Modifying a Honda spree

[@DaBinChe]

I had a Taiwanese 63cc kit on mine and drilled out the jet. Once the exhaust broke off the thing became a banshee. Was faster than 70cc kitted mopeds with a pipe in both acceleration and top speed. Thing was wicked fast for what it was, 50mph easy

[@tri0xin]

Fantastic video!.. I've had my Spree for 5+ years and love cruising around on it. I killed the engine a couple years ago, didn't notice the air filter was not in it when I bought it and rode it like that for a few years/summers. Anyway I replaced it with a $35 chinese standard bore.. then killed it again at the end of last summer. Yesterday I put in the 48mm big bore($65).. of course just watching your video today and a little worried, although only out a little money and time. So far it's ok.. still breaking it in but it's definitely a little peppier. I'd read about the engine swap but worried I wouldn't be capable.. but if it only takes a few hours and a couple hundred bucks and not too difficult it would be awesome to be able to go 45. I love the size/weight of the Spree just always wished it was a little faster and a little more power. I have a 1981 Passport and it's great but constant shifting even without dealing with the hand clutch is still annoying.

[@Scooterswapshop]

thank you!

[@RollingWrench]

Nice Dude! This subject definitely needed some attention! Nicely done!

[@Scooterswapshop]

thanks!

[@brischultz]

Great video. I would love to hear you talk about the old 85 Honda Elite 250's and early 80's C70 passports.

[@Scooterswapshop]

Definitely! Sometimes we have several ch’s in the shop. Next time we have a nice lineup I will :).

[@SmallEngineVelocity]

You are right. My first motorized 2 wheels was a Honda spree back in 1985 and I have been looking for a red one ever since ... I’d love to have one in my channel. Never got over 32 mph

[@shawnsmith1362]

I have a mint red 85 spree

[@Scooterswapshop]

nice

[@sotiredinmi3077]

I had a mint red one as well. my 1 friend had a black one and the other had a track. initially my spree would only do 30 my friends would leave me behind with me yelling to them to wait up with them laughing
Me and a friend took the air cleaner sponge/filter out stuck it in gas and rung it out, put it back in.
then while riding doing 30 I would squeeze the tube from the carb to the air cleaner. air would force into the opening between the carb valve and the tube from squeezing it and the motor would wine out burying the speedometer.
Long story short my friends were then yelling to me to wait up. with me giving them the middle finger.

[@jimbob6897]

I just bought a spree and I wish I would've got a tact or a aero 50 I also have a aero nh125 and I only put a bigger carb and a new belt and it goes 55 and they don't sell no aftermarket parts for that bike neither I bought lighter weights springs and got a variators that fits but it got cold out so when the weather gets nice ill try those parts and I want to port the engine too

[@matthewnorris203]

See, now a Spree with an AF16 swap sounds like allll kinds of fun 😎

[@patthesoundguy]

This is making me really miss my scooters especially my sprees. You know how much I have done with them. my hands down favourite add on was the MLM mopeds tuned pipe for the spree block. I did the testing with their prototype years ago and what a ton of fun it was.

[@Scooterswapshop]

We have more parts and pipes now

[@patthesoundguy]

@@Scooterswapshop yup that's why you are the best place to get parts to make scooters rock!!! 👍👍👍

[@christianrios6295]

Hey, pat! I’ve only seen your ancient scriptures in the Honda spree forums! Trying to restore and give some more top end to a recently bought 83’ aero 80.

[@switchpb]

I’d love to see more in depth video on the swap

[@Scooterswapshop]

ok

[@jimbob6897]

Can I take my head to a machine shop and get it lathed out for a bigger piston but it seems kinda pointless if it doesn't have a variator that shifts.

[@purofuegodigital6102]

Great music 🎶

[@sotiredinmi3077]

I know how to make a stock Honda Spree bury the speedometer.
Me and a friend took the air cleaner sponge/filter out stuck it in gas and rung it out, put it back in.
then while riding doing 30 I would squeeze the tube from the carb to the air cleaner. air would force into the opening between the carb valve and the tube from squeezing it and the motor would wine out burying the speedometer.

[@nathanbutcher1864]

Hey Can you make a video how to swap an elite into a spree thanks

[@Scooterswapshop]

maybe some day

[@predator_boiz336]

A lot of people wanna do elite to spree swaps

[@DailyNFSdose]

I just bought one last week with 4k miles for 700$ and the only problem was the blinkers don’t work 😊

[@Scooterswapshop]

Deal!

[@michaelswicegood6565]

1985 Spree, stock. Runs excellent. I use it for work, really need more low end power. I'd like to maintain the 25+mph, but I was originally thinking about turning new pulleys that would provide a max 20 MPH. Do you already have a set? Interested in engine swap after your video as variable would be the best, but weight needs to remain around the same. What is the weight difference with the Elite engine swap? Thanks, Mike

[@Scooterswapshop]

oh man too much to discuss here call the shop we can get you taken care of

[@michaelswicegood6565]

@@Scooterswapshop Ok, I will, thanks. I haven't done anything since our conversation except to buy an Aero 50 that probably doesn't need much to run... Was going to swap the engine into the Speed, but might be just as good to use Aero instead. I really need to keep the weight down around that of the Spree.

[@gearupaviation777]

Is the 1984 Honda Spree worth it stock for $475??

[@l00tur]

Force YT bought a 88 mint Spree for $500. I’d say if it runs it’s worth that price.

