Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

Need yet more help. I've rebuilt many motorcycles and scooters, and I wouldn't consider myself a novice, but this one has me stumped. My '85 NQ50 was running very well after I initially rebuilt the carburetor. I'd say I rode it around 50 miles or so without a complaint. It would light right up with ...

Thanks for the advice guys. I actually poked around with it for awhile and figured it out. A properly sized ez-out will catch the bushing and suprisingly easily turn the bushing out...relatively unharmed. I used some calipers to check the runout of the bushing and found that there was a 0.2mm "...

Need a bit more help. The starter pinion on my '85 NQ50 failed such that it would stick in the "engaged" position. This condition led to the starter pinion bushing (the one in the block) to wallow out. I replaced the pinion with a well functioning used one, but since the bushing is worn, I...

Very nice. The cyclone one is better.

Yes. It is the 1985 red version of the Iowa Spree. Very slow.

Thanks for the feedback. I’ll scuff ‘em up and put it back together.

Can someone confirm for me that my clutch pads are worn. I have no idea what they looked like when they were new, so I'm not sure how worn they are. The service manual states 1.5mm, but doesn't very well describe what actually gets measured...metal (shoe) to pad surface? https://i.imgur.com/gfCPa5r....

Thanks Brad...I appreciate the help. I've sent you a PM.

Do you have a petcock cover retaining tab ÔÇ£L-tabÔÇØ available separately? My cover is in good shape but I'm missing the tab.

Thanks,

Chris