Messages In This Digest (25 Messages)
- 1.1.
- Re: Big Rukus Variator - was:modded K-mod expectations - Warning! From: MichaelB
- 1.2.
- Re: Big Rukus Variator - was:modded K-mod expectations - Warning! From: GeoB
- 1.3.
- Re: Big Rukus Variator - was:modded K-mod expectations - Warning! From: GeoB
- 2a.
- Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight From: rcbloss
- 2b.
- Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight From: jim borton
- 2c.
- Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight From: rwalker6047
- 2d.
- Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight From: GeoB
- 2e.
- Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight From: James Blosser
- 2f.
- Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight From: jim borton
- 2g.
- Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight From: James Blosser
- 2h.
- Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight From: BruceK
- 2i.
- Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight From: BruceK
- 2j.
- Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight From: James Blosser
- 2k.
- Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight From: GHOF@aol.com
- 2l.
- Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight From: James Blosser
- 3a.
- Re: New member/owner From: GeoB
- 3b.
- Re: New member/owner From: Joe Pal
- 3c.
- Re: New member/owner From: lcoop99
- 3d.
- Re: New member/owner From: Ed
- 3e.
- Re: New member/owner From: GeoB
- 4a.
- Re: Scooter Road Rash From: GeoB
- 5.1.
- Re: modded K-mod expectations - Warning! From: BruceK
- 5.2.
- Re: modded K-mod expectations - Warning! From: GeoB
- 6a.
- Re: Steering Adjustable? From: Loii
- 6b.
- Re: Steering Adjustable? From: GeoB
Messages
- 1.1.
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Re: Big Rukus Variator - was:modded K-mod expectations - Warning!
Posted by: "MichaelB" mikeveg@yahoo.com mikeveg
Fri May 14, 2010 6:34 am (PDT)
My Reflex spends most of it's life between 55 and 75 MPH (indicated), around 70 miles per riding day (or more) in traffic.
The only things that wear out are my tires, belt, and brake pads!
Mike B
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> For some reason I didn't really think of the big ruckus as being built for off-roading, what with it having a 70+mph top speed and an awesome reclining seat (/jealous). The more I think about it I'll probably just keep my stock variators in. I need to keep as little stress on the engine as possible around town because I have a feeling I'm going to be taking it on at least a few long 60mph+ sustained runs, and I'm worried I'm going to wear the poor thing out.Â
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> Jon
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Re: Big Rukus Variator - was:modded K-mod expectations - Warning!
Posted by: "GeoB" gab16@sbcglobal.net negrekboshlinov
Fri May 14, 2010 9:31 am (PDT)
> I'm just not used to being comfortable with revving so close to redline (6000rpm or higher) for long periods
I remember I hated that when I traded for my first Honda, a '66 CB450. 80 mph (IIRC) was like 8000 rpm. I was used to British twins. A magazine aricle I happen to remember after 44 years said, "It is a buzzing little bomb". After a while I realized it wasn't coming apart, I wasn't hot-rodding it, I was getting good mileage (65 mpg @ 70-80 mph), so I just road it. I couldn't believe it, a beaten down Honda was far more reliable than my British custom bikes that I lavished care and money on. I switched. Haven't looked back. Life is good.
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Re: Big Rukus Variator - was:modded K-mod expectations - Warning!
Posted by: "GeoB" gab16@sbcglobal.net negrekboshlinov
Fri May 14, 2010 9:41 am (PDT)
> I read that the Big Ruckus has 6 equal length ramps all with 21 gm weights.
I really only researched the 2006 model. Maybe 2005 was different. I'd like to find that what you say is true.
