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by eclark5483
Sun Apr 26, 2020 2:49 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Honda Spree with no low end power from stop.
Replies: 13
Views: 8243

Re: Honda Spree with no low end power from stop.

It is basically a straight pipe but did not improve the power. A straight pipe will actually kill performance. A 2 stroke engine works different then a 4 stroke. It relies on back pressure from the muffler to send a sonic pulse back up into the cylinder that has unspent fuel in it. Without it, you ...
by eclark5483
Sun Apr 26, 2020 2:34 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Honda Spree with no low end power from stop.
Replies: 13
Views: 8243

Re: Honda Spree with no low end power from stop.

Clutch can be repadded by JWPARTSPLUS. https://www.jwpartsplus.com/jw-clutch-worx.html Highly doubt it's the springs. If the springs were shot, the clutch would engage too soon because they couldn't resist the centrifugal force anymore from being worn. But none the less, good idea to change them if ...
by eclark5483
Wed Apr 22, 2020 11:11 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Carb swap and motor ID question
Replies: 5
Views: 3907

Re: Carb swap and motor ID question

Your BBK setup is wrong, will probably blow. If it's an SB50 engine, you are better off with the SB50 intake.. Actually, even if it's an NQ50 engine, the SB50 intake is better for that BBK. Bigger jet that ships with the BBK is useless. Follow these directions: http://hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewtopic...
by eclark5483
Sat Apr 18, 2020 5:28 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Childhood Spree rebuild
Replies: 37
Views: 18171

Re: Childhood Spree rebuild

That MAIN JET... Uhm, yeah, might need that. :lol: :lol: :lol:
by eclark5483
Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weight limit for a heavier rider 1987 spree stock
Replies: 5
Views: 4624

Re: Weight limit for a heavier rider 1987 spree stock

The pulley will kill your acceleration, not recommended to drive on a road where speed limit is 55, you can impede traffic, or worse, get hurt. But to answer the question, being a bigger guy will absolutely slow you down. On my Spree, I can pull it to about 42 tops with my weight (320lbs), but then ...
by eclark5483
Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:40 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Another Fuel related question
Replies: 15
Views: 10350

Re: Another Fuel related question

Best way I have found to clean the carb is using a small crock pot with some pine-sol and oxy-clean. Put about a half cup of oxy-clean, then add enough pine-sol to cover the disassembled carb, mix it up a bit and cook on low overnight. Then spray it out with WD-40, then spray again with compressed a...
by eclark5483
Thu Mar 19, 2020 4:06 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Another Fuel related question
Replies: 15
Views: 10350

Re: Another Fuel related question

Agreed, check the reeds, and reduce the oil to 40:1. Plug doesn't look rich, it looks saturated. Saturated is very similar in looks to rich and can be confused with rich when looking at the plug.. Rich on a Spree is possible, but not probable. 40:1 is a more ideal ratio. Flip the reeds if they look ...
by eclark5483
Tue Mar 10, 2020 5:06 am
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: Big Bore with stock Intake and exhaust?
Replies: 6
Views: 8602

Re: Big Bore with stock Intake and exhaust?

Stock exhaust will be fine, stock intake you'll run lean, and probably blow the piston. Check out the link in my signature for a complete rundown.
by eclark5483
Sat Mar 07, 2020 8:57 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Spree runs very rich until airbox is opened
Replies: 12
Views: 8678

Re: Spree runs very rich until airbox is opened

that being open would cause a lean condition???? That was my thought too, that he wasn't running rich, he was running lean. Going rich isn't impossible, but it is improbable. Also, as a side note, if that's a new piston as stated, you might wanna run an additional 80:1 in the tank till it's broken ...
by eclark5483
Fri Mar 06, 2020 3:10 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Spree runs very rich until airbox is opened
Replies: 12
Views: 8678

Re: Spree runs very rich until airbox is opened

How do you know it's running rich? Did you do a plug chop? Also, when you say you "Got it to run", that doesn't tell much. getting it to run could mean many things, and absolutely not the right way. For instance, did you do something like plug the oiler off and run premix? Did you throw a ...
by eclark5483
Sun Jan 12, 2020 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What year Spree is mine?
Replies: 9
Views: 8338

Re: What year Spree is mine?

One way to tell (unless the plastics have been changed or the decals are missing), is to look at the side graphics. Each year has a specific design. 1984: https://s14.postimg.cc/gqq4ly0ip/87128_GK8_670_ZA.jpg 1985: http://hondaspree.net/wiki/images/thumb/3/33/Spree_1985_Side_Logo_300dpi.jpg/800px-Sp...
by eclark5483
Sun Dec 01, 2019 4:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My old landlord that took my scoots is selling my spree!
Replies: 3
Views: 5143

Re: My old landlord that took my scoots is selling my spree!

OMG, I can't believe you hadn't settled that issue with that dude yet. I remember you talking about this quite a while ago. Gotta be some legal action you can take. PAINTED IT?? Oh man, I'd kill him.. not saying YOU should do that of course, but MAN!!
by eclark5483
Thu Nov 21, 2019 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to attach a picture...?
Replies: 5
Views: 5751

Re: How to attach a picture...?

I just use BB code

Code: Select all

[img]urltoimage.com[/img]
That way you don't need to resize
by eclark5483
Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do not swap Spree engines
Replies: 11
Views: 10182

Re: Do not swap Spree engines

Links in my signature.
by eclark5483
Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do not swap Spree engines
Replies: 11
Views: 10182

Re: Do not swap Spree engines

Of course you can improve the performance of a Spree. The issue, is whether or not the changes will give you the performance boost you are seeking. Then there is another major factor.. cost. For a 45mph+ Spree, you will spend upwards of $500 though you lose a significant amount of bottom end acceler...