Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Honda Reflex Group Digest Number 4810

Messages In This Digest (12 Messages)

Messages

1.

Re: "tubas of mass destruction" lol -

Posted by: "lcoop99" lcoop99@yahoo.com   lcoop99

Tue Apr 27, 2010 6:40 am (PDT)



--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, John D <dc2daylight@...> wrote:
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> So how does this apply to the Honda Reflex?
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occasionally I like to smoke out the "group topic monitors" :)

2a.

Re: rear ended!!!

Posted by: "Jack Jacobsen" dailyvolume@yahoo.com   dailyvolume

Tue Apr 27, 2010 6:54 am (PDT)



Here's something I suggest for next time. I cannot emphasize enough the value of having a compact point and shoot that you can have out and taking pictures in 15 seconds. A camera phone will work too, but is much slower and hard to get good shots with from my experience. I have an old Canon PowerShot that is only 3 mp, but I always have it in my cargo pants (where it has held up admirably to a good beating). It's up and ready very fast, and I take pictures of everything where I see something suspicious or anticipate a problem. Great for photographing documents for temporary reference, too (like old title and application at DMV while you're waiting). I take a picture of the cars/plates next to me in a tight parking space in case I come back to a scraped car. In the few accidents I've had in an auto, I assess if I'm injured, if not, get out, make sure everyone is OK, and start taking pictures. This has saved me several times, including once where
the police wrote up the accident according to the other driver's lie, and I was able to prove she was lying and save myself $2000 in insurance premiums. It's important to get in the habit, because when you have an accident, you are discombobulated and need to go on reflex (no pun intended).

Aside from having evidence you will find that it has an amazing effect on people's behavior. For example, a moving truck was blocking my road while its driver was talking to someone on the side of the road. He looked at me and kept talking. I waited patiently for a minute and then asked him when he was planning on moving the truck. He said when he was "good and ready." I took out my camera and took his picture, started taking pictures of the truck in the middle of the road, and presto, he sprinted across the yard and moved the truck without me saying another word.

If you had pictures of the guy, his truck, and his plates, especially driving off into the distance, you would be getting all new plastic for your Reflex, though I'm just glad to hear that you are OK.

John
MD, '04 Yellow ABS

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From: barrettpat56 <barrettpat@hughes.net>
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, April 22, 2010 5:28:45 PM
Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group rear ended!!!

No, thanks. I just bought a center panel from Bike bandit, super glued the license bracket holder back on, and found that the clear plexiglass was the only thing broken on the light housing assy. so I just broke the plexiglass out and it looks pretty good. as far as reporting the hit and run, I feel pretty stupid about not getting the guys license plate written down before he made his exit. The traffic was thick but kept moving. no one stopped. I waited about 15 minutes for him to come back and inspected my bike to see if any thing was unrideable. it was 80 degrees and I was hot in my riding gear. I finally left, gingerly and feeling stupid. Not next time!

--- In hondareflexowners@ yahoogroups. com, jim borton <gondola1545@ ...> wrote:
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> do you need some of those replacement parts....  i might have them
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> From: barrettpat56 <barrettpat@ ...>
> To: hondareflexowners@ yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Wed, April 21, 2010 6:48:13 PM
> Subject: Honda Reflex Group rear ended!!!
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> Man, I hate it when an old guy like me still learns the hard way. I was coming up on a yellow lite and decided to brake for it. I just got to a stop when this guy in a truck slammed into my rear, knocking me out into the intersection. Luckily, only the taillight and center panel was broken. Now my question is, How do you remove that assy? Do you have to pull out the body panels and then split them to get to the screws that hold it in? Then, after he got out and shook my hand, said that he had to pull his truck out of traffic. I believed him until he disappeared. I'm stuck with fixing it!!! I'm 57 and still nieve!
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3a.

