Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

so i ordered the rebuild kit for the carb just to get the adjustment screw and it came in today. minutes later she fired rite up some minor tweekd and we were off to the store. now i do plan on rebuilding the carb, for reliability sake buy the kit came with a bigger jet (#90) is this a good idea or should i stick with the original? it so far has no upgrades (bone stock) can i go ahead and install it or should i wait for a new exhaust? cdi?

superman314 wrote:so i ordered the rebuild kit for the carb just to get the adjustment screw and it came in today. minutes later she fired rite up some minor tweekd and we were off to the store. now i do plan on rebuilding the carb, for reliability sake buy the kit came with a bigger jet (#90) is this a good idea or should i stick with the original? it so far has no upgrades (bone stock) can i go ahead and install it or should i wait for a new exhaust? cdi?

Put the 90 jet in. That big flat spot from about 2/3 throttle will go away. I know because both my Aero 80 scooters got the 90 jet and cured the problem that way.

"major scoot" in progress

having carb problems (again) its ideling fine. it takes off fine but when i try to build speed it boggs and dies,but it starts right up then dose it all over again. i have the build kit already. just would like to know what to look for

Dirt in the float bowl. When you remove the main and pilot jets make sure all the passages and holes are clear. I always replace the fuel lines (I like the clear ones so you can see fuel flow) and add an inline fuel filter or replace it if it has one. You should have one. Part number 16910-GB2-900 (keep a spare or two on hand) List price is $8.04 and you know it will work because Honda install it.

Check the seat that the needle goes against and repair as necessary.

http://hondaspree.net/wiki/index.php5?t ... Valve_Seat

Oh, either take good pictures or mark the bystarter hoses to make sure you get them back on right.

cool thanks. i have a roll of fuel line and a bin of inline filters commen problem on just about every thing i come across. i just hate carbs.

i have rear plastics if you need them. $10 each.

i decided to go in this direction instead. but thanks anyway.

Hey bear... I see you suggested upping the jet size on a stock motor to eliminate the "big flat spot".

Although my scoot is only a 50cc, would you suggest upping the jet size on a stock set up?

I am currently running that eBay carb that you suggested the throttle needle adjustment to. I don't know what size jet came in it....75-80ish you think?

I have a full jet kit I picked up from daywot a few months back. What size do you think is best for my application?

superman314 wrote:cool thanks. i have a roll of fuel line and a bin of inline filters commen problem on just about every thing i come across. i just hate carbs.

You need to be careful with fuel filters. These scooter are gravity fed which means very low pressure and filter made to work with a fuel pumps (lots of pressure) will cause a restricted fuel supply. Carbs operate on the KISS principle.

the ones i have i use on snapper lawn mowers and work on the same principal. they have worked on scooters in the past but i will look closer to be sure. thanks again.

ok so its alive again.. thanks for the advise. the top speed didnt change but the trottle responce is great and its hill climbing was improved.

superman314 wrote:ok so its alive again.. thanks for the advise. the top speed didnt change but the trottle responce is great and its hill climbing was improved.

I saw no top speed increase either, but the throttle response was improved. My next step is Boyesen two stage reeds (have them sitting on my desk) and a bigger carb (also om my desk) I found that will bolt to the stoke intake. If that doesn't work I have a CT performance intake and a 24 mm OKO carb (both of these are in a box under the desk) standing by.

im more than happy with it the way it is. unfortunately i haft to let it go. i am keeping the elite. boss lady said pick one.

superman314 wrote:im more than happy with it the way it is. unfortunately i haft to let it go. i am keeping the elite. boss lady said pick one.

To bad, I feel for you. I'm very fortunate, my wife has no problem with my hobbies and she likes very much to ride the scooters, the Spree, the Aero 80 and my Aero 125. In fact the next Aero 125 is to be hers at her request. She has no problem with me having 9 or even 10 scooters. These scooters, all of them put together, cost a * of a lot less than one race boat.