Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

You can order the tank filter from Paul if you need it. He only charges $3.00 and that includes the shipping!

James

Check under Honda Spree on ebay or with paul he should have them. I have seen them in both red and black on ebay for about 10.00. Kinda expensive but the dealership wants like 30.00 for it!

James

I wouldn't run it without a air filter. As much dirt and grit that comes off that back tire your working your way to a rebuild. Jerry really stresses that it makes your bike run lean too, so I wouldn't keep that up.

James

Took the spree for a little ride today in 30 degree weather @ 30mph. I have a open face helmet with a face shield, wore a jacket and gloves, and it felt really good. It was only a 4 mile round trip but it was fun. I figure I better get my riding in before it snows and I'm out of luck! :)

Happy ...

Well my Spree is running great now with the new carburetor and throttle cable. It hits right at 30 mph at full throttle. I love this little thing. I just went into my garage though and noticed a gas smell. At the bottom of the carburetor bowl there is a drop or two of gas. I noticed there is a ...

Does screwing in the air screw allow less air in causing a richer mixture? Or do I have the wrong?

Thanks,

James

Well I finally got my carburetor and throttle cable installed and it seems to run okay. (although I haven't ridden but in a circle a couple times)

But I have no clue what year carburetor this is so I'm not sure really where to adjust the air screw to. It'a a 1985 spree but I bought the carb from ...

You can sure tell who takes care of there stuff! 3 Sprees with over 8000 miles each! I hope mine does that well! I guess if you keep the filter clean, the oils changed,and a little maintaince they're gonna keep on chugging :)

I enjoy cars, but it sure seems like fun just to putt putt around on a ...

Well I just went to install my new throttle cable and I'm not sure how far the cable is supposed to screw into the handle bar assembly. I noticed there is a nut that tightens the cable down to handle bar/switch assembly. Do I screw this in all the way or halfway or what?

Is that an additional ...

Hey well you guys were right. Paul had the heat insulator and cheap too!

I got a fuel strainer, a battery cover, and the heat insulator for $11.00 plus shipping! I think this guy must have just about everything!

He replys really quick to your emails and seems very friendly! I will defiinetly be ...

The tank looks pretty clean, the little filter that goes up into the tank. Seems to be stuck in there though. I took off the gas cap and tried to lightly tap it out of the bottom of the tank and I can't get it out. I did run a briggs and stratton clear inline filter(looks like a coffee canister) b/w ...

Well I finally got my professionally cleaned and adjust carburetor from ebay. Now I notice on the parts diagram for the carburetor, that there is a little piece that goes b/w the intake and the carburetor that is called a heat insulator. I do not have this piece. Can I run it with out it? (Probably ...

I'm waiting on my carburetor to arrive and I need to get the screws for it. So I can mount it right when I get it. The ones that mount it to the intake, does anyone know off hand what diameter they are, and the length. Thanks!

James

Thank You everyone for your help with this topic. I'm always leary about doing stuff like this even though it most likely will be fine.

Jerry,

Thats a great idea for priming the pump. I'll definetly do that!

Thanks again!

I was wondering can I just use any SAE 10w40 motor oil? There aren't any special additives that have to be in it? Also when changing the transmission oil do you just siphon it out of the fill hole? Thanks in advance! James