Spree Trouble KickstucK!

[Archimedes]

hello;
Having a little trouble, I have a 86 that I got running back in March. The spree worked fine untill one day it died on my way to work (not sure why) Now its months later and I'm trying to get it started again before it gets to cold to work on but the kickstarter is "stuck". The engine does turn over so i know its not that. But the kickstarter will only move if stomped on, and will not return without a reverse stomping (did not do this more than 3 times) Does this have to do with transmission?

[Lift Kit]

There is no transmission, the kick starter directly engages the drive pulley. Since the drive pulley is supposed to turn when the engine turns over, this is alarming. You should take off the left crankcase cover and the cause should immediately become apparent. Instructions for taking off the left crankcase cover are on page 8-2 of the service manual. Instructions for inspecting the kick starter are right after that.

[Archimedes]

gotcha, Am I correct in understanding that gaskets for this no longer exist, so if i were to take it off i would need liquid gasket?

[motormike]

gotcha, Am I correct in understanding that gaskets for this no longer exist, so if i were to take it off i would need liquid gasket?

Honda parts fiche shows side cover gasket "Discontinued". google search and get lucky on ebay, maybe...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-NQ50-NE ... 4845431c58

[Lift Kit]

How important is the crankcase cover gasket? Is it just to keep out dust?

[Archimedes]

opened up the side and the driven gear is stuck and wont let the kickstart shaft return, I tried gently prying but it wont come out, any body know what to do

[motormike]

How important is the crankcase cover gasket? Is it just to keep out dust?

Dust and water...and silicone would be okay in lieu of a gasket.

[Archimedes]

Ive been at it all night till now and finally got the gears apart. After pulling them out cleaning oiling them and putting a new bb in I reassembled it and got it to work!

[Lift Kit]

Nice work.

[JJ Joseph]

Good job! This is a basic maintenance item on all scooters. The kick starter gets gummed up with rubber/asbestos dust and kevlar crud from the belt and clutch. It makes a horrible sticky mess that has to be cleaned up every 5000 miles or so. The gasket isn't too terribly important unless you're riding in water. The belt and clutch slip when wet. And as you found out, the crud inside the case is far worse than the crud on the road.