals). Oh, and it doesn't run. I cleaned...