Rare 89 Spree

breaze · Post by **breaze** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 10:09 am

This has to be a rare find - I didn't know they made an 89 that runs backwards

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/mcy/3120889017.html

All seriousness aside, seems like I've seen posts about engines running backwards - is there a common cause?

I may make an offer just for the parts - seems like there is always someone wanting a kick-start for an 84-85.

Trafficjamz · Post by **Trafficjamz** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 10:16 am

spree engine do rotate the opposite way of the wheel.

they are supposed to run that way.

Pete M · Post by **Pete M** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 10:51 am

Wrong kick start gears would cause it to crank backwards but it would not start.

Trafficjamz · Post by **Trafficjamz** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 10:58 am

Pete M wrote:Wrong kick start gears would cause it to crank backwards but it would not start.

no it would not.

Bear45-70 · Post by **Bear45-70** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 2:46 pm

* it is not even an '87 model.

87spree70superbee · Post by **87spree70superbee** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:50 pm

Busted flywheel key can cause this, or something messed up in the ignition module. Two-strokes work just as well in both directions. There was an old boat motor like that... You kill the motor, flip a switch to change the timing, start it up and you're in reverse...

motomech · Post by **motomech** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:42 pm

I had a dirt bike that would run backwards, a 1972 Yamaha MX 100.
But it used piston port induction and contact breaker points type ignition.
2-cycle engines with a reed valve induction and/or electronic ign. will not run backwards

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