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Anyone Spree-Knowledgeable Person in Michigan??

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 4:47 pm
by bsquared
I'm interested in buying a Spree (my first) and found an '84 in Canton, MI that's advertised as non-running, but will probably end-up selling for really cheap because of it. It looks to be in really nice shape and I'm hoping to find someone locally who can take a look at it and figure-out what it needs to be road-ready.

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Here's the meat of the description - 'This moped has been sitting for a while and we're not sure if it will start up without some routine maintenance, but it did work the last time it was used. The muffler needs to be reattached to the body.'

Anyone willing to take a look? If not, can anyone provide a checklist of the things I should/can check to better assess the mechanical condition of this nice little scooter?

Thanks.

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:09 pm
by timcat
there are a few of us from mi on here . im in flint and thats an iowa spree they only go like 20 -25 mph but they can be modded

If You Can Find a Better Spree Cheaper, Buy It - Lee Iacocca

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:37 pm
by Wheelman-111
Greetings:

That looks spectacular. Lowbally them because it won't run.

The fuel system is probably gummed up, and that's about it. Search "The Beast" :twisted: for the worst case ever. I'd buy it myself if I lived closer, and I hate Sprees... :)

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:44 pm
by bsquared
I noticed the 'Iowa' indication and thought that was simply a dealer-thing. So this model is less of a performer than a standard 50cc Spree? A Google search didn't come-up with much. Can you provide an additional info on what makes an Iowa Spree an Iowa Spree?

Thanks!

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:54 pm
by Kenny_McCormic
Its considerably slower than a standard spree, and normal sprees are slow.

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 11:34 pm
by timcat
i got my iowa spree going 30 soon to be 35 from all the info people share with me on here

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:17 pm
by noiseguy
That bodywork's funky... the left side rear panel looks like an '87, with the integrated petcock cover, but it's a 84-86 rear rack and lights. Something else to * over.