Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

Hi, newbie post!

Ok, I just recieved a Spree that was left in a barn for a couple of years. I've gotten it home and cleaned most of it up. I drained the 2 stroke oil and gas tanks, gas tank was clean. I filled both up with new fluids and installed a new spark plug.

Now to the trouble... the battery is dead and I will be ordering one shortly but when I kick start it, the engine starts runs for 2 seconds and dies with a little bit of smoke out the exhaust. It will do this consistantly so I guess it's getting fuel to start but gets cut soon after starting?

I've been reading through "spree repairing" page and the forums and will start working down the list of stuff to clean but where should I start?

Thanks for any help.

it sounds like its getting tooo much gas, start by doing a routine carb clean. make sure ALL passages are clear, then reset the carb to stock settings via the screws. check out my website for that and other procedures
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Thanks. Your website has been the one I've been referencing, as well as the service manual.

I cleaned the carb but the kick starter decided to foul up. It seems to be grinding or slow to go back to its position. I started to rip it apart but decided it's been enough for one day! I think the kick lever got loose and the shaft scooted back into the case and caused the spring to go funky.

Thanks for your great info resource!