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by Topgun
Fri Nov 04, 2016 8:09 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Spree loses power under heavy load
Replies: 2
Views: 6065

Re: Spree loses power under heavy load

I had two sprees that acted like that, and each just turned out to be a carb throttle and air screw adjustment.

The biggest time-consuming pain is taking off the fender(s) to get at the adjustment screws. Carb adjustment procedure is on this site somewhere.

EDIT: I stand corrected. It was kindly ...
by Topgun
Fri Nov 04, 2016 4:38 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 86 Spree Carb has holes drilled in it???
Replies: 12
Views: 17605

Re: 86 Spree Carb has holes drilled in it???

Let's join the 21st century folks. Hasn't anybody ever heard of "Duct Tape"?

Seriously though, hardware and auto part stores sell epoxy and other fillers that are not affected by petroleum as suggested by noiseguy. Don't go crazy with the stuff either. Just make sure you have totally cleaned and ...
by Topgun
Tue Sep 13, 2016 5:04 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Some NOOB questions 86 Spree
Replies: 9
Views: 10545

Re: Some NOOB questions 86 Spree

To answer a couple of your questions, yes a Honda dealer can cut a duplicate key using the stamped number on the original key.

The easiest method I've found for filling and eliminating air from your oil lines and for filling the tranny are the metal oil cans with a pointed metal end on a flexible ...
by Topgun
Mon Sep 12, 2016 2:51 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Up sizing front tire
Replies: 9
Views: 16042

Re: Up sizing front tire

Diameter, not the width of the tire affects the speedo..
by Topgun
Mon Sep 12, 2016 12:55 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1986 NQ50 Honda Spree won't turn over
Replies: 4
Views: 5105

Re: 1986 NQ50 Honda Spree won't turn over

I recently restored two 1986 Spree "twins". The first one hadn't run since 2001, and the second one hadn't run since 1989.

The first one, just needed new gas, a new battery, tires, air filter and a carb cleaning. I didn't even drain the oil and it started on the second kick. It blew a lot of blue ...