http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/ Honda Helix Scooter Discussion Group Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:51:46 GMT Rick Russell http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24974 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24974 I've compared the Pirelli SL26 and the Bridgestone ML16 and the profile looks the same to me. If anything, the Bridgestone is probably rounder in the long run Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:43:54 GMT miket http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24973 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24973 I too prefer the ML16 / 17 combo. For me, it is the best combo for my type of riding. I get the most miles out of these and they grip very well. I also agree Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:13:05 GMT limpwell http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24972 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24972 I'm pretty sure that the 1986 HH scooters that I've owned came from the factory with the square profile ML16 tire. I'm not sure why Honda chose that tire. I've Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:27:57 GMT J.D. Blackwell http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24971 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24971 Well, you see there's a lot of things out there needing some sort of explanation ... but half of what most us do seems to be beyond reasonable sane Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:47:28 GMT Ormond Otvos http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24970 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24970 That's understressed. See, I'm being nice to my keyboard. No freeway speeds. Actually I agree, the Helix ain't for the freeway. So explain the Iron Butt Rally. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:44:09 GMT Ormond Otvos http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24969 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24969 ... That would be great if I spent more time going in a straight line, but that ain't my purpose... East Bay Regional Park, Marin County, Mt Diablo, Mt Tam, Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:42:37 GMT Jim Kaylor http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24968 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24968 I agree an older low milage helix that has seen at least minimal maintenance is better than a clone. I have an 86 and 87 that both have less than 16k on them Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:47:33 GMT richard hanson http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24967 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24967 I have an 86 and an 87 helix. I would buy those 2 yr models any time before I would get a clone. The clones of almost any name just do not hold up in the long Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:01:04 GMT rickrussell_ca http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24966 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24966 Steve Guzman did a lovely review of the Qlink Commuter, a popular clone: http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/2008-qlink-commuter-250-review-86743.html The Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:55:21 GMT clown663126 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24965 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24965 i was at a scooter store and they had a helix clone and it looked exactly like my 86 helix.it was less than half the price of a new helix if they were still Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:12:01 GMT John Sasso http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24964 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24964 Brother - I agree with you, I put on 14,500 miles in the last 18 months, mostly in Northern Ohio - Lake Erie area - my only compliant is the cross winds John S Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:10:24 GMT walt7576 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24963 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24963 Martin, You hit the nail right on the head. I've been riding for 45 years. Whizzer, Norton, Ducati, BMW, Aprila, etc. First of all, the Helix sucks on the Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:21:03 GMT brintonsteven@... http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24962 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24962 Thanks Sent on the Sprint� Now Network from my BlackBerry� Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:40:38 GMT Martin Goodson http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24961 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24961 mrj, I gotta tell u both I think u spend to much time worryin ur computer and not enough on the road.  Ive ridden a helix from Milw to HSV, AR and back 15000 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:28:55 GMT limpwell http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24960 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/24960 I am a proponent of the Bridgestone ML16 & ML17 tire set for the HH. The ML16 rear tire has a more square profile than most scooter tires. Subsequently, it may