Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

Thanks Abreen89, I guess I was not using enough force on the front pulley nut to
force the pulley half on the splines.
Kev

Is there a trick to installing a new belt on a spree? The service manual is not clear to me
on this issue,I think I am missing something simple.
Thanks, Kev

Thanks, Bear and Mystic for the piston ring ID info, Kev

When you purchase a new piston ring set and both rings look the same but one
has a green dot on it, how do you know which one is the 1st ring and which
one is the 2nd ring? There is no other ID on them. Thanks, Kev

I see your point and I agree. The bystarter being resistive would use thermal expansion to
move the needle. For some reason I thought the bystarter was magnetic and would use
amperturns to move the needle to the center of a coil. Thanks Mousewheels for the
good infomation, I still have a lot to ...

I measured the resistance by nicking the wires right at the bystarter coil. I bought this
bystarter new. I also bought a complete carb for my elite. The new carb bystarter also
checked in at 20 ohms. If a person got into dire straights I wonder if the alternator would
support a voltage double ...

Has anyone noticed that the aftermarket bystarters are 20 ohms. The OEM ones are
around 5 ohms plus the series fixed resistor of 5 ohms. This gives the 10 ohms the
manual states as max. value. The 20 ohm one I tried never closed off the fuel
enrichment. Kev

Looks like I overlooked the bystarter it shows a resistance of 20 ohms should be 10 ohms.
I will replace it and start tuneup again.
Kev

Hello, NN50 Gyro to rich to start, tuning carb no help, removed air box cover and filter element tuned
carb to start up settings, engine started with very little smoke most likely to lean. Reinstalled
filter and cover, engine would not start, pressurrized air box with 20 psi air, engine would ...

Thanks Mousewheels for the info.
Kev

Does any one know if the 1984 Gyro cylinders are interchangable with the 1985 and 1986
Gyro Cylinders? Thanks, Kev

I was able to get a running ( plastic a little rough) SA50R Honda Elite today for 30.00 dollars just
(2) miles from home. It has 2800 miles showing (AF16E) another GOOD DAY !!
Kev

Yes, the scooters are mine. I have a total of (15) 50cc scooters, including Honda Spree,Elite,Gyro,
Yamaha,Suzuki and Indian. Ten of them have been restored the rest are waiting their turn.
Kev

Hey MotorMike,
I had every intention of bringing the Indian to the rally, but the job is going to require
me to install a new X-Ray gauge the weekend of the DeadPed rally. I have vacation time
scheduled for the June Nashville rally and we will bring the Gyros. Also thanks for the trailer parking.
Kev

I had a good day yesterday, I rode (2) red 1984 Honda Gyros, (2) red 1986 Honda Sprees,
(2) blue 1986 QT50 Yamahoppers, (2) red 1982 FA50 Suzukis and (1) red 1979 Indian Moped.
It's going to be hard to improve on that !!
Kev