Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

Haven't used it for a while and I just can't figure this thing out ) 87 spree was running great-then got to where it would only idle. Cracking the throttle would kill it. I broke the autostart (choke??) so bought a new one. It will start and rev up for about 3 seconds and then dies--just like it is out of gas. Let it sit for a few seconds and it will repeat that. New gas is pumping to the carb - I have cleaned the carb and it looks great. Air filter box has foam filter in it-air filter box is solid and attached to carb. I've worked on engines for 40 years but can't figure this one out. Sometimes I can get it to sit there and idle, but as soon as I crack the throttle, it kills.
Would appreciate any advice--thanks
Ed

Odd. Check these:
1) Is the foam filter in good condition (not crusted solid.)
2) Where is the needle valve set on the carb slide? I believe stock is one notch up from the bottom.
3) How's the plug and wire?

All seems to be in good shape. Really seems to run a few seconds and then quits-seems like it is running out of gas. I am going to go back and recheck the float height. any other ideas appreciated.
Ed

Main jet is dirty. Idle circuit is clean. Choke allows to start and then kills gas flow.
Read and precisely follow the carb cleaning instructions. It will run fine if you do. Been over this a hundred times.
Read the post titled Can you help? I just responded today.