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1a.: Re: New Scoot From: Steve

2a.: Re: New Owner questions From: floodgateus

3a.: Rear Tire From: floodgateus
3b.: Re: Rear Tire From: Joe Pal
3c.: Re: Rear Tire From: floodgateus
3d.: Re: Rear Tire From: Tim Hansen
3e.: Re: Rear Tire From: tonymarchman@att.net
3f.: Re: Rear Tire From: csburridge
3g.: Re: Rear Tire From: floodgateus

4.: question to current owners From: gizmoear

5a.: Kudos From: rieger_cl
5b.: Re: Kudos From: Tim Hansen

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1a.: Re: New Scoot

Posted by: "Steve" steve.stansberry@yahoo.com steve.stansberry

Sat Apr 24, 2010 7:41 am (PDT)

I will let you know how it goes. My wife says I will have to sleep with it. With my back, that is not an option. hehehe

Steve, Roseville, CA (will see the Flex this afternoon and decide)

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "rvtips" <rvtips@...> wrote:
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> Steve,
> If you don't take it I will.
> Phil[In Martinez]
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> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "Steve" <steve.stansberry@> wrote:
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> > Hi All, I may be the proud owner of an '04 Flex again. If you all remember I got one about a yr-n-a-half ago and my neighbor help me fix it up and then sold it to a college girl. Well, she has graduated to a Honda Shadow 750 and has offered the scoot back to me. For $i,000.00 don't see to much bad about it. She only put 1300 miles on it. My wife is against it due to my back surgery, But................i want it!!!
> >
> > Steve Roseville, CA
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2a.: Re: New Owner questions

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

Sat Apr 24, 2010 11:38 am (PDT)

I keep my 'Flex in SoFla too and it has no problem sitting for a month without running. I don't add anything to the gas. It takes a few extra cranks to get it started, but it runs fine

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> I keep the Reflex in So Florida and there will be 6-8 week periods where it will not be run. I am aware of the ethanol problems and full tank storage, but fuel preservatives have not really worked well for me in the past. Has anyone found an easy way to add a fuel cut off switch so I can run it dry, or hasn't this been a problem with the Reflex? or can the carburetor bowel be drained easily?
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3a.: Rear Tire

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

Sat Apr 24, 2010 11:46 am (PDT)

Without starting a big debate over safety issues of using a car tire on my reflex rear, I am ready to try it. I don't need performance, I need longevity for a commuter vehicle. The problem is I can't find a shop to put it on.. a car place wont touch a cycle wheel and a cycle place won't touch a car wheel. I live in South Florida..I have been to Tire Kingdom, Wal Mart, Sears and Firestone..anyone on this group have any decent ideas..please keep the wisecracks.

Floodgate

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3b.: Re: Rear Tire

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

Sat Apr 24, 2010 11:56 am (PDT)

If you bring the new tire and the wheel (off the bike) to a motorcycle shop
I think you will have better luck.

From: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of floodgateus
Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2010 11:46 AM
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Honda Reflex Group Rear Tire

Without starting a big debate over safety issues of using a car tire on my
reflex rear, I am ready to try it. I don't need performance, I need
longevity for a commuter vehicle. The problem is I can't find a shop to put
it on.. a car place wont touch a cycle wheel and a cycle place won't touch a
car wheel. I live in South Florida..I have been to Tire Kingdom, Wal Mart,
Sears and Firestone..anyone on this group have any decent ideas..please keep
the wisecracks.

Floodgate

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3c.: Re: Rear Tire

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

Sat Apr 24, 2010 12:05 pm (PDT)

I tried that ..they spotted the car tire a kilometer away..plus, Honda dealers prefer to service "what they sell"

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "Joe Pal" <pal996@...> wrote:
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> If you bring the new tire and the wheel (off the bike) to a motorcycle shop
> I think you will have better luck.
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> From: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of floodgateus
> Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2010 11:46 AM
> To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Honda Reflex Group Rear Tire
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>
> Without starting a big debate over safety issues of using a car tire on my
> reflex rear, I am ready to try it. I don't need performance, I need
> longevity for a commuter vehicle. The problem is I can't find a shop to put
> it on.. a car place wont touch a cycle wheel and a cycle place won't touch a
> car wheel. I live in South Florida..I have been to Tire Kingdom, Wal Mart,
> Sears and Firestone..anyone on this group have any decent ideas..please keep
> the wisecracks.
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> Floodgate
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3d.: Re: Rear Tire

Posted by: "Tim Hansen" phreadbarnz@gmail.com phreadbarnz

Sat Apr 24, 2010 12:28 pm (PDT)

Look for an independent motorcycle shop. Stay away from dealers.
Or.... bring it to Ventura, CA and I'll install it for free
HTH
TravlinTim (who has to remove a nail from his rear [car] tire) Hansen
phreadbarnz@gmail.com

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From: "floodgateus" <floodgateus@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2010 11:46 AM
To: <hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Honda Reflex Group Rear Tire

