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1a.: Re: Scooting the Ozarks Rally From: jrgrammer98

2a.: A tip for tupperware replacement From: rieger_cl
2b.: Re: A tip for tupperware replacement From: BruceK

3.: Last chance to vote for updated group hompage photo. From: BruceK

4a.: Re: A little help please From: Russ

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1a.: Re: Scooting the Ozarks Rally

Posted by: "jrgrammer98" stoshopkeeper@centurytel.net jrgrammer98

Sat Apr 10, 2010 7:40 am (PDT)

Ed and Wichita Zeb, I hope you can both make it to the rally this time. Someone said that there were 22 states represented at the rally last year. People rode or trailered in from all directions. I think the ones who RODE farthest were the Helix riders from California. There is a "Roll Call" thread on the forum http://scoottheozarks.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=2010update&action=display&thread=700 where you can post where you are traveling from. If you are looking for someone to ride with, you might try posting there. Hope to see you in Eureka Springs in September!

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "Ed" <dunkkizing@...> wrote:
>
> Hello All
> I have been wanting to make this rally for three years.
> Fist year Hurricane killed trip.
> Second year blown head gasket killed trip
> I am planing on making it this year.
> I was able to make the Big Easy Weekend in New Orleans and I was the only reflex attending. Nice rally but no twisties to ride.
>
> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "wichita_zeb" <edmondson.seth@> wrote:
> >
> > I'm new to the Reflex ownership club, but I live in Wichita and I think this trip in September sound like a possibility. This is a great bike and I think the Ozarks have a lot to offer.
> >
> > Anyone in Wichita thinking about heading to this?
> >
>

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2a.: A tip for tupperware replacement

Posted by: "rieger_cl" rieger@faircraft.com rieger_cl

Sat Apr 10, 2010 11:38 am (PDT)

I just finished replacing the large front piece of my 2002 Reflex. I had dropped it on both sides and it was cracked and beat up.

After I was all done, I had three screws left over because they wouldn't get any grip. It was at that point that I realized that I had overlooked the metal clips needed to secure the screws.

If you haven't done this you may not know that wherever a screw attaches to a plastic piece (terminates in the plastic) there needs to be a metal connector. In most cases this is done by having a small metal clip with holes to hold the screw slide onto the plastic, aligned with the hole in the plastic. When you order a replacement plastic piece, the clips aren't included (those as extra parts).

When I had the old piece off, I simply removed the clips and installed them in the corresponding places on the new piece. It wasn't until it was all back together that I realized that 2 of the clips on the piece I was replacing were missing. When my scooter got damaged two of the "pegs" snapped off, taking the clips with them. Since I didn't carefully go over the detailed parts diagram to account for all the clips that should have been there, I didn't notice until it was too late. Even if I had noticed, I would have been stalled out because I hadn't ordered extra clips.

So that's my tip: pay attention to the clips. I was going to say order extra when you order your super expensive tupperware (over $350, of which $88 was shipping(!), for my replacement parts) but I just checked and they are cost about 3 bucks a pop! They are called NUT, SPRING and NUT, CLIP and they come in at least a couple different sizes.

Fortunately the 2 that I lost are in pretty good spots. One on each side and between 4 other screws, so I'm going to let it go for now. Probably not worth 2 hours work to correct my mistake.

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2b.: Re: A tip for tupperware replacement

Posted by: "BruceK" bruce@aplusservices.com bruceakoehler

Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:36 pm (PDT)

These clips are available at any hardware store. The ones for "sheet metal screws" (screws with pointed tips) ate called "tinnerman clips".

Bruce

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "rieger_cl" <rieger@...> wrote:
>
> I just finished replacing the large front piece of my 2002 Reflex. I had dropped it on both sides and it was cracked and beat up.
>
> After I was all done, I had three screws left over because they wouldn't get any grip. It was at that point that I realized that I had overlooked the metal clips needed to secure the screws.
>
> If you haven't done this you may not know that wherever a screw attaches to a plastic piece (terminates in the plastic) there needs to be a metal connector. In most cases this is done by having a small metal clip with holes to hold the screw slide onto the plastic, aligned with the hole in the plastic. When you order a replacement plastic piece, the clips aren't included (those as extra parts).
>
> When I had the old piece off, I simply removed the clips and installed them in the corresponding places on the new piece. It wasn't until it was all back together that I realized that 2 of the clips on the piece I was replacing were missing. When my scooter got damaged two of the "pegs" snapped off, taking the clips with them. Since I didn't carefully go over the detailed parts diagram to account for all the clips that should have been there, I didn't notice until it was too late. Even if I had noticed, I would have been stalled out because I hadn't ordered extra clips.
>
> So that's my tip: pay attention to the clips. I was going to say order extra when you order your super expensive tupperware (over $350, of which $88 was shipping(!), for my replacement parts) but I just checked and they are cost about 3 bucks a pop! They are called NUT, SPRING and NUT, CLIP and they come in at least a couple different sizes.
>
> Fortunately the 2 that I lost are in pretty good spots. One on each side and between 4 other screws, so I'm going to let it go for now. Probably not worth 2 hours work to correct my mistake.
>

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3.: Last chance to vote for updated group hompage photo.

Posted by: "BruceK" bruce@aplusservices.com bruceakoehler

Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:37 pm (PDT)

If you haven't yet - go to the POLLS section:

Shortcut:

http://tinyurl.com/yg2r8na

and vote for your favorite before April 12th.

If there is no winner with greater than a 10% lead, there may be a runoff.

Right now there's a tie for first place!

Non-winning photos will be used for future updates.

Deadline is April 12, 2010.

You get only one vote, but you can change your vote.

Bruce

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4a.: Re: A little help please

Posted by: "Russ" mountainmac1@yahoo.com mountainmac1

Sat Apr 10, 2010 3:34 pm (PDT)

Tim, no I don't see one - I do see where it is attached though. I spent the morning looking at pictures on the internet of the sport model and it appears there is supposed to be a center stand. So I ordered a center stand and all the parts to put it on. While I was at it, I also ordered a Givi E30 with back rest and light assembly....
Oh yea, I also ordered the rest of the tools that are missing from my kit...

Thanks fellas
Russ

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "Tim Hansen" <phreadbarnz@...> wrote:
>
> It would be difficult for the center stand to be removed. Are you sure you
> don't see it?
> The small purple bag should have some other tools as well. The 9 inch long
> wire with a loop at each end is for your helmet. When you open your seat,
> you should see a hook like device near the front. The wire goes though your
> D-rings (or through the face area) and then hooks onto the scooter.
>
> TravlinTim (who never uses his 9 inch long wire with a loop at each end -
> but always uses his center stand) Hansen
> phreadbarnz@...
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Russ" <russm-tfr@...>
> Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 4:34 PM
> To: <hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group A little help please
>
> > Thanks for all the replies....this is my first scooter so I have a lot to
> > learn.....
> >
> > Is there one place better than another that offers the best prices for the
> > a trunk?
> >
> > Also, a couple more questions (sorry to be a pest):
> > Is my scooter supposed to have a center stand? Mine doesn't.....It does
> > have a side stand though.
> > I found a small purple bag with a snap that contains a 9 inch long wire
> > with a loop at each end under the seat. What is this for?
> >
> > Thank you
> > Russ
> >
>

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