Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

i dunno, my '86 spree starts/idles/accelerates perfectly. Last carb clean performed was 2024. I also added Stabil 360 to the fuel tank. Note it does do a lot of sitting as well.

Maybe Ultrasound cleaner will do the trick.


Agreed, cleaning in a *heated* ultrasonic cleaner followed by strong, focused stream of compressed air likely would have done the business, avoiding actual drilling. IF last resort is to drill, its size must be confirmed/matched to correct opening ...

pilot circuit has been cleared/cleaned?

Cleaning a carb is easier than you think. Very few moving parts compared to much larger sophisticated units. Check out this step-by-step and get yourself a can of carb cleaner spray. If you dont have compressed air available you use a can of spray-air in a pinch. Besides, if you plan on keeping ...

Jeff....if need be I'm at your service , my name is Gordon, very active on Ex-500.com forum, i do a lot of Kawasaki work
Some examples of my work, before/after on my website. Take a look there, if you are interested, contact me (contact info also on the website)
I'll shoot you a text too.

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Welcome... :hi:
I believe the Spree is best left as Honda built it...and so much easier to keep in fine tune if
you want to ride it much.


I as well, have a tendency to leave well enough alone. My Honda and Ducati's, all 3 remain basically engine "mod" free, save for carb jetting on the older ...

Using a zip lock bag with armor all coated on the elbow, leave it set overnight. Then an electric hairdryer to really soften it up prior to install.

No doubt there will be other methods and ideas from others

bonesv-
sounds like a reasonable attempt.

Note there is a vast difference between non-adjustable, hanger type, fixed float needles versus adjustable, spring tip type (with the little hanger spring)

Of course one can not be used in place of another....used only in conjunction with the appropriate, matching type float

The part # shown in your link (at least what is shown on the box) agrees with Honda parts fiche....the original was nylon/ plastic/fixed/ non-adjustable? The one linked has a metal tang, clearly adjustable,

And the actual nature of your problem float is a fuel filled float bulb, requiring ...

Beware, there is no float needle supplied, just the float and float pin in your Ebay link.
By part #, it does indeed fit 1983 and 84 NH 80.

^ a very reasonable "buy-in" on your scoot.

Not my Duc... thats my 5th Generation '98 Honda VFR800 pictured (very special gear driven camshafts)

Just for yuks, i browsed ebay for Spree coils, quite affordable, readily available.

Quite a contrast to my recent Dyna coil sticker shock! I've been quite fortunate with my '86 Spree....other than tires , fresh fuel purges and occasional carb cleans..its been issue free since purchase used in the ...

your .4 primary likely ok (your meter possibly "off"?)
but secondary should read 3.7 to 4.5 ohm (cap removed) according to book

the book doesn't lie (nor does the meter, provided its operational and calibrated)...coil FAIL, IMHO

Replaced a set of 15 year old Dyna performance coils on my older ...

you've got to "read between the lines" too....for example...the spark plug body actually supplies the grounding point to engine (via the threads to head). Some of the coil components may also ground at their mounting points.

Using your multi meter will simplify determining ground integrity, in the ...