Trying to get your Spree/Elite to run, or run better? Post your questions here.
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-aL-
- Elite
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- Location: Escanaba, MI
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by -aL- »
should my main jet be seated? or should it be out some? i just got the new needle valve from honda and that definatly didnt fix my carburetor
Ridin' Dirty on one of my 1989 Honda Elite E's
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fizzle
- BMX
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by fizzle »
it should be in snug - not too tight, because its brass and aluminum - but you don't want just hanging low.
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-aL-
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by -aL- »
thanks, that wasnt my prob so nvm
Ridin' Dirty on one of my 1989 Honda Elite E's
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-aL-
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by -aL- »
well the carburetor stopped leaking, but now, the accel is terrible and it goes really loud, and then dies when i get going
is it overheating????
Ridin' Dirty on one of my 1989 Honda Elite E's
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stankyoleman
- Spree
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- Location: Lowell, Massachusetts
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by stankyoleman »
how's your air filter box/air filter? is it connected to the carb ok?
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-aL-
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by -aL- »
yeah it is... no big deal, it hasnt happened since the first time, i think it sucked air in the oil tank, it was a lil low
Ridin' Dirty on one of my 1989 Honda Elite E's