Every thing appears to be dry. My first thought was the rear tire but it is warm but not hot...doesn't seem(at least that I can see) rubbing on anything. ... ...
The drive belt is probably what you are smelling. It is common to smell it when it is still realatively new or when ridden hard, but it is nothing to worry...
A friend had installed a different muffler and it was melting the rubber on the splash guard. It's a long shot but maybe the same thing is happening on yours? ...
Time to start marking rallies and rides on your new calendars. The Second Annual Scooting the Ozarks Rally will be September 16-19, 2009 in Eureka Springs,...
I agree with Tressa. My typical rides are 200 miles or more and I smell what I'm convinced is the belt most every time. I'm only a recent owner, so don't have...
Thank you...that makes sense. I just didn't want to tear anything up. My wife and I ride alot 2 up. Lots of fun. Lloyd Applegate, Tulsa ... From: Tressa...
LoL I just replaced the battery in the pc. I thought I had put in the correct date but obviously I didn't change the year. I didn't like last year anyhow. ...
You might consider installing a Dial-A-Jet kit. The performance increase is immediately apparent. I have installed the DaJ and a Nology hot wire system as...
Hope you can make it to STO. We had several people from as far away as WI and Ohio in 2008 who already have motel or camping reservations for 2009. In fact,...
is it much fun w/o a scooter? I mean, I hope I have a scooter by then, but if not, is it worth it just "hang out" w/o wheels? Thanks, Lynn ... From: Tressa...
Lynn, You can still have lots of fun without your own wheels. My husband and I spent a lot of time just hanging around the motel, visiting, looking at all the...
My Helix has a Tow-Pac MiniTrike kit on it. With the kit, I steer it like a trike rather than lean in curves like a 2-wheeled bike. You can see mine here ...
... Where did you get that nice handlebar bag I see in your scooter's pictures? I would love to have one for my scooter. Doug in Kentucky ... 1989 Pacific...
... Terry, I am fairly new to the Helix myself so I don't have a lot of distance travel on one, yet. However, I took mine to visit family over Christmas and...
Hey all, time for my quarterly request for help with Helix maintenance :-) Two items. I've recently been taking a few weeks off to help with a new baby, and...
I do not have opportunities to actually get on an Interstate, but I commute daily on a 70 mph 4-lane state highway. The helix runs and rides beautifully. I...
Regarding the slow leak, a bead leak or a vlave stem leak are a prelude to a disaster when riding. A slow leak can quickly develop into a sudden loss of air...
Hi Rick You might want to try this, if you have a gabage can cover handy, flatten the handle and then slide it under the leaky tire, then fill the cover with...
Doug, I got the handlebar pouch from Frank Baker http://www.geocities.com/honda_helix/baker.html Sorry for the delay in replying, posted a reply before and it...