Won't run when warm.

ramrace1 · Post by **ramrace1** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:51 pm

I have an all original Spree with about 400 miles on it. Starts fine runs fine when cold. After about five minutes or less of running it loses power. If you use full throttle it dies. Will not accelerate. Replace spark plug and cleaned carb. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 6:38 pm

How does the plug look after it dies? Sounds like a bad bystarter or connection going to the bystarter.

Dac · Post by **Dac** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:01 pm

Where do you live? and what is the weather like out?

its below freezing were im at. the motor is super cold when i first try to start it. but pending were you live the motor might not be as cold when its off. Winter time, its kinda a good thing to say.
Sorry if that makes no since.

Welcome to the site

If you own a spree this site is a great site for all the info you could ever need. As well as a few "how to's " to get every last mph out of the spree motor.

Like Kenny said, the bystarter is a good place to check. [ bystarter= auto choke] [ there is 2 big things coming out of the top of the carb. one is the cable for the throttle, the other is the bystarter]

darat · Post by **darat** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:49 pm

more then likely the bystarter is not kicking off so it is chokeing it

ramrace1 · Post by **ramrace1** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:25 pm

Plug looks ok. Live in Texas. Outside temperature does not seem to have an effect. Did not know about the bystarter. Can I purchase one at a local Honda dealer? Connection seemed to be fine. Thanks.

darat · Post by **darat** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:56 pm

lol yea if you want to pay a arm and a leg for it there like 80 bucks. just go on ebay and get one

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:00 pm

Test it by removing it and applying power, the needle should move (duh).

stillspeeding · Post by **stillspeeding** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:14 am

If it starts and runs then its a trans problem

Dac · Post by **Dac** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:10 am

stillspeeding wrote:If it starts and runs then its a trans problem

what?!?!?!?!?
lol your joking right?!?!??!
Wow, i always thought you might know what your talking about when your not being an 'eGanster' but this just proves you have no clue what your talking about.

ramrace1 · Post by **ramrace1** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:59 am

"Test it by removing it and applying power, the needle should move "
With the engine off? Maybe a dumb question.

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 4:58 pm

Yea as in shut it off unbolt the bystarter, remove it from the wiring harness and then use a couple small pieces of wire or test leads to apply power to it from the battery.

edjo · Post by **edjo** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 4:12 pm

Like everyone has said its either the bystarter or its running too rich. Test the bystarter, ther is a document in the tech doc forum. If it works it may just be running too rich and when it gets warmed up its too much.

ramrace1 · Post by **ramrace1** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:27 pm

Thanks for your help, my next step will be to test the bystarter.

Dac · Post by **Dac** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 7:38 pm

you get the chance too?

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 8:03 pm

Or it could be running lean and the by starter is richening it.