First Joyride On The Scooter Of My Dreams.. | Honda Helix CN250

In today's video I give you the complete run down of my dream bike. With the storage capacity, sofa seat, off-road capabilities and 70+ mph, I am all smiles while riding. I'm ready to take you along for the ride, make sure you know how to have fun regardless of what you ride.
#Honda #Helix #CN250

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

First Helix video, I thought "WTF". Second Helix video, scouring cycle trader for used Helixes.

[@Veggieman96]

This is exactly what I’m going through right now

[@ninoreeves7702]

me too!!!!

[@theamishhitman71]

lol

[@beaconbus]

My man!

[@MrBiggles53]

Selling my 2007 yellow Helix with top case and case rack that I rode from SW Ohio to Area 51 in Nevada! Only drawback was not thinking of rejetting for altitude. Max 71-72. Cruises 60-65 all day at lower jetted elevations. SUPER comfy seat!

[@woodstockpaul6066]

I am a fellow Helix owner and let me tell you, it is one of the best designed machines Honda has made. It is super comfortable, as reliable as a hammer, easy to work on, easy to maintain, and the performance from the 250cc engine is just superb. I have used mine as a commuter, grocery getter, and even taken some trips up the Blue Ridge parkway. Its just one capable little machine and it will grow on you over time.

[@seanmcgivney7631]

Your so right! I just bought a 2000 model and the minute I get on it, I have no problems! None!!

[@MrBiggles53]

The right side of the trunk, near the exhaust, gets very hot; as does the tire. I’d store more sensitive electronics and food on the left side, in addittion to towels or padding, due to bouncing around. I have the top case on mine. This bike is excellent for commuting, bringing back groceries, city & country riding, Until now, the longest I’ve spent in a day in that saddle is 400 miles, refueling between 125 & 150 miles. Very smooth ride with low center of gravity and easy to maneuver. Mine tops out about 72 degrees on flat ground with no wind; so you can take it on Interstate routes; but, realistically, will spend most of your time in the slow lane … enjoying the ride; but I generally stick to the inner- or outermost lanes, so I can prevent cars and trucks from driving pararllel to me, so I nearly always have that escape path. Light enough for everyday use in town and comfy enough to tour on!

[@D-blaze]

That thing got the juice in the caboose! Sweatpants and Crocs is definitely the official rider gear for that bad boi.

[@elmerrodriguez75]

Funny I was on my helix today going down the back roads wearing just that

[@clarenceswope3026]

Anytime I ride I wear full face helmet and I also wear a jacket preferably the leather and I also wear bib overalls I'm not doing it as a fashion statement and a pair of at least work boots because without boots you were not going to have a good day if you happen to fall and slide your foot in a pair of Crocs you might as well just chop off your foot because it is not going to end well me myself I love my feet without my feet I cannot ride I cannot walk I don't want to learn how to drive using hand controls no thank you so use your brain and gear up not for that ride but for the slide I would rather be alive nerd than a dead dummy

[@jasonswiatkowski9127]

At 45 mph, the road doesnt care what you were riding. Wear your gear and save your skin!

[@fawkingenius9369]

And that’s exactly why I subscribed to your channel. Not about other people’s approval it’s about doing what we love and are passionate for. I appreciate everything you guys do for the channel. Helps out a lot dude to know we can relate.

[@viewfromtheroad2656]

Sea Foam saved me from having to rebuild the 4 carbs on my '78 Honda CB750F. I was told that the bike was in a shed for years, I had to set the choke and turn up the idle screw, crank it for about 20 seconds, on avg. until it finally started and then slowly release the choke and finally turn down the idle speed. This process took at least 5 minutes. Then one day a Sea Foam rep came into my shop and told me all the virtues of Sea Foam and I set out to prove him wrong, 5 fill ups later, with frost on the seat, I cranked it up with out the choke and she ran like it was summer. Wht a product.

[@williamwagner9651]

I had a metropolitan ppl laughed at it and i still had a smile on my face the whole time

[@jmintojr]

Picked up a Black '01 Helix!I had one towed!Had one stolen!Hope 3 times is a charm!!Lol.Hooked!!

[@lovebug8144]

everyone thats owned one knows its one of the best rides theyve ever had. Its so fun and comfortable...its like riding a couch, The best!

