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1a.: Re: {Disarmed} Honda Reflex Group volt-meter From: thebubblepuppy2004
1b.: Re: {Disarmed} Honda Reflex Group volt-meter From: wingit3611@aol.com

2a.: Re: Anti freeze in air filter box more info From: omeltschenkokonrad

3a.: Re: Anti freeze in air filter box More info From: omeltschenkokonrad
3b.: Re: Anti freeze in air filter box More info From: BruceK

4.: 2003 HONDA REFLEX FOR SALE IN NJ ONLY 2450 MILES ON IT! From: arlags

5a.: for sale From: tonymarchman@att.net

6a.: blowout at 60 From: Joe Barnhart
6b.: Re: blowout at 60 From: thebubblepuppy2004
6c.: Re: blowout at 60 From: Joe Pal
6d.: Re: blowout at 60 From: Joe Barnhart
6e.: Re: blowout at 60 From: Joe Barnhart

7a.: New Tires From: wichita_zeb

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1a.: Re: {Disarmed} Honda Reflex Group volt-meter

Posted by: "thebubblepuppy2004" bubblepuppy@dejazzd.com thebubblepuppy2004

Tue Apr 13, 2010 7:28 am (PDT)

<Wished I could think of the expensive one I used at work when digitals first came out.>

Fluke, perhaps?? The old 8020/8060 line was a gold standard of sorts.

<The good old analog never has to be turned off. It still works fine. 44 years & counting,that's my backup.>

Simpson 260, perhaps??

But the Simpson can't determine a capacitor's value, OR auto shut-off.

Ahhh, nostalgia.

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, wingit3611@... wrote:
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> George, I also have several of the meter I got at $3 sales & they all work perfect. Wished I could think of the expensive one I used at work when digitals first came out. It only last about a year. The good old analog never has to be turned off. It still works fine. 44 years & counting,that's my backup. Rick in KY
>
>
> I have several of them and consider them junk. A few never worked out of the
> ox.
> George
> On Apr 12, 2010, at 7:16 PM, MICHAEL SCHUTTE wrote:
> > Harbor Freight has didgital volt meters for $5.00.
> Hope this helps.
>
> Mike
> Rocklin, Ca
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> I have several of them and consider them junk. A few never worked out of the
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> On Apr 12, 2010, at 7:16 PM, MICHAEL SCHUTTE wrote:
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> Hope this helps.
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1b.: Re: {Disarmed} Honda Reflex Group volt-meter

Posted by: "wingit3611@aol.com" wingit3611@aol.com wingit3611

Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:42 am (PDT)

Flute it was, and it was concidered the gold standard while it worked. The analog was had the co. name on it. A little better than the simpson (personal openion). We did check capacity with them by reversing leads and the momentary scale deflection. The old boss said you didn't need fancy scopes to fix things. NOW he was old school Rick in KY

Fluke, perhaps?? The old 8020/8060 line was a gold standard of sorts.

<The good old analog never has to be turned off. It still works fine. 44 years & counting,that's my backup.>

Simpson 260, perhaps??

-----Original Message-----
From: thebubblepuppy2004 <bubblepuppy@dejazzd.com>
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, Apr 13, 2010 10:28 am
Subject: Re: {Disarmed} Honda Reflex Group volt-meter

<Wished I could think of the expensive one I used at work when digitals first came out.>

Fluke, perhaps?? The old 8020/8060 line was a gold standard of sorts.

<The good old analog never has to be turned off. It still works fine. 44 years & counting,that's my backup.>

Simpson 260, perhaps??

But the Simpson can't determine a capacitor's value, OR auto shut-off.

Ahhh, nostalgia.

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, wingit3611@... wrote:
>
> George, I also have several of the meter I got at $3 sales & they all work perfect. Wished I could think of the expensive one I used at work when digitals first came out. It only last about a year. The good old analog never has to be turned off. It still works fine. 44 years & counting,that's my backup. Rick in KY
>
>
> I have several of them and consider them junk. A few never worked out of the
> ox.
> George
> On Apr 12, 2010, at 7:16 PM, MICHAEL SCHUTTE wrote:
> > Harbor Freight has didgital volt meters for $5.00.
> Hope this helps.
>
> Mike
> Rocklin, Ca
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: George Giftos <gcgiftos@...>
> To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tue, Apr 13, 2010 7:13 am
> Subject: Re: {Disarmed} Honda Reflex Group volt-meter
>
>
> I have several of them and consider them junk. A few never worked out of the
> ox.
> George
> On Apr 12, 2010, at 7:16 PM, MICHAEL SCHUTTE wrote:
> > Harbor Freight has didgital volt meters for $5.00.
> Hope this helps.
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2a.: Re: Anti freeze in air filter box more info

