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by prattj1
Thu Mar 22, 2007 12:29 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Oil completly flooding the crank case, ideas? Pictures.
Replies: 6
Views: 3073

The exact same thing happened to my spree while it was sitting for a couple months. I sucked all of the oil out of the case and am just going to run premix now. How long should it take to burn off the rest in the case? I think it is adding quite a bit to my smoke problem.
by prattj1
Tue May 23, 2006 7:20 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1989 Elite E sb50 Quits when warm
Replies: 15
Views: 5650

I figured that marking out as soon as I put the cylinder down and it was facing the wrong direction. Learning through mistakes and the long way to everything.
by prattj1
Sun May 21, 2006 12:46 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1989 Elite E sb50 Quits when warm
Replies: 15
Views: 5650

New oil fixed it, thanks for your help guys
by prattj1
Fri May 19, 2006 11:13 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1989 Elite E sb50 Quits when warm
Replies: 15
Views: 5650

I took my oil pump out and drained it, what is the best way to "force" oil back into the out hole?
by prattj1
Thu May 18, 2006 8:46 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1989 Elite E sb50 Quits when warm
Replies: 15
Views: 5650

I am using Havoline TC-3W two cycle engine oil. I looked it up and it doesnt say it is injection oil. But it doesnt say it isnt either. "use in your motorcycle"
by prattj1
Thu May 18, 2006 12:16 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1989 Elite E sb50 Quits when warm
Replies: 15
Views: 5650

The plug looks like the end of a warm Hersey Kiss. DUH compression is in PSI. :oops: I have all of the engine cooling fans on. New base gasket.
by prattj1
Thu May 18, 2006 12:29 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1989 Elite E sb50 Quits when warm
Replies: 15
Views: 5650

1989 Elite E sb50 Quits when warm

I got a new elite and cheacked my compression. It was at about 50psi, so I put some new rings on it. Everything looked really good, cylinder, piston, head, it all looked really good. I only replaced the rings as per manual and put a new headgasket on. I started it up and drove it around. Once it got ...
by prattj1
Wed May 17, 2006 12:27 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: sb50 carb questions & MORE!
Replies: 3
Views: 2469

sb50 carb questions & MORE!

is there a difference from the sa50 when it comes to air screw adjustments? I have a #89 main jet, is this right? When I start the scooter cold it runs and drives great, but after 10 minutes or so it just loses power and often dies, I have taken the carb apart, including both the idle and main jets ...
by prattj1
Mon May 08, 2006 1:35 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Should I get my cylinder honed?
Replies: 13
Views: 4700

Should I get my cylinder honed?

I am changing my rings, and the cylinder isnt scored, should I get the cylinder honed?
by prattj1
Mon May 08, 2006 1:31 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: '86 Spree with shudder on hard acceleration
Replies: 9
Views: 3660

I have found the cheapest site is discounthondaparts.com
by prattj1
Thu May 04, 2006 4:24 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: tail-light fades away at start-up
Replies: 8
Views: 3217

I had to take apart and clean my turn signal selector to get the lights to work. once you clean all of the contacts put a little dielectric grease in there and you wont have to deal with it for another 22 yearsIt took about 30 minutes total.
by prattj1
Wed May 03, 2006 12:06 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Panel designing
Replies: 6
Views: 3311

body panels

If I were in your position I would make a body out of foam. Anything from Godzilla to a trojan horse.
by prattj1
Tue May 02, 2006 2:11 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Oil Pump interchangeablity
Replies: 5
Views: 2295

Can anybody tell me how wide the spree oil pump is at the o rind that seats in the motor? Also, how much the shaft sticks out and how much goes into the pump?
by prattj1
Sun Apr 30, 2006 6:55 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Oil Pump interchangeablity
Replies: 5
Views: 2295

Oil Pump interchangeablity

Does anybody know what is different on these oil pumps? I have a sb50 that needs one and can only find spree parts. I still have my old one, including the shaft, but oil doenst come out. I am unsure how to check to see if it is working, other than see if oil gets pumped out. Has anybody taken one ...