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by broomhilda
Thu Sep 13, 2007 9:30 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Reed valve
Replies: 5
Views: 2640

reed valve

Well, I decided to look at the cylinder head instead- took off shroud/fan cover. How gross! Grease, dirt and grime!
Brake cleaning fluid seems to be my main tool these days.
by broomhilda
Wed Sep 12, 2007 6:50 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Buying new parts
Replies: 5
Views: 3110

OEM

funny you should mention Honda dealerships. I took the bike up to our local Honda dealer (I bought my metro from them) they sent it over to a bike shop and the guy wanted to put a Briggs/Straten in it. Said the compression was to low. When I asked about comp was he forgot. Didn't forget the price on ...
by broomhilda
Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:34 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Reed valve
Replies: 5
Views: 2640

gaskets

what kind of gasket material. paper? Where can I get gasket material?
Sorry, but I am a noob.
by broomhilda
Wed Sep 12, 2007 8:45 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Reed valve
Replies: 5
Views: 2640

Reed valve

I've got carb off. If I want to check reeds what kind of wear am I looking for? If I take intake off, do I have to replace gasket? Looks plastic to me.

Thanks
by broomhilda
Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:58 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Buying new parts
Replies: 5
Views: 3110

Buying new parts

If you have to buy new parts for sprees, where do you get them?
by broomhilda
Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Female spree owners
Replies: 1
Views: 1391

Female spree owners

How many female spree owners are there out there? Please post location
Thanks
broom
by broomhilda
Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:03 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: oil leak
Replies: 3
Views: 2205

oil leak

Well I took the oil tank off yesterday - lo and behold no strainer! The oil tube itself is put together backwards and the tube clips were the wrong size.

drained gas tank today and I found rust in the bottom of tank. Is rust ok?

Thanks
broom
by broomhilda
Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:06 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: oil leak
Replies: 3
Views: 2205

oil leak

Hello all
I must say that this is the most informative site I've seen! I've found all kinds of great information and guidance. Thank you. Another thank you to Greg up in MN - he has really helped me out. A good man.

I purchased a 87 spree from a guy in MI this summer. It didn't run very well when ...