Posted by: "omeltschenkokonrad" omeltschenkokonrad@yahoo.com omeltschenkokonrad

Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:04 pm (PDT)

The anti freze leaked from the back of thee out of th air cleaner box. It came out of the 2 drain tubes? in the back bottom of the air cleaner. When I opened the air cleaner box I saw anti freeze on the inside bottom back. I noticed a hose at the upper back of the air cleaner box. Could anti freeze have come from this hose?

The mechanic said the head gasket could be blown.
KO

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "omeltschenkokonrad" <omeltschenkokonrad@...> wrote:
>
> I went on a 70 mile group ride this Saturday. I ran into the same problem Reflex stalled and when I tried to start it got cloud of white smoke again. I was able to start it by giving it full throttle and back off a bit until the engine started. I was able to ride for another 5 to 6 miles when the engine stalled. I would do the same routine and the engine would start. It also stalled when I was going down hill and my revs dropped. I made it to the end of the ride by keeping slight pressure on the throttle so it won't stall. I also noticed anti freeze in the clear tube with the plug. I opened that several times to drain the fluid.
>
> Today I took the air cleaner housing apart and cleaned it. Took it for a 5 mi ride same problem.
>
> I couldn't find the metal cap to check the antifreeze.
>
> I am taking the Reflex back to the shop this week hopefully they can find the problem and fix it this time.
>
> Konrad O
>
> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "BruceK" <bruce@> wrote:
> >
> > no
> >
> > Bruce
> >
> > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "omeltschenkokonrad" <omeltschenkokonrad@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks for the information. Could this happen if I overfilled the antifreeze system? It appeared low so I filled it, but I don't remember if I filled it before or after I went for my ride when I had the engine problem.
> > > Konrad O
> > >
> > > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "BruceK" <bruce@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > There is a hose from the cooling system that goes to the carb - to heat it up for better cold weather / emissions performance.
> > > >
> > > > It sounds like the shop has made a mistake doing the rebuild; although it is possible that the coolant just ran in there in the process of removing the carb for the rebuild.
> > > >
> > > > The coolant there will not damage the engine - but certainly the source must be found.
> > > >
> > > > I suggest that you clean out the air cleaner housing immaculately - then if any more coolant appears - take the scooter back to the shop.
> > > >
> > > > Also - obviously - keep a close watch on the coolant level - keeping in mind that you should periodically check it at the metal cap under the battery cover WITH ENGINE COLD. See the FILES section for info. Do not depend solely on checking the coolant reservoir near the gas filler - it there is an air leak in the cooling system, there will be no resultant vacuum to pull coolant UP from the reservoir to replenish the lost coolant (dumb design).
> > > >
> > > > Please post back with what you fin - so that other can benefit from your experience.
> > > >
> > > > Hope that helps
> > > >
> > > > Bruce Koehler - the Koehlerizer
> > > > Santa Cruz, CA
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "omeltschenkokonrad" <omeltschenkokonrad@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I just had my scooter serviced last week. It had bad gas in it from being stored without a stabilizer in the fuel. The mechanic at the Honda dealer cleaned the carburator. I got the Reflex back and it ran and started fine. I took a ride and 1/2 hour or so into the ride the scooter stalled. When I tried to start it a lot of white smoke came out of the exhaust. After a few minutes of trying to start the scooter it finally ran. I was able to get home. This happened several times. I noticed what appeared to be antifreeze coming out of the drain at the back bottom of the air filter box. I took the scooter back to the dealer. They couldn't find an antifreeze leak. They changed the oil saying it probably had antifreeze in it. I got it back yesterday and so far it starts and runs fine. I am concerned because I am taking part in a Cincinnati scooter club ride this weekend and hopefully my antifreeze problem won't reoccur on the ride.
> > > > > Any ideas on how the antifreeze got in the air filter box? This is a 2005 Reflex with a K-Mod. I have 1400 miles on it.
> > > > > Konrad O
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

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3a.: Re: Anti freeze in air filter box More info

Posted by: "omeltschenkokonrad" omeltschenkokonrad@yahoo.com omeltschenkokonrad

Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:40 pm (PDT)

The mechanic said the head gasket may be blown.

