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9874
Thanks to all who replied with advice - it's appreciated. I've ordered the parts and will give it my best shot when they come in. regards, Owen...
oweninnh
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Apr 1, 2006
11:17 am
9875
Hey all, BH from Mobile here. I have had my Scoot for 21/2 months now and enjoy riding it at least 4 times a week, sometimes more. What I miss is riding with...
brenton_hass
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Apr 1, 2006
1:26 pm
9876
keith wrote: Question: I read somewhere that motor oil 10W 40 is used in the transmission bath which surprised me as in other scooters I've own, and the 50cc...
Randy Pozzi
drfusion8
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Apr 2, 2006
2:11 am
9877
98 here, did not even think of the tool kit. just reading the post this morning and i wen to see if it was at the location suggested, and WALLA there it was....
Chris
dr_numbnuts_007
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Apr 2, 2006
12:21 pm
9878
That tool kit that comes with the Helix is pretty basic. You can get the seat off, and change a sparkplug and that's about all. I have made up a small tool kit...
roger337
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Apr 3, 2006
12:59 am
9879
I too have put together a small tool kit and can do just about everything I need on the road with it. I also have a tire repair kit and a CO2 inflator that I...
Michael J. Thompson Sr.
chieftmc
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Apr 3, 2006
4:04 am
9880
Be careful putting a fuel container in the trunk. If you have an accident you'll look like a napalm advertisement and if an increase in temperature causes...
Jim Showrank
cardiff124
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Apr 3, 2006
11:10 pm
9881
Hi, I have an 87 Helix I just purchased that is in trouble (27000 miles). It has no "git up and go" (low end torque) and no top end (beyond 53mph). My Elite...
Bruce Walendy
bwalendy
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Apr 4, 2006
1:53 am
9882
Thanks for the advice on the extra fuel. I thought it must be getting warm, because it always smells in the trunk. I will take it out...and heed your...
roger337
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Apr 4, 2006
2:05 am
9883
Check the rubber between the carb and engine. It may be running lean. If you need, I have a good used one I could send you for a good price. I put a new one...
roger337
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Apr 4, 2006
2:10 am
9884
... <cardiff124@...> wrote: When I ... Jim...You can probably help me out on this one, and I'm sure others can as well, but you just "exposed" yourself! I am...
michaelsailbike
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Apr 4, 2006
2:49 am
9885
Bruce, You fail to mention if it is running OK or if there is a problem. If the engine seems to running fine but you have no "get up and go" and you can't get...
Michael J. Thompson Sr.
chieftmc
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Apr 4, 2006
2:51 am
9886
Mike, When I lived in California, I used to commute 74 miles one way and take the interstate all the way. Yes, I ran it wide open all the time and my 86 ran...
Michael J. Thompson Sr.
chieftmc
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Apr 4, 2006
2:58 am
9887
Hi Michael, Yes, she runs "ok". Just this excruciating lack of power; drive line issues make a lot of sense here. I guess I need to check it out; should...
Bruce Walendy
bwalendy
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Apr 4, 2006
5:15 am
9888
Bruce, It is always best to have a manual. Check out Randy Pozzi Tech Tip # 8 in the "files" section. It will help with the rebuild. Mike in Indiana U.S.A. ...
Michael J. Thompson Sr.
chieftmc
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Apr 4, 2006
10:19 am
9889
Roger, You can get specially designed containers for fuel which are designed not to leak fumes or explode. I thought someone posted (quite a while ago) that...
George Giftos
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Apr 4, 2006
11:54 am
9890
Here's a 52 on a Helix. http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/795/301/ ... From: Tom Harais To: hondahelixdiscussion@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday,...
s t e v e
mykr0s0pht
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Apr 4, 2006
1:05 pm
9891
Roger the container you want to use is the type manufactured for storage of white gas used for camping stoves. They are perfect for what you want to use them...
Frank Hauck
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Apr 4, 2006
3:06 pm
9892
Yes, you're right George. I recall that too. I'm pretty sure they said they purchased them at a sporting goods store in the camping section. Suz_NJ ... ...
Susan
suealpha2002
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Apr 4, 2006
5:22 pm
9893
In your post you mentioned the exhaust is "rigged" with aftermarket. Do you mean there is "something" there other than the OEM muffler? Is it a LeoVinci? Or...
howler_gt
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Apr 4, 2006
9:33 pm
9894
One of my Gold Wing friends, Roy Fox, just bought a 97 Helix. The muffler is rusted out and he is looking for a good used or new one. If you have one or know...
Lyle Bosacker
helix1942
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Apr 4, 2006
11:57 pm
9895
I think that is a picture of the older style E52 that had a flater top than the newer E52, Roy, east TN ... feedback? ... thinking ... Priorities ... ...
roy_ryall
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Apr 5, 2006
1:28 am
9896
There are normally NEW ones on Ebay for $110 much cheaper then the dealer...
Jeff
fire1427
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Apr 5, 2006
1:32 am
9897
Haven't been able to find one yet; would love to have one for $110 - gotta wait a while anyway - need to rebuild my driveline.... just bought this Helix,...
Bruce Walendy
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Apr 5, 2006
1:50 am
9898
lawn tractor muffler..... argh howler_gt <howler_gt@...> wrote: In your post you mentioned the exhaust is "rigged" with aftermarket. Do you mean there...
Bruce Walendy
bwalendy
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Apr 5, 2006
2:14 am
9899
Thanks for the input, Mike...I know some of the smaller scoots are designed so that you can run them wide open without doing any harm...didn't know if the...
michaelsailbike
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Apr 5, 2006
2:52 am
9900
Mike, Good luck with that trip. Sounds like it will be great. Wish I had the time to go with you! Enjoy and keep the shiny side up. Happy and safe...
Michael J. Thompson Sr.
chieftmc
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Apr 5, 2006
3:37 am
9901
Actually, it looks like the E460 to me. Ride Well . Ian Ian Gibbs Lead Rider and General Manager Two Wheel Touring, LLC Ride Well ... and Well Equipped ...
Ian Gibbs
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Apr 5, 2006
1:05 pm
9902
... Roger: I thought Frank Hauck would chime in here but he did not. He uses an aluminum fuel canister made for camping/backpacking to carry stove fuel. It...
Tom Harais
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Apr 5, 2006
2:18 pm
9903
Tom, I told Roger more or less the same thing. You just didn't pick it up. The containers work just beautifully. Frank Tom Harais <tjhemh@...> wrote: ...
Frank Hauck
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Apr 5, 2006
3:31 pm
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