Saturday, May 8, 2010

Honda Reflex Group Digest Number 4821

Messages In This Digest (22 Messages)

Messages

1a.

Re: Scooting the Ozarks Rally

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

Fri May 7, 2010 6:13 am (PDT)



May News:

Not to much to report this month as most of the planning is in place and has already been posted.

We will be having our welcome dinner @ Forest Hill. Lou talked to the Manager and he is going to give us the preferred customer price of $10.89.

Remember, EVERYONE who is Pre-Registered & attending STO 2010 has a chance to win the NEW 2009 Red Kymko Agility Lanny is bringing up from Lanny's Cycle World. Pre-register before September 1.

We have eight vendors lined up so far for STO 2010.

STO 2010 Rally shirts are now available http://scoottheozarks.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=store

Tressa
STO Rally Volunteer
http://scoottheozarks.proboards.com
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=214958106109

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "jrgrammer98" <stoshopkeeper@...> wrote:
>
> If you like riding the twisties, you will love STO, September 15-18, 2010 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. STO welcomes riders of all scooters, maxis to mopeds. STO has an agenda full of rides, good food, vendors, poker run, DJ Dance/Karaoke, and more. STO will be giving away an Agility 125 to someone who pre-registers for the rally before Sept.1 and is present at the drawing.
>
>

2a.

Re: modded K-mod expectations - Warning!

Posted by: "Jonathan Vaughn" spotchicus@yahoo.com   spotchicus

Fri May 7, 2010 6:55 am (PDT)



Thanks for the warning. One thing I was thinking about was swapping to the Big Ruckus weights (and the weight holder, so the ramps are all equal), which should result in a similar overall weight but more linear acceleration, right?

Jon

________________________________
From: GeoB <gab16@sbcglobal.net>
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, May 5, 2010 7:13:19 PM
Subject: Honda Reflex Group modded K-mod expectations - Warning!

> I fooled around with it to determine how much weight I needed, then I melted the lead and poured it into the middle hole. Then I drilled out lead while weighing on an accurate gram scale, till I got the right weight and got all rollers equal.

To refresh, here I was trying to get rid of the big rev-up when I take off, with the std K-mod. I like to be able to putt-putt through neighborhoods and little country roads and stuff without all the noise and such at lower speeds. In other words I like to use a higher gear.

Around town I like it with the extra lead in the weights. Nice and quiet, lower rpm at start-off and also on up to top gear.

On a couple of road trips I had over-heating problems. I am beginning to wonder if I am not turning enough rpm. On one trip of several hundred miles I was fighting a big head wind and I was not going very fast. In retrospect I wonder if I was spinning the motor fast enough there.

On the other trip I was just going down the freeway. It shouldn't have over-heated. I have changed the coolant, refilled, bled the system, made sure it was full. My fan works. Not so sure about my thermostat, but I think so. Honda parts don't wear out in 9k miles.

So This is a WARNING to not do as I have done, unless you understand this potential risk. I will be investigating, probably swapping back to my stock weights as a standard k-mod.

GeoB

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2b.

Re: modded K-mod expectations - Warning!

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

Fri May 7, 2010 7:24 am (PDT)



Aren't the engines/drive trains the same for both the Reflex and Big Ruckus?
TravlinTim (who does K-Mods for free) Hansen
phreadbarnz@gmail.com

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From: "Jonathan Vaughn" <spotchicus@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 6:55 AM
To: <hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group modded K-mod expectations - Warning!

> Thanks for the warning. One thing I was thinking about was swapping to
> the Big Ruckus weights (and the weight holder, so the ramps are all
> equal), which should result in a similar overall weight but more linear
> acceleration, right?
>
> Jon
>


2c.

Re: modded K-mod expectations - Warning!

Posted by: "John D" dc2daylight@yahoo.com   dc2daylight

Fri May 7, 2010 7:34 am (PDT)



I put a Malossi performance variator on mine and experimented with different weights until I came upon the right mix. The weight I have in there now equals that of the stock Helix weights. When I need to replace them that's what i'm putting in.