> Without starting a big debate over safety issues of using a car tire on my
> reflex rear, I am ready to try it. I don't need performance, I need
> longevity for a commuter vehicle. The problem is I can't find a shop to
> put it on.. a car place wont touch a cycle wheel and a cycle place won't
> touch a car wheel. I live in South Florida..I have been to Tire Kingdom,
> Wal Mart, Sears and Firestone..anyone on this group have any decent
> ideas..please keep the wisecracks.
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> Floodgate
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3e.: Re: Rear Tire

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

Sat Apr 24, 2010 4:09 pm (PDT)

Go to a small independent dealer. They are able to make decisions at their level and are not bound by corporate policy.
Tony in Tn

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "floodgateus" <floodgateus@...> wrote:
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> Without starting a big debate over safety issues of using a car tire on my reflex rear, I am ready to try it. I don't need performance, I need longevity for a commuter vehicle. The problem is I can't find a shop to put it on.. a car place wont touch a cycle wheel and a cycle place won't touch a car wheel. I live in South Florida..I have been to Tire Kingdom, Wal Mart, Sears and Firestone..anyone on this group have any decent ideas..please keep the wisecracks.
>
> Floodgate
>

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3f.: Re: Rear Tire

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

Sat Apr 24, 2010 7:57 pm (PDT)

Hi Floodgateus,

Tony is right. The best service you can get is at those small independant tire stores, and if a motorcyclist happens to work there, or maybe own the place, your chance of getting to mount the car tire just tripled.

The owner of the independant tire shop I go to in Garden City, MI, is a long time darksider and rides a Harley. So he knew what I was planning before I did. When I bought the last Hoop from him and complained about the mileage, he just smiled and said there were other options.
Ride Safe

Craig Burridge

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "tonymarchman@..." <tonymarchman@...> wrote:
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> Go to a small independent dealer. They are able to make decisions at their level and are not bound by corporate policy.
> Tony in Tn
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> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "floodgateus" <floodgateus@> wrote:
> >
> > Without starting a big debate over safety issues of using a car tire on my reflex rear, I am ready to try it. I don't need performance, I need longevity for a commuter vehicle. The problem is I can't find a shop to put it on.. a car place wont touch a cycle wheel and a cycle place won't touch a car wheel. I live in South Florida..I have been to Tire Kingdom, Wal Mart, Sears and Firestone..anyone on this group have any decent ideas..please keep the wisecracks.
> >
> > Floodgate
> >
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3g.: Re: Rear Tire

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

Sat Apr 24, 2010 8:37 pm (PDT)

Thanks for the help Tony Tim and Craig, I know a bunch of small-indy
stores...just look for the ones with a motorcycle out front.I again have the confidence to do this myself.

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "csburridge" <csburridge@...> wrote:
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> Hi Floodgateus,
>
> Tony is right. The best service you can get is at those small independant tire stores, and if a motorcyclist happens to work there, or maybe own the place, your chance of getting to mount the car tire just tripled.
>
> The owner of the independant tire shop I go to in Garden City, MI, is a long time darksider and rides a Harley. So he knew what I was planning before I did. When I bought the last Hoop from him and complained about the mileage, he just smiled and said there were other options.
> Ride Safe
>
> Craig Burridge
>
>
>
> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "tonymarchman@" <tonymarchman@> wrote:
> >
> > Go to a small independent dealer. They are able to make decisions at their level and are not bound by corporate policy.
> > Tony in Tn
> >
> > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "floodgateus" <floodgateus@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Without starting a big debate over safety issues of using a car tire on my reflex rear, I am ready to try it. I don't need performance, I need longevity for a commuter vehicle. The problem is I can't find a shop to put it on.. a car place wont touch a cycle wheel and a cycle place won't touch a car wheel. I live in South Florida..I have been to Tire Kingdom, Wal Mart, Sears and Firestone..anyone on this group have any decent ideas..please keep the wisecracks.
> > >
> > > Floodgate
> > >
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4.: question to current owners

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

Sat Apr 24, 2010 2:51 pm (PDT)

I currently ride a scooter with 16" wheels front and rear. I'm seriously thinking of adding a Reflex. Has anyone here rode both a large wheel scooter and a Reflex? If so I'd like to hear a comparison between the two. My area has some of the worst roads in the U.S.- my opinion- and I'm a bit worried how the smaller wheels will respond. Any and all responses are appreciated. Also- is there any problem areas I should look for with the Reflex? I haven't heard anything negative that stands out so far.

Bob

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5a.: Kudos

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

Sat Apr 24, 2010 6:29 pm (PDT)

The new group picture is cool. Probably in a year I'll be ready for another change, but the action picture is excellent.

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5b.: Re: Kudos

Posted by: "Tim Hansen" phreadbarnz@gmail.com phreadbarnz

Sat Apr 24, 2010 7:51 pm (PDT)

The only thing I see wrong with the picture is that the highbeam isn't
on......
TravlinTim (who pulled a nail out of his tire today) Hansen
phreadbarnz@gmail.com

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From: "rieger_cl" <rieger@faircraft.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2010 6:28 PM
To: <hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Honda Reflex Group Kudos

> The new group picture is cool. Probably in a year I'll be ready for
> another change, but the action picture is excellent.
>
>

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