Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

Hey guys, spring is coming to Michigan... I thought you might be interested in this setup:

https://www.msu.edu/~steine13/spreetrans.html

Cheers -m

I didn't feel like taking the engine cover off to get to the headlight wiring, so I'll do some more tests when regulator #3 gets here.


Sorry for the delay, guys.

At any rate, I got alternator #3, and it performs exactly like #2.. so I'm assuming both are OK.

Voltage across the battery is fine ...

The first "motorcycle" I ever got to ride by myself was a Z50 in the mid-70s. I must have been 13 or so... it was a blast. I've always had a soft spot for those things... big fun.

And no, I don't own one now.
Theyr'e not 'mopeds' in MI, so they're thin on the ground.

Cheers,
-Mathias

Mousewheels,

Thanks for the reply. I figured the best way forward is to get yet another regulator and see if that'll simply fix everything.. in the meantime, I just don't ride a lot...

With the new regulator connected and the engine revved, it's 12.3 V at maybe 5,000 rpm.
--> Thats low. But ...

just seeing how many peeps live in the wounderfull [sic] A2

Au contraire...

East Lansing, MI

Cheers,
-Mathias

Thanks to a valued forum member and the good offices of the USPS, I got a used regulator/rectifier in the mail today.

I can say definitely that things have improved. Whether all is well I'm not so sure.

First step: Install and connect regulator. Start bike. Huzzah! Scooter runs, headlight works ...

What you describe sounds like a lean condition: Racing under light load, no power when you give it gas. I don't have enough experience with the Spree to give you definite advice, but unless someone else has a better idea, yeah, a thorough cleaning of your carburetor seems necessary.

Cheers ...

Mousewheels,

Thanks a lot for your helpful post.

Try unplugging the regulator and repeating the measurement on the Yellow stator wire. Some failures of the regulator have been found to drag down the headlight output. Also, measure the AC voltage on the stator 'white' wire before and after ...

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I don't know whether studded tires are legal or even available for scooters, but without them, there's no way I would ride on ice & snow.

The ...

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