No problems with almost 2 years on the bike. Good acceleration and no BWAAAAAAHHHH like the K-mod when I take off.

John in Seattle

________________________________
From: Jonathan Vaughn <spotchicus@yahoo.com>
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, May 7, 2010 6:55:19 AM
Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group modded K-mod expectations - Warning!

Thanks for the warning. One thing I was thinking about was swapping to the Big Ruckus weights (and the weight holder, so the ramps are all equal), which should result in a similar overall weight but more linear acceleration, right?

Jon

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From: GeoB <gab16@sbcglobal. net>
To: hondareflexowners@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Wed, May 5, 2010 7:13:19 PM
Subject: Honda Reflex Group modded K-mod expectations - Warning!

> I fooled around with it to determine how much weight I needed, then I melted the lead and poured it into the middle hole. Then I drilled out lead while weighing on an accurate gram scale, till I got the right weight and got all rollers equal.

To refresh, here I was trying to get rid of the big rev-up when I take off, with the std K-mod. I like to be able to putt-putt through neighborhoods and little country roads and stuff without all the noise and such at lower speeds. In other words I like to use a higher gear.

Around town I like it with the extra lead in the weights. Nice and quiet, lower rpm at start-off and also on up to top gear.

On a couple of road trips I had over-heating problems. I am beginning to wonder if I am not turning enough rpm. On one trip of several hundred miles I was fighting a big head wind and I was not going very fast. In retrospect I wonder if I was spinning the motor fast enough there.

On the other trip I was just going down the freeway. It shouldn't have over-heated. I have changed the coolant, refilled, bled the system, made sure it was full. My fan works. Not so sure about my thermostat, but I think so. Honda parts don't wear out in 9k miles.

So This is a WARNING to not do as I have done, unless you understand this potential risk. I will be investigating, probably swapping back to my stock weights as a standard k-mod.

GeoB

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2d.

High Altitude Help

Posted by: "WILLIAM GALLIP" bgallip@msn.com   bill_gallip

Fri May 7, 2010 9:16 am (PDT)




Just moved to Colorado Springs (back yard is a at 6600 feet) and looking for advice from fellow high-altitiude Flexers about carb settings. The bike is currently tuned for sea level. Can I get by with just leaning the screw or do I need to go all the way with replacing jets? Any other Springs riders who can recommend a Honda shop other than Apex?

Thanks.

Bill Gallip
Colorado Springs, CO
'04 Honda Red Semi-Sport


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2e.

Re: modded K-mod expectations - Warning!

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

Fri May 7, 2010 9:20 am (PDT)



The "BWAAAAAAHHHH like the K-mod" is the engine QUICKLY COMING UP to it's PEAK POWER POINT. Without the "BWAAAAAAHHHH like the K-mod" you will not get full power off the line.

