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Post by floridagull on Nov 28, 2016 18:18:58 GMT -5
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Post by wheelbender6 on Nov 28, 2016 19:39:11 GMT -5
Wow. A real Helix (Hard to tell the CFmoto clones from the real Hondas without a close look).
That Reflex looks like a steal if that is the true mileage.
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Post by cookees on Nov 29, 2016 12:54:06 GMT -5
I'd be all over that Reflex.
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Post by mrsunsett on Dec 1, 2016 23:53:00 GMT -5
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Post by mrsunsett on Dec 1, 2016 23:56:47 GMT -5
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Post by oldchopperguy on Dec 2, 2016 22:29:21 GMT -5
You don't see a Helix too often anymore. They really sort of started the whole "big scooter" genre long ago... They have a great rep for lasting forever, and have the flat floor I like, but DANG... They are SINGULARLY ugly... LOL!
I know Helix riders love them, and looks aren't everything. If I snagged one cheap though, I do believe I'd pull the plastics and try for a "nekkid" rat-look! I've seen a few of them minus the bodywork and they look sorta "steam-punk cool"... Like something from a locomotive factory from the 1800's.  If you're old enough to remember the sixties' Honda "Dream" motorcycles, they were probably even uglier than the Helix, and, just as good! They "morphed" into the 160 and 305cc Super Hawk, and Scrambler models which made up in spades for the earlier Dream versions. They looked GOOD (sorta "JapaBritaEuroUSA" cosmetically) I had a 305 Super Hawk in 1968 and must admit it MAY be the BEST overall motorcycle I ever owned. It was handy: "bicycle-light", 100% reliable and absolutely bullet-proof. And it would actually cruise 2-up at 75-mph... Wish I still had it! When it's all said and done, Hondas are HONDAS and HONDA started the whole Japanese bike revolution long ago. They are still at the top of the heap, and Honda fans will always forgive their occasional "strange looking" offspring. All these scoots are good reminders of how many bargains there are out there on clean used scoots! My old Grandvista fits into that genre perfectly. (like with the Helix, I can't see how butt-ugly the old Mouse is when I'm riding... LOL!) You do NOT have to spend $3,4,5, 6, 7-grand or more to have a first-class bike (scooter OR motorcycle).Dang, this 2-wheel world is FUN!!! 
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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 3, 2016 10:34:50 GMT -5
The Honda Helix is as popular in SE Asia as the corvette is in the US. Still a lot of them on the road in Japan.
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Post by Jarlaxle on Dec 6, 2016 6:58:24 GMT -5
My first scoot was a Qlink Commuter Helix-copy...I have to admit, I liked the "snowmobile on LSD" styling.  |
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Post by floridagull on Dec 6, 2016 18:07:41 GMT -5
Something for the "Old Chopper Guy"...  A 2009 Kymco Grand Vista has showed up on my local Craigslist! treasure.craigslist.org/mcy/5899114227.html Only 2 pics - and they are the same!  Curiously, all the scooters I put up on November 28th are still available...or at least, still up on Craigslist... |
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Post by oldchopperguy on Dec 7, 2016 20:53:28 GMT -5
Something for the "Old Chopper Guy"... A 2009 Kymco Grand Vista has showed up on my local Craigslist! treasure.craigslist.org/mcy/5899114227.htmlOnly 2 pics - and they are the same! Curiously, all the scooters I put up on November 28th are still available...or at least, still up on Craigslist...
6K miles and $1,200! THAT is a deal in my book!I see some "nerf-marks" on the leg-shield from kissing the asphalt, but mine has that too... Still a really good buy... Mine's an '07 with currently 18K miles. Still rides like new, and doesn't use a drop of water or oil! These ARE "bulletproof". I'd recommend the Grandvista to anyone wanting a quality (but outdated) carbureted 250 for general riding. A well-worn, bone-stock decade-old GV will still usually top 70-mph and give 70mpg. That's pretty sweet for a low-buck scooter!Only caveat is you need to climb on and see if the slightly strange "Kymco cab-forward" riding position works for you, or else you'll need to mod the seat. usually removing the lumbar support is all that's needed for those who just can't abide their nose on the windshield.... LOL!
I think the skull on the windshield is a tad "outta character" on a GV... Painting the mouse-ear mirrors black, adding a black nose, whiskers and buck-teeth under the plastic might be more appropriate... EEEWWW!
When ya got a rodent face, might as well make the best of it!Thanks for posting! It should be a REALLY fine ride for somebody wanting to upgrade from a 50, or 150 for UNDER $1,500 out the door! This IS the season for great buys... Come spring, the price will go up a few hundred bucks...
Great example of the quality used stuff out there for the budget rider!Ride safe... Leo in Texas |
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Post by mrsunsett on Dec 8, 2016 14:27:45 GMT -5
 How about this TMAX.... used with 4000 miles on it, 2009. for 3,000. its not on Craigslist, but i can tell you where its being sold.... what a speed demon, my dream is to have one of these..... Ita got some nicks and scratches. . but i test drove it. and it hauls boogie yet it purrs like a kitten
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Post by oldchopperguy on Dec 8, 2016 19:08:10 GMT -5
Yeah, there ARE a LOT of sweet buys out there that don't cost $10-grand... even a LOT under... ESPECIALLY around Christmas! Wives do NOT want hubby's mind on buying a bike when she wants him concentrating on the family getting together. And even budget-minded buyers have their minds on everything but bikes as the riding season freezes over for months.
GREAT time to shop and buy though! I bought old Minnie Mouse in mid-December 3 years back!
Mrsunsett... I think I'd try for that TMAX if it's your dream bike! The seller might be pretty negotiable right now...
Ride safe!
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Post by mrsunsett on Dec 8, 2016 20:47:20 GMT -5
Yeah, there ARE a LOT of sweet buys out there that don't cost $10-grand... even a LOT under... ESPECIALLY around Christmas! Wives do NOT want hubby's mind on buying a bike when she wants him concentrating on the family getting together. And even budget-minded buyers have their minds on everything but bikes as the riding season freezes over for months. GREAT time to shop and buy though! I bought old Minnie Mouse in mid-December 3 years back! Mrsunsett... I think I'd try for that TMAX if it's your dream bike! The seller might be pretty negotiable right now... Ride safe! I just wish i had 3 grand lying around..... i could flip my pcx for 2 grand and take out a bunch of savings.... but its not a fiscally smart move at the moment..... it just hurta cause i know how pricey they are new... |
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Post by rockynv on Dec 9, 2016 13:38:32 GMT -5
The Elite for some reason reminds me of a commercial cleaning machine. Solid and dependible but if you let the carb get impacted by Ethanol can be a bear to set straight.
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Post by cyborg55 on Dec 9, 2016 16:53:36 GMT -5
I make it a point to not buy machines that are uglier than I am,,,and both those early hondas both look like Kirby vacuums with big wheels,, but they are pretty much bulletproof ,,, after all they are real hondas
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