Restoring a 85 spree that caught on fire

Spreedracer · Post by **Spreedracer** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 7:38 pm

So I am new to this whole thing. I bought a spree that caught on fire, at a garage sale for 10 bucks! THe fire only did damage to the rear seat, panels, and wiring harness. So.. THe engine is out and getting fixed , but i need a new wiring harness, and black or red rear panels, front mirrors, an ignition, and thats all I can think of right now... So do you think you guys can help me out mostly with the wiring harness? do they make brand new ones?

jimpomm · Post by **jimpomm** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 10:13 pm

Check ebay for parts

tom8342 · Post by **tom8342** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 1:43 pm

i got ignition + key if you wanna buy it

Spreedracer · Post by **Spreedracer** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 3:30 pm

Ok let me see about the $$$ I have honda stipped down and I want to get it looking nice by the end of summer. Do you guys know where I can get a brand new wiring harness? If not do you guys have a real nice one? I think what happened is the bike caught on fire somehow and melted the wires,rear plastics, seat and rear fender... So I need all of the rear stuff. I have been looking on E-bay and it seems they have lots of stuff.
Thanks for your guys help.

burnt_toast · Post by **burnt_toast** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 12:39 am

when I always used to check up on ebay, they would always have a few complete spree harnesses at times. It would probably cost u a buttload buying it brand new from a dealer, but u should go ask, since brand new usually equals = best working condition.

vette76 · Post by **vette76** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 1:13 am

if you are wiring savvy u could probably just fix what is there. u should be able to trace it somewhat.

Post by **noiseguy** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 9:12 am

I would suggest buying a harness used off Ebay from someone reputable, ie someone that sells a lot of these types of parts. Fixing a burned harness would be a PIA. Fortunately, to get it running, you need very little in terms of wiring. Lights are another story. Hope you have a multimeter and a 12v voltage indicator light. You'll need them.

Spreedracer · Post by **Spreedracer** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 12:30 am

I just bought a used harness and My friend Is going to be putting It in for me ( he works on motorcycles as his job ) So in Sep hopefully the motor will get a complete overhaul... It has spark but it wont start. So i gave up.

I was thinking... Where Could I get a different carb for the motor? Like a high performance carb? And as for the Exhuast... What would happen If I cut the little end off and Drilled it out to be bigger? would it add performance? or just make it louder? 8O

vette76 · Post by **vette76** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 1:17 am

for an after market carb u are out of luck for a spree. u can get an after market carb for something else and adapt it for the spree. if u mod that exhaust you can only lose power. no one has found a mod that is proven to work.