Need suggestions on how to start over....

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Weezerjerry
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Need suggestions on how to start over....

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Hi everyone! I am having a hard time getting my BBK to be solid... I have a couple of threads on it... Time to start over.

I'm looking to replace my motor and am hoping to spend right at $300. Anyone got any suggestions? I have a solid carb. I'm looking to get to 35-40 (40-45 would be AWESOME).

I have an 85 Spree and would like to keep the stock look and keep the swap fairly easy.

Anyone got a motor to sell? :) I'll post in the classifieds looking for whatever will work well for my spree.
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Has ANYONE been able to get a BBK to work on a Spree? If so, Id like to know how.
I need to find some new haters...the ones I have are starting to like me.
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I have in a buddies spree. That thing runs great, he is 260 ibs and rides it wot everywhere.
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as stated above....Id like to know how.

Airbox set-up, main jet, needle position, fuel mixture, what carb/muffler he's using, etc, etc....

I never said the kits wont work. I just said that "I" couldn't get it right. Impatience and frustration consumed me so I did a motor swap instead.
I need to find some new haters...the ones I have are starting to like me.
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Stock pipe that has the baffles drilled out, bbk, stock carb and air box, drilled two 1 inch holes in top of plastic but that was way to lean so I just started taping the top holes more and more and reading the plug till the plug read that perfect color.
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Thanks for the help on here. I went with an Elite swap... Still working out the shock and clearance issues then will get her wired and install my Polini CP carb and hope for the best!
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There has been many many successful spree BBK. Mine included.
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84 Spree stock
84 Spree Dio AF18E MHR Cylinder Arrow Pipe 28mm OKO
80 Express, 47mm DR BBKit, Weak Ends Intake, Boyesen Dual stage reeds, 19mm Delorto carb, MLM pipe
79 Express
85 Aero 80 stock
84 elite 125 stock
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