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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Iahawk on June 19, 2021, 11:43:56 PM
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It's been a few weeks now since I bought the 96 Helix from a neighbor. I've had some time to do a little work and then order up the parts I need to get it all fixed up.
After the initial strip down and fluids/filters/plug change...I ordered 2 tires, front brake pads, rear shoes, belt, sliders, exhaust gasket, muffler gasket, fuel filter, led bulbs for tail and turn lamps, rubber shock mount bushings for the 4 shocks. still need to find a windscreen...paying over $100 for one is hard to swallow..
Today I dyed the faded floor plastics back to a nice black with Forever Black bumper & trim dye. It took an ugly gray plastic back to nice black...applied 3 coats of the black gel using a foam brush.
Took the muffler off and wire wheel'd the rust spots in preparation for new semi gloss black bbq paint (I don't like the usual gray color of regular bbq paint).
Cleaned and sanded with 400 grit paper the CVT cover in prep for high gloss black paint.
Replaced rear brake shoes with OEM Honda, cleaned rear wheel brake area with a little sandpaper and brake kleen.
After pulling the muffler / rear wheel I also removed the air box in order to get a better look at the oily mess that was the back side of the engine. It looks like it's coming from the cylinder gasket (between cylinder and block/case)...but there was also oil coming down from the previous, poorly installed, loose spark plug, so fingers crossed that the plug was the cause and not the cylinder gasket. It's all cleaned up so I'll monitor as I put some more miles on.
Installed LED tail light bulb, have to wait on turn signals until I get an LED flasher relay wired in.
New tires should be here Monday or Tuesday, then I'll take both into my motorcycle shop and pay an hour or two (ouch) of shop rate to mount the new tires..
Found a slight seep from my coolant drain bolt (i reused the crush washer so shame on me)..need new crush washers.
Here's a pic of the mess in the garage and then a before and after of the back of the motor.
The journey continues.
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The black plastic was so faded on one of my Kymco's I asked Dan and he recommended a color dye used in car interiors that is flexible for the faded plastic. Wipe new is the best restorer I've found for plastic but use it outside, it's very strong smell and probably toxic if inhaled.
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nothing drives me crazier than faded, gray plastic parts on a scooter. Wasn't aware of the Rustoleum Wipe New, good to know. Happy so far with the results of the Forever Black. It took a few coats to get the look I was after. Time will tell how long it lasts.
I've never had anything where some Mother's Back to Black or even my old go to, petroleum jelly, slathered on for about 24 hours, didn't work. Nothing worked on this scoot's gray floor panels...until the black dye!
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Nice posting !
I for one am really enjoying.
Being able to clean the back of the engine was the only part of pulling rear wheels on my LIKE and Liberty that I enjoyed!
Nothing leaking - just crud.
When younger, hated cars, owned Hinda bikes - but when I did switch to autos (a/c VW's of course, then Rabbits) I kept them very clean. Lost the sale of a white Rabbit because buyer's wife's father said never buy a car with a clean engine. It means he had it steam cleaned to hide massive leaks. I could only laugh as the poor guy drove away, "you almost had a meticulously maintained car!"
Keep 'em coming please.
Stig
You suspect a leak from a loose spark plug??!
Gasoline?
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You suspect a leak from a loose spark plug??!
Thanks, Stig. More like 'hoping' for the leak to have come from a previously loose, old spark plug. The area around the plug hole was oily and dirty and showed a path down and back. I cleaned it all up. It was also somewhat oily on the front of the motor and below the carb. I do have to tell myself that it's a 25 (almost 26, manufactured July '95) year old scooter and there will be some seeping and leaks. I'll keep a close eye on these areas.
Realizing I should also replace the swing arm bearing that was removed to get wheel off. it's one more thing to order and work on but now is the time to do it. The bearing is a little tough to rotate and it makes a bit of a grinding noise. My problem is I don't have snap ring pliers that are big enough to remove the snap ring...time to buy a new tool....or.. I'm also considering just bringing the swing arm to my motorcycle shop and having them do it..but afraid what it may cost.
Painted the CVT cover last night once the temps cooled a bit. It came out nice. Muffler is next to get painted.
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I handed my Vespa dealer my LIKE wheel and City Grip and (clean!) suspension fork and correct new bearing.
Then went prom dress shopping with daughter.
On way home stopped in...He mounted tire and swapped out the bearing for $35.
Later bought Liberty150i from them.
Stig
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@Iahawk, wooouw, good job.