When I opened the air cleaner box I noticed antifreeze at the back bottom where the tubes are. The clear tube would fill with antifreeze, I would get a couple of tablespoons full of fluid when I opened it. Antifreeze also drained from the bottom black hose. I can't figure out where the antifreeze came from.

There is a hose the top back of the air cleaner housing which was disonnected. I reconnected it before I dropped the scooter off at the Honda shop

Any Ideas would be appreciated.
Konrad o

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "omeltschenkokonrad" <omeltschenkokonrad@...> wrote:
>
> I went on a 70 mile group ride this Saturday. I ran into the same problem Reflex stalled and when I tried to start it got cloud of white smoke again. I was able to start it by giving it full throttle and back off a bit until the engine started. I was able to ride for another 5 to 6 miles when the engine stalled. I would do the same routine and the engine would start. It also stalled when I was going down hill and my revs dropped. I made it to the end of the ride by keeping slight pressure on the throttle so it won't stall. I also noticed anti freeze in the clear tube with the plug. I opened that several times to drain the fluid.
>
> Today I took the air cleaner housing apart and cleaned it. Took it for a 5 mi ride same problem.
>
> I couldn't find the metal cap to check the antifreeze.
>
> I am taking the Reflex back to the shop this week hopefully they can find the problem and fix it this time.
>
> Konrad O
>
> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "BruceK" <bruce@> wrote:
> >
> > no
> >
> > Bruce
> >
> > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "omeltschenkokonrad" <omeltschenkokonrad@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks for the information. Could this happen if I overfilled the antifreeze system? It appeared low so I filled it, but I don't remember if I filled it before or after I went for my ride when I had the engine problem.
> > > Konrad O
> > >
> > > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "BruceK" <bruce@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > There is a hose from the cooling system that goes to the carb - to heat it up for better cold weather / emissions performance.
> > > >
> > > > It sounds like the shop has made a mistake doing the rebuild; although it is possible that the coolant just ran in there in the process of removing the carb for the rebuild.
> > > >
> > > > The coolant there will not damage the engine - but certainly the source must be found.
> > > >
> > > > I suggest that you clean out the air cleaner housing immaculately - then if any more coolant appears - take the scooter back to the shop.
> > > >
> > > > Also - obviously - keep a close watch on the coolant level - keeping in mind that you should periodically check it at the metal cap under the battery cover WITH ENGINE COLD. See the FILES section for info. Do not depend solely on checking the coolant reservoir near the gas filler - it there is an air leak in the cooling system, there will be no resultant vacuum to pull coolant UP from the reservoir to replenish the lost coolant (dumb design).
> > > >
> > > > Please post back with what you fin - so that other can benefit from your experience.
> > > >
> > > > Hope that helps
> > > >
> > > > Bruce Koehler - the Koehlerizer
> > > > Santa Cruz, CA
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "omeltschenkokonrad" <omeltschenkokonrad@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I just had my scooter serviced last week. It had bad gas in it from being stored without a stabilizer in the fuel. The mechanic at the Honda dealer cleaned the carburator. I got the Reflex back and it ran and started fine. I took a ride and 1/2 hour or so into the ride the scooter stalled. When I tried to start it a lot of white smoke came out of the exhaust. After a few minutes of trying to start the scooter it finally ran. I was able to get home. This happened several times. I noticed what appeared to be antifreeze coming out of the drain at the back bottom of the air filter box. I took the scooter back to the dealer. They couldn't find an antifreeze leak. They changed the oil saying it probably had antifreeze in it. I got it back yesterday and so far it starts and runs fine. I am concerned because I am taking part in a Cincinnati scooter club ride this weekend and hopefully my antifreeze problem won't reoccur on the ride.
> > > > > Any ideas on how the antifreeze got in the air filter box? This is a 2005 Reflex with a K-Mod. I have 1400 miles on it.
> > > > > Konrad O
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

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3b.: Re: Anti freeze in air filter box More info

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

Tue Apr 13, 2010 5:18 pm (PDT)

The other air hose is air into the PAIR valve - emissions control.

Clearly the coolant didn't come in to the air cleaner that way - since it was disconnected.