Re: bought 2007 reflex last Saturday. and laminar lip

Posted by: "Jack Jacobsen" dailyvolume@yahoo.com   dailyvolume

Tue Apr 27, 2010 6:58 am (PDT)



Sounds like a pretty fair price to me. I just put on a Laminar Lip. I'm 6' 4" so I put it as high up the stock shield as I could. Haven't tested it extensively yet, but for the short I rides I have done, it reduces wind noise tremendously. Most people say it's expensive relative to a new shield, but it seems to do the trick and it went on in 10 minutes. Part of what made me try it was that the tall givi was too tall to keep the shield below my eyes and the other one was too short. I find the look OK, though I can see some might not like it. So far so good. Will report back again later.

----- Original Message ----
From: Joe Barnhart <flaboye@gmail.com>
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, April 21, 2010 3:49:28 PM
Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group bought 2007 reflex last Saturday.

Sounds like you did very well. I ride about 70 miles per day on my 2001
reflex. It gets right at 70mpg, sometimes a little more, sometimes 68, but
that's the average.

Mine has been sitting for a week waiting on a tow up to get tires on it, and
I have been riding it's big sister, the silverwing. I miss the reflex!

I also put on a taller givi shield, the 210 not the 211 (tallest of the 2),
it made all the difference in the world. It's a pleasure to ride.

Welcome!

Joe

On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 3:41 PM, rwalker6047 <rwalker6047@yahoo.com> wrote:

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> I am getting ready to turn 63 years old in a few weeks and have been riding
> a suzuki dr650 dualsport for the last 4 years. Have been having major
> problems with my right knee and everytime I would throw my leg over the
> saddle, which is very high by the way, my knee would hurt really bad. So I
> sold it a couple months ago and bought this honda Saturday. It was a one
> owner with 1314 miles on it. I have been very impressed with it. 67 mpg on
> the first tank and cruises 70 easily on the interstate. A breeze to get on
> and off. Today I changed the oil, filled the radiator up, aired the tires
> up, took the spark plug out and it seemed to be burning perfectly. Also
> adjusted the valves, set the idling up where it should be, cleaned the
> filter for the belt drive system and ordered the higher givi windshield. I
> gave $2760 for it. Did I do OK?
>
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Yahoo! Groups Links

3b.

Re: bought 2007 reflex last Saturday. and laminar lip

Posted by: "tailmaster" freedomfyter@yahoo.com   tailmaster

Tue Apr 27, 2010 7:33 am (PDT)



Great deal on the Reflex!

I'm looking forward to reading more about the laminar lip. I'm 6'3" and no other windscreen works for me. Wind, and the noise, comes with the package. On longer rides, ear plugs. Every so often, just for fun, I bend forward into "racing" position behind the screen while tooling down the highway and I'm amazed at how quiet it is. If this lip thingie can get even close to that, I'm sold.

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, Jack Jacobsen <dailyvolume@...> wrote:
>
> Sounds like a pretty fair price to me. I just put on a Laminar Lip. I'm 6' 4" so I put it as high up the stock shield as I could. Haven't tested it extensively yet, but for the short I rides I have done, it reduces wind noise tremendously. Most people say it's expensive relative to a new shield, but it seems to do the trick and it went on in 10 minutes. Part of what made me try it was that the tall givi was too tall to keep the shield below my eyes and the other one was too short. I find the look OK, though I can see some might not like it. So far so good. Will report back again later.
>
>
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> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Joe Barnhart <flaboye@...>
> To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wed, April 21, 2010 3:49:28 PM
> Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group bought 2007 reflex last Saturday.
>
> Sounds like you did very well. I ride about 70 miles per day on my 2001
> reflex. It gets right at 70mpg, sometimes a little more, sometimes 68, but
> that's the average.
>
> Mine has been sitting for a week waiting on a tow up to get tires on it, and
> I have been riding it's big sister, the silverwing. I miss the reflex!
>
> I also put on a taller givi shield, the 210 not the 211 (tallest of the 2),
> it made all the difference in the world. It's a pleasure to ride.
>
> Welcome!
>
> Joe
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> On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 3:41 PM, rwalker6047 <rwalker6047@...> wrote:
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> > I am getting ready to turn 63 years old in a few weeks and have been riding
> > a suzuki dr650 dualsport for the last 4 years. Have been having major
> > problems with my right knee and everytime I would throw my leg over the
> > saddle, which is very high by the way, my knee would hurt really bad. So I
> > sold it a couple months ago and bought this honda Saturday. It was a one
> > owner with 1314 miles on it. I have been very impressed with it. 67 mpg on
> > the first tank and cruises 70 easily on the interstate. A breeze to get on
> > and off. Today I changed the oil, filled the radiator up, aired the tires
> > up, took the spark plug out and it seemed to be burning perfectly. Also
> > adjusted the valves, set the idling up where it should be, cleaned the
> > filter for the belt drive system and ordered the higher givi windshield. I
> > gave $2760 for it. Did I do OK?
> >
> >
> >
>
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> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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> Yahoo! Groups Links
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4a.