For what it's worth

Bruce Koehler - the Koehlerizer
Santa Cruz, CA

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, John D <dc2daylight@...> wrote:
>
> I put a Malossi performance variator on mine and experimented with different weights until I came upon the right mix. The weight I have in there now equals that of the stock Helix weights. When I need to replace them that's what i'm putting in.
>
> No problems with almost 2 years on the bike. Good acceleration and no BWAAAAAAHHHH like the K-mod when I take off.
>
>
> John in Seattle
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Jonathan Vaughn <spotchicus@...>
> To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Fri, May 7, 2010 6:55:19 AM
> Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group modded K-mod expectations - Warning!
>
>
> Thanks for the warning. One thing I was thinking about was swapping to the Big Ruckus weights (and the weight holder, so the ramps are all equal), which should result in a similar overall weight but more linear acceleration, right?
>
> Jon
>
> ____________ _________ _________ __
> From: GeoB <gab16@sbcglobal. net>
> To: hondareflexowners@ yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Wed, May 5, 2010 7:13:19 PM
> Subject: Honda Reflex Group modded K-mod expectations - Warning!
>
> > I fooled around with it to determine how much weight I needed, then I melted the lead and poured it into the middle hole. Then I drilled out lead while weighing on an accurate gram scale, till I got the right weight and got all rollers equal.
>
> To refresh, here I was trying to get rid of the big rev-up when I take off, with the std K-mod. I like to be able to putt-putt through neighborhoods and little country roads and stuff without all the noise and such at lower speeds. In other words I like to use a higher gear.
>
> Around town I like it with the extra lead in the weights. Nice and quiet, lower rpm at start-off and also on up to top gear.
>
> On a couple of road trips I had over-heating problems. I am beginning to wonder if I am not turning enough rpm. On one trip of several hundred miles I was fighting a big head wind and I was not going very fast. In retrospect I wonder if I was spinning the motor fast enough there.
>
> On the other trip I was just going down the freeway. It shouldn't have over-heated. I have changed the coolant, refilled, bled the system, made sure it was full. My fan works. Not so sure about my thermostat, but I think so. Honda parts don't wear out in 9k miles.
>
> So This is a WARNING to not do as I have done, unless you understand this potential risk. I will be investigating, probably swapping back to my stock weights as a standard k-mod.
>
> GeoB
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

2f.

Re: modded K-mod expectations - Warning!

Posted by: "Jonathan Vaughn" spotchicus@yahoo.com   spotchicus

Fri May 7, 2010 9:23 am (PDT)



This guy seems to think not... according to this post the BR has 6 26 gram rollers while the reflex has 3 31 and 3 21 (which gives it its 'multi-stage' properties.

?

Jon

http://totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=38125

________________________________
From: Tim Hansen <phreadbarnz@gmail.com>
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, May 7, 2010 10:23:45 AM
Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group modded K-mod expectations - Warning!

Aren't the engines/drive trains the same for both the Reflex and Big Ruckus?
TravlinTim (who does K-Mods for free) Hansen
phreadbarnz@ gmail.com

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From: "Jonathan Vaughn" <spotchicus@yahoo. com>
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 6:55 AM
To: <hondareflexowners@ yahoogroups. com>
Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group modded K-mod expectations - Warning!

> Thanks for the warning. One thing I was thinking about was swapping to
> the Big Ruckus weights (and the weight holder, so the ramps are all
> equal), which should result in a similar overall weight but more linear
> acceleration, right?
>
> Jon
>

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3a.

Re: Honda rear hard case mount wobbles

Posted by: "jd" robert@lumenosity.com   lenzdudeaz1

Fri May 7, 2010 8:42 am (PDT)



That's what I figured, that I'd need to add or change the mounting hardware to snug it up.

Thanks for the quick reply.

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "Cathy Hamma" <cathy@...> wrote:
>
> If it's the case and mount purchased from Honda, then I had to add an extra
> washer for a tight fit. Mine had acorn nuts. Or, you can change to nuts
> with nylon inserts to tighten it up.
>
>
>
> Cathy (who just hated the noise from the loose mount) Hamma
>
> 2007 Honda Reflex, NW Chicago Suburbs, Illinois
>
>
>
> From: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jd
> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 9:43 PM
> To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Honda Reflex Group Honda rear hard case mount wobbles
>
>
>
>
>
> I just purchased an '07 Sport ABS that came with the Honda rear hard case
> and quick-release mount. The case and QR work perfectly but the mount itself
> is loose on the bracket that's mounted to the rear spoiler/handrail. I
> looked to see if the 4 bolts holding the QR mount to the bracket were loose
> but they're all tight and there's still play between the rubber grommets
> used to dampen the mount.
>
> Does anyone else have this Honda case and mount and can tell me if this
> wobbly/loose mounting is purposeful and normal, or is this installation
> faulty?
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

4a.

Another Reflex review for those curious

Posted by: "jd" robert@lumenosity.com   lenzdudeaz1

Fri May 7, 2010 9:22 am (PDT)



Last fall I posted a review about the Reflex on my professional workflow site. It's just so damned cool I couldn't help myself.

http://www.go-go-godzilla.com/honda_reflex_scooter.html

4b.

