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by ss800
Wed Dec 08, 2021 1:13 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: plugged carb float bowl
Replies: 10
Views: 3831

Re: plugged carb float bowl

Maybe Ultrasound cleaner will do the trick. Agreed, cleaning in a *heated* ultrasonic cleaner followed by strong, focused stream of compressed air likely would have done the business, avoiding actual drilling. IF last resort is to drill, its size must be confirmed/matched to correct opening dimensi...
by ss800
Mon Oct 25, 2021 5:17 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Spree carb is junk?
Replies: 22
Views: 4565

Re: Spree carb is junk?

pilot circuit has been cleared/cleaned?
by ss800
Mon Apr 02, 2018 5:18 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Anyone want to rebuild my carb
Replies: 6
Views: 5075

Re: Anyone want to rebuild my carb

Cleaning a carb is easier than you think. Very few moving parts compared to much larger sophisticated units. Check out this step-by-step and get yourself a can of carb cleaner spray. If you dont have compressed air available you use a can of spray-air in a pinch. Besides, if you plan on keeping you...
by ss800
Mon Apr 02, 2018 4:28 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Anyone want to rebuild my carb
Replies: 6
Views: 5075

Re: Anyone want to rebuild my carb

Jeff....if need be I'm at your service , my name is Gordon, very active on Ex-500.com forum, i do a lot of Kawasaki work Some examples of my work, before/after on my website. Take a look there, if you are interested, contact me (contact info also on the website) I'll shoot you a text too. http://www...
by ss800
Wed Mar 28, 2018 4:27 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Just need some general help
Replies: 13
Views: 7086

Re: Just need some general help

Welcome... :hi: I believe the Spree is best left as Honda built it...and so much easier to keep in fine tune if you want to ride it much. I as well, have a tendency to leave well enough alone. My Honda and Ducati's, all 3 remain basically engine "mod" free, save for carb jetting on the ol...
by ss800
Tue Dec 26, 2017 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stiff Air box/carb connector tube
Replies: 5
Views: 4984

Re: Stiff Air box/carb connector tube

Using a zip lock bag with armor all coated on the elbow, leave it set overnight. Then an electric hairdryer to really soften it up prior to install.

No doubt there will be other methods and ideas from others
by ss800
Fri Dec 22, 2017 6:53 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Aero NH80 Float filling with gas
Replies: 19
Views: 11744

Re: Aero NH80 Float filling with gas

bonesv-
sounds like a reasonable attempt.
by ss800
Fri Dec 22, 2017 3:21 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Aero NH80 Float filling with gas
Replies: 19
Views: 11744

Re: Aero NH80 Float filling with gas

Note there is a vast difference between non-adjustable, hanger type, fixed float needles versus adjustable, spring tip type (with the little hanger spring)

Of course one can not be used in place of another....used only in conjunction with the appropriate, matching type float
by ss800
Thu Dec 21, 2017 4:31 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Aero NH80 Float filling with gas
Replies: 19
Views: 11744

Re: Aero NH80 Float filling with gas

The part # shown in your link (at least what is shown on the box) agrees with Honda parts fiche....the original was nylon/ plastic/fixed/ non-adjustable? The one linked has a metal tang, clearly adjustable, And the actual nature of your problem float is a fuel filled float bulb, requiring replacemen...
by ss800
Wed Dec 20, 2017 10:53 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Aero NH80 Float filling with gas
Replies: 19
Views: 11744

Re: Aero NH80 Float bowl filling with gas

Beware, there is no float needle supplied, just the float and float pin in your Ebay link.
By part #, it does indeed fit 1983 and 84 NH 80.
by ss800
Sun Dec 17, 2017 8:48 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Clarification on coil test with ohmmeter
Replies: 5
Views: 4405

Re: Clarification on coil test with ohmmeter

^ a very reasonable "buy-in" on your scoot.

Not my Duc... thats my 5th Generation '98 Honda VFR800 pictured (very special gear driven camshafts)
by ss800
Sun Dec 17, 2017 8:27 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Clarification on coil test with ohmmeter
Replies: 5
Views: 4405

Re: Clarification on coil test with ohmmeter

Just for yuks, i browsed ebay for Spree coils, quite affordable, readily available. Quite a contrast to my recent Dyna coil sticker shock! I've been quite fortunate with my '86 Spree....other than tires , fresh fuel purges and occasional carb cleans..its been issue free since purchase used in the mi...
by ss800
Sun Dec 17, 2017 6:51 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Clarification on coil test with ohmmeter
Replies: 5
Views: 4405

Re: Clarification on coil test with ohmmeter

your .4 primary likely ok (your meter possibly "off"?) but secondary should read 3.7 to 4.5 ohm (cap removed) according to book the book doesn't lie (nor does the meter, provided its operational and calibrated)...coil FAIL, IMHO Replaced a set of 15 year old Dyna performance coils on my ol...
by ss800
Sun Dec 17, 2017 3:13 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: spark related questions
Replies: 10
Views: 6173

Re: spark related questions

you've got to "read between the lines" too....for example...the spark plug body actually supplies the grounding point to engine (via the threads to head). Some of the coil components may also ground at their mounting points. Using your multi meter will simplify determining ground integrity...
by ss800
Sat Dec 16, 2017 11:35 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: spark related questions
Replies: 10
Views: 6173

Re: spark related questions

@benhondacrx...confirmed its a spree then. The factory service manual for years '84-'87 http://hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=37 Pages 14-8, 14-9 and 14-10 refer to the ignition system. You need to read, study and test those components. A multimeter will be necessary. Not to worry......