[@kevinharris1902]

I have a 86 model. It will show 72 on flat road with me on it. I weigh 225. Fun little commuter bike

[@MaxD30]

The motor sounds strong..if the kick stand hits the ground it kicks the back tire in to the air kind feels like a bunny hop but sideways. Cool Bike 😎

[@TheDemoncorn]

Dude you gotta paint it to look like a Delorean, put a Delorean badge on it then make it look like it's from back to the future. That thing is bad ass

[@ryanjohn6879]

I just restored one of these they are the best scooter ever made

[@seanmcgivney7631]

Your right!!

[@jimrees1778]

I will get a Helix one day, but for now i have a ball on my Reflex. They seem to be pretty much the same bikes. I can cruise 75 - 80 on my Reflex if i want to, but usually just around 60 or so. You can NOT go wrong with a Honda, for sure !!

[@mikegreen5502]

I like the Reflex design more than the Helix

[@SickofOhio]

AWESOME! I had no idea before your last video 😄🤘 that’s actually so sick. I kinda need a trunk! Definitely pimp that ride! Well said too about not caring about other people’s negative opinions. Have fun!

[@DadsDomain]

Glad to see you out there enjoying it for yourself. I couldn’t get over how angled those controls are compared to the 250l. Looks super comfy to ride

[@DonaldJulian]

I love your attitude and energy bro! Oh man and that bike, my dream scooter 😉

[@donaldbarrett2267]

I always loved the Helix. I'd say do the engine and exhaust mods but keep the look stock like a sleeper. Imagine beating a Harley on a roll off race.

[@AdventureDaily]

She's gone unfortunately!

[@MrJoeblofromidaho]

Helix and crocks. Love the confidence.

[@eamwame93]

i bought one of these about a year ago. really such a unique little scoot! enjoy!

[@27Zangle]

This is awesome! I remember wanting one for the longest time. Same with the Honda Elite found in the first Terminator movie. I saw that movie when it came out on VHS back in the day and loved the idea of a little scooter for some reason. They are a lot of fun to get around town and save gas.

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

The Elite's always reminded me of tiny Goldwings 🤣

[@lesanderson1140]

I have a 2006 Helix and each time I ride it is like the first time......EVERYTHING works like the engineers who designed it intended. LOVE IT.

[@AdventureDaily]

I wish I never got rid of mine😭

[@danekunderhill4812]

Gotta love the Hondas! Sooooo much storage space!

[@mrshaneyt43]

Yes do it all to the bike , took my neighbours for a spin about 15 yrs ago and was great fun😁👍

[@jayhouston1614]

Just got one yesterday! An 87 with 19000 miles! Its complete, nothing missing! Rode it from Maumee to Toledo and I arrived home laughing! I always wanted one and it's a blast! Your video helped my decision yesterday! Thanks for sharing!🙏🤙🤗

[@petergunn9149]

Hey bro what did you pay for it👍 I thinking about picking one up that has 8500 miles on it for 2000$ what do you think ✌️

[@DorkintheRoad]

I dig the vibe of that thing. That dash is sick!

[@steverandall5814]

I had a 1987 Helix. Great machines, but the early ones have a weak spots. The carburetor-to-cylinder boot is the only support for the carburetor. Eventually, the boot cracks due to vibration. Honda corrected the problem with a bracket that supports the carburetor from the top of cylinder. I found one on ebay. Also watch the small hoses that carry coolant to warm up the carburetor. In my case, the brass nipple popped out of the carburetor on the highway at 70 mph. The coolant leaked out and by the time I could pull over and stop, the motor was toast. There's also a fuel pump and filter hidden under the floor board. Good luck with it!

[@AdventureDaily]

Awesome info here!! Thank you for watching, unfortunately this thing is long gone..

[@AudreysKitchen]

@@AdventureDaily what happened to it??

[@_The_Worst_]

This video made me smile...🙂 I soooooo can see myself having one of these...👍🏼 I'm totally getting one...👌🏼💯✔

[@AdventureDaily]

You should!

[@jameshuey6352]

I stayed up late to watch the Helix needs Kenda big blocks good vid and cool scooter 👊✊💨

[@jimrees1778]

I sold my Reflex, and yep, bought a Helix. The Helix is so much more comfortable in the seat, and makes bumpy roads feel smooth. Much better than a Reflex.

[@linzerpa]

I went from and Elite 80 to the Reflex 15 years ago, always missed my Elite 80. The Reflex was more like a motorcycle and as you said just not comfy. I sold my Reflex and bought the Yamaha Zuma 125 about 5 years ago. Great scooters but just not comfy either. Going to try to mod them with a seat cushion, highway pegs, and 2 inch handlebar risers (waiting for Amazon now) but if it does not work I am going to hunt down a Helix. Just something calming and secure about the short seat height and low center of gravity of a Helix.

