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4214
If you know the Honda part number, try www.servicehonda.com You will save 30% on each part whereas bike bandit charges full price. It can really save you...
focuszx3r
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Oct 1, 2005
1:58 pm
4215
Hi , Had a small spill and the right mirror is cracked. Left mirror post is also bent from previous owner spilling scoot. Does anyone have a pair that they are...
hmac69
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Oct 1, 2005
9:19 pm
4216
I have a good set for sale and open to offers. Brian 1985 Elite 250 ... This E-mail message (including attachments, if any) is intended for the use of the...
Brian Clish
y2khondaelite80
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Oct 2, 2005
3:53 am
4217
Do many of you park the scooter on the center stand? I use the side stand, as I have much trouble getting the scoot on the center stand. Is there an easy way...
fyman56
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Oct 2, 2005
9:29 pm
4218
The scoot isn't heavy and I did not find it hard to get it up on the stand by putting one foot on the stand in the down position and then lifting up and back...
Peder in Tacoma WA
peder_y2k
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Oct 3, 2005
1:20 am
4219
Keep your butt down when you pull back on the bike. Fred ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
fred tempas
fjtempas
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Oct 3, 2005
1:26 am
4220
It's simple physics. Push your foot down and rock you handle bars backwards. Works like a charm. I only use mine for servicing though. Hilary...
A Bolyn
hmac69
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Oct 3, 2005
1:44 am
4221
i do think it's easier for a big person than a small person to put them on the stand but the people i've seen who had difficulty, whether they were big or...
paul c
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Oct 3, 2005
1:50 am
4222
I always use the centre stand except on hot asphalt, then the side stand is best. To put it on the centre stand just stand on the cenre stand lever with all...
Pete Cohoe
bodidiley
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Oct 3, 2005
2:27 am
4223
oh yeah, i also use the centre stand for filling up at the gas station. even though with the small tank i have to go there more often than the cars, in total,...
paul c
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Oct 3, 2005
2:48 am
4224
This man speaks the truth--the trick is to put weight on the center stand lever, push your foot down then lift the bike with the side grab rails. This will...
Rick
rikrak94
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Oct 3, 2005
2:55 am
4225
Okay, first let me say mechanic wise I'm a true light weight. I've had a few episodes with my new scoot. The problem is under acceleration I suddenly lose all...
Rick
rikrak94
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Oct 3, 2005
4:12 am
4226
Rick Yes it does make sense and yes it does work depending on the problem. Could also be water in the gas, loose plug wire, bad plug wire, electrical short, or...
Mark Piper
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Oct 3, 2005
4:45 am
4227
Thanks Mark--see you are already way over my head. I'm fairly pathetic when it comes to repairs. The scoot came to me about 500 miles ago and they had drained...
Rick
rikrak94
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Oct 3, 2005
6:17 am
4228
Checked my AUTOBYSTARTER yesterday, took it out and switched on ignition for 20 minutes.. It extended by less than 0.5mm.. Do I deduce it no good? Would it...
Phil Davenport
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Oct 3, 2005
8:26 am
4229
Rick <rikrak94@...> wrote:Thanks Mark--see you are already way over my head. I'm fairly pathetic when it comes to repairs. The scoot came to me about...
Mark Piper
b1b4uc1
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Oct 3, 2005
1:52 pm
4230
According to my notes, the bystarter needle 'extends' to enrichen the fuel mixture by restricting an air flow circuit, and the needle retracts into the...
Peder in Tacoma WA
peder_y2k
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Oct 3, 2005
2:59 pm
4231
I am now changing Groups from the Riva Group to the CH250 HondaElite group. I just got a 86 Elite 250 to replace my 79 Riva (Yamaha) that was under 12' of...
Roy
roy_hiking
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Oct 3, 2005
7:28 pm
4232
Heres a bunch of extra parts I have. There are more so if what you want is not there, just ask. Neil ...
neil roy
saitamasaints
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Oct 4, 2005
12:37 am
4233
hi Neil; i looked at your pics'. there may be other things after i look some more, but if i'm not mistaken, i saw a starter and some shocks - i'd certainly be...
paul c
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Oct 4, 2005
1:34 am
4234
can't argue with Pete's comment about 50 IMP MPG being "relatively normal", as there are so many variables involved. at the risk of boring people by repeating...
paul c
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Oct 4, 2005
1:49 am
4235
oh, i forgot to mention - my average cost of gas over the last month, was about CAD 5 per IMP gallon or about USD 4.25. p ... ignition...
paul c
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Oct 4, 2005
1:57 am
4236
greetings Neil, I would be interested in the "Summer Blonde" plastic. I need a new nose section and might be interested in grill and trim too. The original ...
Rick
rikrak94
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Oct 4, 2005
2:27 am
4237
Hello folks, Just sold my 1986 CH250 (19,000 miles) yesterday for 1,750$CDN, to another buddy here in southern Quebec. It's been very nice to be part of this...
gougoune_qc
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Oct 4, 2005
11:47 am
4238
First off....center stand issue: I use my center stand exclusively. When I put the bike on the side stand it just doesn't feel stable to me. When I first got...
Winnie, Jonathan D.
jcjwinnies
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Oct 4, 2005
1:08 pm
4239
hello Neil , how much you want by the blue dashbar cover , taillight base , blue floor panel , and there is a blue plastic part cover what hold with the...
adr2mil3
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Oct 4, 2005
4:35 pm
4240
Hello, Yep, it's true, I just bought ANOTHER Honda Elite 250!!! I've had my '86 for about a year and wanted one for my wife to ride, and when an '88 turned up...
Drew
durer999
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Oct 4, 2005
6:29 pm
4241
Neil, I want the floor mats. Contact me at jwinnie at onebeacon dot com and we can wok out a deal. Jonathan [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Winnie, Jonathan D.
jcjwinnies
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Oct 4, 2005
7:14 pm
4242
hello, my name is dave mullaney my email:moenmo65548@... got your letter via the yahoo group for ch250's..i'm am member and have a 85 that needs the...
MOE NMOE
moenmo65548
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Oct 4, 2005
8:52 pm
4243
Easily heard hammering noise coincides with each engine power pulse. Can hear it at idle and while acclerating, and while cruising at steady speed. No sound on...
PEDER
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Oct 4, 2005
10:32 pm
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