Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

Unfortunately, putting on the stock airbox and lid is not an option...I had to cut half of the stock airbox off to accommodate the big bore kit and carb...so going back to stock isn't feasible. It is currently set up to run with a Unifilter sock filter on it......which is what I was told to run when ...

It has a unifilter sock filter attached to it. Its just not working right.....

Update: so I tuned the carb back to 1.5....I did get it to run but it still does the same cut out under load. Would y'all be able to clarify for me where the air/idle mix screw is....

I am still having a hard time getting it to crank....

Please keep the ideas coming...I am definitely trying ...

OK guys, here is the latest update.

The weather here in DFW is cold and wet but I decided what the *...I gotta go work on it. I re-jetted the main using the 95 that came in the kit. The thing fired up (after numerous tries...probably cuz it needed to fill the bowl) and idled fine (I am at 2-2.5 ...

Here is some more info on the work I have done to my Spree:

49mm big bore kit
21mm carb
MLM exhaust pipe with expansion chamber
Unifilter "sock" filter
Replacement stock petcock
Correctly gapped spark plug
Vacuum line relocated to manifold for better suction
New fuel/oil lines
New throttle line

As ...

Hey Guys,

I have a question for y'all.....maybe y'all can help me out! I have a 1986 Honda Spree NQ50. I have done a lot of work to it (or at least I think its a lot for my first build) but at this point, it is whipping my *. Here is the problem:

I have swapped out the stock bore for a 48mm big ...

I agree....don't listen to the nay-sayers! I just purchased a 1986 Spree, just like the one I had when I was a kid. I am in the process of adding a BBK, sock air filter, and MLM exhaust! I am 6'5" and still ride that little scooter everyday. The best thing is....its not about going fast or having a ...

Is it necessary to change the air filter when you add a big bore kit? I just purchased my 1986 spree and have plans to make it faster. I have the big bore kit, performance CDI and coil kit, as well as a new jet for the carb......am I on the right track? I got the bbk off of ebay from chopchop...he ...