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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...