Seeing your swingarm there:
-since it's cast iron you easily could do the bearing change on your own. Wet the snapring area with WD 40 or similar, take a needlenose plier and take this snapring out. For this bearing is demaged anyway, just drive it out with a big nut and a hammer. Might be corroded in a little, but, should be out in no time. That bearing is most probably a norm piece, available at any bearing shop.
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Ruffus, you're probably right. I'm sure the bearing is a standard, easily attainable bearing. I will need to order the 2 seals that go in front of and behind the bearing. It looks like the bearing has to go in from the front as the back side has a small lip to keep it from pushing all the way through. The more I thought of paying my shop $100+ for this easy job the more I didn't like the thought!
Here are 2 more pics...I painted the muffler and parts with the (new to me) semi gloss bbq paint. I like the look MUCH better than the traditional flat grayish color of the traditional bbq paint.
I also cleaned the rear wheel of 25 years of muck, tar, dirt and brake dust. Not perfect at all...but much improved. I'll do the same to the front wheel once I remove it (waiting for new tires to show up before removing front wheel).
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Hawk, my LIKE's muffler needs painting again.
What brand is this semigloss BBQ paint?
Thanks,
Stig
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good ol' Rustoleum!
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@Iahawk, coming back to this bearing.
Are you sure about this two oilseals?
Or are those broken off bearing parts?
Because technically wouldn't make sense to me to have at that spot two oilseals, to cover a sealed bearing. If you can, take a bearing with end figures...2RS or 2LU, means both sides, have a lid and are "lifetime" lubricated.
Would be interesting yo learn about.
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Are you sure about this two oilseals?
Ruffus, not too sure about anything regarding bearings! I guess I shouldn't have called them oil seals...the parts diagram refers to them as seals. See first attached pic, although the seals in the picture look different than the actual seals on the bearing...if indeed they are even seals and not just part of the bearing??
I took a close up pic of the bearing so you can see it better. I'm sure it will make more sense once I can remove the bearing. That spring clip / circlip is a tough one...I got one side out, then put it back on becasue I couldn't get the other part off. That thing is strong!
Any additional thoughts or suggestions about the bearing are appreciated. Thanks.
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@Iahawk, yes this two pieces (except bearing) are definitely oilseals. Size 25-47-5 (ID-OD-HIGHT) and this is a standard size found at Parker-bearing or similar shop. Now, seeing the part diagram, I know why oilseals. Guys used at that time an "open " ballbearing, instead of a nowadays closed and sealed one.
Circlip: take a needlenose plier and a second waterpump plier.
-Set the needlenose onto circlip / press down
-waterpump pliers on hands of needlenose pliers
-press waterpump handles
-slowly pull all up / out
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thanks, Ruffus! I was able to remove the circlip and then pry out the oil seal. It is a rubber and metal seal. Then I tried to pound out the bearing from the back. I was beating the h*ll out of it, moved it a bit and then worried I would bend the swingarm or knock the bearing crooked and cause more damage. Soooo....I will go back to my original plan and take it to my dealer to replace for me. Ugh.
Better news..my tires came today! I found Heidenau K61's at Revzilla. German made, good reviews, inexpensive and they have an 'M' speed rating, good for 81 mph. Lots of talk on the Helix boards about the OEM Bridgestone tires only having a 62 mph rating for a scoot that will go 70+.
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Yep, I chose the Vespa dealers press over my getting frisky with my rear fork bearing.
Also - we here in the States are always facing dealer closures due to lack of business.
Stig
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more work completed on the Helix tonight..
removed front wheel and cleaned it up..lots of gunk and brake dust on it
Still not sure what Honda was thinking back then when they developed this front suspension...not sure why they chose this somewhat heavy and complicated setup vs regular motorcycle forks..?
pulled caliper, disassembled, cleaned and lubed, installed new EBC sintered brake pads. Caliper was very dirty but was functioning fine. I was thinking the slides were probably sticking, but they weren't. They're now sliding a little more nicely.
There's something very satisfying about cleaning up a caliper and getting it working like new.
Finally, took a pic without front wheel or windscreen....thought it looked a lot like a snowmobile!
I'm hoping to be fully back together and riding in another 2 weeks. It's been fun so far.
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@Iahawk, yes of course, if it really sits that hard...I do have different means here in my workshop.
Better to use a press at some car workshop. Take the new stuff with you, goes at once then.There on this bearings backside should be a 4 digit number, with which you can buy the new one.
@Stig, you are right about closing business and so on.
But on the other hand, companies charge you nowadays an arm and a leg for nitbits. So why not save, if possible.
