Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

I can get it to "run" by smothering the carb. I checked the reeds and they appeared fine. I did not try to open them by pushing with my finger. Is there any chance that the reeds are stuck closed? It gets a spark. Newly bored cylinder, new rings and pistons. The thing ran fine except no power b/c ...

Everyong has a limit to their patience and I have reached mine. I've been working on it for two weeks and like you said I have messed it up worse than B4 so I'm throwing in the towel. It's a lot more then just this problem that is driving me crazy. This is the last straw sort of things. I don't ...

Okay guys...

I have ensured that the vacuum petcock is operating correctly.
I have cleaned out the bystarter and the needle moves w/ charge.
I have cleaned the connections of the bystarter.
I have torn the carb down again and cleaned well and blew it out.

I can get it to fire up for a second or ...

MySpree - what do you think?


I have a problem similar to what others have been inquiring.

After buttoning up the Elite SB post cylinder work the thing will not keep running. I reviewed as much online info I could and finally tried a "test" which was suggested. I removed the auto bypass screws ...

I did check resistance of bypass. ~4.5

I have a problem similar to what others have been inquiring.

After buttoning up the Elite SB post cylinder work the thing will not keep running. I reviewed as much online info I could and finally tried a "test" which was suggested. I removed the auto bypass screws and started it while holding the ...

I think I may have one. In fact, I own an SB and not an SA.

I'll try it. Thanks again!

Hey Myspee. Thanks!!

The old piston had the pressure ring on the bottom???

I bought replacement rings and the two look a little different. One appears to have a more silver contact area with the bore. Does one go on top or does it not matter?

Myspree: Keep your pie-hole shut please.