Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

Hi,

I just bought an 86 Spree with no title and no keys from Goodwill. Any ideas on how to get the plastics off and can I have a key made at the Honda dealership or should I order a new lock and key set. The engine has good compression so, I will start with cleaning the gas and oil tanks as well as the carb and see if she will crank up. Any help or advice is appreciated. Also what is and 86 Spree worth these days?

nascardad wrote:Hi,

I just bought an 86 Spree with no title and no keys from Goodwill. Any ideas on how to get the plastics off and can I have a key made at the Honda dealership or should I order a new lock and key set. The engine has good compression so, I will start with cleaning the gas and oil tanks as well as the carb and see if she will crank up. Any help or advice is appreciated. Also what is and 86 Spree worth these days?

Getting the plastics off is a breeze. Here are the step by step instuctions in the service manual: viewtopic.php?f=11&t=37

Most Honda powersport dealers can cut you a key from a code on the ignition switch. Take off the switch and take it to the dealer if you cant find it yourself.

Sounds like you are on the right track by what you've stated you will start with. Also add a new spark plug to your list and maybe an air filter. You'll be able to see exacly what you need once you get the plastics off.

Focus heavily on cleaning the carb. Every small hole and passageway needs to be clear of any obstructions.

As for its worth, depends on your location and condition of the scoot. Mileage sometime comes into play as well. I've seen them go for little as $150 to $600 in running condition. Non runners tend to sell for $50-$150

Welcome and keep us updated

goodwill lol how much did you get it for but ya what brad 3 said

It looks perfect..as far as I can tell there is nothing broken on the bike. I paid $50 and I debated for thirty minutes if I should buy it. Then I thought, "What's $50. It could be a really great scooter with a little work." A couple of years ago a lady in my church gave me a non-running Elite 80. I got it running and tuned up and sold it for $500 on ebay. I may keep this one though. In this economy it might pay to have some cheap transportation if things get worse.

$50 is a steal and you also help out your local charity