[@blipco5]

If you can't reach 75 then it's possible your drive belt is worn (to narrow) but I doubt it with only 8000 miles on it. If you pull the carb, check the rubber carb holder for cracks. Change the oil every 1000 miles. I maintain mine well but I drive it hard. You can't kill them. And it takes a while to reset your brain to handle 75 on a busy highway. It moves around a bit but after a while you pay no attention.

[@scrunkusbrunkus7948]

I want one of these so damn bad, been watching every video I can find! Great vid!

[@AdventureDaily]

Gotta getcha one, they are an absolute blast !

[@whalley1390]

I can really relate to your moto philosophy Tanner, good job. I've been looking for a Japanese scooter for the past couple of years. 👍

[@carlrutledge2153]

One modification that is really helpful is to replace the incandescent dash lights with 194 Sylvania superbright LEDs. I just did it today on my 2004 Helix and now I can easily see the speedometer and dash under all lighting conditions, even with sunglasses on. See Tony Adams' video on how to do it.

[@fredscott413]

Cool machine,wish I had one,nice ride thanks.

[@LadyGTarot]

Oh those are fun I had one before it was great until one time I hit a big sand dune that was across the roadway outside of SF. hahahahaha I was fine but it came to a sudden stop. It was fun for a time.

[@MrSirjud01]

I love and share the message, to just be yourself and do you. And not to worry what others think or to seek their approval. It took my awhile to get there myself and am so much happier! Also, go get the seafoam.

[@chrisholbrook661]

I like it u gotta get some leather chaps and vests to mess with the Harley riders haha

[@ChadwickRider]

Those Honda Helix's are Retro Radness! Keep it, restore it, paint it and ride it! I bet you can get it performing and looking tops for around $150. Pull those plastics, hit them with some Roth Daddy Metal Flake rattle cans, clear coat it with some SprayMax 2k pro clear... clean those carbs in a sonic cleaner, new iridium plug ($10)... oil change with 4t fully synth and put a new K&N filter on it. Golden.

[@AdventureDaily]

I regret selling this beast..

[@jeffferguson899]

that thing is going to rock in the whoops! can't wait to see you send it off road

[@talesfromthesnake2467]

Im driving the Helix today, better get me crocs

[@JonnyRides]

Nice! That's always one for the to own list!

[@dantheman4life]

A 1500 GL Goldwing is still a beast. The Honda Helix is a classic scooter also though. Congrats on the purchase!

[@MegaGullystar]

I enjoyed that video so much.i want one of those

[@JacobBoone]

Friendly sea foam reminder hahaha. Honestly I love these and it is so cool to see you got one. Are they ugly? Yeah pretty much and that’s why I love it!

[@seanmcgivney7631]

I think they are beautiful 😍

[@jasonswiatkowski9127]

They look so different than any other motorcycle or scooter. Anime inspired.

[@sarayuki8540]

I like that tinted windshield. I want one for my Helix now lol.

[@paulbenhamou2254]

Good move tanner. I love this bike

[@hankwojo]

Love it!

[@radioactivepotato2068]

I've watched bike video after bike video today. NC30s, 45s, lots of 80s and 90s stuff. R1s and 6s, 1000RRs, 180mph wheelies... cool bikes. Nothing made me smile from ear to ear like this. Fast doesn't have the monopoly on fun.

[@gregspinks8487]

👍👊 awesome bike dude keep it up dude.from R1 Greg 👌😉😛

[@chuckbayman]

Nice video,glad you like your video

[@SplinterAce]

Love this video

[@AdventureDaily]

Thank you!!

[@esploratoreestremo2027]

Hello, very nice helix. Greetings from Rome.

[@danielbohland5271]

Thanks for the ride along hopefully you kept it I'm getting a 1986 myself with 9, 000 miles on it I'm going to pay 1250 bucks for it with new tires and a new battery not too bad if I were you and you still have it I sure wouldn't want to have a shorter windshield that way you'll have your wind going in the top of your face or helmet personally I just kind of leave it the way it is maybe trick it out with paint looking forward to riding mine that's for sure mine will be white color but as you say the panels are easy to take off so I will definitely change the color

[@Skillet_1.0]

I still have my first scooter. If I want to go to the store I can. It will hold 4 shopping bag. Oh and my drink. ✌😎

[@julz3217]

Great video man, that bike looks like if a Tesla and motorcycle had a baby.. introducing the Tesla Motorcycle.. lol keep up the awesome work!!

