Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

Hello,

I would like to switch the front rim on my Honda Spree, but still use the bearings from the old rim. I have removed the front wheel.

How do I remove the bearings from inside the rim? I don't want to ruin the bearings.

Also, there is this little piece of rubber in the center of the rim ...

Could somebody please explain to me what a slipping clutch does. Does a slipping clutch normally just cause the bike's speed to shudder or can it actually make the whole engine shudder violently?

Is fixing a slipping clutch a simple repair?

Recently my '85 Spree has started to shudder between speeds of 1-8mph when I start from a standstill. It really seems to be the engine that is shuddering - almost dying at times.

Also, around the same time this problem started I noticed that the Spree would rev a lot higher when standing still.

I ...