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Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
Posted by: "rcbloss" rcbloss@yahoo.com rcbloss
Fri May 14, 2010 8:24 am (PDT)
I just wanted to let everyone know that they should look closely at the rear shock setting on their scooters. When I bought my 2006 reflex about two weeks ago the shocks were adjusted to the 3 setting. After riding it for a while I noticed that the ride was harsh and bottoming out for the Ohio roads I was riding on. I weigh about 195lbs. and decided to move the setting up to 5. I took a ride and noticed that the ride quality was much improved. I think I will move it up one more notch to 6 and compare the two settings. I think the standard factory setting is designed for women and light weight men probably under 140lbs. I know when my wife starts riding with me 2 up, I will probably move the setting up to 7 or to the Higher setting on the shocks, as our combined weights will be about 340lbs. I would like to know if other reflex riders noticed this, and what their weight and shocks are set at? Thanks, Jim
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Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
Posted by: "jim borton" gondola1545@yahoo.com gondola1545
Fri May 14, 2010 8:29 am (PDT)
Does anyone know where to buy the spanner wrench for the adjustable shock....
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From: rcbloss <rcbloss@yahoo.com >
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 8:24:09 AM
Subject: Honda Reflex Group Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
I just wanted to let everyone know that they should look closely at the rear shock setting on their scooters. When I bought my 2006 reflex about two weeks ago the shocks were adjusted to the 3 setting. After riding it for a while I noticed that the ride was harsh and bottoming out for the Ohio roads I was riding on. I weigh about 195lbs. and decided to move the setting up to 5. I took a ride and noticed that the ride quality was much improved. I think I will move it up one more notch to 6 and compare the two settings. I think the standard factory setting is designed for women and light weight men probably under 140lbs. I know when my wife starts riding with me 2 up, I will probably move the setting up to 7 or to the Higher setting on the shocks, as our combined weights will be about 340lbs. I would like to know if other reflex riders noticed this, and what their weight and shocks are set at? Thanks, Jim
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Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
Posted by: "rwalker6047" rwalker6047@yahoo.com rwalker6047
Fri May 14, 2010 8:47 am (PDT)
--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. , jim borton <gondola1545@com ...> wrote:
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> To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 8:24:09 AM
> Subject: Honda Reflex Group Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
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> I just wanted to let everyone know that they should look closely at the rear shock setting on their scooters. When I bought my 2006 reflex about two weeks ago the shocks were adjusted to the 3 setting. After riding it for a while I noticed that the ride was harsh and bottoming out for the Ohio roads I was riding on. I weigh about 195lbs. and decided to move the setting up to 5. I took a ride and noticed that the ride quality was much improved. I think I will move it up one more notch to 6 and compare the two settings. I think the standard factory setting is designed for women and light weight men probably under 140lbs. I know when my wife starts riding with me 2 up, I will probably move the setting up to 7 or to the Higher setting on the shocks, as our combined weights will be about 340lbs. I would like to know if other reflex riders noticed this, and what their weight and shocks are set at? Thanks, Jim
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> When I bought my 2007 bout 4 weeks ago with 1314 miles on it, I also noticed it bottomed out a lot and the drive belt was kind of noisy and vibrated quite a bit. It was also on the #3 setting and I set up to #5 and it made all the difference in the world. I weigh 210 and think I will set up to #6. When I was messing with it I went beyond the #6 setting and it all of a sudden fell to the bottom, I don't believe it has a #7. Just my 2 cents worth.
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Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
Posted by: "GeoB" gab16@sbcglobal.net negrekboshlinov
Fri May 14, 2010 9:42 am (PDT)
I have mine just beyond the stiffest number.
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Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
Posted by: "James Blosser" rcbloss@yahoo.com rcbloss
Fri May 14, 2010 9:53 am (PDT)
If you don't have the spanner wrench you can use vice grips. Just be sure to wrap the metal part of the shock with some old inner tube so you don't scratch the area when doing the adjustment.
--- On Fri, 5/14/10, rwalker6047 <rwalker6047@yahoo.com > wrote:
From: rwalker6047 <rwalker6047@yahoo.com >
Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, May 14, 2010, 11:45 AM
--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. , jim borton <gondola1545@com ...> wrote:
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> Does anyone know where to buy the spanner wrench for the adjustable shock....