The problem is that the shop has screwed up the CARB, which has a coolant line running through it.

It isn't the head gasket, and if they claim it is, you are getting scr_w_d! A blown head gasket will never result in coolant getting into the air cleaner.

For what it's worth

Bruce Koehler - the Koehlerizer
Santa Cruz, CA

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "omeltschenkokonrad" <omeltschenkokonrad@...> wrote:
>
> The mechanic said the head gasket may be blown.
>
> When I opened the air cleaner box I noticed antifreeze at the back bottom where the tubes are. The clear tube would fill with antifreeze, I would get a couple of tablespoons full of fluid when I opened it. Antifreeze also drained from the bottom black hose. I can't figure out where the antifreeze came from.
>
> There is a hose the top back of the air cleaner housing which was disonnected. I reconnected it before I dropped the scooter off at the Honda shop
>
> Any Ideas would be appreciated.
> Konrad o
>
> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "omeltschenkokonrad" <omeltschenkokonrad@> wrote:
> >
> > I went on a 70 mile group ride this Saturday. I ran into the same problem Reflex stalled and when I tried to start it got cloud of white smoke again. I was able to start it by giving it full throttle and back off a bit until the engine started. I was able to ride for another 5 to 6 miles when the engine stalled. I would do the same routine and the engine would start. It also stalled when I was going down hill and my revs dropped. I made it to the end of the ride by keeping slight pressure on the throttle so it won't stall. I also noticed anti freeze in the clear tube with the plug. I opened that several times to drain the fluid.
> >
> > Today I took the air cleaner housing apart and cleaned it. Took it for a 5 mi ride same problem.
> >
> > I couldn't find the metal cap to check the antifreeze.
> >
> > I am taking the Reflex back to the shop this week hopefully they can find the problem and fix it this time.
> >
> > Konrad O
> >
> > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "BruceK" <bruce@> wrote:
> > >
> > > no
> > >
> > > Bruce
> > >
> > > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "omeltschenkokonrad" <omeltschenkokonrad@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for the information. Could this happen if I overfilled the antifreeze system? It appeared low so I filled it, but I don't remember if I filled it before or after I went for my ride when I had the engine problem.
> > > > Konrad O
> > > >
> > > > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "BruceK" <bruce@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > There is a hose from the cooling system that goes to the carb - to heat it up for better cold weather / emissions performance.
> > > > >
> > > > > It sounds like the shop has made a mistake doing the rebuild; although it is possible that the coolant just ran in there in the process of removing the carb for the rebuild.
> > > > >
> > > > > The coolant there will not damage the engine - but certainly the source must be found.
> > > > >
> > > > > I suggest that you clean out the air cleaner housing immaculately - then if any more coolant appears - take the scooter back to the shop.
> > > > >
> > > > > Also - obviously - keep a close watch on the coolant level - keeping in mind that you should periodically check it at the metal cap under the battery cover WITH ENGINE COLD. See the FILES section for info. Do not depend solely on checking the coolant reservoir near the gas filler - it there is an air leak in the cooling system, there will be no resultant vacuum to pull coolant UP from the reservoir to replenish the lost coolant (dumb design).
> > > > >
> > > > > Please post back with what you fin - so that other can benefit from your experience.
> > > > >
> > > > > Hope that helps
> > > > >
> > > > > Bruce Koehler - the Koehlerizer
> > > > > Santa Cruz, CA
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "omeltschenkokonrad" <omeltschenkokonrad@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I just had my scooter serviced last week. It had bad gas in it from being stored without a stabilizer in the fuel. The mechanic at the Honda dealer cleaned the carburator. I got the Reflex back and it ran and started fine. I took a ride and 1/2 hour or so into the ride the scooter stalled. When I tried to start it a lot of white smoke came out of the exhaust. After a few minutes of trying to start the scooter it finally ran. I was able to get home. This happened several times. I noticed what appeared to be antifreeze coming out of the drain at the back bottom of the air filter box. I took the scooter back to the dealer. They couldn't find an antifreeze leak. They changed the oil saying it probably had antifreeze in it. I got it back yesterday and so far it starts and runs fine. I am concerned because I am taking part in a Cincinnati scooter club ride this weekend and hopefully my antifreeze problem won't reoccur on the ride.
> > > > > > Any ideas on how the antifreeze got in the air filter box? This is a 2005 Reflex with a K-Mod. I have 1400 miles on it.
> > > > > > Konrad O
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

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4.: 2003 HONDA REFLEX FOR SALE IN NJ ONLY 2450 MILES ON IT!

