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by fairlead
Thu May 07, 2015 6:54 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: stock spree rebuild kits
Replies: 5
Views: 3933

Re: stock spree rebuild kits

Taz says he's out of stock kits for a few months, and Im guessing the boy won't want to wait, so perhaps the BBK is for him. I'm sure he'll love the speed. We will keep you posted!
by fairlead
Wed May 06, 2015 8:55 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: stock spree rebuild kits
Replies: 5
Views: 3933

Re: stock spree rebuild kits

As usual, Pat, thanks. I messaged him on ebay today, so I'll wait and see what he says. Why both pump and mix though? Cant you grind off oil inj pump gear and just run straight mix? I did that to my 85, and I am not sure if it is the reason, but it is the best starting, smoothest running spree I've ...
by fairlead
Wed May 06, 2015 10:20 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: stock spree rebuild kits
Replies: 5
Views: 3933

stock spree rebuild kits

Sorry for the absence. My sprees ran good a couple of years and I forget stuff I learned. I recently sold my special 86 to a friend, 16lanlev which of course threw the cyl three days later. I and a friend purchased 3 stock kits from a "partsdiscounter" on ebay, all of which have failed. A ...
by fairlead
Sat Apr 04, 2015 10:12 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Derestricting the Iowa
Replies: 8
Views: 4076

Re: Derestricting the Iowa

Would post a picture but can't remember how to compress the stupid file. I hate computers.....
by fairlead
Fri Apr 03, 2015 8:44 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Derestricting the Iowa
Replies: 8
Views: 4076

Re: Derestricting the Iowa

On the jug or the muffler? Where do you get your belts? I looked for them a few yr ago and thought they were hard to find.
by fairlead
Wed Apr 01, 2015 11:48 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Derestricting the Iowa
Replies: 8
Views: 4076

Re: Derestricting the Iowa

Thanks Pat. Helpful as always. What about the exhaust restriction? This things stuck at 26, and I've ported the intake nicely. Should do 29 but its not.
by fairlead
Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:18 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Derestricting the Iowa
Replies: 8
Views: 4076

Derestricting the Iowa

Greetings all. Just finished restoring an 85 Iowa. I exchanged the small exhaust for the bigger boxier 86 exhaust (cooked out on a fire.) It runs famously but 26 is it. From what I'm reading is the restrictor actually in the jug portion? Also who sells this #68? jet I would need for more SPEED? Also...
by fairlead
Wed Mar 04, 2015 9:57 am
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: How old is everyone?
Replies: 79
Views: 72151

Re: How old is everyone?

43 going on 25. Just ask my wife....LOL
by fairlead
Tue Mar 03, 2015 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Honda Spree petcock cover, revisited.
Replies: 8
Views: 6550

Re: Honda Spree petcock cover, revisited.

P.S. Sorry admin. This should have been in tech dept. probably. Been off here a while and forgot.
by fairlead
Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Honda Spree petcock cover, revisited.
Replies: 8
Views: 6550

Re: Honda Spree petcock cover, revisited.

It seems to me this article of missing Spreedom would be a perfect candidate for a 3D printer reproduction? No?
by fairlead
Sun Mar 01, 2015 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Honda Spree petcock cover, revisited.
Replies: 8
Views: 6550

Honda Spree petcock cover, revisited.

Can anyone tell me if the gentleman who was reproducing petcock covers is still offering them? Been out of the loop for a year or so, but putting the finishing touches on an 85 right now. Will post pictures shortly! Thanks. (couldn't find them on ebay)
by fairlead
Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:46 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: My New SpreeY6 Build...
Replies: 38
Views: 25919

Re: My New SpreeY6 Build...

Nice job!
by fairlead
Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:42 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Honda Spree top end kit problems.
Replies: 9
Views: 5352

Re: Honda Spree top end kit problems.

I hear there's a video on youtube detailing the port chamfering. My friend who has blown up 2 of the junk top end kits called the seller, who him-hawed around whether we even bought from him, and then said to send us a photo of the failed bottom ring (in all 3 cases) Never heard back from the dude, ...
by fairlead
Sat Aug 02, 2014 11:39 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Honda Spree top end kit problems.
Replies: 9
Views: 5352

Re: Honda Spree top end kit problems.

Btw, that is the kit, and I did spot the untrimmed gasket problem. Do you know of a better supplier, or is this all we have?
by fairlead
Sat Aug 02, 2014 11:38 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Honda Spree top end kit problems.
Replies: 9
Views: 5352

Re: Honda Spree top end kit problems.

Glad to see I'm not the only one. I have no machine shops available to me here. Keep me posted. This sucks and I hate to give up on Sprees altogether due to inferior parts. I don't trust the thing over 2 miles! Good to hear from ya Pat. How's things in the Maritimes?