Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

We had them out riding back in the spring and mine suddenly lost power and would only go about 29 mikes an hour. We got back and it died and wouldn't start so my first thought was the carb so I ordered an aftermarket one and put on . Now after a busy summer I finally got a chance to tinker with it m...

I have a 1987 honda elite se50. when first starting it it starts but then dies. I have replaced the carb , fuel and vaccum lines and vaccum operated fuel pump . If i spray starter fluid in it it starts and runs fine. Once it sits for a while and cools down it does the same thing , starts then dies