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dropped off my old wheel/tires and the new tires to be mounted at my motorcycle shop. I also brought in my swingarm and they will order the 2 oil seals, bearing and press out the old and install the new. I saw the sign saying shop labor is $129 per hour..
On a positive note...my turn signal switch was very sticky and I wanted to make it work better so I found a great youtube video , Turn Signal Switch Repair, by The Motorcycle MD...he's a current (or former?) Honda tech.
I followed his instructions..and even though my switch was a little different than the one he used, the idea was the same. All those little screws, springs, ball bearings, metal plates and plastic pieces in there....man, they make me nervous. I imagined tiny pieces flying off into dark corners of my garage. Some time, patience, electrical contact cleaner and new grease and it all went back together...and it worked!! Of course, pics to follow...
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and clean pics...
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@Iahawk, congrats again.
Your "snowmobile" looks good, like I already said, envy you a little bit. But my next project is already lurking a few kilometers away. Hybrid GRAND VISTA/BET&WIN, called Grand Dink 150 over here.
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Ruffus, this is my first go at 'restoring' (or rescuing?) a scooter. I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm almost at the end..when I get my swingarm back from the dealer with the new seals and bearing I can get the scoot fully back together. That should be in another week or two. I have my new tires mounted, my windscreen is here. All the extra parts I've ordered are here and ready to be installed.
I can see why you've done this a few times. It is very satisfying to take a neglected scooter (or any vehicle) and make it clean and fully functional again. Be sure to keep us updated on your progress. I actually find the restoring of old scooters far more interesting than reading about brand new ones!
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Ruffus, this is my first go at 'restoring' (or rescuing?) a scooter. I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm almost at the end..when I get my swingarm back from the dealer with the new seals and bearing I can get the scoot fully back together. That should be in another week or two. I have my new tires mounted, my windscreen is here. All the extra parts I've ordered are here and ready to be installed.
I can see why you've done this a few times. It is very satisfying to take a neglected scooter (or any vehicle) and make it clean and fully functional again. Be sure to keep us updated on your progress. I actually find the restoring of old scooters far more interesting than reading about brand new ones!
Welcolme to my world, it doesn't make sense to a lot of people in this disposable world. There is something satisfying in rescuing a old scooter.
Does it make good financial sense? Maybe /maybe not.
During my working career I was the one that bought a new bike rode it very little and sold it with very few miles on it in mint condition. Now I'm the one searching for garage gems that need a little work.
Iahawk and Ruffus you guys take it to the next level. I respect the young people on the forum who take a old scooter and put it back on the road as well. Their knowledge will serve them throughout life.
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Kansas Kymco, you’re right, it doesn’t make financial sense..but who cares? We’re the ones who get to admire, ride and enjoy our scoots…it’s not to get any $ return..
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Kansas Kymco, you’re right, it doesn’t make financial sense..but who cares? We’re the ones who get to admire, ride and enjoy our scoots…it’s not to get any $ return..
Why did I say maybe yes or no on financially? Your loss on value on a used scooter maybe less then on a new one . Scooters bottom out financial where they don't lose any more money. Fictional example on new scooter that sells for 9k may only be worth 4.5k in a few years of ownership. A 3k used scooter maybe worth 2k in a few years of ownership so the used scooter maybe will have the least amount of value loss and might be better from a financial standpoint.
Another way of looking at it if I take the 9k price of a new scooter and purchase a used scooter for 3k and invest the 6k savings over a few years I will make the money back I paid for the used scooter.
I have a new truck fund invested in NASDAQ. I keep driving my old truck taking it in for repairs and paying for repairs out of the interest I make on my money without touching the principal. So far even with repairs I'm 20k in the black.
So yes a used scooter maybe a better financial decisions then a new one in addition to the satisfaction you get from restoration and riding it.
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Why did I say maybe yes or no on financially? Your loss on value on a used scooter maybe less then on a new one . Scooters bottom out financial where they don't lose any more money. Fictional example on new scooter that sells for 9k may only be worth 4.5k in a few years of ownership. A 3k used scooter maybe worth 2k in a few years of ownership so the used scooter maybe will have the least amount of value loss and might be better from a financial standpoint.
Another way of looking at it if I take the 9k price of a new scooter and purchase a used scooter for 3k and invest the 6k savings over a few years I will make the money back I paid for the used scooter.
I have a new truck fund invested in NASDAQ. I keep driving my old truck taking it in for repairs and paying for repairs out of the interest I make on my money without touching the principal. So far even with repairs I'm 20k in the black.
