Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

My honda elite is pretty cold blooded and occasionally starts hard(not often). Idle changes after being driven- goes from almost stalling low, drive to next corner and its almost high enough to engage the clutch. When I take off after first start it has very little throttle response, smokes for about 5 seconds, then runs normal for the rest of the time. Fuel economy is pretty bad. Carb was fully cleaned 2 weeks ago, what else could it be?

has it been modified in anyway? jets changed out? have you tweaked your aircleaner?

your by starter is bad ....
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Aftermarket variator and rollers, stiffer shoe springs and derestricted pipe. Ran like this before any mods. How do I check the by starter?

use the search function I dont know much about the bystarter but there are bound to be answers on how to check it.

The bystarter is seized. Will have to make a trip to the honda dealer this weekend and get a new one.

Be prepared to shell out major bucks for a bystarter from Honda. Cheap cycle parts says 82$. If you need it quick you are kinda have no choice. But they are about 10$ or 12$ on eBay.

For that price difference I can wait!

Let me Check I might have mine from my SR. I'll check and let you know in the morning. Don't know if the 01 sr by starter helps you but if I got and you can use it I'll get it to ya.

found my old bystarter off my 01 sr it is a different part number than yours and dont know much about them to know if they are interchangeable or not. if you can find out if they are Ill send it out to ya.

I couldn't find a definite answer if the SR bystarter would fit or not so I took a few pics and some measurements with the caliper.
Top of plastic to bottom of needle: 2.801"
Width of Needle Collar: .274"
Length of Needle Collar: .444"
Needle Width: .07"
Needle Length from tip of needle to bottom of collar: .345"
Metal Half-washer/retainer-
Open side to round back: .835"
Inside Width: .726"
Total Length:2.429"
*Pictures are "too big" and it wont let me upload them

Oh buddy that's a lot of work tell ya what pm your address and I'll send it to you if it doesn't work send it back.

Sounds good, thanks ripcity