Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

check ur air filter element. it might be in crumbling pieces or really dry. The air/gas mix is very picky on a spree. If the element is just dry. soak it. if u don't want to deal with it. do what i did and put electrical tape over half of the air intake. this made my spree run. after sitting since 1980.

p.s i got a new air element for 4 bucks. worth it

Spring, washer and O-ring! Geez. How come the parts pages only show the air screw and the spring? I did not notice a washer or o-ring during the carb cleaning, I'll have to check that next time I get to work on the Spree.

Thanks!

Nobody forewarned me on the correlation between 2-strokes and women. Now that I know how delciate 2-strokes are, I'll take even more care in nurturing and caressing my Spree back to life.

All my other bikes are four strokes, you guys were right.

'02 CBR f4i
'79 z50r
'73 CB350 (my newest toy)

minihondaclub wrote:Spring, washer and O-ring! Geez. How come the parts pages only show the air screw and the spring?

'02 CBR f4i
'79 z50r
'73 CB350 (my newest toy)

The O-ring is very small and fits over the 'throat' of the screw. Examine your screw carefully - it might still be there, it's easily over looked.

To be honest, I don't know about the washer; I don't think my setup has one, but don't go by that because the carb on my bike was likely buggered by a PO.

It's mind boggling how many little bodges and crimes previous owners can mette out on a bike with only 1450 miles.

CaptDan

minihondaclub wrote: '73 CB350 (my newest toy)

I just sold a 73 CB350. I have owned a couple of them, they are good bikes. The twins are fun and the fours are even better.

You really should have the washer on there too or else the o-ring won't expand properly to seal the opening.

Clive.