Trying to get your Spree/Elite to run, or run better? Post your questions here.
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myhonda
Elite
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by myhonda » Wed Dec 26, 2007 5:32 pm
still trying to figure out y i have no take off.
Kenny_McCormic
CBR1000RR
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by Kenny_McCormic » Wed Dec 26, 2007 6:16 pm
Clutch needs rebuild? Maybe your belt slips?
I am not a mechanic, nor do I play one on TV. Actually my advice is probably worth slightly less than what you pay to view it.
Dac
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by Dac » Wed Dec 26, 2007 6:23 pm
try taking off your air filter once....
[every one calm down, i know running with out an air filter is bad but its just to check.]
"Its not what you ride, its that you ride"
1996--------Honda Elite S-
1991--------Tomos Targa-
And a Bunch of other bikes.
myhonda
Elite
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by myhonda » Wed Dec 26, 2007 6:30 pm
with the air filter off it just bogs out and dies. with it on the way it is now if i give it full throtal it starts to SLOWLY take off and starts rolling for like 2-4 sec then it starts to take off. i have to help it by foot to get it to move on hills from a stop.
Kenny_McCormic
CBR1000RR
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by Kenny_McCormic » Wed Dec 26, 2007 7:40 pm
Have you tried setting the carb richer?
I am not a mechanic, nor do I play one on TV. Actually my advice is probably worth slightly less than what you pay to view it.
myhonda
Elite
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by myhonda » Wed Dec 26, 2007 7:42 pm
yes i did as instructed befor and set hte clip down a notch to make it not run lean.
55bore
BMX
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by 55bore » Thu Dec 27, 2007 6:44 am
Just to check:
1) Are you running old gas? Burn some weeds with it.
2) How is your idle?
3) Does it rev nice on a stand?
myhonda
Elite
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by myhonda » Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:26 pm
i had sat for a year with no gas in it i drained it out fresh gas inside the tank carb is clean. it idles fine for the most part if i leave it there for a few min it stalls out it revs up on the stand.
myhonda
Elite
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by myhonda » Thu Dec 27, 2007 6:07 pm
would not having a battery in it cause this effect?
Kenny_McCormic
CBR1000RR
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by Kenny_McCormic » Thu Dec 27, 2007 6:23 pm
I doubt it but even if the batt is dead you should have one in it.
I am not a mechanic, nor do I play one on TV. Actually my advice is probably worth slightly less than what you pay to view it.
myhonda
Elite
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by myhonda » Mon Dec 31, 2007 4:50 pm
well with a battery on thyere made no difference. she's still got crap for accell from a stop.
55bore
BMX
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by 55bore » Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:43 am
myhonda wrote: if my drive belt is a little too big will it effect takeoff? not big like longer but slightly wider
Yes, it's going to make both your take-off and your top speed worse.
myhonda
Elite
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by myhonda » Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:03 pm
ok so problem found. will the belt wear in or will i need a new one? if new belt needed what size is needed ?
uspmale
Spree
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Location: Wauwatosa WI.
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by uspmale » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:11 pm
Honda has them.
I've got a dozen belts for Spree's, but not for Elite.
If this fails, check compression and main jet size.