So yes a used scooter maybe a better financial decisions then a new one in addition to the satisfaction you get from restoration and riding it.
All sorts of ways to enjoy the scooter hobby.
I enjoy working to keep my scooters in top condition so that they will get me home on my rides several times each week, year around
Wet, cold, fog - roadside snow. Whatever.
Guys like to horse-trade, invest, collect and tinker. Save, restore, or restore to resell. Whatever suits.
I make the best deal I can, then buy new, and then ride 'em until they no longer make sense to own.
When, even with proper servicing, I can no longer trust them on a 18°F morning miles from home....I'll start shopping again.
All sorts of ways to enjoy scooters....
Stig
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All sorts of ways to enjoy the scooter hobby.
I enjoy working to keep my scooters in top condition so that they will get me home on my rides several times each week, year around
Wet, cold, fog - roadside snow. Whatever.
Guys like to horse-trade, invest, collect and tinker. Save, restore, or restore to resell. Whatever suits.
I make the best deal I can, then buy new, and then ride 'em until they no longer make sense to own.
When, even with proper servicing, I can no longer trust them on a 18°F morning miles from home....I'll start shopping again.
All sorts of ways to enjoy scooters....
Stig
Nothing wrong with that, just showing buying used isn't always a bad decision. Just curious why does the scooter become unreliable when you maintain it? Most people trade for new and improved or just want something new. I know I have never wore a scooter or motorcycle out before selling it off. Very few actually ware a scooter out with the exception of John G.
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I know I have never wore a scooter or motorcycle out before selling it off. Very few actually ware a scooter out with the exception of John G.
In fact you could argue you can never really wear a scooter out. It becomes a bit like Granny's old broom; it's had 2 new staves and 5 heads, but it's still Granny's old broom...
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more work completed on the Helix tonight..
removed front wheel and cleaned it up..lots of gunk and brake dust on it
Still not sure what Honda was thinking back then when they developed this front suspension...not sure why they chose this somewhat heavy and complicated setup vs regular motorcycle forks..?
pulled caliper, disassembled, cleaned and lubed, installed new EBC sintered brake pads. Caliper was very dirty but was functioning fine. I was thinking the slides were probably sticking, but they weren't. They're now sliding a little more nicely.
There's something very satisfying about cleaning up a caliper and getting it working like new.
Finally, took a pic without front wheel or windscreen....thought it looked a lot like a snowmobile!
I'm hoping to be fully back together and riding in another 2 weeks. It's been fun so far.
Are those shocks on the front? The Riva has a similar setup with a shock only on one side like a Vespa
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Are those shocks on the front? The Riva has a similar setup with a shock only on one side like a Vespa
yes, 2 shocks plus a whole lot of other stuff...lots of pivot points with bearings and bushings. Still trying to figure out what needs to be cleaned / greased, etc.
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In fact you could argue you can never really wear a scooter out. It becomes a bit like Granny's old broom; it's had 2 new staves and 5 heads, but it's still Granny's old broom...
Neil, thats funny! Similar to the one I use...about my Grandfather's axe...I've replaced the head 2x and the handle 3x, but it's my Grandfather's axe!
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In fact you could argue you can never really wear a scooter out. It becomes a bit like Granny's old broom; it's had 2 new staves and 5 heads, but it's still Granny's old broom...
Perhaps.
But I can and did wear out a 1989 VW Jetta. One can replace suspension parts, engines and transmissions - but when their mounting points are disappearing due to the corrosive effects of a few decades of Ohio salt...it is worn out, to me.
When I no longer trust my vehicle. It is replaced. The kid that bought my Jetta thought it was much better than others he'd looked at.
I've never been a wealthy man - but since starting a family in 1967 - have always had a vehicle I trusted, for the family. Except for the 2 yr old Jetta - every vehicle was purchased new. Our Scion is 9 yrs old, truck is 15 yrs old.
Stig
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Perhaps.
But I can and did wear out a 1989 VW Jetta. One can replace suspension parts, engines and transmissions - but when their mounting points are disappearing due to the corrosive effects of a few decades of Ohio salt...it is worn out, to me.
When I no longer trust my vehicle. It is replaced. The kid that bought my Jetta thought it was much better than others he'd looked at.
I've never been a wealthy man - but since starting a family in 1967 - have always had a vehicle I trusted, for the family. Except for the 2 yr old Jetta - every vehicle was purchased new. Our Scion is 9 yrs old, truck is 15 yrs old.
