Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

I just got a 86 spree with 700miles on it for $50. Had been sitting for 10+ years and after cleaning looks good. I have drained all of the fluids, replaced the battery and it fired right up after a little carb cleaner.

I can run it for about 5 minutes and it gets up to about 25+ mph....then it starts to lose power and stalls. If I let it sit for a few minutes it will start up and the same things happens.

Would this point to the carb? I really would like to avoid tearing apart the carb if I can help it. Can I add anything to the fuel to help?

I'm in Orange County, California (Seal Beach)

Thanks in advance,

diamond

looks like u r doing a carb job

sounds like u dont have an air filter. you NEED it.

my elite is doing that

I do have an air filter and have not cleaned it...maybe I'll try and see if cleaning works...then the carb.

Anyone in the Orange County want to rebuild the carb? I wish I had the time.

Diamond

that might help if it was clean

I removed the filter element and cleaned...still the same

Carb cleans are easy stuff. Just ship them to me and i will have them running tip top... Haha, that really might not be such a bad idea actually. A good business oppertunity.