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> From: rcbloss <rcbloss@...>
> To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 8:24:09 AM
> Subject: Honda Reflex Group Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
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> I just wanted to let everyone know that they should look closely at the rear shock setting on their scooters. When I bought my 2006 reflex about two weeks ago the shocks were adjusted to the 3 setting. After riding it for a while I noticed that the ride was harsh and bottoming out for the Ohio roads I was riding on. I weigh about 195lbs. and decided to move the setting up to 5. I took a ride and noticed that the ride quality was much improved. I think I will move it up one more notch to 6 and compare the two settings. I think the standard factory setting is designed for women and light weight men probably under 140lbs. I know when my wife starts riding with me 2 up, I will probably move the setting up to 7 or to the Higher setting on the shocks, as our combined weights will be about 340lbs. I would like to know if other reflex riders noticed this, and what their weight and shocks are set at? Thanks, Jim
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> When I bought my 2007 bout 4 weeks ago with 1314 miles on it, I also noticed it bottomed out a lot and the drive belt was kind of noisy and vibrated quite a bit. It was also on the #3 setting and I set up to #5 and it made all the difference in the world. I weigh 210 and think I will set up to #6. When I was messing with it I went beyond the #6 setting and it all of a sudden fell to the bottom, I don't believe it has a #7. Just my 2 cents worth.
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Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
Posted by: "jim borton" gondola1545@yahoo.com gondola1545
Fri May 14, 2010 9:56 am (PDT)
hate to use vgrips.... chrome and all...
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From: James Blosser <rcbloss@yahoo.com >
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 9:53:54 AM
Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
If you don't have the spanner wrench you can use vice grips. Just be sure to wrap the metal part of the shock with some old inner tube so you don't scratch the area when doing the adjustment.
--- On Fri, 5/14/10, rwalker6047 <rwalker6047@yahoo.com > wrote:
From: rwalker6047 <rwalker6047@yahoo.com >
Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, May 14, 2010, 11:45 AM
--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. , jim borton <gondola1545@com ...> wrote:
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> From: rcbloss <rcbloss@...>
> To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 8:24:09 AM
> Subject: Honda Reflex Group Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
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> I just wanted to let everyone know that they should look closely at the rear shock setting on their scooters. When I bought my 2006 reflex about two weeks ago the shocks were adjusted to the 3 setting. After riding it for a while I noticed that the ride was harsh and bottoming out for the Ohio roads I was riding on. I weigh about 195lbs. and decided to move the setting up to 5. I took a ride and noticed that the ride quality was much improved. I think I will move it up one more notch to 6 and compare the two settings. I think the standard factory setting is designed for women and light weight men probably under 140lbs. I know when my wife starts riding with me 2 up, I will probably move the setting up to 7 or to the Higher setting on the shocks, as our combined weights will be about 340lbs. I would like to know if other reflex riders noticed this, and what their weight and shocks are set at? Thanks, Jim
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> When I bought my 2007 bout 4 weeks ago with 1314 miles on it, I also noticed it bottomed out a lot and the drive belt was kind of noisy and vibrated quite a bit. It was also on the #3 setting and I set up to #5 and it made all the difference in the world. I weigh 210 and think I will set up to #6. When I was messing with it I went beyond the #6 setting and it all of a sudden fell to the bottom, I don't believe it has a #7. Just my 2 cents worth.
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Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
Posted by: "James Blosser" rcbloss@yahoo.com rcbloss
Fri May 14, 2010 10:02 am (PDT)
You can also order the spanner from any honda cycle dealer. I think they cost around 5 dollars. Also try a honda dealer online. Just look-up the reflex with the online dealer and you will see the toolkit breakdown of tools.