Re: Another Reflex review for those curious

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

Fri May 7, 2010 11:00 am (PDT)



Nice review! I read the SW one too. I was very fortunate in my flex and
swing purchases. I invested 1500 in the flex and 2000 in the Swing.
Originally priced at 3000, when I got there and it wouldn't stay running I
offered 2k and the guy took it. After putting in a fuel pressure regulator,
it was as good as new, with about 9k on it.

That year, 2002 had 3 recalls of which the original owner never did. The
bike sat for 3 years. One of the recalls was a new rear wheel and tire, so
while it was in the shop I bought a new front they did mounts for free. I
walked out with a 170.00 bill (including fuel pressure regular installation)
after spending 2000 on the bike, and it had brand new tires on it!!!

I agree the new price is out there, I would never pay retail on a new one.
Or retail on a flex for that matter.

But, the used market is wonderful, people don't realize these honda's with
even 20k on them, if taken care of, still offer a lifetime of riding.

Joe

On Fri, May 7, 2010 at 12:18 PM, jd <robert@lumenosity.com> wrote:

>
>
> Last fall I posted a review about the Reflex on my professional workflow
> site. It's just so damned cool I couldn't help myself.
>
> http://www.go-go-godzilla.com/honda_reflex_scooter.html
>
>
>

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5a.

Re: Reflex not starting up, help...

Posted by: "riverside_instructor" Chris@BarkingDawg.com   riverside_instructor

Fri May 7, 2010 10:48 am (PDT)




I know hindsight is 20/20, but to avoid these issues, I start in October adding a fuel stabilizer to the tank every time I fill up. Not only does this allow the entire fuel system to be treated, but regardless of when "last riding day" happens to fall, I'm all set.

Basically, I keep a small one ounce bottle of fuel stabilizer on top of the coolant tank under the access hatch for the fuel/coolant. You mix it one ounce per tank (I usually only fill 2.5 gallons at a time) and then be sure to refill the bottle when you get home.

Sta-Bil, Amsoil, SeaFoam, and other brands exist. The key is to USE some. I happen to use the Amsoil formula, but that is because I can get it wholesale. I've used the Sta-Bil brand in the past and the tractor I have which started on that brand has never had an issue either.

In the spring, I get a long crank the first time (probably some evaporation in the carb) but it has not failed to start since I bought my 2004 Reflex.

I replaced the battery this spring as it would not hold a charge longer than a few days. In the winter, I pull the battery and rotate it and two others on a Battery Tender. (roughly a week on/ 2 weeks off)

Seems to do the trick.

5b.

Re: Reflex not starting up, help...

Posted by: "losmoran@bellsouth.net" losmoran@bellsouth.net   losmoran@bellsouth.net

Fri May 7, 2010 11:44 am (PDT)



Wow, Thank you all (Catfish, Brucek, Michael, Riverside_instructor)
Quite a bit of helpful information to get it started. I really appreciate all the suggestions. I plan to get to this project this weekend and will post my progress.

Thanks again!
Los.

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "riverside_instructor" <Chris@...> wrote:
>
>
> I know hindsight is 20/20, but to avoid these issues, I start in October adding a fuel stabilizer to the tank every time I fill up. Not only does this allow the entire fuel system to be treated, but regardless of when "last riding day" happens to fall, I'm all set.
>
> Basically, I keep a small one ounce bottle of fuel stabilizer on top of the coolant tank under the access hatch for the fuel/coolant. You mix it one ounce per tank (I usually only fill 2.5 gallons at a time) and then be sure to refill the bottle when you get home.
>
> Sta-Bil, Amsoil, SeaFoam, and other brands exist. The key is to USE some. I happen to use the Amsoil formula, but that is because I can get it wholesale. I've used the Sta-Bil brand in the past and the tractor I have which started on that brand has never had an issue either.
>
> In the spring, I get a long crank the first time (probably some evaporation in the carb) but it has not failed to start since I bought my 2004 Reflex.
>
> I replaced the battery this spring as it would not hold a charge longer than a few days. In the winter, I pull the battery and rotate it and two others on a Battery Tender. (roughly a week on/ 2 weeks off)
>
> Seems to do the trick.
>

5c.

