My 1977 Express Project :)
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My 1977 Express Project :)
So, I picked this up for Dirt cheep ($25.00) and th PO knew next to nothing about it. It was his Father's scooter on the farm. Last registered in 1979
Got it home and, of course, it wouldn't start... but it did turn over, so that was a good sign
Got it home and, of course, it wouldn't start... but it did turn over, so that was a good sign
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1986 Spree
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Opened it up and about a cup of water came out. but almost no rust inside
Then the Crab... it was not good. But I soaked it, cleaned it, prayed a bit... and now it runs
Then the Crab... it was not good. But I soaked it, cleaned it, prayed a bit... and now it runs
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- Not too bad :)
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1986 Spree
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Now it's time to begin the resto
So I took it apart and am getting ready to scrub it clean and paint the frame... been working on getting the rust off the wheels a bit...
So I took it apart and am getting ready to scrub it clean and paint the frame... been working on getting the rust off the wheels a bit...
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- swimmingfree
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dam that me feel old ..is that the one you wind it up with the kick stater and then when you pull the brake and off she rolls over ?? we had a honde and a sosuckme om of then had it no sure anymore.. but thay look a lot alike.. well in what mine i got left.. but i do rember having fun on them..
swimmingfree
swimmingfree
handicap (dyslexia)
looking for
se50 crank...
SpreJunk 87elite in a spree body
ruckus variator , 3.5 tire , 1500 drive face spring , a 64 bbk ,
8 gram rollers, stock carb , after market air filter and 105 jet
looking for
se50 crank...
SpreJunk 87elite in a spree body
ruckus variator , 3.5 tire , 1500 drive face spring , a 64 bbk ,
8 gram rollers, stock carb , after market air filter and 105 jet
Re: My 1977 Express Project :)
....THAT REAR....gonna need some paint....cleaning fail.........
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Re: My 1977 Express Project :)
Pics are pre-clean... I'll have some of the finished wheels later
Yes, Swim, that is the wind up kind I'm lucky the spring isn't broken... yet.
Yes, Swim, that is the wind up kind I'm lucky the spring isn't broken... yet.
1986 Spree
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Still looking for carb for this thing... the choke mech. is stuck inside....have to choke by hand right now.
Also have to mod the headlight - it was burt out. Got the bad light out and have to find a replacement.
Also have to mod the headlight - it was burt out. Got the bad light out and have to find a replacement.
1986 Spree
- swimmingfree
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6 volt??
if so had a hard time mod mine for the qt50 when try to unseal the headlight broke the glass ..
the Yamaha dealer sold me one that was set up with a replaceable bulb in it for like 25 dollar and the stock head light was about 30 dollar a peace ..
not saying thay still have then at the Yamaha dealer or its the right size its just info
swimmingfree
if so had a hard time mod mine for the qt50 when try to unseal the headlight broke the glass ..
the Yamaha dealer sold me one that was set up with a replaceable bulb in it for like 25 dollar and the stock head light was about 30 dollar a peace ..
not saying thay still have then at the Yamaha dealer or its the right size its just info
swimmingfree
handicap (dyslexia)
looking for
se50 crank...
SpreJunk 87elite in a spree body
ruckus variator , 3.5 tire , 1500 drive face spring , a 64 bbk ,
8 gram rollers, stock carb , after market air filter and 105 jet
looking for
se50 crank...
SpreJunk 87elite in a spree body
ruckus variator , 3.5 tire , 1500 drive face spring , a 64 bbk ,
8 gram rollers, stock carb , after market air filter and 105 jet
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$25 where do you guys find these sweet buys? Well very nice for the price.
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I found it by placing a post on SalemFreecycle.com ... said I wanted a project scooter - condition not important...
So this guy called me and said he had something, but he wanted some $$ for it. When he said $25.00 (he also sent a pic of it) I asked, "can I come get it right now? "
It even had the Claymer Manual with it... last entry, May 79'... changed oil in case.
So this guy called me and said he had something, but he wanted some $$ for it. When he said $25.00 (he also sent a pic of it) I asked, "can I come get it right now? "
It even had the Claymer Manual with it... last entry, May 79'... changed oil in case.
1986 Spree
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Update:
Got it stripped and sanded and found some nice Rootbeer Brown paint. It's a deep brown with just a hint of gold flake in it... looks real good in Sunlight
Also got to work on the wheels...
Got it stripped and sanded and found some nice Rootbeer Brown paint. It's a deep brown with just a hint of gold flake in it... looks real good in Sunlight
Also got to work on the wheels...
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- Wasn't as bad as it looked :)
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1986 Spree
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The New Look...
Better pics when I get it back together
Better pics when I get it back together
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- Just 1024 on this thing :) Plenty of life left in it.
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1986 Spree
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Next up is a complete engine tear down and rebuild. No mods yet. I know it runs good as is, but after a good bath it should purrrr
1986 Spree
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I'm in need of a carb. This thing will run as is, but the choke is stuck and it's very difficult toget it started.
So, 1977 Honda Express..NC50 carb... or any carb that will work.
So, 1977 Honda Express..NC50 carb... or any carb that will work.
1986 Spree
- martynkim
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Spree<3 wrote:I'm in need of a carb. This thing will run as is, but the choke is stuck and it's very difficult toget it started.
So, 1977 Honda Express..NC50 carb... or any carb that will work.
Ebay. mopedarmy.com is your best bet. That carb is worth $100 used though. Check Treats or dratv for the headlight bulb.
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