Post by bandito2 on May 21, 2014 21:21:08 GMT -5
30,000 miles on a 2001 for $1000? I'd offer a little bit less ($825-$900 maybe) unless it has ABS, then I would say the price is OK. Hondas are good for sure, in fact I have 4 Honda Reflex scoots. The 2004 has something between 32,000 and 34,000 miles and it's not done yet by any means. I do need to fix the stator, though that is an issue that sometimes happens to the 2001 thru 2003 Reflexes, 2004 through 2007 have a more robust charging system.
bnc is spot on about the Reflex. (except about oil) I got a really in rough shape 2001 for $700 once but I haven't gotten around to fixing it yet. A 2006 Reflex with ABS is now getting put back into shape to sell. I just need to get the air box gaskets and finish putting the plastic on. That was another one that I got for a song. Plastics were broken and hoses were improperly placed which was a relatively easy fix.
Oil should be good for longer than 1500 miles. Service manual calls for oil change every 4,000 miles, but I change mine every 3,000. I've heard of at least a couple Reflexes going past 60,000 and one in the 70 to 75,000 mile range. But of course there are the necessary belt changes every 12,000 miles though I have run one to 17,500 miles before it finally broke while on the expressway. I was on a camping trip to the Catskill Mtns of NY while pulling a singlewheel trailer loaded with camping gear. (coasted most of the way to an exit, pulled off to the side of the road and changed it... Yes I carried a spare belt and tools for the job)
Using a car tire can improve mpg a little bit too. (technically, they are passenger vehicle tires. But most everyone just calls them car tires. And so will I for the sake of simplicity.)
I put a 145/70R12 car tire on the rear and it went for 35,000 miles and could have gone a thousand or 2 more before I changed it. That's right, thirtyfive THOUSAND MILES not km. Normally a scooter rear tire for the Reflex lasts for only about 6000 miles. (car tire was way cheaper than scooter tire too) BTW, I am the one that pioneered using a car tire on the Reflex starting about 6 years ago. It is a subject that is still controversial for some and I have plenty I can tell you about it. But as of late, I don't feel like going through ALL the same old arguments over and over so I've kind of boiled it down to a good chunk of info and my views about it and can send it to any that ask. But in a nutshell, I'll just say I am more than comfortable with it as far as safety is concerned and more than happy with its longevity and performance. It certainly works for me. (and several others now too as well)
The Reflex is way more reliable than most bikes made in in places like Kowdung China. There are plenty of parts available for cheap (CL & Ebay for example) or new parts online and there is a large dealership network for Honda if you are not up to doing most repairs/maintenance yourself. Some may complain about parts being expensive, but if you only need to fix a few things just once maybe and not a whole bunch of stuff chronically then I think you'd be ahead of the game with a Honda. But like I said there are many serviceable parts for cheap on auctions. It's what I do.. no lemons yet.
bnc is spot on about the Reflex. (except about oil) I got a really in rough shape 2001 for $700 once but I haven't gotten around to fixing it yet. A 2006 Reflex with ABS is now getting put back into shape to sell. I just need to get the air box gaskets and finish putting the plastic on. That was another one that I got for a song. Plastics were broken and hoses were improperly placed which was a relatively easy fix.
Oil should be good for longer than 1500 miles. Service manual calls for oil change every 4,000 miles, but I change mine every 3,000. I've heard of at least a couple Reflexes going past 60,000 and one in the 70 to 75,000 mile range. But of course there are the necessary belt changes every 12,000 miles though I have run one to 17,500 miles before it finally broke while on the expressway. I was on a camping trip to the Catskill Mtns of NY while pulling a singlewheel trailer loaded with camping gear. (coasted most of the way to an exit, pulled off to the side of the road and changed it... Yes I carried a spare belt and tools for the job)
Using a car tire can improve mpg a little bit too. (technically, they are passenger vehicle tires. But most everyone just calls them car tires. And so will I for the sake of simplicity.)
I put a 145/70R12 car tire on the rear and it went for 35,000 miles and could have gone a thousand or 2 more before I changed it. That's right, thirtyfive THOUSAND MILES not km. Normally a scooter rear tire for the Reflex lasts for only about 6000 miles. (car tire was way cheaper than scooter tire too) BTW, I am the one that pioneered using a car tire on the Reflex starting about 6 years ago. It is a subject that is still controversial for some and I have plenty I can tell you about it. But as of late, I don't feel like going through ALL the same old arguments over and over so I've kind of boiled it down to a good chunk of info and my views about it and can send it to any that ask. But in a nutshell, I'll just say I am more than comfortable with it as far as safety is concerned and more than happy with its longevity and performance. It certainly works for me. (and several others now too as well)
The Reflex is way more reliable than most bikes made in in places like Kowdung China. There are plenty of parts available for cheap (CL & Ebay for example) or new parts online and there is a large dealership network for Honda if you are not up to doing most repairs/maintenance yourself. Some may complain about parts being expensive, but if you only need to fix a few things just once maybe and not a whole bunch of stuff chronically then I think you'd be ahead of the game with a Honda. But like I said there are many serviceable parts for cheap on auctions. It's what I do.. no lemons yet.
on getting the Reflex! Now post some pics and wallow in the pride of ownership. And keep us posted how you like it!
discussion. Good that differences were worked out and now we can be more constructive and get along. 
my balance isn't what it used to be.... 
. Amazing men both of them. The original owner owned the Honda franchise here for years before selling it in his mid 60s. Has 32,700 miles on it.....almost all of it, highway miles. 