Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

I believe I paid $4.25 for the air filter at the Honda dealership.

I believe that the voltage entering a CDI is AC and that the conversion to DC takes place within the CDI unit. So check exciter output ahead of the CDI as AC. I believe that you must confirm sufficient exciter coil output. [/b]

I suggest you disconnect the CDI from the electical connector block and test the the Black/Red wire voltage when spinning over the engine. This is the exciter coil wire providing spark. When I tested mine I showed 150+ volts. If you do not get a reasonable reading at this location, back up and disco...

Did you check exciter coil voltage output ahead of the CDI?

My Spree would also start, run briefly, then die. I had a new air filter so, for me, the air filter was not the cause of this symptom. I had a blocked idle jet which when cleaned out cured my problem. I subsequently had the same problem and again found the idle jet blocked. With new lines and a fuel...

What fixed your problem?

Shut off valve "strength" should have nothing to do with RPM's, only weather or not the float floats. If it leaks and takes on liquid, it will not float properly. While off the bike, did you check that the valve worked by blowing air into it in both the open and closed positions? While off...

The only way I have been able to test and see that my idle jet is clear is to use a small (like a mini-mag) flashlight. I put the flashlight lense against the top of the carb (where the cable enters) and hold my thumb over the main jet orifice (so I am not distracted by light coming through there). ...

Slide the needle onto the slot of the float. Slide the pivot pin into the float pivot arm (without letting the needle slide out). I know. You need 3 small hands to do this properly. Holding the float, delicately insert the needle into the seat while making sure the pivot pin lays into the groove on ...

After you cleaned the carb could you see light through the idle jet before reassembly?

Improper jet size will not cause gas to overflow from the carb. Clip position on the needle jet will not cause gas to overflow from the carb either. Have you checked the float and needle to see that they are working properly?

Check the float and needle to make sure they are installed properly.

Make sure your float and needle are installed properly and that the needle closes when the float is at its' high position.

How did you check for air leaks between the carb and the intake pipe? With the engine idling, I liberally spray starting fluid on the insulator block. If the idle speed temporarily increases, check for a crack or inefffective O-rings.

My '84 ran well up to 20 mph, where it sputtered and so on. If I eased off the throttle it would run great. Up hill, downhill or on level ground. Made no difference. Installed a different CDI unit from the junk pile and she runs great. 28 mph on the sidewalk and, I expect, better when I get it on th...