Re: Reflex not starting up, help...

Posted by: "Carlos Moran" losmoran@bellsouth.net   losmoran@bellsouth.net

Fri May 7, 2010 11:57 am (PDT)



Michael,

I received several suggestions from various members and appreciate the help.
I'll try each of these until I get it started!

Thanks again..

Los.

From: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 10:27 PM
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Honda Reflex Group Re: Reflex not starting up, help...

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups.com> , "losmoran@..." <losmoran@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi All,
> I am a new member here, My wife owns a 2004 Reflex that has been sitting
for about 9-10 months and it will not start. I tried starting it last week
and trhe battery was very week... I ordered a battery tender and the battery
charged fine but after three or four attempts at starting it began to get
week... I'm hoping for some guidance in stating it. The engine and fuel
lines are difficult to get to and before I ventured into taking it apart to
maybe try some starting fluid I thought I'd check here... Any suggestions
other than the mechanic?
>
> Thank you
> Los.
>
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

I had a bit of trouble getting my 2007 Reflex started this spring. It
was not as accessable as the 2004 Reflex and the 2006 Silverwing in
my garage and so it didn't get started during the winter as much. I
ran the battery down a couple(few, well OK, several) times trying to
start it this spring.

Save yourself trouble by siphoning as much of the old gas from the
tank, empty the float bowl, puting fresh gas in the tank with a few ounces
of stuff called Sea foam.(Available at most auto parts stores.)
It's not likely to start successfully at all....ever... if you don't
get the old gas out and some kind of appropriate cleaning solution
running through the carb for at least part of a tank of gas. It will
start eventually, just be persistant. And, it WILL run rough for a
while til it cleans the carb some and may quit on you several times
during the process. Just recharge the battery in between times to
keep it from running down completely.

Also, I'm not big on using starting fluid and not sure how well it
would work, but you may try using it. But do get the old gas out
first. Otherwise, you'll just be running it for a few seconds at a
time all day long till you run out of patience, starting fluid,
battery juice, or any combination thereof.

Draining the float bowl involves removing the lower left side skirt
for better access and using a very short screwdriver to turn the
drain screw on the carburator. There is a bit of hose that comes off
the carb and the drain screw on the carb is near the upper end of
that hose. You can see this area by opening the spark plug access
panel and looking toward the back inside there and find the drain
screw by locating and following where that little drain hose goes up
to the carb. You will then see where to use the screwdriver. Be sure
to use something to catch the draining gas.(You don't want that all
over the floor since old gas WILL still burn explosively if ignited.)

Don't forget to close the drain after you are done draining the bowl.
Actually, I drained the bowl, turned the engine over a few times to
fill the bowl, then allowed it to empty again...repeated this process
several times to empty old fuel still in the lines before I made a
concerted effort to try starting the scoot.

You can find how to remove panels (carefully so you don't break tabs)
and empty the float bowl from the service manual. I recommend that If
you don't have one, then get one. You'll save yourself grief, time,
trouble and money by DIY and not depending on dubious and expensive
work done by "Qualified" motorcycle mechanics at the dealerships.
Plus, it will give you the satisfaction knowing the job was done
correctly and by your own hand. If you can twist a key and twist a
throttle, then you can twist a wrench. There is nothing mysterious
or difficult about most things that the average person may need to
do for maintaining their bike. A service manual and an adequate set
of metric tools should mostly get you by. Oh, and your friends here
at hondareflexowners. Just ask. It's not a stupid question if you
don't know the answer.
HTH

Mike B.

(Rochester Hills Michigan Double Dark Side Rider)
(2007 Honda NSS250S Reflex Sport "Scarlet")
(2006 Honda FSC600A Silverwing "Jester")

**** While knowledge has power, It is what you do with what you
know that is important.
It gives the knowledge validity and demonstrates its worth.
Use it wisely. **** (I wish I knew more)

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5d.

