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by patthesoundguy
Wed Apr 14, 2010 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Will a spree fit in the back of a car?
Replies: 25
Views: 7395

Re: Will a spree fit in the back of a car?

I fit my spree in the trunk of one of 86 chev celebrities, had to tie the trunk down though, here is my project i have been making for the last two dys to carry my spree so I can take it to get it to get it's motor vehicle inspection and after that not have to borrow a truck to move it. [img http://...
by patthesoundguy
Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: why did no one tell me this existed?
Replies: 9
Views: 2607

Re: why did no one tell me this existed?

I want one too, I am crazy enough to drive one. not crazy enough to put up the cash to buy one though.
by patthesoundguy
Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: custom taillight
Replies: 11
Views: 4243

Re: custom taillight

try here
http://www.virtualvillage.com/
they have a lot of motorcycle parts like light assembies and such, I saw a great headlight for 8 or $9 might find somthing
by patthesoundguy
Tue Apr 13, 2010 4:04 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Carb leaking problem.....STILL!!!!
Replies: 35
Views: 15222

Re: Carb leaking problem.....STILL!!!!

is the float new? maybe if it not new it is worn and sloppy on the pin and going too high in the carb and not pushing the needle enough into the seat. My float was working fine but a I tried heating the tab and bending it down to put the float level where it should be. Worked. a lighter and a gentle...
by patthesoundguy
Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:55 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: How fast is a stock 1993 Dio SK50?
Replies: 2
Views: 1139

How fast is a stock 1993 Dio SK50?

I just found a 93 dio on Kijiji for $125 sounds like a great rig to go with my spree, what is the top speed suposed to be, they have a variator don't they? It looks like it is great shape, if it has papers it would be worth $1200 around here And are there more aftermarket goodies for Dio's? It has 6...
by patthesoundguy
Mon Apr 12, 2010 8:44 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Carb leaking problem.....STILL!!!!
Replies: 35
Views: 15222

Re: Carb leaking problem.....STILL!!!!

I solved my nail in the overflow hose issue... It wasn't the overflow the nail was in, it was the d bowl drain hose. I had figured it out before but forgot about it. The previous owner for some reason replaced the drain needle with a bolt, must have lost the needle and couldn't get one. I had one in...
by patthesoundguy
Mon Apr 12, 2010 3:22 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 2 stroke oil thread
Replies: 17
Views: 9960

Re: 2 stroke oil thread

I picked up some ipone oil for my spree today and what a difference from the junk I was using. I drained the junk out before putting in the new stuff and let it run tt runn for a while on the stand to make sure it was getting oi. It runs a lot quieter and smoother than before, especially at wot on t...
by patthesoundguy
Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:16 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: a question about tubless VS. Tube-ed
Replies: 10
Views: 3158

Re: a question about tubless VS. Tube-ed

i dont mind tubes i have had mine outt a few times in the last week or so now i can change a tube in no time at all. I put new tires on a while back and pinched both tubes putting every thing back so i had to take em both off and put the the new tubes i was going to keep as spares. Then after gettin...
by patthesoundguy
Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:18 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Carb leaking problem.....STILL!!!!
Replies: 35
Views: 15222

Re: Carb leaking problem.....STILL!!!!

lucky for me the petcock works as it is suposed to and the scoot is not ready for the road yet still some stuff like the carb to sort out before long trips and such. the thing runs ok I just have to rev it up a bunch before I drive it, which is ony around the yard. I got the scoot from a little old ...
by patthesoundguy
Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:09 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Carb leaking problem.....STILL!!!!
Replies: 35
Views: 15222

Re: Carb leaking problem.....STILL!!!!

My 84 spree carb leaks out of the overflow, only when it's running because my petcocks is working properly. When I got my spree in early Oct. 09 and it had a nail in the overflow tube to keep it from leaking, that may be a quick fix to keep it from leaking while you get the problem sorted. I figured...