Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

Even though I just ordered offroad tires, is it a bad idea to ride my Spree on the dirt? It's just a question that has been pricking me in the side for quite a while now. Thanks!

Matt Kruger
a.k.a. BluPhire

Oh yeah, I didn't have any trouble except for the suspension (a.k.a. giant spring) that was a little rough on the under bike.


P.S. does any one know where I can get a stiffer shock for my '86 Spree?

Matt Kruger
a.k.a. BluPhire

ive taken mine on dirt a few times on street tires. wasnt a very good idea. didnt feel like it was good for the chasis, and i basically couldnt go over 10mph... i would say stick to street, but with dirt tires and a stiffer shock u never know.

Would you happen to know where I can get a stiffer shock?

BluPhire wrote:Would you happen to know where I can get a stiffer shock?

ive never seen one on ebay or anything. maybe try asking a honda dealership if they have one. even if you get a stock one, it ought to be stiffer. itll just cost you a bit.

Do you think that Paul guy would have a shock for me?

BluPhire wrote:Do you think that Paul guy would have a shock for me?

dont know who that is, and like i said I've never heard of actual stiffer shocks being available, just figure that brand new ones from the dealer would be better.

Alright, I'll check it out and fill ou guys in.

Malossi sells aftermarket shocks, check your local scooter shop. They don't list anything for the Spree, but an Elite 50 shock should be close.

The Spree doesn't make any torque, or have any ground clearance, so dirt riding (other than point a-b riding) would be best done on a dirt bike.

You can take the spring off and twist it together to make it tighter.

the problem with a spree is it has no low end torque. stay away from loose dirt.

you can stiffen up the shock? I thought it was only one size. I'll have to check it out when I get home from school.

Stiffening the spring and increasing the shock damping are different things. You could actually stiffen the spring using shims, although I've never tried it. You cannot increase shock damping on the stock shock, it would require replacement with an aftermarket unit.

I probably look stupid asking this, but what are shims?

shims are like spacers or washers that normally take the slack out of something.(like a spring) if you put shims in to compress the spring you get a stiffer spring rate.