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by marximus
Thu Jul 30, 2020 6:26 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Grinding Noise at 30 Km/h
Replies: 2
Views: 1960

Grinding Noise at 30 Km/h

Hey gang! Finally got my 86 spree running great! Than since last week everytime the needle hits 30 I hear a rubbing or grinding noise. Its powerful enough to slow me down a few clicks because it seems like something's about to fall off! I feel it through the floorboards in my legs. It's tough to kno...
by marximus
Tue Jun 23, 2020 3:07 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 86 Spree torque settings
Replies: 2
Views: 2084

86 Spree torque settings

Hey guys, what's the torque settings for the variator nut on an 86 nq50? All I can find are aero and elite
by marximus
Wed Jun 17, 2020 11:06 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 86 Spree drive belt
Replies: 7
Views: 4091

Re: 86 Spree drive belt

Yeah, I kinda 'snapped' the 55mm bolt. Gotta find a replacement still
by marximus
Wed Jun 17, 2020 10:07 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 86 Spree drive belt
Replies: 7
Views: 4091

Re: 86 Spree drive belt

So I made it home from my first test ride today. Took the crankcase off and the belt and nut are where they are supposed to be still! New carb and belt actually got me a couple more mph than prior which is a nice bonus as well. I have a lead on a torque wrench so I will get it torqued to spec next w...
by marximus
Wed Jun 17, 2020 4:15 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 86 Spree drive belt
Replies: 7
Views: 4091

Re: 86 Spree drive belt

Sorry, splines? My belt arrived today, managed to wrangle it on. Guestemated the torque the best I can. Gonna test drive it tomorrow. Hopefully its happy. $65 cdn for a piece of rubber! I got the blueish color from overheating. Does that mean the clutch is toast? I really dont want to take the rear ...
by marximus
Tue Jun 16, 2020 3:12 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 86 Spree drive belt
Replies: 7
Views: 4091

86 Spree drive belt

Hi guys, first off I'm a noob, however this site has helped me alot in the six months I've had my 86 Spree.... So thanks! So my issue began with the nut that holds the front gear for the drive belt falling off. Easy fix? Nope! First it wasnt on tight enough, then I believe it was on too tight. I was...