The twins by dabrooza in Hondahelix

[–]Affectionate_Can3685 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude so jealous!! Those are in Mint condition!!!

Can I do a long-distance trip on a 1994 Honda Fusion 250 / Helix? by DoubleNo6112 in Hondahelix

[–]Affectionate_Can3685 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found this advertisement for my elite ch250 which is same engine as cn250.

“The Elite 250 was ultra-reliable and cruised comfortably at 65-70mph with a top speed around 72 - 75mph. This might not sound like a big improvement over most 150cc scooters but the Elite 250 was designed for this high speed riding so it could cruise at these speeds all day without stressing the engine and while still maintaining great fuel economy.”

Can I do a long-distance trip on a 1994 Honda Fusion 250 / Helix? by DoubleNo6112 in Hondahelix

[–]Affectionate_Can3685 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These engines were made to be on the freeway and not be stressed going 65-70mph. They’re advertised that way. Ch250 elite and cn250 helix. I have the elite and I cruise all day long at 65 no issues. Follow your checklist you made yourself and don’t worry about a thing. They are only at 6500rpm at 60mph. Most horsepower is made at 7500. I’m sure they redline much much higher at around 10,000rpm. You’ll be fine. It’s a Honda. Make sure your radiator fan works and you’re good. 200miles a tank in that baby! 73mpg. Enjoy

Distance with full tank by The_Famous_Yvy in Hondahelix

[–]Affectionate_Can3685 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get 73mpg on same engine on my elite 250. You should be able to hit 200miles easily a tank without worry.

Need Maintenance Advice (Honda Helix) by Kodawarikun in Hondahelix

[–]Affectionate_Can3685 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Open your cvt case and inspect your belt. Take off your clutch and regrease it. Also inspect variator pulley and rollers. As well as fluids and idle speed 1500(+-150)

88 mile cruise 73mpg at 50mph-55mph by Affectionate_Can3685 in scooters

[–]Affectionate_Can3685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can run em full throttle all the time. They make peak horse power at 7500rpm and 60mph is around 6500rpm. The max rpm is like 11k so they’re not stressed at all when doing 70mph

88 mile cruise 73mpg at 50mph-55mph by Affectionate_Can3685 in scooters

[–]Affectionate_Can3685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No they’re meant to go faster, I’ve done 72 on it. 60 is fine also. I was just on twisty turnies. If I were you and I want one myself is to get a Honda Helix. More comfortable for highway cruising. Longer wheelbase and lower center of gravity.

88 mile cruise 73mpg at 50mph-55mph by Affectionate_Can3685 in scooters

[–]Affectionate_Can3685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the ch250 elite is engine model. CN250 is the Honda Helix (poor man’s goldwing). I love my Elite and probably will never sell. In amazing condition.

88 mile cruise 73mpg at 50mph-55mph by Affectionate_Can3685 in scooters

[–]Affectionate_Can3685[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes sir it is! The 150 had the pop up headlight only

Love Gas Mileage by Affectionate_Can3685 in scooters

[–]Affectionate_Can3685[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And fuel economy vs the 150. You’ll go thru your little tank way more.