NEED HELP GETTING SPREE TO RUN WITHOUT STOCK AIR BOX
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NEED HELP GETTING SPREE TO RUN WITHOUT STOCK AIR BOX
so i recently bought an 87 spree that is missing the stock air box. i cannot get it to run rich enough with a cone filter. my question is does anyone have a jet/filter set up that works? i need to know what size jet and what filter combo works best. my local dealer doesnt have jets in stock so it takes a week to get them in.
Re: NEED HELP GETTING SPREE TO RUN WITHOUT STOCK AIR BOX
Your best best is to buy a stock air box and snorkle. But some have used aftermarket pod air filters but had to tape off the majority of it to get it to run.
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Re: NEED HELP GETTING SPREE TO RUN WITHOUT STOCK AIR BOX
i tried going stock as i heard that it was best. however, honda no longer makes the air box or air box cover any longer. so, i need to use some sort of an aftermarket setup.
Re: NEED HELP GETTING SPREE TO RUN WITHOUT STOCK AIR BOX
your options: post up in wanted/for sale, or restrict some other filter down to match your jetting. or upjet the carb.
http://www.hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewto ... =1&t=10863
this may help your understanding of your problem.
http://www.hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewto ... =1&t=10863
this may help your understanding of your problem.
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1987 Spree, 42mph on 49cc (gps)
Broken...
Spreeio
1987 Spree
With af16e powah!!!!
77cc Malossi Ministroker, 24mm oKo, 30mm V8 pipe.
Chinabike 3000! GY6 clone daily driver/ beater machine bought for $75!
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Re: NEED HELP GETTING SPREE TO RUN WITHOUT STOCK AIR BOX
do you have a suggestion as to what would be a good size jet to start with? 65 is stock and i can get 70 -80
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Re: NEED HELP GETTING SPREE TO RUN WITHOUT STOCK AIR BOX
i was looking for someone to tell me a set up that for sure works. just becasuse it takes so long for the dealer to get parts in its difficult for me to try different setups
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Re: NEED HELP GETTING SPREE TO RUN WITHOUT STOCK AIR BOX
I agree with the stock airbox recommendations, but if you are stuck:
noiseguy had a number for the jet '85' in this post for a Spree
http://www.hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewto ... ter#p33839
Also, Videonut has got a Spree going with a Craftsman filter, couple of his postings are below:
Note that Videonut used the intake tube from the Spree airbox.
http://www.hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewto ... man#p91256
http://www.hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewto ... man#p83567
noiseguy had a number for the jet '85' in this post for a Spree
http://www.hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewto ... ter#p33839
Also, Videonut has got a Spree going with a Craftsman filter, couple of his postings are below:
Note that Videonut used the intake tube from the Spree airbox.
http://www.hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewto ... man#p91256
http://www.hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewto ... man#p83567
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Re: NEED HELP GETTING SPREE TO RUN WITHOUT STOCK AIR BOX
Stock airboxes pop up on Ebay all the time! They usually go for around $30 shipped.
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Re: NEED HELP GETTING SPREE TO RUN WITHOUT STOCK AIR BOX
JUST FOUND A LOCAL PARTS BIKE SO I WAS ABLE TO PICK ONE UP. INSTALLED THE AIR BOX AND THEN FOUND THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE CARB. SWITCHED IN THE ONE FROM THE PARTS BIKE AND IT RUNS GREAT!!! WENT 50 MILES YESTERDAY NO PROBLEMS!!
Re: NEED HELP GETTING SPREE TO RUN WITHOUT STOCK AIR BOX
So where was the leak?jamadi112233 wrote:JUST FOUND A LOCAL PARTS BIKE SO I WAS ABLE TO PICK ONE UP. INSTALLED THE AIR BOX AND THEN FOUND THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE CARB. SWITCHED IN THE ONE FROM THE PARTS BIKE AND IT RUNS GREAT!!! WENT 50 MILES YESTERDAY NO PROBLEMS!!
I've said it before and I'll say it again, 90% of scooter problems are usually found in the carburetor! Did I originate that? Or did somebody else say it before me! LOL
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Re: NEED HELP GETTING SPREE TO RUN WITHOUT STOCK AIR BOX
the leak was around the float bowl. the seal is dried and cracked. the carb that i have on there now is off an 84 spree but its in better condition all around.