Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

After reading all the posts and helpful advice I finally decided to remove the head and cylinder. A friend told me if I put a little oil in the cylinder at the plug hole and re-check my compression and if the reading goes up - I have a ring problem. I did and it went from the original 90-98 psi to ...

To speedy25: Thanks, yes I really didn't want to participate in all the flames that were going on.
As I posted someone - I do this for fun and relaxation.
Also - thanks for answering about being able to turn over the engine by using your hand on the flywheel. I didn't think that it should be that ...

I re-did the compression test according to the Tech Doc in this forum using the electric start. I now read 98 psi. I was starting to think I had a compression issue. Now I don't know.
Is there anyway the auto bystarter would have anything to do with this problem?
As I said in my original post - I ...

To Bear 45-70: That shows you what I know....anyway, I posted that I could turn the flywheel/fan over easy by hand with the plug in. Should I re-do the compression test since I can turn over by hand now rather than relying on the electric starter? How would you do a compression test on this engine ...

Is there oil on the top of your piston? Or oil in the crank case? This would cause it not to fire if there's too much. I'm still with the other leaning towards rings, even if it was 2 weeks ago, your rings can go just like that if something happened.

The plug is not only wet but does have a oily ...

I tried the starter fluid in the spark plug hole but I will try fuel mix.
Also, I have it disassembled to the point that I can now turn over using the flywheel.
How much effort should it take to turn the engine over with plug installed using the flywheel/fan?
I was surprised how easy it was! If I ...

To RagTop89: Good catch! Yes, I did have the throttle wide open. I could smell fuel after that too!

To GearNut, you didn't know - but I have a new plug gapped and installed already. Thanks.

To Abreen89 and MotorMike- I have seen the posts on the compression but I can't believe it won't fire ONE time with 90 psi. I could understand lack of power with the engine pulling a load, etc. I can't believe ...

I have a 85 Honda Spree that will not even pop while trying to start.
I have nice blue spark but the plug is dripping wet after about 3 seconds of using the electric start. I have new fuel. Compression is 90. Air filter is good and air box installed. Exhaust port is dirty but not clogged. Muffler ...

I have a 85 Honda Spree that will not even pop while trying to start.
I have spark but the plug is wet. I have new fuel. Compression is 90. Air filter is good and air box installed. Exhaust port is dirty but not clogged. Muffler removed and is clear. Auto bystart checked and seems OK according to ...