Idle enrichment screw

Posted by: "rwalker6047" rwalker6047@yahoo.com   rwalker6047

Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:39 am (PDT)



I have been trying to find the idle enrichment screw on my reflex without taking all the plastic off. I don't have an owners manual but have been reading that there is one. I found the screw to set the idling speed and have found the carb drain screw and read somewhere that the idle enrichment screw is on the bottom of the carb with a plastic cover over it but I sure don't see it there. Can someone enlighten me? Would love to see a picture of it. I have put over 400 miles on my reflex since I got it Saturday before last. It has a slight hesitation on takeoff before it gets to going and I read that the enrichment screw may eliminate that. Thanks for any help.

4b.

Re: Idle enrichment screw

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

Tue Apr 27, 2010 11:51 am (PDT)



There is NO idle ENRICHMENT adjustment on the Reflex carb.

There IS an idle SPEED adjustment - accessible if the small cover on the left above the footrest is removed. It is a brass screw with a spring behind it. Adjust for 1500 - 1600 RPM once engine is warmed up.

Hope that helps

Bruce Koehler - the Koehlerizer
Santa Cruz, CA

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "rwalker6047" <rwalker6047@...> wrote:
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> I have been trying to find the idle enrichment screw on my reflex without taking all the plastic off. I don't have an owners manual but have been reading that there is one. I found the screw to set the idling speed and have found the carb drain screw and read somewhere that the idle enrichment screw is on the bottom of the carb with a plastic cover over it but I sure don't see it there. Can someone enlighten me? Would love to see a picture of it. I have put over 400 miles on my reflex since I got it Saturday before last. It has a slight hesitation on takeoff before it gets to going and I read that the enrichment screw may eliminate that. Thanks for any help.
>

5a.

Re: New to me 2003 ABS

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

Tue Apr 27, 2010 11:59 am (PDT)



WELCOME!

The Reflex is prone to fuel tank rust if stored without filling the tank fully.

Look in the FILES section for "Gas Tank Replacment.pdf" - it is a great document that shows photos of what a rusted tank looks like.

There is also a drain on the bottom of the Carb - to drain the Float Bowl.

Even with low milage you should consider replacing the tires and drive belt - these rubber objects have a safe life of about 6 years.

Post back if you need more help.

Hope that helps

Bruce Koehler - the Koehlerizer
Santa Cruz, CA

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "delgotjunk" <delenecon@...> wrote:
>
> Just bought a yellow 2003 Reflex c/w abs, 525 miles on it in mint cosmetic condition. Also got the owners manual, service manual, original tool kit and a (2003) yellow XXXL Arai Signet with the sames miles on it which will be on Craigslist soon. I am a serious LD rider and for that hobby have an ST1300A but at 700 pounds something of a chore for running around town, hence the Reflex. The Reflex does not run and probably has not for a few years. It was stored in a non-climate controlled shed under a car tarp here in Northern Delaware. I know it needs a battery. Beyond that I plan on changing all the fluids and filters, running some Seafoam through the tank and carbs and crossing my fingers. Is there anything special about these scooters that I need to pay attention to or any parts that are prone to failure due to neglect? Thanks for your help, Michael
>

5b.