Posted by: "arlags" arlags@yahoo.com arlags

Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:10 pm (PDT)

I have for sale my adult owned 2003 Honda Reflex Scooter rarely used. Mileage is
2450. The scooter is in perfect conditions always keept in the garage covered
when not in use. There is only a small scratch on the side but barely visible.
Runs great, selling just because I got a bigger motorcycle and need room in the
garage! The title is clean and in hand, I am the first and only owner of the
scooter that was acquired new from the dealership. The scooter is available to
be seen in Mount Olive Township, NJ. The asking price is $3000. For further
info, please call Marco at 862-251-3860 afternoon or evenings or email me at
arlags@.... Thanks and take care!

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5a.: for sale

Posted by: "tonymarchman@att.net" tonymarchman@att.net tonymarchman@att.net

Tue Apr 13, 2010 4:31 pm (PDT)

I am selling my yellow reflex with only 41,000 miles. It has been good to me but now I am riding my majesty more and more. The reflex has a tall Givi windshield and a 33Liter Givi top box. There is a 12v adapter under the seat. The but bumper was removed and the seat recovered. It has new tires and Yes, it has the K-mod. Asking $1950, and at that price I will toss in a new tunnel bag. I am getting 70 mpg everywhere except interstate. All maintenance has been done on a timely basis. There are a few scratches here and there. If you are looking for "just like new" pass this one by.
Tony in Tenn. near Nashville
615-330-3472

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6a.: blowout at 60

Posted by: "Joe Barnhart" flaboye@gmail.com jtbgnsv

Tue Apr 13, 2010 5:12 pm (PDT)

Had a blowout on the rear avon @ 60 mph.

Luckily here I am.

It had 8k on it, I rode it perhaps 500 miles more than I should have.

Never again for an avon stryke. What a waste of money.

Tony:

Wish you the best with the Majesty. They are nice. Let us know when you
reach 41k on it, and let us know how much you had to do to it to get to that
point. I suspect you are going to sorely miss the reliability of the honda.

BTW, 1900 is a little steep for something with 41k on it, I would give you
1k now, and come get it.

Joe

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6b.: Re: blowout at 60

Posted by: "thebubblepuppy2004" bubblepuppy@dejazzd.com thebubblepuppy2004

Tue Apr 13, 2010 7:25 pm (PDT)

WOW...

If I were you, I'd be telling my loved ones how much they matter to me, more often. That is, after I washed my shorts.

You be one lucky dog. Congrats on the positive outcome on a serious incident. Glad to hear you are with us.

Does this make you MORE or LESS inclined to slap a car tire on the Flex? :)

PS: You have me on the edge of my seat with the blowout saga. Did the bike or yourself suffer any damage? When you are ready to talk about how it all went down, I'd be all ears!

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, Joe Barnhart <flaboye@...> wrote:
>
> Had a blowout on the rear avon @ 60 mph.
>
> Luckily here I am.
>
> It had 8k on it, I rode it perhaps 500 miles more than I should have.
>
> Never again for an avon stryke. What a waste of money.
>
> Tony:
>
> Wish you the best with the Majesty. They are nice. Let us know when you
> reach 41k on it, and let us know how much you had to do to it to get to that
> point. I suspect you are going to sorely miss the reliability of the honda.
>
> BTW, 1900 is a little steep for something with 41k on it, I would give you
> 1k now, and come get it.
>
> Joe
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

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6c.: Re: blowout at 60

Posted by: "Joe Pal" pal996@lycos.com donedeal999

Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:10 pm (PDT)

Joe,

What was it like having a blowout at 60 mph, handling, maneuverability,
speed reduction, etc?

From: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Barnhart
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 5:12 PM
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Honda Reflex Group blowout at 60

Had a blowout on the rear avon @ 60 mph.

Luckily here I am.

It had 8k on it, I rode it perhaps 500 miles more than I should have.

Never again for an avon stryke. What a waste of money.

Tony:

Wish you the best with the Majesty. They are nice. Let us know when you
reach 41k on it, and let us know how much you had to do to it to get to that
point. I suspect you are going to sorely miss the reliability of the honda.

BTW, 1900 is a little steep for something with 41k on it, I would give you
1k now, and come get it.

