Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

Alright I assumed that was part of it, does that explain it heating up as well? I did put the exhaust back on and I did drain that oil out of the tank and lines a long time ago, do you think there is still some in there?

SOmething thats run for the first time after disassembly will smoke. Even ...

Here's what I did:
I reassembled the new piston and piston rings while lubing them up with oil. I assembled the whole top end back together without putting on the exhaust. I then slowly kicked it to get in a few rotations. I then tried to start it (although I didn't do a compression test, I'll pick ...

Well i replaced the piston, rings, gaskets, and cleaned the carb twice and finally got it running. Once it started up the idle was way to high so I tweaked the carb screws and got it idling smoothly. This changed once I got it on the road and tried to accelerate. IT would almost sputter and pop as I ...

Alright, thanks Bear. You've been very helpful, I'll make sure to post a picture of the spree when its runnin......hopefully soon

I'm searching for piston rings and a head gasket for the scooter and no store around here seems to have them in stock. Is there just a general size that I can ask for that would fit my 87 Honda Spree?

My buddy's dad said that they all looked good and that I was very lucky. I believe him as he works on motorcycles all the time. He said it should be a quick fix by buying a new head gasket and rings for the piston.

Just took it to my buddy's house and told his dad about the low compression. We took the cylinder apart and found out there was a broken ring on the piston. With this in mind, I need to buy a new head gasket and piston rings correct? Also, does anyone know of any good places to get cheap parts at?

Alright got a compression gauge and every time I kicked it, it came back to be very low. So my next question, what does this mean and what do I do next?

I'll see what I can do when I get back to my house to work on it.

What are some other possible effects of putting in the wrong oil?

I'm just trying to do everything I can to avoid taking the entire engine apart

Alright, well is there any way to test it without a compression gauge? I've read that people have put their thumb into the top of the cylinder where the spark plug goes to see if it has enough compression to push your thumb out? Is that true or just bs?

I have a 1987 Spree that has not ran for two years. Two years ago, I wasn't as into the scooter as I am now and I unfortunately put in 5W-30 oil into it. At the time, the scooter was running very nicely and after I put in the oil, as I was riding the scooter, it shut off and the kick start wouldn't ...