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Post by thxcuz on Apr 23, 2017 20:40:50 GMT -5
In January I was bored with my tao tao since I replaced the engine and thought I needed a project. I traded some things (a banjo and a 12 guage, which is ironic since I live in an urban area) for a xingyue ita 150. That gigantic scooter has been nothing but a headache for me so I put an ad on CL to see if someone wanted to trade projects. I got a response and tomorrow I'm ridding myself of the annoying world of the mysterious gy6b and getting a tiny, little, nonvariated Pop gun known as the Honda Spree.
From there I have 3 options:
Fix it up, ride it stock and appreciate it for what it is at 25mph
Kit it, ride it and enjoy it at 35mph or so (I'm a lardass)
Fix it up, sell it along with my tao tao and get a honda elite or something
All options are doable. I am excited about Japanese quality, but can it haul my supersized American backside?
I'm 5'11" and 235lbs will I look ridiculous on such a tiny scoot?
I'll post pictures tomorrow
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Post by thxcuz on Apr 23, 2017 21:50:13 GMT -5
The 12 guage was my dad's. It was just a hardware store shotgun. I'll venture to guess it hadn't been fired since the 60's.
He wasn't a gun guy and neither am I. I do frail a mean banjo and this one was a long neck pete seeger style harmony. So it was cheap but still cool. I have other banjos -3 that I know of, I haven't checked in a while. I figured why not do some trading.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Apr 23, 2017 22:07:59 GMT -5
I hope the Spree works well for you. China scoots are not for everyone. I suspect your broadcasting job leaves little time for tinkering with scooters.
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Post by thxcuz on Apr 23, 2017 23:14:09 GMT -5
Funny thing is, my weekends are monday and tuesdays. On those days the kids are at school and the wife is at work. Time to wrench and ride!
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Post by thxcuz on Apr 24, 2017 14:45:23 GMT -5
So here we are It needs some work for sure. He says it's got a dead battery but the horn and brake lights work so I'm thinking bad solonoid and the spark boot is janky so that has to be replaced. Someone had the bright idea to remove the turn signals so I have to deal with that sometime. The shock seems a little too squishy. Could just be my weight. With all its flaws I am looking forward to fixing it up   I do have the side panels. |
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Post by thxcuz on Apr 24, 2017 22:01:38 GMT -5
Nice looking spree. Is taht teh chain drive or Variomatic one? Either way should be a bullet proof bike when it's finished. The razz had a chain drive. This has a belt but no variator. Parts for this bike is suprisingly inexpensive. And plentiful |
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Post by rockynv on Apr 30, 2017 7:43:56 GMT -5
A pretty hot 50cc scooter is the Aprilia or Derby DiTech which are getting pretty common on Craigs List and 55 mph capable. DiTech means Direct Fuel Injection Technology. Pretty reliable unless you tune them to race against 150cc bikes.
With a little work the Spree can make an interesting ride if the speed limitation works for you and they will run on for about forever if you leave well enough alone and keep them close to bone stock.
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