l...bought a Honda Helix today

[Kansas kymco]

Congratulations  Iahawk they do have a cult following.  Will be looking forward to a detailed riding and handling report.  With your attention to detail I'm sure you'll have it in excellent condition. 

Are you sure you wouldn't like to (borrow) one of my Kymco's for the winter, a couple could use a good detailing.  LOL

[Kansas kymco]

I've been trying to buy a low mileage mint GV but the owner won't budge off 2k.  Showroom condition  < 2k miles.

[Ruffus]

@Iahawk,
Congrats to your new "timeeater", guess sense of life is to be happy. And if this is what makes you happy, so it be.

[Iahawk]

Are you sure you wouldn't like to (borrow) one of my Kymco's for the winter, a couple could use a good detailing.  LOL

haha! I'm a glutton for punishment...but only detail my own stuff. Now if you want to lend me a few Kymcos for the summer.....

@Iahawk,
Congrats to your new "timeeater", guess sense of life is to be happy. And if this is what makes you happy, so it be.

thanks, Ruffus. As a fellow tinkerer...I'm looking forward to wasting a lot of time on my new scoot! Yes, it has a face only a Mother could love...but I feel the need to experience the 'Helix'

[Stig / Major Tom]

Wait a minute!
I went to bed with you thinking about....
And now you own it!!??
You know what......Good for you!
What?
Keep daydreaming about one...how's that work out in the end?? 2020 taught me something.
It should be great fun to be an owner. ...
Really, good for you. Enjoy yourself!
Stig

[john grinsel]

I am not off on prices---I buy my bikes to actually ride them---at least 20-30,000 miles a year===older Japanese bike, no miles, means not ridden---then who knows what kind of wrenching done on it, condition of rubber parts...saw onw of the last ones in
Chattanooga Honda shop last year, almost no miles---$1600.

[Iahawk]

Went out to dinner with the family last night and then got started on the scoot.  Started cleaning it up..wiping it down, removing lots of dirt and grime.

Changed oil (old oil was fresh, obviously changed recently)....changed brake fluid...old fluid was NOT changed recently..or ever? Barely enough fluid in master to cover little hole in bottom and a lovely dark yellow/brown color!

Air filter is dirty, cvt case filter is missing, plug looks old, tires are from 2011 and I finished last night trying to remove cvt cover to look underneath. Seems the cover is 'welded' on! Will have to work on that one.

Also found exhaust leak where pipe meets engine, not sure if its the exhaust manifold gasket of the big lead gasket a little farther down the pipe where 2 pieces join.

Already have some parts on the way. None of these issues is a deal breaker..just routine, delayed maintenance, and stuff I actually enjoy doing. I'll work on it a bit and eventually start a new thread showing some of the things I'm doing.

[Ruffus]

@hawk, SLOW down, otherwise you have it refurbished in no time. Ha ha😂
But I know how this infection goes..
And watching the pics, I might say, she' s really wide hips...

[pa-outdoorsman]

That's not brake fluid. It's brake paste! 

[Iahawk]

my 11 year old daughter, the one whose favorite bikes to sit on at the motorcycle dealer are the big BMW and Harley touring bikes, LOVES the passenger seat and the low reach to the foot rests. She was so excited to see the Helix and sit on the passenger seat. She is excited to go riding on it with me (she doesn't really enjoy the back of the S200 as there's no back rest and the reach to the pegs is a bit too far for her little legs.

So one more reason to get this rather portly, homely old girl (the Helix, not my daughter!) up to snuff and safe to ride!

[Kansas kymco]

@hawk, SLOW down, otherwise you have it refurbished in no time. Ha ha😂
But I know how this infection goes..
And watching the pics, I might say, she' s really wide hips...

Ruffus let the man finish, how else is he going to get to my Kymco's this winter. 

[Stig / Major Tom]

Looking at your Honda brake reservoir .....I was reminded how important I found it to have proper JIS screwdrivers when working on a Honda Forza and a CB500X Honda motorcycle.

JIS screwdriver will usually work on both a Phillips head and JIS screw, while a Phillips head will usually work only on a Phillips head screw....and might tear up a very tight JIS screw head.

Stig

[Iahawk]

Stig - you are correct! My go to screwdriver is a JIS Vessel, similar to a #2 philips. it is an impact driver, too, but I have never used it in that fashion. I think it was under $10 on Amazon a few years back.

Just got the new scoot titled, have new plate and called insurance agent to add it to the fleet.

Now if I can only get away from my work to start my fun work (on the scoot)!

[Kansas kymco]

I am not off on prices---I buy my bikes to actually ride them---at least 20-30,000 miles a year===older Japanese bike, no miles, means not ridden---then who knows what kind of wrenching done on it, condition of rubber parts...saw onw of the last ones in
Chattanooga Honda shop last year, almost no miles---$1600.

John find me a low mileage clean  Kymco 250 cc and above for $500.  with a clean title and I will give you a finders fee.  The cheapest I've found has been $1250. for a 09 with under 2k miles.  You can contact me on the forum. I owe my sister a visit in Georgia anyway.

[Kansas kymco]

Stig - you are correct! My go to screwdriver is a JIS Vessel, similar to a #2 philips. it is an impact driver, too, but I have never used it in that fashion. I think it was under $10 on Amazon a few years back.

Just got the new scoot titled, have new plate and called insurance agent to add it to the fleet.

Now if I can only get away from my work to start my fun work (on the scoot)!

What tires are going with ? Just ordered a set of Angles for the future GV. I couldn't find City Grip's in my size except on UK web sites. Debated about a set Power Pure but went with the Angles.

Ordered the Angles from my local dealer for $120. for the pair, ebay cheapest price for a pair was $127.