Re: New to me 2003 ABS

Posted by: "Lynn Cox" coxlynn24@yahoo.com   coxlynn24

Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:39 pm (PDT)



Bruce,

Since I don't have immediate access to my Reflex, can you tell me what I have to remove to get to the carb float bowel drain? Also where can I access the "files section" you refer. I don't have a shop manual. (yet).
Thanks,
Lynn Cox

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From: BruceK <bruce@aplusservices.com>
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, April 27, 2010 2:56:39 PM
Subject: Honda Reflex Group Re: New to me 2003 ABS

 
WELCOME!

The Reflex is prone to fuel tank rust if stored without filling the tank fully.

Look in the FILES section for "Gas Tank Replacment.pdf" - it is a great document that shows photos of what a rusted tank looks like.

There is also a drain on the bottom of the Carb - to drain the Float Bowl.

Even with low milage you should consider replacing the tires and drive belt - these rubber objects have a safe life of about 6 years.

Post back if you need more help.

Hope that helps

Bruce Koehler - the Koehlerizer
Santa Cruz, CA

--- In hondareflexowners@ yahoogroups. com, "delgotjunk" <delenecon@. ..> wrote:
>
> Just bought a yellow 2003 Reflex c/w abs, 525 miles on it in mint cosmetic condition. Also got the owners manual, service manual, original tool kit and a (2003) yellow XXXL Arai Signet with the sames miles on it which will be on Craigslist soon. I am a serious LD rider and for that hobby have an ST1300A but at 700 pounds something of a chore for running around town, hence the Reflex. The Reflex does not run and probably has not for a few years. It was stored in a non-climate controlled shed under a car tarp here in Northern Delaware. I know it needs a battery. Beyond that I plan on changing all the fluids and filters, running some Seafoam through the tank and carbs and crossing my fingers. Is there anything special about these scooters that I need to pay attention to or any parts that are prone to failure due to neglect? Thanks for your help, Michael
>

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5c.

Re: New to me 2003 ABS

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

Tue Apr 27, 2010 3:16 pm (PDT)



It can be reached through the battery cover opening - just follow the clear plastic hose up from the bottom (near the center stand) - the screw-type drain valve is at the top end of that hose.

Hope that helps

Bruce Koehler - the Koehlerizer
Santa Cruz, CA

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, Lynn Cox <coxlynn24@...> wrote:
>
> Bruce,
>
> Since I don't have immediate access to my Reflex, can you tell me what I have to remove to get to the carb float bowel drain? Also where can I access the "files section" you refer. I don't have a shop manual. (yet).
> Thanks,
> Lynn Cox
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: BruceK <bruce@...>
> To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tue, April 27, 2010 2:56:39 PM
> Subject: Honda Reflex Group Re: New to me 2003 ABS
>
>  
> WELCOME!
>
> The Reflex is prone to fuel tank rust if stored without filling the tank fully.
>
> Look in the FILES section for "Gas Tank Replacment.pdf" - it is a great document that shows photos of what a rusted tank looks like.
>
> There is also a drain on the bottom of the Carb - to drain the Float Bowl.
>
> Even with low milage you should consider replacing the tires and drive belt - these rubber objects have a safe life of about 6 years.
>
> Post back if you need more help.
>
> Hope that helps
>
> Bruce Koehler - the Koehlerizer
> Santa Cruz, CA
>
> --- In hondareflexowners@ yahoogroups. com, "delgotjunk" <delenecon@ ..> wrote:
> >
> > Just bought a yellow 2003 Reflex c/w abs, 525 miles on it in mint cosmetic condition. Also got the owners manual, service manual, original tool kit and a (2003) yellow XXXL Arai Signet with the sames miles on it which will be on Craigslist soon. I am a serious LD rider and for that hobby have an ST1300A but at 700 pounds something of a chore for running around town, hence the Reflex. The Reflex does not run and probably has not for a few years. It was stored in a non-climate controlled shed under a car tarp here in Northern Delaware. I know it needs a battery. Beyond that I plan on changing all the fluids and filters, running some Seafoam through the tank and carbs and crossing my fingers. Is there anything special about these scooters that I need to pay attention to or any parts that are prone to failure due to neglect? Thanks for your help, Michael
> >
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5d.

