Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

Just got back from a campin trips :D on to scoots. Well I just grabbed the battery about 2 months ago but it was a strange non sealed off brand one. I'll test it though. Would there be any specific "riding" test to determine whether culprit is more likely a bad rectifer than alternator, I ...

Hey guys, more Spree fun :D Just noticed that my battery isn't receiving a charge (no starter, no horn, lights, etc until running) Would this be a full blown alternator or just a bad rectifier? Working on getting a multimeter over here, but does anyone have any clues as to what I should be focusing ...

Sounds good bear, I'll check back after a good soak and scrubbing.

-Cheers

Im a bit confused as to the first bit. By adjusting the mixture screw to the highest idle, do you mean literally unscrew that sucker to achieve the heaviest mix? Or are you saying the highest idle to the point were the wheel starts spinning?

Follow up to anyone with my issue. Just driving it around a good hour with lots of gunning on the motor solved my exhaust problems.

Appreciate the advice fellas.

btw, a decent set of calipers will answer all your questions in reagrds to shoe tolerances.

@Bear Appreciate the weighing in, it sounds like proper carb cleaning is the lynch pin for most these builds ;) I'm gonna pop by my old man's house this weekend for a dunk in the GUNK bucket. Curious if you know of any decent suppliers for carb gasket sets other than ebay or one of the larger OEM su...

I downloaded the service manual weeks ago, which I always check before I post. I also always search wiki before I post. However, I learn much quicker if I just post a question and get a more personable answer. I'd also like to remind everyone that these forums are not just for experienced Spree mec...

Pete M wrote:Both of you need to listen to Bear. You are missing something or your problem would have gone away.

This thread is changed in no way positive or negative with addition of this post. If you have solid advice (thanks Bear) post it, we don't need a ned flanders to chime in.

Off topic but where in Wisconsin are you located blackdog?

I dont think the 94-01 elite belt is the same as the belt for a Spree. You can go to the autoparts store and get a Gates belt for around 12 bucks that should work fine Gates 7240 pretty sure OReilly autoparts has them Hey Mystic, the Gates 7240 that you spoke of is for the Spree? Is there an equiva...

So basically I need to clean my carb throughly and do a once over on the starter, possible replace the spindle. Guess I'll replace the lines and filters while Im at it. Hopefully this remedies the hard starts and odd warmup slows. I'll get back to everyone, with hopefully some stories of success. Th...

patthesoundguy wrote:Maybe the compression is dropping when the engine warms up was a thought about your takeoff issue.

What would be some areas of interest and soluations if this is an issue?

Thanks

Just curiosity here but lets just say someone did activate the starter with the belt cover off, what would be the mechanical repercussions and recommended fixes? :wink: :wink: Also would the outside temp surrounding the scooter affect the bystarters rate of cut off, (ie causing it to sense incorrect...

I might add a another (possibly related) issue, involving the starter motor. This has also just become a problem, about 1 out of every 3 times the button is pushed a whining grind sounds emits at which point I disengage and allow for spin down. Again, not sure if there is a relation but you guys wou...