Rolling The Reflex 250 - Page 2

Tros · 08-18-2009, 12:41 PM

How much room is there under the seat?

Bronco638 · 08-18-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ernest t bass

I'm not expecting much excitement in the repairs and maintenance department.

IT'S a HONDA.

Some New Golden Spectro & Some New Continentals ought to do it.

The one issue I'm going to address (this winter) is the poor design of the front caliper. Honda designed it so that the hose (from the master cylinder) and the bleeder are both on the top of the caliper. So, when you bleed the caliper, the fluid that's in the lower piston (there are three) gets "trapped". Eventually this fluid absorbs enough water to pit the bore and the piston doesn't retract completely when the pressure is released. This leads to a "swish-swish-swish" sound as the pads ride on the front rotor. I was hoping to score a front caliper off eBay to see if there's a way to resolve that but they're few & far between.

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Originally Posted by Tros

How much room is there under the seat?

Enough room for a full face helmet plus some other odds and ends.

Tros · 08-18-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronco638

Enough room for a full face helmet plus some other odds and ends.

A 2xl helmet or one of those lil' small-sized ones? :)

ernest t bass · 08-18-2009, 10:06 PM

My Large Shoei Full face fits under the seat.

Or 3 bags of groceries.

Tros · 08-20-2009, 10:37 AM

From the sounds of things, it has more trunk room than quite a bit of scooters. Thanks!

Bronco638 · 08-20-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tros

A 2xl helmet or one of those lil' small-sized ones? :)

Yep, my "full sized"

KBC fits right in there. I dunno about three bags of groceries, tho...

Dranrab Luap · 08-21-2009, 05:57 AM

I sold an 04 Reflex sport with 2200 miles recently. The guy who bought it said it ran great for a week or so then died. Turned out to be rust in the gas tank. Might want to check yours out. I didn't own it long or put many miles on it, but it was a pleasure when i had it.

cbolling · 08-21-2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dranrab Luap

I sold an 04 Reflex sport with 2200 miles recently. The guy who bought it said it ran great for a week or so then died. Turned out to be rust in the gas tank. Might want to check yours out. I didn't own it long or put many miles on it, but it was a pleasure when i had it.

Katrina Survivor???

Bronco638 · 08-21-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dranrab Luap

I sold an 04 Reflex sport with 2200 miles recently. The guy who bought it said it ran great for a week or so then died. Turned out to be rust in the gas tank. Might want to check yours out. I didn't own it long or put many miles on it, but it was a pleasure when i had it.

From what I can see, my tank is clean. I'm at 10,600+ on the odo. Thanks for the tip though.

wanna bECO · 08-21-2009, 04:16 PM

I see the one that earnest t bought is called a "sport" is this just a trim package term or are there other models with different setup and what not?

ernest t bass · 08-21-2009, 07:14 PM

From what I can tell the Sport model has:

Dark Grey Rims instead of plain silver.
Passenger butt pad instead of cool looking wing
Shorter less usefull windshield.
Exposed, chrome handlebars-No Plastic Cowling
Yellow,Silver,Red,& Black as Color Choices

FYI- First tank of gas - 60.9 mpg

Reflex Sport:

Standard Reflex:

wanna bECO · 08-21-2009, 08:13 PM

now, how does the power compare to the elite 250. I know that my spacy is quick as hell off the line.

ernest t bass · 08-22-2009, 12:13 AM

I haven't had the chance to ride them back to back but,

I'd say the Spacey/Elite 250 would beat the Reflex up to 50.

From 50mph on up the Reflex has more punch, and a higher top speed.

My 1986 250 Elite would only go 68mph.
This Reflex can Hit 80 mph(under ideal conditions)
Although it is turning 8000 rpm at 80 mph.

55 to 65 is a more realistic cruising speed for either bike.

Reflex has much better suspension & brakes than Elite/Spacey/Helix models.
That's what finally sold me on the Reflex, The Handling & Brakes.