Re: New to me 2003 ABS

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

Tue Apr 27, 2010 3:19 pm (PDT)



Oops - the FILES section is a link at the left side of the group home page:

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondareflexowners/files/

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, Lynn Cox <coxlynn24@...> wrote:
>
> Bruce,
>
> Since I don't have immediate access to my Reflex, can you tell me what I have to remove to get to the carb float bowel drain? Also where can I access the "files section" you refer. I don't have a shop manual. (yet).
> Thanks,
> Lynn Cox
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: BruceK <bruce@...>
> To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tue, April 27, 2010 2:56:39 PM
> Subject: Honda Reflex Group Re: New to me 2003 ABS
>
>  
> WELCOME!
>
> The Reflex is prone to fuel tank rust if stored without filling the tank fully.
>
> Look in the FILES section for "Gas Tank Replacment.pdf" - it is a great document that shows photos of what a rusted tank looks like.
>
> There is also a drain on the bottom of the Carb - to drain the Float Bowl.
>
> Even with low milage you should consider replacing the tires and drive belt - these rubber objects have a safe life of about 6 years.
>
> Post back if you need more help.
>
> Hope that helps
>
> Bruce Koehler - the Koehlerizer
> Santa Cruz, CA
>
> --- In hondareflexowners@ yahoogroups. com, "delgotjunk" <delenecon@ ..> wrote:
> >
> > Just bought a yellow 2003 Reflex c/w abs, 525 miles on it in mint cosmetic condition. Also got the owners manual, service manual, original tool kit and a (2003) yellow XXXL Arai Signet with the sames miles on it which will be on Craigslist soon. I am a serious LD rider and for that hobby have an ST1300A but at 700 pounds something of a chore for running around town, hence the Reflex. The Reflex does not run and probably has not for a few years. It was stored in a non-climate controlled shed under a car tarp here in Northern Delaware. I know it needs a battery. Beyond that I plan on changing all the fluids and filters, running some Seafoam through the tank and carbs and crossing my fingers. Is there anything special about these scooters that I need to pay attention to or any parts that are prone to failure due to neglect? Thanks for your help, Michael
> >
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> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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6a.

Re: Reflex air filter

Posted by: "mike" mcburns36@yahoo.com   mcburns36

Tue Apr 27, 2010 2:16 pm (PDT)




anyone ?
--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "mike" <mcburns36@...> wrote:
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>
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> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, Philip Cassel <casselp_2000@> wrote:
> >
> > K&N almost surely makes a fine replacement, hard to find in stores, recommend Bike Bandit online.
> >
> and this is a non washable filter ? I was not aware K&N made a regular paper filter.
>

6b.

Re: Reflex air filter

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

Tue Apr 27, 2010 3:14 pm (PDT)



True Confessions:

I use a chunk of foam rubber (actually an industrial sponge) inserted into the gutted plastic frame from the stock paper filter. No oil on it.

I don't have the brand and part # at hand - but I will post it WITH GREAT DISCLAIMERS when I retrieve it.

And if I rode on dirt or gravel roads, I WOULD NOT DO THIS, as I have no basis for determining how effectively it removes foreign particles from the air.

I DID learn in the process that the scooter DEFINITELY DEPENDS on having a RESTRICTIVE AIR FLOW filter in place. For experimentation, I tried to run the scooter without a filter briefly - and it ran WAY TOO LEAN.

For what it's worth

Bruce Koehler - the Koehlerizer
Santa Cruz, CA

PS - NO - K&N does not offer a paper-element filter for Reflex.

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "mike" <mcburns36@...> wrote:
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> anyone ?
> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "mike" <mcburns36@> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, Philip Cassel <casselp_2000@> wrote:
> > >
> > > K&N almost surely makes a fine replacement, hard to find in stores, recommend Bike Bandit online.
> > >
> > and this is a non washable filter ? I was not aware K&N made a regular paper filter.
> >
>

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