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by 172driver
Wed Jul 17, 2019 6:41 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Bogs on throttle opening and now won't even start
Replies: 8
Views: 4860

Re: Bogs on throttle opening and now won't even start

Thanks Wheelman. That makes a lot of sense. I'm impressed with the depth of knowledge on this forum and appreciate the willingness to help out. This scooter is a new item in the "fleet" and I need to get educated on it's workings. Like most everything else with a motor, I guess they to don...
by 172driver
Sun Jul 14, 2019 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mirror recommendation
Replies: 1
Views: 2144

Mirror recommendation

My 87 Spree is mirrorless. Does anybody have a particular aftermarket recommendation they're happy with? Not too concerned that they look original.
by 172driver
Sun Jul 14, 2019 8:02 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Bogs on throttle opening and now won't even start
Replies: 8
Views: 4860

Re: Bogs on throttle opening and now won't even start

Cleaned everything, carb, bystarter and fuel valve. Repeated starts produced a good idle and a fair amount of blue smoke but was able to take a little more throttle each time before dying out. A fresh tank of premium gas and multiple plug cleanings after each die out eventually resulted in smooth ru...
by 172driver
Sat Jul 13, 2019 6:42 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Bogs on throttle opening and now won't even start
Replies: 8
Views: 4860

Bogs on throttle opening and now won't even start

My 87 Spree sat for about 1.5 years without running. It was running well prior to it being put in dry storage. I installed a new battery and it started, warmed up and idled well. Initially it accelerated to full speed but then quickly started to falter at the high throttle settings. It would smooth ...