Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

thanks! I have seen quite an array of variators on the market. How do I know what makes a "good" one for my application? The exhaust mod sounds easy enough. I even have a long 3/8" drill bit that would probably do it. Is it a good idea to replace the throttle cable with the "spli...

So, I recently bought this '96 Elite S (for $200!) I've been riding it a little, and it's been fun, and only has a couple of minor issues to nail down, but I'd also like to make sure that it's fully unrestricted and do some affordable mods to get the top speed up a bit. As is, after warmed up, it to...

There are two different bystarters, dependent on year. Sounds like you simply got the wrong one. Before you replace it, run the test shown in the service manual to see if it's operating or leaking. I'm having a similar problem with my '96 and haven't had time to investigate it yet.

update: new air filter installed (bought via the forum support link), reset the air screw and she runs now. Still bogs a bit at mid-throttle, and having trouble keeping a consistent idle speed, but nothing too bad. Next step is to turn things up a bit so I can keep up with traffic a little better.

I just realized that there is no filter element in the airbox. Perhaps that is part of the problem?

Hi, I'm new to this forum, this scooter, and 2 cycles in general, but I have been reading up on the subject while getting this thing running. It had been parked for 2 years, so new fuel in it, removed and cleaned the carb, new tubes in the tires, new battery, and now it starts and runs Ok... until i...