Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

I thought I'd better update this post...I checked the plug and it was pretty wet. I removed the carb and cleaned it, blowing all the passages clear.I reassembled it and after charging the battery, it started right up and quickly died again. I checked and the gas was flowing into the carb. I had to r...

I figured it couldn't hurt to get a couple of new spark plugs, plug wire (and the coil is built into the wire)..and the CDI was included as part of a package..all told about $30...I will heed your advice and do some diagnosis now...Your advice about clone carb vs OEM carb is the kind of advice I nee...

New plug(s) ordered and also a new coil/CDI unit. I will pull the carb and disassemble it for a good cleaning. I will let you know how I am progressing and ask questions as I go. I see a new carb is only $30 or so...

THank you!

I have an 86 Spree that exhibits the same symptoms. It will cold start and run for 5-10 seconds, then die. It will not immediately restart but if it sits for 1-3 minutes, it will start and run the same. The carb has not been replaced or disassembled. The air filter is clean. I have replaced the byst...