Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

The only person the driver should be * at is himself for felony stupid for not knowing how tall his rig was.

You need to change the spark plug to a BPR4HS thru '85 models and a BPR4HSA '86 and on. You might also thin the oil in the tank with some gas and then run some premix in the tank, as at those temps the oil isn't gonna want to flow for crap.

Too wide, which causes two problems. The wider gap requires more voltage to jump across it. Which means the insulation has to work harder and if it is old, hardened and cracked, makes it easier for the spark to jump to ground at other than the spark plug. Wet weather makes it easier for the voltage ...

I would replace your vacuum tubing and make sure the tank filter is clear before replacing the petcock. Its unusual for one to not open properly - generally they seem to either stick closed (often after storage) or stay open (crud hung up on the valve or damaged diaphragm). Clive. With his symptom ...

Yes. The manual specs WOT and a warm engine. Minimum number is 114 psi.

SprEE*MP* wrote:So,
-No air-skrew = to much air??? = won't hurt engine???

I've seen more engines fried by too lean than anything else. Besides you are wrong. It's too rich.

... but mine does not. so im just gonna assume that my petcocks bad? is this the way they usually go bad?... or? Are you sure the vacuum hose is good and fits tight? A vacuum leak would cause this same issue. You could try cleaning before buying a valve. You could go borrow a vacuum pump at the aut...

cf_z wrote:unless its boosted


but i mean, is it enough to open up the petcock?

If the engine stays running at WOT, it must be.

Because there is always some vacuum, even at WOT or the engine wouldn't run.

If you are gonna grease your electrical connects, get so dielectric grease at the auto parts store. That's what is designed for.

Gapping the plug properly would be the first step. I've seen plugs that were suppose to be gapped at .030" come out of the box at .040" plus. I always check the gap before installing. I was a professional marine mechanic for a lot of years and always checked.

This is a classic example of a bad plug wire. The insulation is oldand the moisture in the air lets in start arc when you put any kind of a load on the engine.

The idiot is full of crap. Most plugs come gapped around .045" anymore and the Spree needs .020" to .030". Always check the plug gap before install. anymore 99.9999999999999% of parts counter guys are computer geeks and not motor heads anymore, like back in the 60s and 70s.

I like the cutaway design. When people think old Honda scooter, its either the Cub or Spree that comes to mind. The cutway is enough to show its not a Cub. The shirt will get them thinking about whats inside. If you thinking are doing more Honda scooters - Gyro, and Urban Express are shirts I'd als...

I would prefer a design with the plastics on. The normal people won't recognize the Spree without the plastics.