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by motormike
Thu Aug 10, 2023 4:07 pm
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: 2001 Honda Elite Newbs 1st Scooter
Replies: 28
Views: 10301

Re: 2001 Honda Elite Newbs 1st Scooter

JonCon1337 wrote: Sat Jun 20, 2015 6:04 am Top speed isn't the main goal for me. I would like to be able go up a decently angled hill without slowing down tremendously.
Your goal is not easy with 50cc's.
by motormike
Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:30 pm
Forum: Wanted / For Sale
Topic: For sale: Spree Floor Mats, Petcock Covers, Battery Covers
Replies: 61
Views: 65347

Re: For sale: Spree Floor Mats, Petcock Covers, Battery Covers

Rooflus wrote: Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:14 pm are floor mats still available color choices ? thanks
NO
by motormike
Thu Aug 03, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 85 Gyro S carburetor issue
Replies: 11
Views: 4203

Re: 85 Gyro S carburetor issue

Very good info vintage :2thumbs:
I'm going for the Naraku kit.
by motormike
Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:20 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Not getting fuel help!
Replies: 14
Views: 1663

Re: Not getting fuel help!

Caspervolas wrote: Thu Aug 03, 2023 12:45 am Additionally, fuel does flow from the tank when it’s disconnected from the carb but not when it’s connected.
From your statement,..logic tells me that the float bowl vent is blocked, creating a vacuum that the fuel cannot overcome.
by motormike
Fri Jul 28, 2023 11:28 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 85 Gyro S carburetor issue
Replies: 11
Views: 4203

Re: 85 Gyro S carburetor issue

vintagegarage wrote: Fri Jul 28, 2023 7:45 am I have a complete jet kit,
Can you direct me to a kit ?
by motormike
Thu Jul 27, 2023 11:25 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 85 Gyro S carburetor issue
Replies: 11
Views: 4203

85 Gyro S carburetor issue

Have owned and ridden my Gyro S for 13 years. Last time the carb was cleaned has been several years. The issue has been present the entire life of this bike in my ownership. When approaching top speed, it does well on the flat, but going downhill, the engine starts to 4-stroke, and lose power. Once...
by motormike
Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:32 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1986 Honda Aero NB50 stripped crankshaft screw rethread advice.
Replies: 3
Views: 956

Re: 1986 Honda Aero NB50 stripped crankshaft screw rethread advice.

You've got some serious damage, friend.
Those splines and threads look roached to me.
I know that I'd never be able to save them,
and I've worked on vehicles for 60 years.
by motormike
Wed Jul 12, 2023 11:15 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Electrical gremlins.
Replies: 5
Views: 1065

Re: Electrical gremlins.

You can access the Spree service manual and owners manual in the board index.
Wiring schematics will be included, possibly in both manuals.
by motormike
Mon Jul 10, 2023 10:41 am
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: Electronic conversion for a Spree anyone?
Replies: 4
Views: 1196

Re: Electronic conversion for a Spree anyone?

I've seen a few "mopeds" (not scooters) that have been converted.
Makes sense to start with a bike that already has a swingarm instead of an engine case that serves as swingarm.
Much less to engineer.
by motormike
Sun Jul 09, 2023 2:48 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Carb upgrade?
Replies: 4
Views: 887

Re: Carb upgrade?

Is there an easy way to tell if the exhaust is a "P" or "non-P" version? Generally, a restricted pipe will have a smaller diameter head-pipe that maintains the same diameter the entire length, whereas the "hotter" pipe will have a stepped diameter from head to muffler....
by motormike
Tue Jul 04, 2023 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1994 Honda SR Elite
Replies: 7
Views: 1738

Re: 1994 Honda SR Elite

Your question SEEMS to indicate that you expect there to be an oil drain plug on the engine case. My reply is : your bike has a 2-stroke engine that does not have ENGINE OIL. There is instead: 1. An oil tank that contains 2-stroke oil that is pumped and injected into the intake manifold for consump...
by motormike
Wed Jun 28, 2023 8:53 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Fuel petcock with "reserve"
Replies: 10
Views: 1781

Re: Fuel petcock with "reserve"

I think you might be shooting in the dark trying to find the petcock you describe. I certainly don't know of any. However, you can probably find a fitting to fit the threads on the tank, one that will allow you to have a short piece of hard line. Then, attach clear fuel line to that, and install an...
by motormike
Tue Jun 13, 2023 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 86 SPREE ....GOOD NEWS ...BAD NEWS
Replies: 5
Views: 1502

Re: 86 SPREE ....GOOD NEWS ...BAD NEWS

YES...that oil inlet is pulling air into the cylinder...a very bad thing...block it off.
by motormike
Thu Jun 01, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 85 spree
Replies: 10
Views: 1785

Re: 85 spree

I strongly advise against buying a Chinese replacement carburetor. In nearly ALL cases, the original carb can be cleaned and will perform reliably if done right. Chinese-made clones are sketchy in quality and often do not run well. Another thing you should do is replace ALL the fuel and vacuum line...