Re: Reflex not starting up, help...

Posted by: "Catfish" CatfishRacing@GMail.com   catfishracing

Fri May 7, 2010 1:40 pm (PDT)



You'll be too busy out riding.

Catfish
www.FarkleMasters.com
IBA #12835
AMA Lifer #462122

losmoran@bellsouth.net wrote:
> Wow, Thank you all (Catfish, Brucek, Michael, Riverside_instructor)
> Quite a bit of helpful information to get it started. I really appreciate all the suggestions. I plan to get to this project this weekend and will post my progress.
>
> Thanks again!
> Los.

5e.

Re: Reflex not starting up, help...

Posted by: "Carlos Moran" losmoran@bellsouth.net   losmoran@bellsouth.net

Fri May 7, 2010 4:19 pm (PDT)



Thank you Bruce,

Will do that tomorrow and report back.

Thank you!!!!!!!!

From: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of BruceK
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 9:43 PM
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Honda Reflex Group Re: Reflex not starting up, help...

Each of these is an INDIVIDUAL action - try one before you move on to the
next:

1. JUMP start it - hook jumper cables to a NON-RUNNING car. The Reflex
ignition needs lots of volts - a low battery will not start it (and a
battery tender is only made to MAINTAIN the charge on an already OK
battery).

2. Spray some Starting Fluid in the upper "vent" above the footboard on the
kickstand-side of the scooter - try again.

3. Remove the little cover just in front of that vent, and remove and
inspect the sparkplug. While it is OUT, crank the engine and see if you
(hopefully) smell gas in the expelled air. Inspect the plug - clean or
change - as appropriate.

Post back if you need more.
Post back anyway - with your results - that is the group "compensation" for
the free advice - so that all will benefit.

Welcome to the group!

Bruce Koehler

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:hondareflexowners%40yahoogroups.com> , "losmoran@..." <losmoran@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi All,
> I am a new member here, My wife owns a 2004 Reflex that has been sitting
for about 9-10 months and it will not start. I tried starting it last week
and trhe battery was very week... I ordered a battery tender and the battery
charged fine but after three or four attempts at starting it began to get
week... I'm hoping for some guidance in stating it. The engine and fuel
lines are difficult to get to and before I ventured into taking it apart to
maybe try some starting fluid I thought I'd check here... Any suggestions
other than the mechanic?
>
> Thank you
> Los.
>

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5f.

Re: Reflex not starting up, help...

Posted by: "Carlos Moran" losmoran@bellsouth.net   losmoran@bellsouth.net

Fri May 7, 2010 4:35 pm (PDT)



Maybe so... But then I'll post my success after riding J

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6a.

Steering Adjustable?

Posted by: "jcombs2@sbcglobal.net" jcombs2@sbcglobal.net   jcombs2@sbcglobal.net

Fri May 7, 2010 2:13 pm (PDT)



On my 2005 Reflex sport the handle bars seem to be slightly to the left when the wheel is straight. Is there and adjustment for this?

6b.

Re: Steering Adjustable?

Posted by: "jd" robert@lumenosity.com   lenzdudeaz1

Fri May 7, 2010 5:12 pm (PDT)



Unlike a car there's no left-right centering adjustment for a motorcycle/scooters' handlebars. If indeed your front wheel is straight but your bars are not fully centered then the front end might have been damaged by hitting something hard - like a curb or other object - or the scooter was in a wreck/dropped hard.

I would highly suggest taking it to a Honda shop and having it looked over to make sure the triple-clamp, front forks or handlebar mount itself have been been damaged or bent in any way.

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "jcombs2@..." <jcombs2@...> wrote:
>
> On my 2005 Reflex sport the handle bars seem to be slightly to the left when the wheel is straight. Is there and adjustment for this?
>

6c.

Re: Steering Adjustable?

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

Fri May 7, 2010 8:51 pm (PDT)



Yes - there are two "pinch bolts" that mount the fork tubes to the Yoke. Loosen them, line things up, then re-TORQUE them.

