Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

So my electric starter system appears to be faulty; (1985 Spree)

Is it less expensive / more dependable to install a kick starter?

OR

Would you recommend going through and replacing the relay and starter motor AND NOT installing a kick start. Is it better to just stay with the starter system ?

Is installing a kick start on an "85 spree more difficult and expensive then replacing the electrical starter system ??

Thanks,
Mario

I would go with the kickstart.
I've seen new starters for $65-$80 on Ebay.
I've seen excellent condition kickstart assemblys for $70-$80 on Ebay.
So they're about the same price.
The reason all my Sprees are 1986 is because I didn't want to be stranded in town with a dead battery and not be able to start it....thus all my Spree's have a kickstart.
Also...the batteries don't seem to last very long. I don't get a chance to drive my Sprees all year round like maybe someone could in Arizona. So mine sit probably about 5 months out of the year.

My 2 cents...

Robert

Spree kickstarts are delicate, not something you should use every day, its best to go through your electrical system (the relay can be taken apart BTW, clean the contacts) AND have a kickstart for emergency backup.

Thanks, i'll take apart the relay and clean it with rubbing alcohol and fine sand paper.

Is there anything else i should consider?

Check all your connections and grease them all.