[@Scooterswapshop]

depends on you bud now days thats super cheap 2 years ago sure

[@jimbob6897]

I'm sure someone can machine something that screws on to the shaft to extend it and just machine out the variator to a bigger size

[@Scooterswapshop]

Not really cause you’d need a different belt, different kicker cover and smaller rollers. We looked into it awhile back

[@paulstranc9619]

My Friend Albert Dilla has the 1986 Red Honda Spree 2-stroke scooter he use it to work and back home its vey smokey and his muffler and tailpipe is very very Brown And Rusty

[@rail176]

I was about to buy a 1984 spree thanks . Lucky I seen your video

[@Scooterswapshop]

things have changed since.

[@rail176]

@@Scooterswapshop lol I'm late on all your videos trying to catch up. You guys are the best. You guys are the reason me and my brother got back on the scooter game.

[@iyk_brayden]

@@Scooterswapshop what do u mean like there is a good big bore kit and ways to make it faster or something wym

[@tylerstab]

Great informative bud dude keep it up

[@bryce4621]

That was my first bike it was literally indestructible we used to jump it on the dirt jumps in my back yard

[@Scooterswapshop]

hahah

[@aptutt83]

When are these billet pulleys going to be a thing?? I am interested in that!

[@Scooterswapshop]

theyre on the list, my cnc guy just has to get them done!

[@aptutt83]

@@Scooterswapshop That is awesome! I can't wait for those, I will definitely have to have it!

[@precisionbay6899]

Do you sell fork rebuild kits? My forks are leaking

[@SARANGGOLAPH061424]

what model is at the back of the red spree on your thumbnail? ty

[@joeyparsley2378]

My first bike. About to get it back. Last time I saw it was 1990

[@Scooterswapshop]

nice!

[@317jake_6]

Hi I have a 87 spree and am looking to swap it but I really need some guidance

[@wsmaga]

Just get yourself a Honda dio engine and swap it out. It's super easy to do.

[@Scooterswapshop]

af16 and go ham

[@landmonkey22]

For europe they called it Honda melody 😁

[@Scooterswapshop]

nice!

[@kermets]

What model is this motor ? AF16 etc ? and do you have a video on the AF series and whats the difference cheers

[@Scooterswapshop]

oem spree motor

[@kylehandyman]

Modify spree 2020

[@Scooterswapshop]

ha

[@paulsolfelt8452]

So why can't you just weld a bigger spline or spindle or whatever you call it to the original part on the bike,! ???

[@Scooterswapshop]

try it

[@bruceclark5627]

If you are looking for something reasonably fast and affordable but limited on cash output is there ANYTHING Chinese you would suggest?

[@Scooterswapshop]

I always tell people just do what fits in your budget. If you look you can typically find an older Honda elite or Zuma for close to the same price as a used Chinese bike. If you can’t then just get whatever fits your budget. 2 stroke vento or something like that will be a Chinese bike that will be pretty easy to get speed out of

[@bruceclark5627]

@@Scooterswapshop thank you for your input.love your channel.

[@joshshusta2862]

What do you think the weight limits are on a Spree 1987❓

[@Scooterswapshop]

250lbs

[@jbento13]

Are the wire harnesses the same for that as a af16 or do you have to build one?

[@Scooterswapshop]

J Bento they’re different. I do have a spare at my
Home
Shop

[@jacobschwerke7367]

Great video brandon

[@jacobschwerke7367]

Love the music in the background!

[@Scooterswapshop]

thanks

[@adamphart]

Would installing just an oem belt do anything?

[@Scooterswapshop]

Yes if yours is worn

[@adamphart]

@@Scooterswapshop My belt operates, but curious if a new one would increase top speed/decrease initial acceleration.

[@derekwaszkiewicz8338]

Your video because I have a Honda gyro I'm trying to modify I heard the spree was the same engine I see you have a gyro in your shop are parts compatible between the two any information you could give me would be greatly appreciated as I'm trying to build this for my wife to ride after her motorcycle accident her left side doesn't work but she wants to ride something again so I got her that but it's not fast enough yet please help

[@Scooterswapshop]

Not the same at all

[@jameslund221]

Where’s the chick on the thumbnail? lol 😂

[@Scooterswapshop]

Funny enough it’s one of my
Buddies in laws

[@DemoMan10]

Can you put in a 87 elite motor? Is it plug and play..

[@Scooterswapshop]

a af16? what motor exactly? another afo5?

[@DemoMan10]

@@Scooterswapshop It's out of a 1987 elite it's an AF05E I think

[@DemoMan10]

Are you on Instagram

[@dutch2smoked927]

piaggio best engine !!

[@Scooterswapshop]

Indeed it is! all these comments and you aren't subscribed!

[@dutch2smoked927]

@@Scooterswapshop i am what are u on about ?

[@jered2177]

That was my first bike

[@Scooterswapshop]

nice

[@ponokaio2918]

I have a question? Can you put back on the old motor when you have swapped it for a new one

[@16driver16]

That depends on how you change your engine and shock mounts for the new engine.

[@Scooterswapshop]

that's not answerable with out specifics

[@_PNW_Chris]

You in Oregon?

[@Scooterswapshop]

Yes

[@brianrabbit7159]

Am I the only one who thought he was going to show a spree with a big transformation?

[@Scooterswapshop]

yep

[@slimesspeedshoptv]

wheres the chick ???

[@Scooterswapshop]

NOT SURE

[@littlenorman9098]

PLEASE RESTOCK

[@Scooterswapshop]

done

[@precisionbay6899]

Haha so long story short, just keep it stock! Or change the motor

[@matthewfredrickmfkrz1934]

Shave the front pulley 1/8 for easy 35mph

[@russellsmith3072]

50mph on a spree☠️

[@Scooterswapshop]

yup