Of course, it would be wise to determine if there has been an impact, or damage to something in the steering assembly. Anything bent, cracked, loose?

Hope that helps

Bruce Koehler - the Koehlerizer
Santa Cruz, CA

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "jcombs2@..." <jcombs2@...> wrote:
>
> On my 2005 Reflex sport the handle bars seem to be slightly to the left when the wheel is straight. Is there and adjustment for this?
>

7a.

"Sport"/shorter windshield price or suggestions?

Posted by: "Jonathan Vaughn" spotchicus@yahoo.com   spotchicus

Fri May 7, 2010 7:45 pm (PDT)



I finally just got a Reflex of my very own and even though I've only taken it around the neighborhood once, I'm loving it so far :) It's a silver 01 with ABS. Anyway, I'm thinking I may want to replace the stock windshield with something a little smaller. My previous 2 vehicles (Derbi Atlantis, SV650) had no windshield, and I got to really appreciate the feel of the wind, at least during the spring/fall/summer months. Anyway, the 'sport' windshield seems like it might do the trick of getting me a little more wind, so I was wondering if anyone knew of a good place to pick one of these up on the cheap, or if there were aftermarket versions (givi?) that I should be considering as well. I know givi makes a taller one that keeps more wind OFF the driver, but for now I'm looking for the opposite.

Jon

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7b.

Re: "Sport"/shorter windshield price or suggestions?

Posted by: "jd" robert@lumenosity.com   lenzdudeaz1

Fri May 7, 2010 9:37 pm (PDT)



I can't say about cost, but Clearview Shields makes superb custom shields for a reasonable price. They made me a custom sport-sheild for my SilverWing (in fact the photo they have of the sport shield is the one I took of my old 'wing).

They currently don't have a sport-short shield for the Reflex however, if you ship them yours they can make one for you at about the same price as you'd pay for a Givi and it's of much higher quality (better material used) and will last longer.

Give them a call and tell them Robert Lane from AZ sent you (the guy who had them make a Silverwing sport shield).

Cheers.

7c.

Re: "Sport"/shorter windshield price or suggestions?

Posted by: "Michael" mbr987@comcast.net   bandito_two

Fri May 7, 2010 10:27 pm (PDT)



--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, Jonathan Vaughn <spotchicus@...> wrote:
>
> I finally just got a Reflex of my very own and even though I've only taken it around the neighborhood once, I'm loving it so far :) It's a silver 01 with ABS. Anyway, I'm thinking I may want to replace the stock windshield with something a little smaller. My previous 2 vehicles (Derbi Atlantis, SV650) had no windshield, and I got to really appreciate the feel of the wind, at least during the spring/fall/summer months. Anyway, the 'sport' windshield seems like it might do the trick of getting me a little more wind, so I was wondering if anyone knew of a good place to pick one of these up on the cheap, or if there were aftermarket versions (givi?) that I should be considering as well. I know givi makes a taller one that keeps more wind OFF the driver, but for now I'm looking for the opposite.
>
> Jon
>
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
Jon,
How about one for a mere few bucks just to cover shipping to you?
I had a 2004 Sport and now a 2007 Sport that I will never use the
short windscreen on and it's just collecting dust in the garage.
Send a PM to me to exchange addresses if you're interested. But I
got to tell you; it's a deal you can't refuse. Especially since the
Honda Reflex Sport NSS250S OEM windscreen set is:

$203.99 at bikebandit.com
Or
$183.81 at oem-hondaparts.com (Babbit'sonline)
Or
$166.44 at mrcycles.com

Oh, and I'll clean the dust off for you.(Hhaachooo!!)
Why? Because somebody gave me a Reflex freebie once
and I'm passing the favor on. May you be so fortunate
to be able to do so likewise sometime.

Mike B.

(Rochester Hills Michigan Double Dark Side Rider)
(2007 Honda NSS250S Reflex Sport "Scarlet")
(2006 Honda FSC600A Silverwing "Jester")

"Great ideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein

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