starter problems and no power at wot

[dp4auburn]

Hey all,
just picked up a 1987 Honda spree. Got it running today bit have a few problems. The first time I tried to start it after checking everything out, the starter started turning the engine over and would not stop. Its almost like the button is stuck. I had to disconnect the battery to make it stop turning over, even after turning the key off and taking it out. Any clues?

I can start it with the kickstart the first time with the battery undone. Runs awesome on the stand. So I hop on and wide open throttle and off I go for like 2 seconds then the power dies. I let the throttle go back to idle and try again and it runs wide open for a second then dies off back to idle.
I don't get it since it runs like a scalded dog on the stand.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Paul

[Trafficjamz]

The starter relay is stuck if your scooter keeps trying to start.

Check for air leaks or clogged fuel filter, for the wot problem.

[dp4auburn]

Wow man u were right on with the air leaks. The intake tube from the airbox was barely hanging on the Carb. I snugged it down and sealed around the airbox lid and she runs like a champ now. Had it up to 28 mph so far, and that's cause I ran out of room on my road.
I tapped on the relay and it unstuck and fixed the starter problem too.

You couldn't wipe the smile off my face right now. Thanks for the help!
Paul

[Trafficjamz]

glad to help.

[Dio89Elite]

How did you fix your starter problem? just wondering...

[Trafficjamz]

the relay got stuck
he gave it a whack

[cyclebuster]

same thing mine is doing, except mine stalls out on the stand too

[Trafficjamz]

same thing mine is doing

the starter problem or stalling out?

[cyclebuster]

starter is just a junk relay on his bike, mine wont stay running more then 10 seconds, and the float is full

[Trafficjamz]

starter is just a junk relay on his bike, mine wont stay running more then 10 seconds, and the float is full

you have a bad/dirty float needle.