Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

Good to see you back in the saddle Nate. I'm still here, but not very much. My riding days are getting to be fewer every year. Had some health problems this year that have put me in a place that makes it tough to do anything. Can't work on my own bikes anymore. I am in Glasgow, KY now...think you ...

Over the years, hobbies come and go.
Combining scooter riding with visits to cemeteries has long been a hobby that gives me
a chance to be quiet and reflect. The stones will tell stories that can be sad.
I find some stones will have poetry, some bible verses.
There's never any drama going on, only ...

Is the exhaust gasket on the Helix a hard part to find? Haven't heard that one before.
No, the gasket is still available from dealer, however it is double the price of aftermarket gasket. Trouble is, the aftermarket gasket is slightly too long for proper fitment, and gives big trouble when trying ...

Thank you for diligence noiseguy getting page back up.
Since this post, I have bought 2 Helix scooters. Both 2001, one in RED and the BLACK.
Red bike is 7k mile bike, but PO opted to put a Chinese carburetor on it instead of trying to clean the OEM.
I think the carb is under sized, possibly meant ...

Mounting COLD tires is much harder than mounting WARM tires that have been laying in the sun for an hour.
Inflating tube slightly is NOT a good method.
Primary point to keep in mind is that the tire bead opposite the side you are trying to mount MUST be kept in the CENTER of the wheel to allow most ...

That bike MUST have a good tailight, and you MUST hold the rear brake to complete the starter circuit.