VT cycles CDI for spree

paulbrown137 · Post by **paulbrown137** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:04 pm

Was browsing the new VTcycles site and the only part available for the Spree is an OKO Performance C.D.I. claim is increased top end for $30.

Can anyone comment on this item.

thanks,

Dac · Post by **Dac** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:25 pm

its a waste of cash.

The honda CDI isnt restricted, so putting an aftermarket CDI on there would have no affect. I bet if you called up VTcycles they would tell you the same. Its mainly for people with a bad CDI and need a new one. $30 is allot cheaper then honda OEM.

paulbrown137 · Post by **paulbrown137** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:07 pm

Thanks for the info. My mind is telling me to leave this cherry spree as stock as possible while my heart is telling me to strap a rocket engine on the back.

I think i need to find another beater here in sacramento that I can tinker with and lend to friends for rides around the neighborhood.

I'll stick to putting tires and a rack pack on the spree and just leave it alone save for general maintenance.

thanks again

Chisholm · Post by **Chisholm** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:44 pm

That's pretty much what I did.
I bought a '97 Elite SR for my beater. It's faster, and not as pretty. Pretty much what I was going for.
So now I have a cherry '86 Spree (red) and a sort of beater Elite (purple).

Dac · Post by **Dac** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:57 pm

Chisholm wrote:That's pretty much what I did.
I bought a '97 Elite SR for my beater. It's faster, and not as pretty. Pretty much what I was going for.
So now I have a cherry '86 Spree (red) and a sort of beater Elite (purple).

DIO SWAP!! ! ! ! ! ! !

Chisholm · Post by **Chisholm** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:06 pm

The elite's not that beater, but the Spree is too nice. I almost feel bad riding it. People always see the Spree and tell me, "Cute scooter" (not in a bad way either). I wanted something that I could lock to bike racks or get Slurpees with.

Honestly, I wouldn't want to go much faster than 32 on a Spree.

Hitting potholes is scary, and I have to sort of stand up (just enough to switch my weight) when its windy out, or else the front end blows all over the place.

I would like to keep the crime Spree though for scooter dates and whatnot.

CaptDan · Post by **CaptDan** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:28 pm

Chisholm wrote:
Honestly, I wouldn't want to go much faster than 32 on a Spree.

When 'Pasquale' hits the 29mph mark, I start to get scared, man. I don't feel the bike is safe beyond 30. One wrong move, a momentary twitch, a sudden flat - B A M !!

I hate hospitals, but something tells me I'd be lucky to even be in one if any of the above were to happen.

I'll stick to 26.3MPH, tenkuveddymuch.

CaptDan

Dac · Post by **Dac** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:00 pm

...pussys...

wikked_spree57 · Post by **wikked_spree57** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 4:41 am

LOL @ Dac... I agree. I can't stand going any less than 30. I had an Elite 150 that I could do 60 on and I was brave enough to go down the expressway, and *drumroll* without a helmet. Now that was brave, but stupid.

CaptDan · Post by **CaptDan** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:45 am

wikked_spree57 wrote:LOL @ Dac... I agree. I can't stand going any less than 30. I had an Elite 150 that I could do 60 on and I was brave enough to go down the expressway, and *drumroll* without a helmet. Now that was brave, but stupid.

Well, I'm betting your old E-150 was slightly heavier, tracked better, was able to withstand wind buffering, and most of all - was designed to go faster.

But ya gotta understand, I'm an old fart who's put in time on big bikes - Bonnevilles, big-* BMWs, 'Guzzis, etc. I've had plenty of high speed thrillfests, and a few rubber-side up moments too. All out of my system now.

So yeah, I'll stick with <30MPH and let you young 'uns have all the fun.

CaptDan

burnt_toast · Post by **burnt_toast** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 11:14 am

Dac wrote:
Chisholm wrote:That's pretty much what I did.
I bought a '97 Elite SR for my beater. It's faster, and not as pretty. Pretty much what I was going for.
So now I have a cherry '86 Spree (red) and a sort of beater Elite (purple).

DIO SWAP!! ! ! ! ! ! !

thats what im talkin about