Spree runs only with rear brake applied....Help

Spirit of 95 · Post by **Spirit of 95** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 10:17 pm

A change of subject was needed and the old topic buried. If I let go of the rear brake after my spree starts it will quit. I am quite sure this is an electrical issue. Does the kickstand need to be up? Is there a switch that needs to be adjusted? Can I just disable needing the brake to start?

MySpree · Post by **MySpree** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:50 pm

take your horn cover off and the speedo cover off, and make sure the wireing is right before we jump to any big short conclutions

marnargulus · Post by **marnargulus** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:53 am

Does this happen with both brakes or just with the left one?

Spirit of 95 · Post by **Spirit of 95** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:41 pm

Actually just rode it a little. It seems to run great if I hold the brake and if I let go it will run erratically till it stalls. Any ideas?

hondaspree86er · Post by **hondaspree86er** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:12 pm

mine used to do the same thing believit or not my taillight bulb was burnt out all i did was replace it and it worked fine

Spirit of 95 · Post by **Spirit of 95** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:32 pm

That helps alot. I do not have the lighting connected at the moment. I will work on that next. BTW....What kind of bulb do I need? I bought the Spree without a taillight bulb

MySpree · Post by **MySpree** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 10:16 pm

DOUBLE FILIMENT

Spirit of 95 · Post by **Spirit of 95** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 5:57 pm

Any double filiment bulb (that fits)? Also, in connecting the wires to the taillight there is a brown wire and a green w/ yellow stripe that was easy enough to connect. But there are two plain green wires from the tail light going to a plain green and green w/ black stripe. Getting close but still can use assistance.

burnt_toast · Post by **burnt_toast** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 1:02 am

are u sure it isnt a carb issue?

if you let the bike sit on the stand does the rear wheel try spinning right as you turn it on? if so u need to readjust idle speed.

if it really only does stay running when the brake is applied then maybe it is an electrical issue..

Spirit of 95 · Post by **Spirit of 95** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 8:21 am

Yes. That is exactly what it does. I am quite sure it is an electrical issue. If I let go of the brake handle and pull back it is like I am revving up the motor with the brake.

MySpree · Post by **MySpree** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 12:25 pm

DUDE TAKE OFF YOU SPEEDO CPVER NAD HORN COVER NAD MAKE SURE ALL THE WIRES ARE CONNECTED RIGHT! SERIOUSLY! START WITH THE SIMPLIST THINGS

Spirit of 95 · Post by **Spirit of 95** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 12:55 pm

I did that. No need to be angry. Couldn't find anything disconnected. I was NOT jumping to any short conclusions. But I do have a wire from where the taillight is coming from that I am not sure what it is. It looks like a ground wire from the wiring diagram but I am not sure. It has a connection then goes up into the frame above the rear tire.

Post by **noiseguy** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 1:40 pm

I've heard of this happening before (not running without brake apply)... the taillight is an interesting insight. If you can't figure out the bulb, d/l the service manual and look the number up. Wiring diagram is also there.

Otherwise, check your chassis grounds (also listed in manual.) They are the most likely suspect. If that isn't it, we'll have to work through the wiring diagram to diagnose.

Spirit of 95 · Post by **Spirit of 95** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 1:49 pm

I found a taillight bulb and it does work, both just running and brighter when the brake is on. I will check the chassis grounds when I have a chance and report back.

berreta22 · Post by **berreta22** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:45 pm

Spirit of 95 wrote:Any double filiment bulb (that fits)? Also, in connecting the wires to the taillight there is a brown wire and a green w/ yellow stripe that was easy enough to connect. But there are two plain green wires from the tail light going to a plain green and green w/ black stripe. Getting close but still can use assistance.

1157 is the bulb number for the tailight.