Looking for. Reflex or Helix

Discussion in 'Battle Scooters' started by JerseyBiker, Apr 2, 2013.

  1. JerseyBiker

    JerseyBiker Living the life!

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2007
    Oddometer:
    4,537
    Location:
    Almost Asheville, NC
    WTB Honda Reflex or Helix Scooter

    I'm near Raleigh NC but willing to travel some for the right scoot.

    Note: I've checked all the usual sources like CL, eBay etc.

    Hoping someone knows or sees one that hasn't made it to the ads.

    Tia
    David
    #1
  2. redhandmoto

    redhandmoto Been here awhile

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2008
    Oddometer:
    873
  3. JerseyBiker

    JerseyBiker Living the life!

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2007
    Oddometer:
    4,537
    Location:
    Almost Asheville, NC
    #3
  4. Bronco638

    Bronco638 Nobody Home

    Joined:
    Dec 1, 2004
    Oddometer:
    6,413
    Location:
    Notorious EGV
    You know, I hope you find a nice one. I don't see them so often (I have one) but when I do, the owner is asking pretty tall money (based on prices I've seen, I could recoup my investment after riding my 'flex for 5+ years). I see one up north of Milwaukee on occasion but that's a long way from you. I know of another but I'm not sure it's available (it's west of Rockford, IL - again, a long ways off).
    #4
  5. JerryH

    JerryH Vintage scooter/motorcycle enthusiast Supporter

    Joined:
    Jul 4, 2009
    Oddometer:
    10,018
    Location:
    Chandler, AZ
    Those are hard scooters to find. I've looked at a few, and they were in bad shape. I was looking for something highway legal on a budget. Most of what I found had either been crashed, had salvage titles, were sun rotted, had more miles than most cars, or in some cases all of the above. I especially like the Helix, with it's '80s oddball styling. I even considered (briefly) a CFMoto Chinese clone.
    #5
  6. Brooktown Geezer

    Brooktown Geezer scooter guy

    Joined:
    Feb 9, 2009
    Oddometer:
    552
    Location:
    Puyallup, WA
    I see them all the time on CL in So Cal, and some are pretty nice. Maybe you should fly out for Amerivespa, buy a scoot, and ride home!
    #6
  7. klx250sfguy

    klx250sfguy Long timer

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2011
    Oddometer:
    1,212
    #7
  8. Ausfahrt

    Ausfahrt Luftkopf

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2008
    Oddometer:
    6,399
    Location:
    Vermont
    Hey Dave,
    I didn't send you over the edge, did I? :D

    Good luck. I hope that you find a gem.
    #8
  9. JerseyBiker

    JerseyBiker Living the life!

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2007
    Oddometer:
    4,537
    Location:
    Almost Asheville, NC
    You just might have! Lol

    Thanks! Should have kept 'em when I had 'em.
    #9
  10. JerseyBiker

    JerseyBiker Living the life!

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2007
    Oddometer:
    4,537
    Location:
    Almost Asheville, NC
    Thanks all.

    Seems like lots of folks are pricing these high on the fact they aren't available new any more. Fine if that works for them.

    If I can't get one at a reasonable price, I'll buy something else.
    #10
  11. JerseyBiker

    JerseyBiker Living the life!

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2007
    Oddometer:
    4,537
    Location:
    Almost Asheville, NC
    #11
  12. creighta

    creighta Been here awhile

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2011
    Oddometer:
    153
    Location:
    sOHi
    Fwiw cfmoto fashion 250 is a great alternative. Yes chines, but I put 8000 trouble free miles on mine and had a line wanting to buy it when I put it online at $1200. Many Chinese bikes are crap ( I've had my share) but cfmoto makes a great product and, yes Honda parts fit them.
    #12
  13. cbolling

    cbolling Here...Hold my Beer.

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2008
    Oddometer:
    5,433
    Location:
    Greenville, SC
    While you are at it go ahead and start looking for the next one also. That way you will be ready if a few weeks when you sell the Reflex or Helix.:wink:
    #13
  14. JerseyBiker

    JerseyBiker Living the life!

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2007
    Oddometer:
    4,537
    Location:
    Almost Asheville, NC
    Worth looking into. Thanks!
    #14
  15. JerseyBiker

    JerseyBiker Living the life!

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2007
    Oddometer:
    4,537
    Location:
    Almost Asheville, NC
    :flip

    :rofl

    :freaky
    #15
  16. Underboning

    Underboning Been here awhile

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2007
    Oddometer:
    804
    Location:
    Back in PDX again!
    #16
  17. JerseyBiker

    JerseyBiker Living the life!

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2007
    Oddometer:
    4,537
    Location:
    Almost Asheville, NC
    Only rode one once and didn't like the handling.
    Thanks for the suggestion.
    D
    #17
  18. cbolling

    cbolling Here...Hold my Beer.

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2008
    Oddometer:
    5,433
    Location:
    Greenville, SC
    What's up with that paint? They even painted over the top of the rear lights.:eek1
    #18
  19. JerseyBiker

    JerseyBiker Living the life!

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2007
    Oddometer:
    4,537
    Location:
    Almost Asheville, NC
    To clarify, I'm hoping to find one of the last 2 years made and with a few miles on it so I know its been ridden. Not interested in any older models nor ones that have sat unridden for any period of time.
    #19
  20. oldhippie1

    oldhippie1 Been here awhile

    Joined:
    Dec 13, 2011
    Oddometer:
    863
    You should buy something else after the deal I offered you. I know your not Helix material. Good luck.
    #20