--- On Fri, 5/14/10, jim borton <gondola1545@yahoo.com > wrote:
From: jim borton <gondola1545@yahoo.com >
Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, May 14, 2010, 12:56 PM
hate to use vgrips.... chrome and all...
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From: James Blosser <rcbloss@yahoo.com >
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 9:53:54 AM
Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
If you don't have the spanner wrench you can use vice grips. Just be sure to wrap the metal part of the shock with some old inner tube so you don't scratch the area when doing the adjustment.
--- On Fri, 5/14/10, rwalker6047 <rwalker6047@yahoo.com > wrote:
From: rwalker6047 <rwalker6047@yahoo.com >
Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, May 14, 2010, 11:45 AM
--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. , jim borton <gondola1545@com ...> wrote:
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> Does anyone know where to buy the spanner wrench for the adjustable shock....
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> From: rcbloss <rcbloss@...>
> To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 8:24:09 AM
> Subject: Honda Reflex Group Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
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> I just wanted to let everyone know that they should look closely at the rear shock setting on their scooters. When I bought my 2006 reflex about two weeks ago the shocks were adjusted to the 3 setting. After riding it for a while I noticed that the ride was harsh and bottoming out for the Ohio roads I was riding on. I weigh about 195lbs. and decided to move the setting up to 5. I took a ride and noticed that the ride quality was much improved. I think I will move it up one more notch to 6 and compare the two settings. I think the standard factory setting is designed for women and light weight men probably under 140lbs. I know when my wife starts riding with me 2 up, I will probably move the setting up to 7 or to the Higher setting on the shocks, as our combined weights will be about 340lbs. I would like to know if other reflex riders noticed this, and what their weight and shocks are set at? Thanks, Jim
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> When I bought my 2007 bout 4 weeks ago with 1314 miles on it, I also noticed it bottomed out a lot and the drive belt was kind of noisy and vibrated quite a bit. It was also on the #3 setting and I set up to #5 and it made all the difference in the world. I weigh 210 and think I will set up to #6. When I was messing with it I went beyond the #6 setting and it all of a sudden fell to the bottom, I don't believe it has a #7. Just my 2 cents worth.
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Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
Posted by: "BruceK" bruce@aplusservices.com bruceakoehler
Fri May 14, 2010 10:08 am (PDT)
Chrome? Mine's painted black.
When the scooter is up on the center stand, those adjuster rings turn easily - plus the "special tool" doesn't fit well on the muffler-side - no room.
I put a piece of tape around the adjuster area, then just turn it with channel-lock pliers.
For what it's worth
Bruce Koehler - the Koehlerizer
Santa Cruz, CA
--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. , jim borton <gondola1545@com ...> wrote:
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> Does anyone know where to buy the spanner wrench for the adjustable shock....
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> From: rcbloss <rcbloss@...>
> To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 8:24:09 AM
> Subject: Honda Reflex Group Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
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> I just wanted to let everyone know that they should look closely at the rear shock setting on their scooters. When I bought my 2006 reflex about two weeks ago the shocks were adjusted to the 3 setting. After riding it for a while I noticed that the ride was harsh and bottoming out for the Ohio roads I was riding on. I weigh about 195lbs. and decided to move the setting up to 5. I took a ride and noticed that the ride quality was much improved. I think I will move it up one more notch to 6 and compare the two settings. I think the standard factory setting is designed for women and light weight men probably under 140lbs. I know when my wife starts riding with me 2 up, I will probably move the setting up to 7 or to the Higher setting on the shocks, as our combined weights will be about 340lbs. I would like to know if other reflex riders noticed this, and what their weight and shocks are set at? Thanks, Jim
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Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
Posted by: "BruceK" bruce@aplusservices.com bruceakoehler
Fri May 14, 2010 10:09 am (PDT)
For some good info, look in the POLLS section to see where others have set their shocks...
