Spree w/o air filter...starts then dies...

tlcbob · Post by **tlcbob** » Fri May 06, 2005 6:31 pm

I got an 86 spree from a guy that didnt take care of it(for $250). It is missing the air filter...can it run without it until I get one? (to set idle etc not to ride around on) also where can I get a few of them?

I havent taken off the carb yet (I'm a rookie...this is my first mechanical project) It will start then die after about 10 seconds. I did change the oil and fuel, cleaned both filters an lines. Fuel diaphram seems to work...

Any ideas? Thanks.

vette76 · Post by **vette76** » Fri May 06, 2005 8:46 pm

if there is no filter that is the problem. i guarentee when u get a filter it will run perfect.(or at least help u if it doesnt)

as to where to get a filter go to www.powersportpro.com

usdthrone23 · Post by **usdthrone23** » Sat May 07, 2005 1:50 pm

weres a good place to find a clutch for my 85 ? mines worn

vette76 · Post by **vette76** » Sat May 07, 2005 2:27 pm

same place. they have everything.

usdthrone23 · Post by **usdthrone23** » Sat May 07, 2005 4:24 pm

theres about 10 things under clutch, do i need to fully replace it or what parts should i order ? heres a link http://www.powersportspro.com/trcatalog/

vette76 · Post by **vette76** » Sat May 07, 2005 5:34 pm

just the shoes. email drichardson@core.com he will have it used but cheap.

burnt_toast · Post by **burnt_toast** » Sun May 08, 2005 12:58 am

when i was fixing up the spree when i first got it, it had no air filter. after i got it working, it ran fine w/out a filter, till like past 1/2 throttle. so theoretically ur setup should still work, but it helps a lot to have a filter.

mikehailwood · Post by **mikehailwood** » Sun May 08, 2005 9:36 am

My Spree would also start, run briefly, then die. I had a new air filter so, for me, the air filter was not the cause of this symptom. I had a blocked idle jet which when cleaned out cured my problem. I subsequently had the same problem and again found the idle jet blocked. With new lines and a fuel filter I never had to clean the idle jet again.