I am drawn to this lately....very strange.

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I am drawn to this lately....very strange.

Postby Lars1974 » Sat Feb 15, 2014 9:20 pm

Hi all,

I am currently seriously considering buying an old Honda Helix Scooter.
I have had Silverwings before and currently have a new SH125 as my daily commuter, however I do fancy a Helix!

Somas I am currently researching them I came across this Advert for the Helix from 1986!

This has to be one of the best Ads I have seen - it had me in stitches with the comments like: "makes destinations irrelevant and status symbols obsolete!"

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Anyway, I have already located a couple of potential candidates, so with a bit of luck I own one soon!

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Postby eyore » Sat Feb 15, 2014 9:39 pm

:shock: :shock: :lol:
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Postby slparry » Sat Feb 15, 2014 9:40 pm

is it 1st April?
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Postby Blackal » Sat Feb 15, 2014 9:59 pm

I'd invest in a black visor - too ! :shock:

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Postby Herb » Sat Feb 15, 2014 10:19 pm

Ahead of its time!

Reminds me of Big-Trak.
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Postby KenG » Sun Feb 16, 2014 12:21 am

Herb wrote:Ahead of its time!

Reminds me of Big-Trak.


so was space 1999 and prince singing 1999.

do you even need a helmet, maybe a brown paper bag will do, i honestly can't see the law pulling you in on that lol :wink:
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Postby slparry » Sun Feb 16, 2014 10:17 am

Edited for you Lars ;)

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Postby Blackal » Sun Feb 16, 2014 10:42 am

Sorry, Lars...................... :oops:

But............
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(Apologies to anyone of a sensitive disposition - for the language)

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Postby Lars1974 » Sun Feb 16, 2014 12:23 pm

It certainly polarizes peoples minds!!

I still think i will have one soon...
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Postby slparry » Sun Feb 16, 2014 3:35 pm

Lars1974 wrote:It certainly polarizes peoples minds!!

I still think i will have one soon...


Well looking positively, you shouldn't get other road users saying "sorry mate I didn't see you" :)
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Postby Boxered » Sun Feb 16, 2014 4:16 pm

Are the flat tyres standard on this model?

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Postby Boxered » Wed Feb 19, 2014 4:41 pm

It has just occurred to me that it looks like Dr Who's dog "K9"

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Postby Boxermed69 » Wed Feb 19, 2014 6:25 pm

I was thinking the Sinclair C5's taller brother :D

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Postby Corvus » Fri Feb 21, 2014 8:12 pm

slparry wrote:
Lars1974 wrote:It certainly polarizes peoples minds!!

I still think i will have one soon...


Well looking positively, you shouldn't get other road users saying "sorry mate I didn't see you" :)


Heh heh.

That was funny.

I had to stifle an impromptu lol there
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Postby Lars1974 » Sat Feb 22, 2014 7:33 pm

Hi all,
The Helix had gone and I decided in the end for this.
I have a 2009 Honda S-wing 125, which I bought very recently. I got it in a private sale and its very low mileage so almost still in showroom condition. You may have seen my other post about the Helix, but I ended up getting in S-wing!

The S-wing is a replacement of the FES125 Pantheon, and the model code is still FES125. Its a 4-stroke single with Fuel injection. Gives between 80-100mpg depending on your right wrist. Its heavier than your average 125 scooter, but so comfy and stable and luxurious! Almost like a little Goldwing!

It will do 70mph max and easily cruise at 60mph. Even two up its great fun!

Here are a few photos of my S-wing.

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The dashboard is almost car like! Lots of info incl. fuel consumption etc... As you can see mine has despite being almost 5 years old only just covered 2700 miles! :D

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Being a luxury scooter you get carpet in the luggage compartment, alongside a light, 12v socket and the toolkit.

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Here is another shot of the dash view.

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And finally a front view, it reminds me of a donkey! :shock:
so my bike Is going the be my daily commuter when I am not cycling...
Thx Lars
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