87 Honda Spree Dead (Need help/advice)
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2020 10:36 am
So....Sunday on the way to work, I experienced strange sounds, like clacking and the Honda died 3 times, with loss of power/speed.
At first, I thought it was the engine or clutch overheating (bike dropped from 25/30 to 5 mph or less)
But later found it was losing compression.
(Been hot and humid here in NC lately)
Had my Team do a top end rebuild, new carb install, new NGK Spark Plug installation, and check the drivetain and belt condition within the last 2 weeks.
Sunday evening heading home from work, it lost speed and was screaming with the issues again. This time permanently dying on me during a storm.
Had to walk it miles to the nearest mechanic shop and they confirmed it has no compression.
I'm guessing the clacking may be a bottom end issue. Either a main crank bearing going out, the rod broken, hole in the piston or something.
I'm waiting to see when the bike can be picked up and repaired.
Do they have bottom end rebuild kits or am I better off getting another motor for 115 to 200 dollars?
Or maybe getting an elite or better motor?
I've put about 2k miles on it since I got it. Bought the Honda from a shop in North Wilkesboro at 1400 miles.
At first, I thought it was the engine or clutch overheating (bike dropped from 25/30 to 5 mph or less)
But later found it was losing compression.
(Been hot and humid here in NC lately)
Had my Team do a top end rebuild, new carb install, new NGK Spark Plug installation, and check the drivetain and belt condition within the last 2 weeks.
Sunday evening heading home from work, it lost speed and was screaming with the issues again. This time permanently dying on me during a storm.
Had to walk it miles to the nearest mechanic shop and they confirmed it has no compression.
I'm guessing the clacking may be a bottom end issue. Either a main crank bearing going out, the rod broken, hole in the piston or something.
I'm waiting to see when the bike can be picked up and repaired.
Do they have bottom end rebuild kits or am I better off getting another motor for 115 to 200 dollars?
Or maybe getting an elite or better motor?
I've put about 2k miles on it since I got it. Bought the Honda from a shop in North Wilkesboro at 1400 miles.