Coopdway · 08-22-2009, 04:36 AM

Thanks for the Sport comparison, had no idea.

RTinNC · 08-22-2009, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Coopdway

Thanks for the Sport comparison, had no idea.

There is also an ABS version of the reflex as well!

08-18-2009, 12:41 PM	#16
Tros '07 Ninja 650R Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Salina, KS Oddometer: 92	How much room is there under the seat? __________________ "People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost."

08-18-2009, 10:06 PM	#19
ernest t bass ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2007 Location: point loma, california Oddometer: 443	My Large Shoei Full face fits under the seat. Or 3 bags of groceries. __________________ If A Duck Stands Still, You Can Catch Him By The Bill.

08-20-2009, 10:37 AM	#20
Tros '07 Ninja 650R Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Salina, KS Oddometer: 92	From the sounds of things, it has more trunk room than quite a bit of scooters. Thanks! __________________ "People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost."

08-21-2009, 04:16 PM	#25
wanna bECO Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Third stone from the sun Oddometer: 720	I see the one that earnest t bought is called a "sport" is this just a trim package term or are there other models with different setup and what not? __________________ Just cuz my bike is shiny, doesn't mean that I'm a hiny current stable '94 Harley .... a blue one '82 Honda passport '87 Honda spacy 250 And an E Bike 85 spacy 250 81 passport (in pieces, many parts for sale) The hit's just keep coming.. bought another 81 passport (11-28-09) http://tiny.cc/ITgetsBETTER

08-21-2009, 07:14 PM	#26
ernest t bass ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2007 Location: point loma, california Oddometer: 443	From what I can tell the Sport model has: Dark Grey Rims instead of plain silver. Passenger butt pad instead of cool looking wing Shorter less usefull windshield. Exposed, chrome handlebars-No Plastic Cowling Yellow,Silver,Red,& Black as Color Choices FYI- First tank of gas - 60.9 mpg Reflex Sport: Standard Reflex: __________________ If A Duck Stands Still, You Can Catch Him By The Bill.

08-21-2009, 05:57 AM	#22
Dranrab Luap E-Tarded Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Louisissippi Coast Oddometer: 25,644	I sold an 04 Reflex sport with 2200 miles recently. The guy who bought it said it ran great for a week or so then died. Turned out to be rust in the gas tank. Might want to check yours out. I didn't own it long or put many miles on it, but it was a pleasure when i had it.

08-21-2009, 08:13 PM	#27
wanna bECO Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Third stone from the sun Oddometer: 720	now, how does the power compare to the elite 250. I know that my spacy is quick as hell off the line. __________________ Just cuz my bike is shiny, doesn't mean that I'm a hiny current stable '94 Harley .... a blue one '82 Honda passport '87 Honda spacy 250 And an E Bike 85 spacy 250 81 passport (in pieces, many parts for sale) The hit's just keep coming.. bought another 81 passport (11-28-09) http://tiny.cc/ITgetsBETTER

08-22-2009, 12:13 AM	#28
ernest t bass ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2007 Location: point loma, california Oddometer: 443	I haven't had the chance to ride them back to back but, I'd say the Spacey/Elite 250 would beat the Reflex up to 50. From 50mph on up the Reflex has more punch, and a higher top speed. My 1986 250 Elite would only go 68mph. This Reflex can Hit 80 mph(under ideal conditions) Although it is turning 8000 rpm at 80 mph. 55 to 65 is a more realistic cruising speed for either bike. Reflex has much better suspension & brakes than Elite/Spacey/Helix models. That's what finally sold me on the Reflex, The Handling & Brakes. __________________ If A Duck Stands Still, You Can Catch Him By The Bill.

08-22-2009, 04:36 AM	#29
Coopdway Curiouser Joined: Feb 2006 Oddometer: 653	Thanks for the Sport comparison, had no idea. __________________ Doug Frontenac, MN Chauncey likes to watch.......I like to ride ----------------------------- Coop's Corner

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