Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

I run a 35w HID on my Aero, beware though, the stator does not provide enough current to keep the battery charged once you do this. I get about 1.5 - 2 hours or riding before the battery will drop to a critical voltage for the HID (somewhere around 11 volts). This is obviously an issue if you are r...

Very cool read about racing the then "new" NS50F back in the day! Just last week I was talking with a friend of mine while racing RC cars at a local track to find out he had bought a Honda NS50F new back in '90. A few days later he saw my bike and it really brought out some memories, and ...

It can, but let's take a breath, back up and review the basics. What's the three things an engine needs to run? A source of fuel, in this case an mixture of fuel and air that will ignite. A properly time source of ignition, a spark. Enough mechanical leverage to compress the mixture to the point it ...

That tube is only the overflow!
Take the float out and let the carb fill to see if fuel comes out the vent.
Simple as that

Once it boggs down and stops, you should check the spark, it seems unlikely it's electrical, but you should eliminate it as a source of the problem. I would look at the crank bearings and, more specificly, the seals. First, check for any play[movement] of the rotor. You can just grab it and try and ...

I had a scooter shop back in the '80's and I would have to say the Aero 125 was probably the least reliable scooter that Honda made back then. It uses an Alum cyl. that is a little short on fining and was somewhat seize-prone. And I don't recall any over-size pistons. That could be a factor as to wh...

We both know u can't fix stupid right bear, but we can insult it can't we lol Gee, I don't know how I have lived 60 years, 40 years working as a mechanic, without anyone ever calling me stupid and have managed to have at least two folks here doing so now. I guess that serves me for trying to help. ...

With such a small swept volume these engines displace, it can be difficult to get an acurate reading with most compression testers which are designed much larger engines. Due to the volume of the hose, adapter and gauge result in low readings The rule of thumb that I have used for decades, is just t...

soaked it all in acetone for 2 weeks,pushed out the "main jet? thing w the little holes blew air + carb clean every wich way ,even that hole in bowl bottom. I don't hear mention specifically of the idle jet... it won't idle with this plugged... and it's always plugged. You might want to read t...

As well as the low-speed jet, you must make sure the low-speed circuit passageway is free and clear.
Here is a Wiki I wrote on the subject years ago over at Scootdawg.
http://scootdawg.proboards.com/index.cg ... hread=6235

The rounded end of a fairly stiff feeler gauge works well.
If you want to actually get inside the port, buy a cheap set of small files and bend them to your needs.

Anyway.... you guys sure are getting "all excited" for my Iowa Spree. :b2t: EDIT: After looking at the manual the "thrust washer" is toast and I imagine it's half the width of what it is supposed to be.[/quote] Anyway.... you guys sure are getting "all excited" for my ...

How is it going?
You are right at the fun part, hooking the chain on the crank sprocket.
I used to use one of those long flexi-stemmed magnets to fish it on.

I've never seen a Iowa Spree that was actually registered in Iowa. Judging by the rust on the muffler, etc., it would make sense to just go ahead and replace the main bearings and seals now. Like any 2-stroke that has been stored "open"[no plug], it will only be a matter of time til the be...

hey, Kinda new here. I owned and operated an independent Scooter shop back in the '80's when scooters were all the rage. I had been working in a major Honda dealership and when I saw how they treated new scooter owners, I figured "Why not?' and struck off on my own. I can't say I ever made any ...