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by Kirby
Fri Sep 02, 2005 9:56 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: [b]'86 Spree - Have to partially cover carb to run/start[/b]
Replies: 6
Views: 3301

basically what happened was the bike sat for years (only 175 miles on it), I cleaned out the carb and the air filter was rotten so I thru it away. I went to start it and the petcock was not working properly, I fixed that and when I started it ( did not attach the air box ) it ran poorly. The bike ...
by Kirby
Thu Sep 01, 2005 1:28 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: [b]'86 Spree - Have to partially cover carb to run/start[/b]
Replies: 6
Views: 3301

I'll purchase an air filter

I'll purchae an air filter and get back to you, thanks.
by Kirby
Thu Sep 01, 2005 11:59 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: [b]'86 Spree - Have to partially cover carb to run/start[/b]
Replies: 6
Views: 3301

[b]'86 Spree - Have to partially cover carb to run/start[/b]

I have to partially cover the carb to get the '86 spree to rev up and to run, will not idle. When I remove my hand the Spree will run for about 3 to 5 seconds before it wants to die, if I replace my hand it will again run. Any ideas?