Spree has sluggish acceleration

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Spree has sluggish acceleration

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I have a 1986 honda spree.
It’s pretty sluggish off of acceleration, but once it gets higher in the revs it lets loose. Also feels boggy when cold. Has a hard time idling while cold too, but like I said earlier once it warms up and “clears out” it runs well. Still slower than it should be on acceleration regardless if it’s cold or not. Also fouls plugs, I’ve fouled two in the two months I’ve owned it (the plugs come out wet and black). My guess is it is too rich, but I’m not sure if it’s due to the by starter. I’m pretty new to scooters so any help would be appreciated. It seems like somethings holding it back in the lower revs (possibly an excess of fuel?)
I don’t want to lean the carb out just incase it is the by starter.
Let me know what you guys think.
Thanks!
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