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Richard Lewis
merliniac
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May 1, 2004
8:48 am
2614
Hello, How much time does it take to service the clutch and belt on a Helix? How much do the wear components on the clutch cost? Does anyone where the Kevlar...
flexonic
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May 3, 2004
8:11 pm
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I wish to start sending email to other group members... I have two Helix scooters and two Goldwing cycles. I also moderate our scooter web page in Ft. Myers,...
Lyle T Bosacker
helix1942
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May 4, 2004
4:20 pm
2616
I seem to be having good open road results, in getting around the city with my Helix, only I've been under the strictures of my VA Learner's Permit, which...
raymond@...
bo_hemian
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May 5, 2004
12:50 am
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It is the scooter's size and length. The mvd road test is very difficult even with motorcycle. Around here (CT) you need to do a figure 8 a space a little...
N1ST
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May 5, 2004
1:47 am
2618
Speaking as a Californian who used to have a regular motorcycle (Suzuki 380) back in college, don't even try to pass the DMV driver's test on a Helix, which...
Aaron Grossman
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May 5, 2004
4:01 am
2619
Hi Aaron, As a perspective Helix owner I’m curious....are you saying the Helix is a poor cornering machine all the time or only in the tightest of ...
Susan
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May 5, 2004
10:59 am
2620
In a message dated 05/04/2004 8:53:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Know doubt about it the Helix is not the best bike to take a drivers test on, because of...
Helix2xs@...
cush2xs
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May 5, 2004
12:23 pm
2621
In a message dated 05/05/2004 7:02:16 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Susan One of the reasons the Helix is such a smooth riding scooter is because of it's long...
Helix2xs@...
cush2xs
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May 5, 2004
12:33 pm
2622
Susan, I have two Helix scooters and two Goldwings.... been riding small, medium and large cycles for over 40 years... the Helix is the easiest and most...
Lyle Bosacker
helix1942
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May 5, 2004
1:34 pm
2623
This is quite true. I have flunked the test twice on the Helix. The turns and weaves are so slow that in real life, anyone on a Helix would just put two feet...
James
csx295
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May 5, 2004
1:38 pm
2624
I am selling a 1986 Honda Helix CN250 with only 7800 ORIGINAL miles on it! It is in great shape. It has a built-in FACTORY-EQUIPPED Hondaline-Kenwood AM-FM...
Neil
nek1956
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May 5, 2004
3:41 pm
2625
Susan, It's Geometry. Helix has very long wheelbase so it's going to a bit more difficult in tight turns like they mentioned. For the test, something like...
fletch101e
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May 5, 2004
3:42 pm
2626
Servicing the clutch and belt on a Helix is a pretty simple DUI area of service, but buy a Helix srevise manual and it will make the job EZer. Or check E-bay...
Helix2xs@...
cush2xs
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May 5, 2004
7:18 pm
2627
Rev up the engine and control the speed with the brake, not with the throttle. Part of the problem is that the clutch will only keep the scooter going nicely...
Susan
suealpha2002
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May 5, 2004
11:16 pm
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Hey Lyle, Boy that's really two ends of the spectrum alright. Do you do any hi-way riding with the Helix? I test drove one and am planning on purchasing...
Susan
suealpha2002
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May 5, 2004
11:32 pm
2629
________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________Hi Hutch, No, I'm not worried about...
Susan
suealpha2002
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May 6, 2004
12:08 am
2630
many scooters corner better than the helix. The Helix is a bad scooter to use on the DMV test because it's steering stop to stop is shorter than most other...
bicycle60707
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May 6, 2004
12:20 am
2631
In a message dated 05/05/2004 8:10:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Susan Yes I have had scooters painted, never went the ES route but I guess they should be...
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cush2xs
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May 6, 2004
12:24 am
2632
Susan - the Helix corners and handles fine. I agree with all of the favorable discussion. The negative comment was confusing and I think misses the point. The...
Aaron Grossman
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May 6, 2004
3:36 am
2633
My partner and I both passed out DMV test on the first "trial" run on our Helix. Mike ... driver's ... Goldwing. ... circle ... class ... good ... the...
Mike
lthrnca
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May 6, 2004
3:42 am
2634
As did I. The only problem I had was the U turn. In MN, the test is arranged in such a way that if your bike has an engine under 500cc, then you have to make...
Ian Gibbs
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May 6, 2004
4:20 am
2635
Actually, I should have said, "control the helix with the REAR brake.." Dragging the rear brake seems to add to the stability at ultra low speeds. James ... ...
JF
csx295
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May 6, 2004
7:23 am
2636
I live in NJ and I took the test on my Helix. I practiced many many many times for the test, and I must say that it is nearly impossible to do the cone swerve...
Steve
spikey911usa
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May 6, 2004
4:25 pm
2637
Do any of you guys have any diagrams on how these tests are laid out? Just for fun, I would love to set my own up just to see how I can do. Here in wacked out...
fletch101e
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May 6, 2004
5:29 pm
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I am just giving a heads up on this... I do not own it... In Cherry Hill, NJ on RT.70 there is a reflex for sale. All black, but the paint looks a bit dull...
spikey911usa
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May 6, 2004
6:47 pm
2639
... SYDNEY.....BUT they supply the bike .....u hire for the day .....tis a small 50 cc scooter.....U recieve a Auto lic only .....then u may progress to a...
Johnny
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May 6, 2004
7:52 pm
2640
The Helix was introduced in 1986 in the states!! The design today is the same as it was then! DON'T FIX IT IF IT AIN'T BROKE!!!!! Mike ... From: Johnny...
Michael Thompson
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May 6, 2004
10:16 pm
2641
Johnny, When it first starts raining it brings all that oil to the surface and makes it very dangerous for any bike, not just helix. I think the first 15-30...
fletch101e
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May 6, 2004
10:18 pm
2642
The DMV test scene...wherein I was put in my place... I wish they had distributed online the little pamphlet available when you get up to the testing counter...
raymond@...
bo_hemian
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May 6, 2004
11:59 pm
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