Stig
Very common in the rust belt. I have seen trucks with nothing left of the body but the engine and transmission were fine. I have also seen scooters that were severely abused that still ran but wasn't worth repairing just parting out. But I have rarely seen a scooter that was maintained and took care of that was wore out. I use to trade for new vechicles every two years simply because I wanted something different or they no longer fit my needs and they weren't that much money. Now to replace my Diesel truck your looking at 80k to 100k .
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some more work completed on the scooter...replaced the old windscreen with a new, clear one. Big improvement. I also replaced the rear shock mount rubber and metal bushings. The old ones were wallowed out, resulting in too much free play. It was surprisingly easy to remove them (put a socket on them and pounded them out with a rubber mallet). Even easier to install the new ones..added a little silicone grease and slid them in with finger pressure. Bought new fuel line and will get that installed tomorrow, along with a new fuel filter.
Planning on replacing the front shock top mount rubber bushings tomorrow, too. I know it's not the same as new shocks but it's a very cheap upgrade to the old, worn bushings. Probably $4 per shock vs $80 each for brand new ones!
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@ Iahawk, Getting better and better. Following closely your progress. Hv a nice sunday.
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thanks, Ruffus! ... done now after about 4 hours of work today...a lift would be fantastic, I seem to spend all my time bent over or sitting on the floor. Getting a little stiff.
accomplished today? - replaced front shock upper rubber bushings (realized I need to replace the bottom mounts as well, there is some play in there. still cheap, total parts for those will be about $15 for both mounts (I love Honda part prices).
Replaced fuel lines (motion pro brand) and fuel filter (OEM) as well as used new fuel line spring clamps. The original ones are similar to the Kymco ones, very tiny and fussy to work with.
took variator apart, cleaned, installed new Dr Pully sliders (21 gr) using no grease, installed new belt and sanded clutch pads and inner bell. Installed freshly painted cvt cover. Getting closer to the end!
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final work for the day was installing front wheel...with everything in the front cleaned up and greased it is looking much better!
Replaced the coolant drain bolt sealing washer with new copper one (had to cut the old one off, couldn't slide it off the bolt).
Installed rear wheel just so scoot looks more like it should...waiting for rear swingarm with new bearing before I can button it all back up.
Finally, including a pic of 2 great purchases I've made..an inexpensive but large assortment of both fuel line spring clamps and copper sealing washers. Both less than $15 each on Amazon. Saves me a lot of aggravation having these around.
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@hawk, first class job.
Yes, a lift is from a certain age (and work volume) a real gem.
Not a little bit of corrosion on this frame. This new hoses pep up too.
Those engineers knew what they did with this suspension..must roll like on air.
Watch out NOT to put copper washers direct onto blank alu parts, might corrode and eat off.
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Watch out NOT to put copper washers direct onto blank alu parts, might corrode and eat off.
thanks, Ruffus....and whoops....my copper washer IS directly against the bare aluminum water pump...that needs to be changed out to an aluminum sealing washer?
(yes, frame is completely rust free..I didn't examine it prior to purchase and got lucky)
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@hawk, don't worry too much about this copper washer. Will not eat up an huge amount, but by time it's "blossoming" around this area. So if you have the chance, put either silicon grease, dielectric grease or change to alu washer, if available.
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I just purchased a set of aluminum washers that will likely last me a lifetime! Thanks for the guidance, Ruffus. Amazon 1 day delivery is crazy...order Sunday afternoon, have it delivered to my door by Monday afternoon!
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Good work Hawk!
Keep the photos coming - really fun to watch the progress.
My Burgman 400 was a 2yr left-over model when I purchased new. There was rust on nearly every single frame weld....and many of the small hex head nuts were corroding in a year. I used to look over at my son's 3 yr old Honda CB500X and marvel at the difference in the finish of the Honda's bits - big and small.
Burgman forum suggested my 400's corrosion was unusual.
Stored in the Atlantic? I couldn't get ahead of the corrosion fast enough with my brush & can of ACF-50.
Stig
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Glad it's not a bore. There's something cathartic about posting pics and describing the work after it's done, to others who can appreciate it. I will probably have about 40 or 50 hours into this plus about $700 on top of purchase price. I fnd it very satisfying to watch it come back with a new lease on life. More pics to come!
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I do seem to recall on other forums that Suzuki and Kawasakis are said to be more prone to rusty bits then Hondas.
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I do seem to recall on other forums that Suzuki and Kawasakis are said to be more prone to rusty bits then Hondas.
