Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

ped wrote:I believe there is a small check valve inside that leaks? you'll have to get a good used pump.

Thanks Ped.

Hey Bones, thanks for the heads up on the pump. I've read that Honda does not sell replacements and was wondering what are the alternatives to repairing or replacing the pump besides plugging and pre-mixing, if any.

Thanks ahead of time.
You mean there are no oil pumps available for the Spree ...

Hey Bones, thanks for the heads up on the pump. I've read that Honda does not sell replacements and was wondering what are the alternatives to repairing or replacing the pump besides plugging and pre-mixing, if any.

Thanks ahead of time.

Hopefully it's just being problematic for you but only for a short time. A few months ago I was in a similar position as you and it was driving me crazy.

I took a breath, read these guys offerings, took another breath and re-tried everything again. In the end the little Spree is buzzing along just ...

Thanks for the tip Pat. I'll give that a go first, no sense in throwing away the funds. I can add those to the "supercharger fund".

You guys hit the nail on the head. I finally rec'd my petcock and in tank filter. I installed them, switched over to clear fuel lines to be sure. I fired it up, idled great and even proceeded just fine under load but WOT it would die.

Then I moved on to adjusting the throttle stop screw inward ...

I've done everything suggested except replace the in tank filter. I ordered a new petcock and a filter from South Sound (HondaBikes.com) but still haven't rec'd it yet. If and when I get it, I'll update the thread.

Thanks again to everyone who chimed in. It is much appreciated.

Cheers!

Thanks Pat,

The vacuum hose barb on the intake is still uncapped. When I place my finger over it, the scoot dies. The same thing occurs when I go to put the vacuum line back on the barb, only it does not die it bogs as if it's going to die.

The petcock does allow fuel to flow when both are ...

I did go back to the original carb but...

When I went to start it, it refused to play along. Knowing that it only needs spark, air, fuel and compression I started to mess with the variables.

I removed the vacuum line that runs from the petcock. With this line removed, the thing runs and starts ...

Thanks Kennedy, although it is on there and on there tightly, it IS only secured with a zip tie.

That might help me to hunt down the Gremlin.

Thank you Mike. I will begin in the order that you have written.

I do appreciate your help as I'm pretty frustrated with it at this point. I have a thing for older Honda and Toyota's and this thing is the only one that's ever had me this aggravated.

I will update as quick as I can.

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I did remove the plug and hold it against the frame. It has a pretty good arc, although it isn't quite blue, it appears light orange but I did it during the daytime with my garage door open.

Hi all, I guess I have finally caved and decided to seek help directly from the braintrust here. I have been browsing this board for the past few years and have found a ton of great info. This time around however, I am completely dumbfounded as to why my 1987 Spree will not cooperate. Currently it ...

I hope you guys don't mind me bumping this one. Do all of the Spree line use the same kick start gears?

If so, is there a part number or vendor that might still have some available?

Thanks in advance and sorry about the hi-jack. Feel free to delete it if necessary.