Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

OK installed new plug gapped at 25. Runs better but still needs intake closed 50%

And I will reset the plug to 25, haven't done it yet, Will do that this evening. It's cold and rainy here in Texas so putting it on the street is an everyday "maybe thing" for the time being.

The plug gap is at 28 right now. It will run perfectly for a few seconds to a minute or two then it will lose rpm's for a minute or two then right back again but, that is only with the intake holes taped at about 75% closed. All this is happening whether under a load or not.

Airbox is installed with new filter and is well sealed.

My 85 honda spree is not running as it should. It runs OK when I tape the air intake shut about 75%. What could be causing this. I'm thinking it might be the auto choke not working properly.

OK finally got the airbox lid on and now it is doing much better. However. It will only run under a load with the air intake holes taped closed at about 75 %. I'm wondering if the problem is the auto choke.

Let me know if that works out for you.

I,m having the same problem you are with my spree. I was told on this forum that it won't run under a load without the airbox lid and filter in place and sealed. I'm waiting for an airbox lid to come in now. Hope this solves my problem and it could yours also. It has t be in place with filter and ...

Spree need airbox lid and air filter in place to run under a load..

Do you have the airbox lid and air filter in it. They will only run under a with those in place.

Anybody got an airbox lid for an 84-86 spree your wiling to sell ?

Exactly what I'm dealing with now. Got it idling smooth now but need and airbox lid.

Thanks, I'll do that. But still no fire. Any suggestions.

Glad you mentioned compression. What is the range for the stock spree. I'm currently at 118

OK got it running with starter fluid only, just to test it. Went to car wah with it to finish cleaning all the gunk off of it. Brought it back home. No fire. What could I have gotten wet that would cause it not to fire? The motor is very clean now but not much good if not gona run.