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17136
Although Honda does not "recommend" mixing wheels, steel and aluminum, they are a direct swap. Mike in Indiana U.S.A. ... From:...
MICHAEL J JANE THOMP...
chieftmc
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Aug 1, 2007
10:28 am
17137
I read somewhere that you should not convert... Don't remember the reason, though......
Steve
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Aug 1, 2007
10:40 am
17138
No kidding! I saw that just a couple of minutes before the Buy It Now was hit, and was trying to get ahold of "the bank" (my wife)...snooze, you loose. That...
KaptnKen
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Aug 1, 2007
11:47 am
17139
Jake, I'm one of those old guys who won't give a business a second chance. Their failure to understand that a defective helmet should have been replaced...
John Hopper
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Aug 1, 2007
12:47 pm
17140
... Helix, my '91 Tour Glide get pittiful few miles....
motomark650
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Aug 1, 2007
12:56 pm
17141
Well, I finally put on my new Perelli (rear) and the ride has improved. It seems to "grip" the road better and a smoother ride. HOWEVER, after only about 300...
chieftmc
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Aug 1, 2007
2:31 pm
17142
I don't see why Perelli would be the culprit. Sounds like it might be the fault of who installed the tire. Or some other reason. I have had my Perelli on for...
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desi40m
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Aug 1, 2007
3:10 pm
17143
LoL... Sorry to hear you had trouble, it sucks to be stuck.... Maybe the tire was to seated properly, or possibly the stem developed a leak? Might not be the...
Steve
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Aug 1, 2007
3:17 pm
17144
People love to hate them LOL......
Steve
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Aug 1, 2007
3:24 pm
17145
I'm sure you are right. It's not the tire, I'm just blowing off steam, but either way like Steve said, "It sucks to be stuck!" I'll let you all know what I...
chieftmc
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Aug 1, 2007
4:10 pm
17146
... Slipping on the rim is usually caused by the use of soap during installation of the tire. Soap used as a lubricant to get the tire on the wheel will cause...
Jim Rose
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Aug 1, 2007
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17147
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Aug 1, 2007
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17148
Thanks for that tid-bit Jake. It's now ensconced in my 'favorites'. Susan@The Jersey Shore _____ From: hondahelixdiscussion@yahoogroups.com ...
Susan
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Aug 1, 2007
5:20 pm
17149
I can't believe that lasted even one minute. Just the scoot alone is worth a couple times the going price. The deal of the century! Susan@The Jersey...
Susan
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Aug 1, 2007
5:42 pm
17150
You never know....there might be a reason that it went so cheap. Could have had some problem, even if the owner did not acknowledge that. Mike Niles, Mi ... ...
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desi40m
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Aug 1, 2007
6:07 pm
17151
At least the closest!! I just "knew" it couldn't be something simple. It seems I picked up "something" that left a nice puncture. I only use plugs in...
chieftmc
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Aug 1, 2007
11:41 pm
17152
I have a set of the aluminum wheels that they sell on Ebay coming should be here on friday for my 1986 so i will post results after the install. Cheers Ed ... ...
ed stucker
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Aug 1, 2007
11:48 pm
17153
Hey Ed, I would be interested in hearing of your results. I also have an '86 and am interested in the wheels off ebay (though they didnt sound all that ...
Ben Kramer
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Aug 1, 2007
11:52 pm
17154
Today, me and my 'Unc went riding all over the place. Put on a little over 100 miles in beautiful Wisconsin. While up there on RT 50 posted speed limit was...
ataristylec70
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Aug 2, 2007
12:38 am
17155
Anyone know of a Helix for sale? I had mine for sale, but with buyer in hand, I'm thinking otherwise. Thanks!...
e_durkheim
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Aug 2, 2007
12:44 am
17156
Best bet you should have found a cherry one, then advertise yours. Check craigslist, scoot.net & eBay daily. Tony in McHenry, IL ... buyer...
ataristylec70
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Aug 2, 2007
12:59 am
17157
Sorry to hear that, but agree with you on trashing the tire. Tom S 1998 HH chieftmc <res0knlu@...> wrote: At least the closest!! I just "knew" it...
TS
ringmangs1
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Aug 2, 2007
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17158
... Alan...
akisseloff
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Aug 2, 2007
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17159
I would sell mine. 1997 red with 14,000 miles. Very nice condition, lives in a climate controlled garage when she's not on the road. All maintenance done....
Betty Pauley
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Aug 2, 2007
2:50 am
17160
Where do you guys get Perelli tires for your Helix at ? i looked on the net but didnt see my size. thanks Danny...
Daniel R F.
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Aug 2, 2007
3:11 am
17161
Tony, I eliminated the harmonic vibration on my helix by putting the rubber pipe on the rear shock springs modification on the bike. You should try that. ... ...
William A. Scott Jr.
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Aug 2, 2007
3:27 am
17162
William, Do you have pictures of the installation or describe it better? Is it just slipping a large rubber hose over the whole spring and zip tieing it on or...
ataristylec70
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Aug 2, 2007
3:46 am
17163
http://www.americanmototire.com Thats where I got my Dunlop K488 Rear from but will try Pirelli next time around. Tony in McHenry, IL ... on...
ataristylec70
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Aug 2, 2007
4:09 am
17164
... ~~~I doubt very much Mike's tire slipped on the rim because of his chosen use of lube. He lost air either through a punncture or a bad air valve or valve...
Jake Wilson
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Aug 2, 2007
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17165
From his post, he said he had a puncture--- JR ... tire on ... soap ... bad...
Jim Rose
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Aug 2, 2007
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