85 Spree top end speed

Does your Spree/Elite already run great, and you're trying to make it quicker/faster? Need a monster motor swap? Discuss your ideas here.

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85 Spree top end speed

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I bought an 85 Spree 2 years ago for $50. I recently took the time to get it running and it runs great. Although it does go lean under WOT. I'm certain I can tune that out of it though. My problem is that when my girlfriend saw how much fun it was she wanted one for herself. I picked up a nice 88 elite for her. I expected it it be a little faster on the top side but I certainly didn't expect 10mph faster! I'm a guy. I can't have my girl beating me! My Spree tops out at 25 while she is pulling 35. Unacceptable! Lol. I understand that a bbk is only gonna get me to 25 quicker. I need some gearing. What are my options here? I know someone on here can understand my dilemma. I need help! Thanks for any and all input.
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Step 1: Get the Spree running right

Step 2: Sell the Spree

Step 3: Make the 1-1/2hr drive and buy THIS bike https://up.craigslist.org/mcd/6063650386.html ....(its way overpriced but its the closest one I could find to your location at the moment. Talk them down on price)

Step 4: put a new variator and gears on it (about $130)

Step 5: See Girlfriend get smaller in rear-view mirror as youre doing about 50.
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Meatball wrote:Step 1: Get the Spree running right

Step 2: Sell the Spree

Step 3: Make the 1-1/2hr drive and buy THIS bike https://up.craigslist.org/mcd/6063650386.html ....(its way overpriced but its the closest one I could find to your location at the moment. Talk them down on price)

Step 4: put a new variator and gears on it (about $130)

Step 5: See Girlfriend get smaller in rear-view mirror as youre doing about 50.
This. Or paint the Spree pink, give it to her, and take the Elite back. Seriously... buying your gf a faster bike than yours.

Aside from that, last time I was there MI was chock full of Honda scooters. You should be able to find something.
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step one. stay the fack away from the dang spree bbk. its garbage !!
step 2 repeat step 1
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It's garbage if you do it wrong. Drove mine to the next town and back wide open the entire way. Not one bit of trouble.
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The OP wanted to go FASTER than his GF's variated Elite. That's why I suggested an Elite with mods. No doubt you can throw a bunch of money at a Spree motor and get it AS FAST.....just not FASTER than.

Im not claiming any motors, BBK's or bikes are junk. Its just that the Spree (with a laundry list of parts) has its limitations around the 40-43mph area. That's where the Elite is in stock form.
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Meatball is correct, you can get a Spree engine to go just as fast, but for the money it takes, and the effort involved, you're better off swaping engines, or buying a different scoot.
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Lean on wot is bad... Lol of you have an 85 it should go 28. I bet if you go through the motor with a fine tooth comb you will get a few mph more out it when it is working as it should. And I bet the drive belt is worn out and that will rob you of a couple mph. Its not a lot but it's better than nuthin'. A cheap way to get a little more in the power dept if you want is to swap the stock 85 dished piston for the domed replacement. A fresh piston and rings would probably do it good anyway if you are going to keep it. The 84 85 heads and the 86 87 piston is a good combo
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