I've received a 1985 Spree 50, with a box of new parts. Friend gave up on paying a local shop, who claimed they couldn't figure out why it wouldn't run... Included in the parts are a new cylinder, piston, rings, and (two??) new carbs... Rather than rebuild the original, I figured the "easy" way would be to toss on one of the new carbs... Finally figured out that neither of the new carburetors have slides that match my original. The slide's in the replacement carbs are probably twice the height (or length) of my original. My best-guess, is that the shop ordered carbs for a later year Spree? (The bore's appear to be the same, as the slides interchange-and externally all 3 appear identical)...
I attempted to install the replacement carburetor(s), but my throttle cable was not long enough to allow any room for the slide to move... I realize I should probably just stop messing around with the wrong carburetors and get a rebuild kit....but, I was wondering if anyone else had encountered this, and if there was a simple way to make what I have work. (Possibly a newer throttle cable?)
I own several motorcycles, and an '85 CH150, but this is my first time to delve into a Spree. I truly appreciate the help with my learning-curve.
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-Tony Carbondale, Il.