Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

What website did you see the woodruff key? I can't find one online.

I couldn't get my daughter's spree to run. It would sputter and spit but it wouldn't start. I pulled everything apart and found that the timing key was missing and it would throw off the timing. Does anyone know where I can find another? Can I get one from a small engine repair, or are they unique ...

Believe it or not I found that I had the same problem, just tighten it down as good as possible with some red loc tight. Runs like a champ.

Please tell me, I can't figure it out.

I got the same problem with my 85 spree. If you figure it out, please post cause its driving me crazy too.

When that has happened to me, I like to take and shoot compressed air through the top of the valve. If there is a sticky spring, sometimes it will help to free it up. Also, you need to make sure that you are putting your spark plug close (within an inch) to something metal ( like your muffler). Then ...

Yes, I cleaned the carb before installing. But, no, I havent' checked the reed valve yet. Was yours stuck open? I will check it then start again.

Greetings all! I am having a heck of a time and I hope that someone can help, because I'm ready to pull my hair out with this one. I buy pieces and parts of sprees and make them whole and running just as a hobby, but this one has me stumped. My latest project has a spree with spark, with a good carb ...

What is the compression of a spree motor supposed to be. I have spark and and getting gas from a good carb ( I know that its good because I've tested it on a working spree), but it won't start. I tested my compression, and I'm at about 80-85 pounds. Is that enough to start it?

I work on Sprees alot, but, I can't figure this one out. Hopeully someone can help. I am getting no spark on my current project. I have checked all of the electronic parts, the iginition, and the start switch on a running spree and have found all to work. The only thing that I have not checked is ...