Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

Because the choke is on when the bystarter is disconnected and goes off when the bystarter is connected, is it a logical assumption that because the bike runs fine when disconnected and dies when connected that the idle circuit is plugged? It would be getting gas when choke is on and not getting gas ...

The needle is in the stock position. I have never moved it.

I just recently cleaned the carb and the air filter is stock.

I've got an 87 Spree that I couldn't get started. I pulled the bystarter out and held my finger over the bystarter hole and it started. It would continue to run as long as I held my finger over the hole. If I put the bystarter back in, it would run for a few seconds and then die.

I installed a new ...

I put a compression tester on it and had 55psi. I removed the head and cylinder and found that the rings were stuck. Cylinder looks pretty good and has no scratches or gouges. Keep in mind that this machine had not been started in about 15 years.

I've got the piston and rings soaking in PB Blaster ...

Thanks guys.
I will get a compression tester and see what I've got for compression.

I can't get my 87 Spree to start. I am going to test the compression with a compression gauge. What should a normal reading be for the compression?

Yes, I tested compression by adding small amount of oil through sparkplug hole. Cranked engine a few times with plug removed. Replaced plug and tried to start but it won't start.

I neglected to add that I have a new sparkplug and the spark appears to be good when I ground the plug to the engine and turn it over.

I've got an 87 Spree that I can't get started. Here is what I have done thus far:

1. Purchased new battery.
2. Cleaned fuel tank and in-tank filter.
3. Verified that fuel valve is opening when vacuum is applied.
4. Removed and cleaned caburetor. Did this several times.
5. Removed, cleaned and ...