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Post by scooter on Feb 7, 2015 10:42:50 GMT -5
Some day I might get frisky and decide to modify a Helix style bike. What do you guys think of this new front and rear look? Old front end:  New front end:  New front end plus rounded back end and fenders:  I think the front end would be easy, because it's empty forward of the radiator, but doing the rear would require way too much work. I think it looks nice though. |
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Post by JoeyBee on Feb 7, 2015 10:46:07 GMT -5
I like the new look. The new front looks more modest. The old just hangs out a little too much.
You should have created a poll like they have for the Monday things.
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Post by scooter on Feb 7, 2015 11:01:08 GMT -5
I like the new look. The new front looks more modest. The old just hangs out a little too much. You should have created a poll like they have for the Monday things. I'll see if I can add one. Check out the new rear end as well. |
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Post by JoeyBee on Feb 7, 2015 11:04:04 GMT -5
I would prefer the boxy back in. It looks more retro. But the front definatly needed a "nose job".
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Post by wheelbender6 on Feb 18, 2015 20:21:34 GMT -5
I like the rear kept stock, but the more blount nose looks good. You could make it a nice naked scoot as well.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Mar 20, 2015 23:03:58 GMT -5
It looks a LOT better modded! It would be a GREAT candidate for a "Blastolene Bros." tank-style, but that would cost THOUSANDS and be a real job to perform. Would be cool though! I do love art-deco... LOL!Leo in Texas |
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Post by spandi on Mar 20, 2015 23:15:35 GMT -5
It looks a LOT better modded! It would be a GREAT candidate for a "Blastolene Bros." tank-style, but that would cost THOUSANDS and be a real job to perform. Would be cool though!I do love art-deco... LOL!Leo in Texas Gosh Leo, they're beautiful ......and with DOORS yet!  |
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Post by oldchopperguy on Mar 21, 2015 18:28:28 GMT -5
Spandi,
They ARE indeed BEAUTIFUL! They're handmade, one-off and top-quality. The bodies go over existing scooters after removing all the plastics, seat, etc. Trouble is, they cost something like $8,000... Probably have ten-grand in workmanship though...
I love the "whole body" concept with doors. I first saw this on the "Storage Wars" show. Lovable old "Barry" was riding it. Barry has driven a whole bunch of the Blastolene rides including the "Decoliner" bus. I suppose any guy or gal with good bodywork skills could fab one up from an aircraft belly-tank, large truck fender pair, or like Randy Grubb's contrivance here, called the "Decopod" from sheet aluminum or stainless.
Very cool for those with plenty of "discretionary income" to spend on a 150 scooter! No reason the design couldn't be put on a 250 or larger though.
Ride safe, ride cool!
Leo
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Post by beenriding on Aug 14, 2015 11:38:07 GMT -5
What was Honda thinking when they designed the Helix/Elite series? The newer look is better but still a little..... Funky? I looked on Ebay for front plastics... Nothing! not even the old style, tons of old (like mine) rear panels, but nothing for the front. I love the ride and performance of my bike but she got a problem with the nose. scooter |
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Post by scooter on Aug 14, 2015 15:58:25 GMT -5
What was Honda thinking when they designed the Helix/Elite series? The newer look is better but still a little..... Funky? I looked on Ebay for front plastics... Nothing! not even the old style, tons of old (like mine) rear panels, but nothing for the front. I love the ride and performance of my bike but she got a problem with the nose. scooter I suppose, in the 80's, it might have looked futuristic. A friend of mine described my scooter as "sleek". I didn't tell him what I thought about it.  |
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