Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

I ordered the wrong crank for a 84 spree, I got a 1300-gk8-780 (86 modle), but need a 13000-GK8-303 which replaced the 13000-GK8-000. It appears the only diffrence is the 3mm larger diamiter journal. It wont fit in the 84 spree case. I bought it new in the box and other than some light surface rust ...

dang, I guess ill post on craigslist and see if someone in north Alabama has it. Oh the days of a good old chevy 350 build,

Yah, I would love to get a lathe, so many uses, one day!

Good tip on on the overheated rod, I diddnt catch it. I found a crank for $50 shipped, any special way to press the bearings on, or just tap. tap. tap.?

Edit - add preamble Member 'house' has come up with a method for jigging up the crank for measurement during alignment that avoids expensive equipment. Also, house included a good link on the alignment process. Thanks house :thumbsup: If there's no welder on hand, a sawn off bolt sharpened, and a nu...

Yep, you were right, this defiantly takes practice. I did ok for a first try, the journals were off in all 3 axies. I have no idea how this bike ran like this. All in all it was a good lesson, thanks for the material, and tell Lefty he is a better man than I. I did improve it in the X/Y direction, I...

Hey all, I just wanted to post appreciation for all the help so far even if I just joined. I have been doing extensive research from your discussions. Im rebuilding a spree for a family members B day "suprise present" It was wore slap out. Went with the 44mm BBK from Taz, (thanks man) and ...