http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/ Honda Helix Scooter Discussion Group Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:28:52 GMT George Giftos http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23918 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23918 You must be new to this Forum. Ain't gonna happen. It's been tried before. George ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:37:54 GMT david armstrong http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23917 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23917 Okay...I guess I can't hide anymore. :o) I live in the wee little village of Leola. A quaint little spot about 15 minutes west of Lancaster, PA Cheers...David Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:37:32 GMT limpwell http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23916 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23916 Not impolite at all. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:25:40 GMT limpwell http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23915 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23915 I've used muffler tape from muffler repair kits available at automotive parts suppliers. It is basically an asbestos wrap which must be secured with wire ( Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:03:31 GMT e_phebus http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23914 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23914 I made mine out of a 1in copper coupling. So far it is doing great. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:58:46 GMT Ormond Otvos http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23913 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23913 Would it be impolite to ask list contributors to trim their posts, and perhaps even refrain from posting huge politico-patriotic pieces that, although a bit Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:49:21 GMT limpwell http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23912 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23912 I don't think most personal injury lawyers are chomping at the bit to sue motorcycle manufacturers over motorcycle accident claims. It's buyer beware with most Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:31:32 GMT bcgildea http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23911 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23911 Trial lawyers will kill any small US manufacturer. Just look up the history of Piper Aircraft. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piper_Aircraft Piper was Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:37:51 GMT AlsCompute705@... http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23910 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23910 I thought that Stella scooters were too, but they are Vespa copies from the Philippines. We need a good scooter company in the USA- I'm greatful for the Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:00:51 GMT davkennett http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23909 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23909 The main reason is that 95% of the market is outside of Canada/USA. It's the reasons we don't see things like the smaller cc silver wing and others like it Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:13:48 GMT Susan http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23908 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23908 AND, OCC. Those are all home grown. ~Susan in New Jersey~ "It is not for us to define others, we are here to define ourselves." _____ From: Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:10:05 GMT Susan http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23907 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23907 Yup! And for just one year they made the Honda 80cc scooter. ~Susan in New Jersey~ "It is not for us to define others, we are here to define ourselves." Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:40:16 GMT AlsCompute705@... http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23906 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23906 I agree! After owning 6 Harleys, I can remember years ago when you seen one it was a treat. Now there everywhere you look....boring.... Now, at least in Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:38:13 GMT limpwell http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23905 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23905 Unfortunately, I think most Americans that are contemplating the purchase of a two wheeler for the street are motivated more by image than economics..... Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:24:57 GMT Rick Russell http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23904 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/hondahelixdiscussion/message/23904 Sorry, bad screen focus when I hit the space bar there. Victory makes motorcycles in the US, they are also known as Polaris (snowmbbiles and ATVs). As for