Forum: General Scooter Discussion
04-27-2016, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,809
Was this ever in doubt...? :hmm: I say kudos...
Was this ever in doubt...? :hmm: I say kudos for admitting it openly. Actually makes them sound like an honest manufacturer instead of a scheming foreign entity trying to rob you blind (the image...
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Forum: 250cc +
04-21-2016, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 6,224
Helix / Elite owners, need roller advice!
I've been doing a lot or research on the rollers for the Elite 250, and man am I confused. Specs say the Elite uses 24 mm x 18 rollers. Consensus seems to be the Helix uses 23 x 18 mm rollers.
AND...
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Forum: 250cc +
04-21-2016, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,155
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Forum: 250cc +
04-06-2016, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,155
ELite 250 - secret key light!
Maybe everyone already knows about this, but I just discovered that the 1st gen Elite 250 has a well-hidden bulb tucked under the handlebars that only comes on when the key is OFF and you press the...
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Forum: 250cc +
04-06-2016, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,850
Thanks man! I'm excited about it. My fav design...
Thanks man! I'm excited about it. My fav design is actually the Elite 150 with the pop-up headlight, but I really felt like I needed more oomph, and those 150's tend to be a little more collectible...
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Forum: Pictures
04-05-2016, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 14,504
The teardown for maintenance. Doing all the...
The teardown for maintenance. Doing all the basics, plus trying to figure out what to do about a thoroughly busted speedo cable. Just wanna make sure wear items aren't about to crap out in the middle...
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Forum: Pictures
04-05-2016, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 14,504
1987 Elite 250
My new-to-me 1987 Honda Elite CH250! She runs as-is, but definitely needs some TLC.
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Forum: 250cc +
04-05-2016, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,850
Elite 250 - seriously heavy rollers?
So I'm going through and replacing all the maintenance stuff, and I've got most everything ordered.... except the rollers. The information available says the stock rollers are a whopping 22.6 grams!...
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Forum: 250cc +
03-30-2016, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,104
Thanks man! That PDF is exactly what I need!...
Thanks man! That PDF is exactly what I need! Those canisters are the crankcase emissions control. Turns out they're leaking because.... wait for it.......... 2 of the clamps aren't on right, and they...
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Forum: 250cc +
03-29-2016, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,104
Leky canisters? '87 Honda Elite CH250
I just picked this up yesterday and I'm getting started on sorting through it to see what needs fixin' (it's 29 years old, so I suspect a lot). Anyway, upon pulling the right side cover, I found...
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
08-13-2014, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 27,938
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
08-11-2014, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,374
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
08-11-2014, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,414
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
08-11-2014, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 27,938
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
08-11-2014, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,846
Peace GT-S: 16" wheels = long case?
I haven't seen much (if any) info on the Peace GT-S / Puma Falcon. I imagine with 16' wheels it has to have the long case, right?
I have read in other posts that the long cases were/are going...
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Forum: General Scooter Discussion
08-11-2014, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,477
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Forum: General Scooter Discussion
08-09-2014, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,477
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Forum: General Scooter Discussion
08-08-2014, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,477
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Forum: General Scooter Discussion
08-08-2014, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,026
Silly list prices!
I gotta ask: where in the world do these online dealers get their "list" prices? Even the esteemed sponsors have these crazy numbers, then magically mark them down 50-60% for the "sale" price (aka...
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Forum: General Scooter Discussion
08-08-2014, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,477
Chinese brand crossover database?
Hey guys! Is there a database anywhere that lists the 50,000 different Chinese "brands" and breaks them down into the actual manufacturers? I can't tell what's-what out there.... same designs over...
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Forum: General Scooter Discussion
08-02-2013, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,220
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Forum: General Scooter Discussion
08-01-2013, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 86,610
I think the OP means that Chinese GY6 are...
I think the OP means that Chinese GY6 are comparable to the higher-end machines AFTER the upgrades, which still comes out cheaper.
Maybe this is a tangent, but what is it about the GY6 clones that...
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Forum: General Scooter Discussion
08-01-2013, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,719
Ridiculous used prices around here!
Man, I dunno what the deal is, but about 90% of the Craigslist ads in my area for used Chinese scooters are priced the same as or even higher than the cost of a brand new purchased online. I'm...
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Forum: General Scooter Discussion
07-30-2013, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 18,204
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
07-22-2013, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,129
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