Bruce
--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. , "rcbloss" <rcbloss@...com > wrote:
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> I just wanted to let everyone know that they should look closely at the rear shock setting on their scooters. When I bought my 2006 reflex about two weeks ago the shocks were adjusted to the 3 setting. After riding it for a while I noticed that the ride was harsh and bottoming out for the Ohio roads I was riding on. I weigh about 195lbs. and decided to move the setting up to 5. I took a ride and noticed that the ride quality was much improved. I think I will move it up one more notch to 6 and compare the two settings. I think the standard factory setting is designed for women and light weight men probably under 140lbs. I know when my wife starts riding with me 2 up, I will probably move the setting up to 7 or to the Higher setting on the shocks, as our combined weights will be about 340lbs. I would like to know if other reflex riders noticed this, and what their weight and shocks are set at? Thanks, Jim
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Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
Posted by: "James Blosser" rcbloss@yahoo.com rcbloss
Fri May 14, 2010 12:28 pm (PDT)
Just checked out the polls on the shock setting #. I was really surprised to see so many reflex owners riding at a setting of 3 and below that weighed 150 to 200 lbs. My experience will not have me riding at those settings. I have pretty much settled in at either 5 or 6 for solo riding for my reflex. I guess "different strokes for different folks" is the rule. Thanks for the poll info Bruce. Jim
--- On Fri, 5/14/10, BruceK <bruce@aplusservices.com > wrote:
From: BruceK <bruce@aplusservices.com >
Subject: Honda Reflex Group Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, May 14, 2010, 1:09 PM
For some good info, look in the POLLS section to see where others have set their shocks...
Bruce
--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. , "rcbloss" <rcbloss@...com > wrote:
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> I just wanted to let everyone know that they should look closely at the rear shock setting on their scooters. When I bought my 2006 reflex about two weeks ago the shocks were adjusted to the 3 setting. After riding it for a while I noticed that the ride was harsh and bottoming out for the Ohio roads I was riding on. I weigh about 195lbs. and decided to move the setting up to 5. I took a ride and noticed that the ride quality was much improved. I think I will move it up one more notch to 6 and compare the two settings. I think the standard factory setting is designed for women and light weight men probably under 140lbs. I know when my wife starts riding with me 2 up, I will probably move the setting up to 7 or to the Higher setting on the shocks, as our combined weights will be about 340lbs. I would like to know if other reflex riders noticed this, and what their weight and shocks are set at? Thanks, Jim
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Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
Posted by: "GHOF@aol.com" GHOF@aol.com GHOFSys
Fri May 14, 2010 2:41 pm (PDT)
What's the spanner wrench in the tool kit for?
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From: jim borton <gondola1545@yahoo.com >
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 11:56 am
Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
hate to use vgrips.... chrome and all...
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From: James Blosser <rcbloss@yahoo.com >
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 9:53:54 AM
Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
If you don't have the spanner wrench you can use vice grips. Just be sure to wrap the metal part of the shock with some old inner tube so you don't scratch the area when doing the adjustment.
--- On Fri, 5/14/10, rwalker6047 <rwalker6047@yahoo.com > wrote:
From: rwalker6047 <rwalker6047@yahoo.com >
Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, May 14, 2010, 11:45 AM
--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. , jim borton <gondola1545@com ...> wrote:
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> Does anyone know where to buy the spanner wrench for the adjustable shock....
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> From: rcbloss <rcbloss@...>
> To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 8:24:09 AM
> Subject: Honda Reflex Group Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
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> I just wanted to let everyone know that they should look closely at the rear shock setting on their scooters. When I bought my 2006 reflex about two weeks ago the shocks were adjusted to the 3 setting. After riding it for a while I noticed that the ride was harsh and bottoming out for the Ohio roads I was riding on. I weigh about 195lbs. and decided to move the setting up to 5. I took a ride and noticed that the ride quality was much improved. I think I will move it up one more notch to 6 and compare the two settings. I think the standard factory setting is designed for women and light weight men probably under 140lbs. I know when my wife starts riding with me 2 up, I will probably move the setting up to 7 or to the Higher setting on the shocks, as our combined weights will be about 340lbs. I would like to know if other reflex riders noticed this, and what their weight and shocks are set at? Thanks, Jim
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> When I bought my 2007 bout 4 weeks ago with 1314 miles on it, I also noticed it bottomed out a lot and the drive belt was kind of noisy and vibrated quite a bit. It was also on the #3 setting and I set up to #5 and it made all the difference in the world. I weigh 210 and think I will set up to #6. When I was messing with it I went beyond the #6 setting and it all of a sudden fell to the bottom, I don't believe it has a #7. Just my 2 cents worth.