Joe

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6d.: Re: blowout at 60

Posted by: "Joe Barnhart" flaboye@gmail.com jtbgnsv

Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:49 pm (PDT)

I'll get pictures of the tire maybe tomorrow or Friday before we put it on
my friend's trailer and haul it up to Lake City for new tires to go on it.

I was 8 miles from my destination, and had it towed to there.

I would say I had about 6 seconds to make all the decisions I made, and no I
was able to stay upright and not drop the bike.

I'll talk about it later.

Joe

On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 10:25 PM, thebubblepuppy2004 <
bubblepuppy@dejazzd.com> wrote:

>
>
>
>
> WOW...
>
> If I were you, I'd be telling my loved ones how much they matter to me,
> more often. That is, after I washed my shorts.
>
> You be one lucky dog. Congrats on the positive outcome on a serious
> incident. Glad to hear you are with us.
>
> Does this make you MORE or LESS inclined to slap a car tire on the Flex? :)
>
> PS: You have me on the edge of my seat with the blowout saga. Did the bike
> or yourself suffer any damage? When you are ready to talk about how it all
> went down, I'd be all ears!
>
> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com<hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups.com>,
> Joe Barnhart <flaboye@...> wrote:
> >
> > Had a blowout on the rear avon @ 60 mph.
> >
> > Luckily here I am.
> >
> > It had 8k on it, I rode it perhaps 500 miles more than I should have.
> >
> > Never again for an avon stryke. What a waste of money.
> >
> > Tony:
> >
> > Wish you the best with the Majesty. They are nice. Let us know when you
> > reach 41k on it, and let us know how much you had to do to it to get to
> that
> > point. I suspect you are going to sorely miss the reliability of the
> honda.
> >
> > BTW, 1900 is a little steep for something with 41k on it, I would give
> you
> > 1k now, and come get it.
> >
> > Joe
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>

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6e.: Re: blowout at 60

Posted by: "Joe Barnhart" flaboye@gmail.com jtbgnsv

Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:03 am (PDT)

I heard a pop, and felt the bike going down, with rpms immediately climbing
as the motor was straining to keep speed.

I knew what happened, immediately let off the throttle and after about maybe
4-5 seconds it began to wabble badly. After letting off the throttle
I never applied any brakes, although I was tempted to hit the fronts only,
but refrained from doing so. I felt it was better to let it slow on it's
own. I would have jumped off of it and slid in the grass belly first if it
had begun to fall. I'd rather slide by myself thanks. So in a nutshell it
didn't become uncontrollable for maybe 6 seconds or so, and by that time it
had slowed itself to about 25-30. The tire was entirely flat and the bead
was broken.

At 60 you got anywhere from 4-8 seconds I'd guess.

My advice is don't panic, and resist braking for as long as you can.

I'll get a pic of the tire and put it in my photo album on the group.

Thanks to those who asked and for the well wishes, it was certainly scary
for a bit.

As far as the car tire goes, I'm putting bridgestone oem's on this time, car
tire is going to have to wait it out some more.

On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 8:21 PM, Joe Pal <pal996@lycos.com> wrote:

>
>
> Joe,
>
> What was it like having a blowout at 60 mph, handling, maneuverability,
> speed reduction, etc?
>
> From: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com<hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups.com>
> [mailto:hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com<hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups.com>]
> On Behalf Of Joe Barnhart
> Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 5:12 PM
> To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com<hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Honda Reflex Group blowout at 60
>
>
> Had a blowout on the rear avon @ 60 mph.
>
> Luckily here I am.
>
> It had 8k on it, I rode it perhaps 500 miles more than I should have.
>
> Never again for an avon stryke. What a waste of money.
>
> Tony:
>
> Wish you the best with the Majesty. They are nice. Let us know when you
> reach 41k on it, and let us know how much you had to do to it to get to
> that
> point. I suspect you are going to sorely miss the reliability of the honda.
>
> BTW, 1900 is a little steep for something with 41k on it, I would give you
> 1k now, and come get it.
>
> Joe
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>

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7a.: New Tires

Posted by: "wichita_zeb" edmondson.seth@gmail.com wichita_zeb

Tue Apr 13, 2010 6:40 pm (PDT)

I just had a set of Michelin Pilot Sport SC Performance tires installed. Has anyone in the group had any experience with these tires?

Thanks,
Seth

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