You poor dude. How on earth did you trash the flywheel? I didn't know you had a Helix. You know they can be re-magnetized for less that $100 right?

Ok SnW I did not "Trash" the Flywheel. What I was doing was REPLACING the starter clutch (one of the Chinese "weak points" ) and found that NOTHING Impact drivers, Torches, ANYTHING would get those three little bolts to move. When I checked and found for roughly 50 bucks I could replace the whole thing I thought "Why am I putting myself through this?" BTW, it's a weird aspect of the Chinese that you have most of the parts made and finished nicely (and in no need of upgrade or replacement) While others are not, and I have said before welds and bearings (or bearing like, such as the CN250 starter clutch) are weak points. BTW, it should "warm the cockles of your heart" knowing that the replacement was HONDA OEM! :ugh:

I'd love a Yamaha Zuma, but I'm afraid it would get stolen. My Tomos Nitro is less desirable and cheaper to replace.

>:(NOTICE TO ALL WHO WILL DOWN MY CHINESE SCOOTER. Get over what ever it is that's bothering you. I LOVE MY CHINESE SCOOTER!!!!!!:thanks:

I love my China scoots too as I do not mind tinkering and wrenching since I can not nor would I buy a new Honda scooter that I could buy a decent used 600cc cruiser for . I bought my Echarm since I thought it was better to pay more upfront and ride it instead buying the cheapest and have to invest in 3rd party parts just to have it reliable

I have to say, I love my TaoTao, too. But I don't have the confidence in it that I do the Honda. It has quit on me several times, but, I have to say, so far it has always gotten me home. I was just sitting here thinking about what I was going to have to do to the TaoTao when I get back to Florida.

I am with you Jeff!!! I love my Chinese Scooter!! Brand new 150 cc. $799 Shipped to my garage.