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Re: Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
Posted by: "James Blosser" rcbloss@yahoo.com rcbloss
Fri May 14, 2010 3:30 pm (PDT)
It's for making the shock adjustment. It hooks into the holes around the bottom of the shock and you just turn it to the desired setting.
--- On Fri, 5/14/10, GHOF@aol.com <GHOF@aol.com> wrote:
From: GHOF@aol.com <GHOF@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, May 14, 2010, 5:41 PM
What's the spanner wrench in the tool kit for?
-----Original Message-----
From: jim borton <gondola1545@yahoo.com >
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 11:56 am
Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
hate to use vgrips.... chrome and all...
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From: James Blosser <rcbloss@yahoo.com >
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 9:53:54 AM
Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
If you don't have the spanner wrench you can use vice grips. Just be sure to wrap the metal part of the shock with some old inner tube so you don't scratch the area when doing the adjustment.
--- On Fri, 5/14/10, rwalker6047 <rwalker6047@yahoo.com > wrote:
From: rwalker6047 <rwalker6047@yahoo.com >
Subject: Re: Honda Reflex Group Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, May 14, 2010, 11:45 AM
--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. , jim borton <gondola1545@com ...> wrote:
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> Does anyone know where to buy the spanner wrench for the adjustable shock....
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> _____________________ _________ __
> From: rcbloss <rcbloss@...>
> To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 8:24:09 AM
> Subject: Honda Reflex Group Rear Shock Pre-Load Setting and Rider Weight
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> I just wanted to let everyone know that they should look closely at the rear shock setting on their scooters. When I bought my 2006 reflex about two weeks ago the shocks were adjusted to the 3 setting. After riding it for a while I noticed that the ride was harsh and bottoming out for the Ohio roads I was riding on. I weigh about 195lbs. and decided to move the setting up to 5. I took a ride and noticed that the ride quality was much improved. I think I will move it up one more notch to 6 and compare the two settings. I think the standard factory setting is designed for women and light weight men probably under 140lbs. I know when my wife starts riding with me 2 up, I will probably move the setting up to 7 or to the Higher setting on the shocks, as our combined weights will be about 340lbs. I would like to know if other reflex riders noticed this, and what their weight and shocks are set at? Thanks, Jim
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> When I bought my 2007 bout 4 weeks ago with 1314 miles on it, I also noticed it bottomed out a lot and the drive belt was kind of noisy and vibrated quite a bit. It was also on the #3 setting and I set up to #5 and it made all the difference in the world. I weigh 210 and think I will set up to #6. When I was messing with it I went beyond the #6 setting and it all of a sudden fell to the bottom, I don't believe it has a #7. Just my 2 cents worth.
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Re: New member/owner
Posted by: "GeoB" gab16@sbcglobal.net negrekboshlinov
Fri May 14, 2010 9:36 am (PDT)
> a 250 that will haul my 300lbs at 80 and give back 75MPG? What a
machine!
Isn't that amazing? Mine was like that too till I corrected the speedometer.
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Re: New member/owner
Posted by: "Joe Pal" pal996@lycos.com donedeal999
Fri May 14, 2010 9:56 am (PDT)
My speedometer reads about 7% high.
