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by jranilovich
Sun Aug 11, 2019 4:40 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1986 nq50 hard to get started
Replies: 38
Views: 25343

Re: 1986 nq50 hard to get started

I'd go probably 2 tanks with an extra 80:1. These Spree piston kits get a bad rap, and for the most part, rightfully so. But you must consider, whenever you install a new piston and rings, the engine is going to generate a lot more heat until the rings and the cylinder wall have married each other....
by jranilovich
Fri Aug 09, 2019 8:04 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1986 nq50 hard to get started
Replies: 38
Views: 25343

Re: 1986 nq50 hard to get started

Did you add extra oil in the tank for break in, in addition to the pump? 80:1 In the tank to help the piston seat right. I wouldn't try a rehone, probably won't help, but for sure use a Honda brand piston and rings. I didn't add extra oil i never thought about that. 80:1 for first couple tanks?? or...
by jranilovich
Thu Aug 08, 2019 10:22 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1986 nq50 hard to get started
Replies: 38
Views: 25343

Re: 1986 nq50 hard to get started

So took the top end apart and the brand new piston was all scored up on the exhaust port side .and brand new cylinder was all scratches up .. like feel with your fingernail * up ... 1st question how does that happen so quick with a brand new kit.. it was a neich set.. 2nd can you ball hone out a bad...
by jranilovich
Thu Aug 08, 2019 12:47 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1986 nq50 hard to get started
Replies: 38
Views: 25343

Re: 1986 nq50 hard to get started

Petcock is working great fuel only flows when vacuum is applies..
by jranilovich
Thu Aug 08, 2019 9:56 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1986 nq50 hard to get started
Replies: 38
Views: 25343

Re: 1986 nq50 hard to get started

Sorry tried to include everything. yes the reeds are in great shape they sit nice and flush and have good spring to them.(is there anything else i could be missing about them?) ALl parts i've used have all been good working Honda parts off of my 3 good running sprees. only after market part was cycl...
by jranilovich
Wed Aug 07, 2019 2:37 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1986 nq50 hard to get started
Replies: 38
Views: 25343

1986 nq50 hard to get started

Hi All, I'm looking for some advice i have a 1986 spree that i have been having a hard to to get started. once it is started and warmed up it will start right up but after about 10 mins it will just crank and i have to put a battery charger on it at full boost and can get it to start again but it cr...