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Re: Spree to Stand-up Build
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 2:46 pm
by bushpigwillie
Less taxes to the govt! We're overtaxed here in Kally anyway!
Plus, going the easy way isn't neccessarily the better way. I learn good customizing/fabricating skills doing these conversions.
Re: Spree to Stand-up Build
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 4:52 pm
by donut
sent you a pm...
Re: Spree to Stand-up Build
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 5:35 pm
by bushpigwillie
Haven't done much on the Spree project but I have lined up the next project. She followed me home for free last night! Got er running today, purring like a kitten!
Re: Spree to Stand-up Build
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 8:39 pm
by patthesoundguy
Great score
gotta love free that runs
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Re: Spree to Stand-up Build
Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 2:53 pm
by bushpigwillie
Beefed up handlebar clamp on the Spree standup! I know its not pretty but it will hold.
Re: Spree to Stand-up Build
Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 9:05 pm
by bushpigwillie
Well, this weekend's mishap putting a hole in the final reduction reservoir on my 86 spree commuter had me fastracking this build!! I scavenged all the custom parts off the holed spree and got this 85 electric start up and running! Their are still some issues to work out like the carb empty's fuel into the cylinder if I leave the petcock open. Trying to get it started that way kills the battery and with no kickstart that's a problem. So I shut the petcock about a 300 yds from my destination to lower the fuel in the bowl. Seems to work. I'll know for sure tomorow morning when I try to start it completely cold.
I plan a beach day with the d*** dog!
Quick question: I was swapping the 86 exhaust onto the 85 and as I was tightening eveything, I noticed the spacers, that are used on the 86 exhaust mount points, don't fit on the 85!? Does the 85 do without those spacers normally? Cause this one sure does.
I'll get a better pic tomorrow.
BEHOLD! THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSPREE!
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Re: Spree to Stand-up Build
Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 10:18 pm
by paulpauly7
i think its awsome the dog rides with ya .Id love it if i could take my dog but hes to big hes a border collie
Re: Spree to Stand-up Build
Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 4:34 pm
by bushpigwillie
Here's a couple better pictures.
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Re: Spree to Stand-up Build
Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:28 pm
by bushpigwillie
Newest tinkering. I had a expansion chamber for a 49cc pkt bike laying around so I decided to weld it on and see what it did to the FrankenSpree.
It helped takeoff and overall throttle response. Did nothing to top speed but I'll take throttle response over top speed on the Spree any day!
Here's a pic, looks like an abortion but I obviously don't care about looks. The little pkt bike muffler does a great job of quietting it down. It's just a touch louder than stock.
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Re: Spree to Stand-up Build
Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:45 pm
by bushpigwillie
LOL! It's been a functioning train wreck for 7 months since I found it sitting 15 years in a shed.