From: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
[mailto:hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. ] On Behalf Of GeoBcom
Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 9:34 AM
To: hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. com
Subject: Honda Reflex Group Re: New member/owner
> a 250 that will haul my 300lbs at 80 and give back 75MPG? What a
machine!
Isn't that amazing? Mine was like that too till I corrected the speedometer.
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Re: New member/owner
Posted by: "lcoop99" lcoop99@yahoo.com lcoop99
Fri May 14, 2010 12:59 pm (PDT)
--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. , "icletl" <icletl@...> wrote:com
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> Heavens.......a 250 that will haul my 300lbs at 80 and give back 75MPG? What a machine!....
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thats fantastic! - might just be my personal bad karma but I'm pretty sure that at 80 mph that same bike wld only give my 190 lbs about 50 mpg :)
(I WLD get 70 mpg at 50 mph :)
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Re: New member/owner
Posted by: "Ed" dunkkizing@yahoo.com dunkkizing
Fri May 14, 2010 1:05 pm (PDT)
I get about 55 MPG hauling 225 lbs.
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> thats fantastic! - might just be my personal bad karma but I'm pretty sure that at 80 mph that same bike wld only give my 190 lbs about 50 mpg :)
> (I WLD get 70 mpg at 50 mph :)
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Re: New member/owner
Posted by: "GeoB" gab16@sbcglobal.net negrekboshlinov
Fri May 14, 2010 3:01 pm (PDT)
> at 80 mph that same bike wld only give my 190 lbs about 50 mpg :)
(I WLD get 70 mpg at 50 mph :)
This sounds a lot like mine.
GeoB
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Re: Scooter Road Rash
Posted by: "GeoB" gab16@sbcglobal.net negrekboshlinov
Fri May 14, 2010 9:47 am (PDT)
> I meant to type in www.MrCycles.com. There are other websites that you can buy Reflex parts on too -- I just found this site had the best prices I could find for new parts.
I shopped several on-line parts suppliers. I found the best deal at:
http://fiche.worldofpowerspor ts.com/
They are the first I have found that has good discounts on OEM Honda stuff. The variator driving face is 25% off. The weights, weight holder, and all are also discounted. But a plastic body piece I need isn't.
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Re: modded K-mod expectations - Warning!
Posted by: "BruceK" bruce@aplusservices.com bruceakoehler
Fri May 14, 2010 10:16 am (PDT)
<SNIP>
> So looking at the dearth of information I have at hand, I am concluding that the Ruckus tranny is the SAME as the Reflex. I hope somebody shows me I am wrong.
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George, how could you doubt yourself?
The only difference I could find is that the BIG Ruckus CLUTCH HOUSING has one more "cooling hole" (and is a different part #).
Bruce
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Re: modded K-mod expectations - Warning!
Posted by: "GeoB" gab16@sbcglobal.net negrekboshlinov
Fri May 14, 2010 3:01 pm (PDT)
> George, how could you doubt yourself?
My finest and most noble trait is my humility.
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Re: Steering Adjustable?
Posted by: "Loii" lucas.mills@cox.net lmioo
Fri May 14, 2010 11:53 am (PDT)
loosening the forks i dont think works i tried ,the front axle makes a tight fit and "squares" it with the wheel thus keeping the wheel "straight " and solid .i have the same problem slightly .
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> Yes - there are two "pinch bolts" that mount the fork tubes to the Yoke. Loosen them, line things up, then re-TORQUE them.
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> 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?
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> Hope that helps
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> Bruce Koehler - the Koehlerizer
> Santa Cruz, CA
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> --- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups. , "jcombs2@" <jcombs2@> wrote:com
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> > 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?
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Re: Steering Adjustable?
Posted by: "GeoB" gab16@sbcglobal.net negrekboshlinov
Fri May 14, 2010 3:04 pm (PDT)
> loosening the forks i dont think works i tried
you are certain that it isn't just the bar itself that is tweaked?
GeoB
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