Trying to get your Spree/Elite to run, or run better? Post your questions here.
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BBspree
BMX
Posts: 26 Joined: Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:25 amLocation: Grand Rapids MI area
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by BBspree Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:46 pm
My 85 spree has been stalling a bit. It will stall right after start up. and also stall occasionally when I stop at intersections or stop signs after extended amounts of driving.
Cubey
Spree
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by Cubey Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:02 pm
BBspree wrote: Could adjusting the carb help?
At minimum you could try turning in the throttle screw (called "idle" by some) 1/4 to 1/2 turn and see if it does any better assuming it doesn't try to take off with that screw setting. Do the adjustment when it's up on the center stand to see if the wheel begins to turn when you turn the throttle screw in by 1/4 turn after about 10-15 seconds.
If you haven't cleaned the carb, you should also do that.
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1984 Honda Spree - Bought May 30, 2008 with 810.8 miles on it. (Sold with ~1600mi)
Others owned/rode/sold: '86 Helix trike, '07 Vino 125, '88 Elite 250
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Keoni
Goped
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by Keoni Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:27 pm
The carb clean is good advice but also change your spark plug and clean your electrical contacts for the coil just to be safe.
BBspree
BMX
Posts: 26 Joined: Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:25 amLocation: Grand Rapids MI area
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by BBspree Sat Jun 28, 2008 9:53 am
ok, where are my spark plug and coil located?
BBspree
BMX
Posts: 26 Joined: Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:25 amLocation: Grand Rapids MI area
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by BBspree Sat Jun 28, 2008 2:27 pm
ok I adjusted the carb and cleaned off some oil that was on the coil and now it won't turnover. I have no idea what happened..?
Kenny_McCormic
CBR1000RR
Posts: 4957 Joined: Sun Apr 16, 2006 11:51 amLocation: Southern Michigan
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by Kenny_McCormic Sat Jun 28, 2008 2:36 pm
Define turn over, I hate those words, please use "crank over" and "fire".
I am not a mechanic, nor do I play one on TV. Actually my advice is probably worth slightly less than what you pay to view it.
BBspree
BMX
Posts: 26 Joined: Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:25 amLocation: Grand Rapids MI area
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by BBspree Sat Jun 28, 2008 4:20 pm
ok. it tries to start but the engine doesn't kick in. there is noise, it's not a clicking noise so i don't think it's the starter.
hondaman
Elite
Posts: 529 Joined: Mon Jul 23, 1973 10:24 am
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by hondaman Sat Jun 28, 2008 4:27 pm
Put in a new spark plug, make sure plug wire is on tight to plug, and charge your battery.
Kenny_McCormic
CBR1000RR
Posts: 4957 Joined: Sun Apr 16, 2006 11:51 amLocation: Southern Michigan
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by Kenny_McCormic Sat Jun 28, 2008 4:50 pm
Maybe you hooked up the coil backwards?
I am not a mechanic, nor do I play one on TV. Actually my advice is probably worth slightly less than what you pay to view it.
BBspree
BMX
Posts: 26 Joined: Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:25 amLocation: Grand Rapids MI area
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by BBspree Sat Jun 28, 2008 11:30 pm
i didn't remove the coil I just cleaned it off a bit.
Kenny_McCormic
CBR1000RR
Posts: 4957 Joined: Sun Apr 16, 2006 11:51 amLocation: Southern Michigan
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by Kenny_McCormic Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:49 pm
Check for spark?
I am not a mechanic, nor do I play one on TV. Actually my advice is probably worth slightly less than what you pay to view it.
BBspree
BMX
Posts: 26 Joined: Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:25 amLocation: Grand Rapids MI area
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by BBspree Sun Jun 29, 2008 5:37 pm
I tried it this morning and it started. So I'm quite confused
Kenny_McCormic
CBR1000RR
Posts: 4957 Joined: Sun Apr 16, 2006 11:51 amLocation: Southern Michigan
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by Kenny_McCormic Sun Jun 29, 2008 9:56 pm
Its a spree, they run on luck and hope, if you are confident it will start it will either start or not start to * you off.
I am not a mechanic, nor do I play one on TV. Actually my advice is probably worth slightly less than what you pay to view it.
