Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

FIXED! I picked up an airbox lid from a fellow member, got everything put back to stock. Boom! starts right up.

Greetings: Your bystarter is probably fine. I have seen the following misunderstanding numerous times: The Default position for the bystarter is "On", and an enriched mixture + a little extra air happens at startup. This is true even with a "failed" bystarter! If the carb is all...

Greetings: Quoth TheRider94: One thing is that the airbox is not connected as the connector tube is bad and the lid is missing. Could this be the culprit? Umm, yes, very likely. It'll run as long as the bystarter richens the mixture, but as it closes, there's not enough vacuum in the intake circuit...

One thing is that the airbox is not connected as the connector tube is bad and the lid is missing. Could this be the culprit?

Check to make sure you are getting consistent fuel. Petcock is vacuum operated meaning if you lose vacuum or the petcock is broke you won’t get fuel. Could also have a clogged fuel line. I’d be inclined to start there. Remove the vacuum and gas line from carb body and put negative pressure on the v...

Check to make sure you are getting consistent fuel. Petcock is vacuum operated meaning if you lose vacuum or the petcock is broke you won’t get fuel. Could also have a clogged fuel line. I’d be inclined to start there. Remove the vacuum and gas line from carb body and put negative pressure on the v...

I have an 85' Spree that I have been working on getting running. I have cleaned the carb, replaced the lines, and have a new spark plug. I can get the spree to fire up and then it immediately dies. The plug seems to be wet, though I have adjusted the mixture screw in both directions with the same re...