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1986 Spree Runs Good But
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:16 am
by greg617ma
I have a 1986 Spree that I just picked up recently. It runs very good (starts first or second kick) even after sitting for several days. The mileage is 3,236 and it appears to have plenty of power and compression. It has no problem pulling me around at 225 lbs. The air screw is turned out 2 turns as recomended and I am using quality 2 stroke oil. My problem is that it seems to smoke a little two much out of the exhaust (a blueish color). I am waiting to receive my new air filter in the mail. The one that is in there is old/dirty and falling apart but I do not think that is the problem. I have not done anything mechanical to the scooter except add a little seafoam to the gas. Can anyone please suggest why this is happening and what can I do to correct it. Thanks, Greg
Re: 1986 Spree Runs Good But
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:22 am
by veedubh20
honda spree max rider weight limit is 180.
Re: 1986 Spree Runs Good But
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:26 am
by Bear45-70
veedubh20 wrote:honda spree max rider weight limit is 180.
Per the lawyers anyway. I have never heard my Spree squawk and I haven't weighed 180 since the 8th grade.
Re: 1986 Spree Runs Good But
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:08 am
by Wheelman-111
Greetings:
See the
Spree Fouls Plugs, Like... thread right next to yours. If it sat for a long time, a slow-leaking seal would leave a puddle of oil in the crankcase that may yet burn off. If the seal's leaking more than a little, it may continue until you replace the seal/pump. Also consider what oil the P.O. was using. Some brands smoke more than Honda's GN-2.
I would caution you to go easy on the throttle - if you ride it at all - until you have a properly-saturated replacement element in the airbox.
Re: 1986 Spree Runs Good But
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:11 pm
by bradthreee
Is your quality 2stroke oil Honda GN2? I get hardly any smoke out of the exhaust with it.
Take a look at your plug and see what it looks like. According to Kenny McC, you want it to ideally be a cocoa color. Also according to him the blue haze is ideal and shows everything is cherry.
You may need to decarbonize that muffler if the smoke seems excessive.
Follow Wheelie's advice, and take it easy till you find out whats "crackin" with that filter
Re: 1986 Spree Runs Good But
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:18 pm
by novs86
Bear45-70 wrote:veedubh20 wrote:honda spree max rider weight limit is 180.
Per the lawyers anyway. I have never heard my Spree squawk and I haven't weighed 180 since the 8th grade.
LOL Bear!
Re: 1986 Spree Runs Good But
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:15 pm
by Lunytune
Bear45-70 wrote:veedubh20 wrote:honda spree max rider weight limit is 180.
Per the lawyers anyway. I have never heard my Spree squawk and I haven't weighed 180 since the 8th grade.
You can remember the 8th grade?
Re: 1986 Spree Runs Good But
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:24 am
by Bear45-70
Lunytune wrote:Bear45-70 wrote:veedubh20 wrote:honda spree max rider weight limit is 180.
Per the lawyers anyway. I have never heard my Spree squawk and I haven't weighed 180 since the 8th grade.
You can remember the 8th grade?
Sure, it was the last year I lived across the street from the school. Also the year before the Columbus Day Storm.