I purchased a Spree a few months ago (in the dead of Winter here in Michigan) and being that it was in the upper 50s here today I decided to clean it up a little. I hosed it down and washed it, started it up and went for ride to dry it off. When I got home I tried the electric start and it sounds like it's barely turning the engine over. It's got a brand new battery in it and the kick-start starts it up on the first kick. It worked perfectly prior to my wash.
So what did I get wet that I shouldn't have? Will it dry on it's own or do I need to dismantle something to dry it out?
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Washed - Now Electric Start doesn't Work!
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If you can kickstart it and let it run or ride it around a while, it will dry in less time. A little clean water won't be a problem. Salt water is another matter if it corrodes some connections or motor windings...
I had another Honda (XL 600R) that was sensitive to car-wash blasting. It was kickstart only and considerably more painful to kick over...
If you can kickstart it and let it run or ride it around a while, it will dry in less time. A little clean water won't be a problem. Salt water is another matter if it corrodes some connections or motor windings...
I had another Honda (XL 600R) that was sensitive to car-wash blasting. It was kickstart only and considerably more painful to kick over...
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Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH