SBF Honda Helix Cafe 2009

[frankie22099]

Been looking around for a Honda Helix and recently found one in a motorshop at an attractive price. Most of the bike seems to have no problem (except for some rusted parts). The only problem is that it seems to be very hard to start. It took the salesman quite a few minutes of pressing the start button and opening the throttle to start the engine. But once the engine starts, it became easier to start afterwards. But this happened both times I've visited the shop (one week apart). Does anybody know if it is a major engine problem? Or is it just some minor problem like fouled up spark plugs, carb overflow or dirty air filter?

[desmokat]

supposinly bike is hard to start without everyday riding.. so i guess its alright ba...

but hows the rest of the condition ??

[frankie22099]

Outlook wise, it is in acceptable condition. Most of the electrical components seem to be working. The engine will die halfway after being started though. Looks like the idling is set too low but I'm not 100% sure.

[Mark C.]

Heehee, finally saw another Helix rider.

Welcom to the house of scooter, frankie22099.

I suppost yr helix is a COE bike, so maybe just ask yr bike shop check on the starter, remember last time have the same problem as you, change liao should be no problem.

 

Hrere are some link to Honda Helix:

Honda-helix.com

www.voidstar.com

[rae07]

brother mark got kaki liao.

 

frankie22099>> u dun happen to be living ard tampines do you? a helix popped up ard my neighbnourhood carpark recently.

[frankie22099]

I live around Simei but I haven't got the bike yet. Does anybody think the start problem could be major?

[knightrider]

Hi frank,

Owned a helix b4... Nice and reliable bike. Cheap mtn. just ask e shop 2check 4u.. They should at least give u some warranty period after u bought e bike. Can ask them check starter, Batt etc.... if defective, req them to change/rectify it.

[oldkingkoh]

Originally posted by frankie22099@Jan 11 2006, 08:09 PM

Been looking around for a Honda Helix and recently found one in a motorshop at an attractive price. Most of the bike seems to have no problem (except for some rusted parts). The only problem is that it seems to be very hard to start. It took the salesman quite a few minutes of pressing the start button and opening the throttle to start the engine. But once the engine starts, it became easier to start afterwards. But this happened both times I've visited the shop (one week apart). Does anybody know if it is a major engine problem? Or is it just some minor problem like fouled up spark plugs, carb overflow or dirty air filter?

Hi Frankie,

Where you view your helix? if you think the bike suite you and the price is right go folr it. you don't regret riding a helix. at present I'm riding my second helix, I remember I saw one in Macpherson.

[frankie22099]

I'm just afraid that the condition of the bike is not up to mark and I may have to spend a fortune overhauling the engine or something like that.

[firestorm_33]

Originally posted by frankie22099@Jan 13 2006, 03:49 AM

I'm just afraid that the condition of the bike is not up to mark and I may have to spend a fortune overhauling the engine or something like that.

don't worry as long as engine is good.... the rest can still be salvage.... MArk C will be able to teaCH and enlighten you more on it.....

[oldkingkoh]

Originally posted by frankie22099@Jan 13 2006, 03:49 AM

I'm just afraid that the condition of the bike is not up to mark and I may have to spend a fortune overhauling the engine or something like that.

Have you taken over the scoot already?

[Mark C.]

Originally posted by firestorm_33@Jan 13 2006, 12:30 PM

don't worry as long as engine is good.... the rest can still be salvage.... MArk C will be able to teaCH and enlighten you more on it.....

I not up to standard.

Should ask Doc. Pony tail.

[firestorm_33]

Originally posted by Mark C.@Jan 13 2006, 12:42 PM

I not up to standard.

Should ask Doc. Pony tail.

you can give advice mah.....

 

anyway as long as engine okie then the rest you and Doc. ponytail will able to advise right?

[who_noe]

helix or hexagon?

 

still god shop selling helix meh?

[Scarab]

Have da..... second hand ones, why not? Still in production in Japan I think. But you won't find any first hand coming to our shores. Imitation ones saw in Penang.

 

http://www.picturesky.com/albums/userpics/10815/normal_DSCF0140%20-%20Imiation%20Helix.JPG

[sigg4]

hmm i tot i saw these pics before.. kekekeke..

 

oh frankie22099, the bike maybe stay in the shop for a long time already that is why it is hard to start up. what you can do is to check the spark plug than if you managed to start it already try to ride it for long distance one time let the petrol flow through the carb.

 

if the problem still persist than you can proceed to change the starter.

 

You mention that you will want to do some overhual on the engine, actually if the engine is sound you dun have to do so, as honda engine are very lasting one.once you overhual it than have to replace the casket liao.

[Scarab]

You in the pics. Can't you see.

[Scarab]

Originally posted by sigg4@Jan 13 2006, 01:41 PM

You mention that you will want to do some overhual on the engine, actually if the engine is sound you dun have to do so, as honda engine are very lasting one.once you overhual it than have to replace the casket liao.

Casket is what you put the corpse in. Gasket da.......

[oldkingkoh]

Originally posted by Scarab@Jan 13 2006, 01:00 PM

Have da..... second hand ones, why not? Still in production in Japan I think. But you won't find any first hand coming to our shores. Imitation ones saw in Penang.

 

http://www.picturesky.com/albums/userpics/10815/normal_DSCF0140%20-%20Imiation%20Helix.JPG

is there any clone one in johore, need to buy some barang barang :hungry:

[sigg4]

Originally posted by Scarab@Jan 13 2006, 01:57 PM

Casket is what you put the corpse in. Gasket da.......

sorry lor... i type wrongly mah... alway pick on my mistakes har you. i am in the pic.. kekekeke..

[momo1605198623]

Originally posted by Scarab@Jan 13 2006, 01:00 PM

Have da..... second hand ones, why not? Still in production in Japan I think. But you won't find any first hand coming to our shores. Imitation ones saw in Penang.

 

http://www.picturesky.com/albums/userpics/10815/normal_DSCF0140%20-%20Imiation%20Helix.JPG

the ones in production in japan i tink is call fusion..

 

>> the one in red is sigg4..

[frankie22099]

Thanks guys. Just got my Helix today. I don't know why, but it is now able to start brilliantly. But I can't seem to get the bike past 75km/h. Anything close or above that will cause the bike to jerk violently. Any suggestions on what's the problem? Anyway, it is a sweet ride.

[szwd]

bike mite not start easy maybe due to the bike sittin in the shop for a while.After riding it for a while,it allows to battery to be charged up again.try pouring fresh fuel into the tank and start again.mite help.in terms of the bike jerking,it can be due to many reasons.Go have a thorough check on the bike.the problem mite be electrical or some unknown.

[oldkingkoh]

Originally posted by frankie22099@Jan 17 2006, 07:57 PM

Thanks guys. Just got my Helix today. I don't know why, but it is now able to start brilliantly. But I can't seem to get the bike past 75km/h. Anything close or above that will cause the bike to jerk violently. Any suggestions on what's the problem? Anyway, it is a sweet ride.

Hi Frankie,

Get someone to have a look at the carb, belts, and variators and seek experts advice to corret the fault.

[Mark C.]

Originally posted by frankie22099@Jan 17 2006, 07:57 PM

Thanks guys. Just got my Helix today. I don't know why, but it is now able to start brilliantly. But I can't seem to get the bike past 75km/h. Anything close or above that will cause the bike to jerk violently. Any suggestions on what's the problem? Anyway, it is a sweet ride.

The bike to jerk violently might due to serveral reasons like the engine mounting jam, rollers wear and tear.

go to have a thru check ASAP.