Just to balance the books, my HondaPCX bought new was looking pretty second-hand after 2 UK winters. The ally swing arm was really badly corroded and no amount of scrubbing would restore it.
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in case anyone ever needs an aluminum washer..I've got a few extra! Probably a lifetime supply?
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in case anyone ever needs an aluminum washer..I've got a few extra! Probably a lifetime supply?
Very good idea, I needed a new copper compression washer and nobody in town had the correct size. Will order a kit myself. I ended up heating it with a propane torch and cooling it with water to restore it to size.
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@hawk, a good supply is always a pro bono.
Washers can be used at cars, door hinges, etc.
😉
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I'm starting to feel like that old guy everyone knows who has old coffee cans filled with every size of nut and bolt in his garage! Only mine are copper sealing washers, aluminum sealing washers, fuel line hose clamps (actually VERY handy to have as the OEM ones are tiny and hard to work with) and a box of assorted vacuum line fittings....ya never know when you'll need a certain size!
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@hawk, I'm a collector too, 'cuz you never know when..
I think @kansas kymco wrote, he's keeping realais and switches in coffee cans, and complained about taste and hard to chew....😂
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@hawk, I'm a collector too, 'cuz you never know when..
I think @kansas kymco wrote, he's keeping realais and switches in coffee cans, and complained about taste and hard to chew....😂
Old trick to restore copper compression washer to thier correct size.to be reused. I put a new rear brake master cylinder on the Lambretta Uno.
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today is the day! The Helix is all put back together and ready to ride (but of course it's raining / misting out...ugh..)
It finally looks the way I expect it to look...clean, shiny, and ready to go.
Things done?
changed all fluids, filters and plug
new tires
new brakes
new shock mount bushings
dyed floor plastics black
compounded and polished painted body panels, top coated with hyrbrid ceramic wax
new fuel filter and fuel lines
lubed speedo cable and regreased front speedo gear on fr wheel
cleaned and polished both wheels
cleaned and regreased turn signal switch
new rear led stop lamp
painted cvt cover
painted muffler and header pipe, new gaskets
new oil seals and bearing in swingarm, and painted it
cleaned everything!
new Dr Pulley sliders
new belt
sanded clutch pads
new grease on variator and driven pulley needle bearings
new windscreen
disassembled and cleaned rear light/turn signal assembly
and probably a few more things I can't recall....but when I got the last piece on this morning It almost brought a tear to my eye...it's been almost 4 weeks since I've had it torn down (is that like 4 years in 'scooter years'?) and unrideable..the feeling of satisfaction was overwhelming.
I did start it earlier this morning to make sure everything was good before I started assembly. took some cranking since I'd drained the carb bowl and also all the fuel lines and filter for replacement.
As soon as I know it's dry I'm hopping on my scoot and riding off into the sunset with a big old grin on my face.....
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The satisfaction of having it back together and rideable.
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Well done Halk and congrats to you
any chance we can hear it run?
Stig
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Love a happy ending! Good job Hawk.
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Outstanding!
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Thanks, guys. This forum has taught me a lot through the years..enough to bring an old Helix back!
And Stig, yes, I can get a recording of it running in the next day or 2 and wow you with the awesome 'put, put, put' of the Honda motor!
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Thanks, guys. This forum has taught me a lot through the years..enough to bring an old Helix back!
And Stig, yes, I can get a recording of it running in the next day or 2 and wow you with the awesome 'put, put, put' of the Honda motor!
Let's not make fun of Honda fans....
The only Honda I don't like to listen to is sitting stop my Troy-Bilt lawn mower....( sounds too much like 'work')
Stig
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Stig, not making fun of Hondas, just pre warning you that the sound is not very exciting at all! See attached youtube vid of a cold start (and I apologize for the bad video...)
https://youtu.be/Wqzp0gMl7xQ
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Stig, not making fun of Hondas, just pre warning you that the sound is not very exciting at all! See attached youtube vid of a cold start (and I apologize for the bad video...)
https://youtu.be/Wqzp0gMl7xQ
Cool!
Thanks :)
Stig
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I'm starting to feel like that old guy everyone knows who has old coffee cans filled with every size of nut and bolt in his garage! Only mine are copper sealing washers, aluminum sealing washers, fuel line hose clamps (actually VERY handy to have as the OEM ones are tiny and hard to work with) and a box of assorted vacuum line fittings....ya never know when you'll need a certain size!
No Lone Rangers allowed:
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Ha Ha! Crossbolt, I love it!!