[@ShannonFLHI]

Chrome Wrap the fairings. LED under fairing lights. Clean up the Carburetor and have fun riding it.

[@kellyrayburn4093]

You have found one of the great secrets in life. It matters not what others think of you. For you can get away from them. What matters is what you think of yourself, for you cannot get away from that person. He is with you when you sleep and when you are awake. Or as one of the greats (not sure which one) said, "Reputation is what others think of you. Honor is what you know of yourself. Tend to your honor and let reputation fall where it may.

[@DoodMangSpeaks]

I would leave it stock and polish it up real good, the crazy looks of it will def bring enough attention as is imo. I think modding it would kill its vibe. The quiet exhaust without shifting gears seems kinda lit tbh in a weird way lol

[@theall-goodvanlife4661]

Lovin the bike!

[@dublinbikereire]

Still hoping this is a joke with the 450 🙏🏻👀

[@danekunderhill4812]

It put a smile on my dial;)

[@Kev506]

Hahaha I was laughing so hard the whole video pretty much 😂😂😂😂

[@papaballoon]

I had an 86 for a few years. I sold it (booo) and a few years later i got a Yamaha morphous which is pretty much their idea of the same concept. Suzuki has the Gemma. But not imported here. The morphous is a hair "better". Not by much.. but a bit. EFI for one thing. (the intake cracks in the CN250 Making it run lean sometimes) but! The two are very similar. Love my morphous!

[@williamruck]

It's cool to see someone else loving the Helix as much as I do. I'd be careful about putting your phone in the little compartment though, it's close to the radiator and will get super hot in there. If you want to find some cool designs check out Helix Gang on isntagram, those guys go hard on these things. And you can lean that pretty far before it scrapes, I took mine through the mountains in Wakayama and really scrubbed the chicken strips off.

[@grayeagle4521]

Scooters are a blast to ride and the engine is still made on Chinese bikes from the Helix and you should change the CVT belt and roller weights because if there bad that will hurt the top speed and if that belt brakes the scooter won't move.I like how you think ride what you want not what people think you should ride to fit in that's how I see things,all so some day a Harley would be nice I plan on getting mine when I turn 50.

[@just_in_time5518]

Cant believe how fast that thing is!

[@FBA-Renaissance]

YOUR A BRAVE SOUL!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mistahken15]

mans is in crocs on a HELIX i love it, but you dont have them 4x4 mode with the strap on the back bro

[@RIDEorDIE1776]

The real question is, is the 450L really gone??? That bike is the Holy Grail of dual sports...at least if you did sell it the 250L is still a hoarse in the stable. Nice content man your gonna blow up one day...take er easy in Daytona 🤙🇺🇸

[@garyspangler5546]

I have owned a Helix. Wish I still had it.

[@valaudae1809]

I can never resist a popular cultural reference. In the movie “The Sand Pebbles”, the newly arrived boat’s engineer, Steve McQueen, is checking out the engine room of the eponymous US Navy paddle steamer. He obviously relishes his job and the machinery and when another sailor refers to the boat as “a big pile of nothin’”; McQueen replies - “She’s got an engine, hasn’t she? Then she ain’t nothin.”

[@drewmacmillan6954]

Looks good! Im thinking you are wanting to drill holes in it? Like you did with your shoes ? Nice!!!

[@davidphillips7255]

55 , 65 mph would be more like it for a 250 scoot. Scoots that are hopped up usually don't last long. Left stock and treated more gently they will run nearly forever. Get rid of the low end grunt with a hop up and it would be a real slug off the line. With the CVT, scoots are a different animal. They are superfun though.

[@photoguy2354]

I'm not saying I agree with it replacing the 450.... but that is a dope-ass scooter.

[@terrykerr1691]

Keep it stock ,it is a beautiful classic scooter ,

[@AdventureDaily]

It sure is!

[@clownycrazy]

You are the luckiest man alive

[@W.451]

Produced from 1986 to 2009. 1994+ models w/improved front brake. Helix stopped production in 2009. Stopped selling in U.S. 2007. Sold in S.E Asia and Japan until 2009. Rejetting to stop lean burn (EPA) people have gotten up to 82 MPH in no wind. ONLY USE GENUINE HONDA REPLACMENT PARTS. Bando or Gates belts, Gates has Kevlar ones available. Popping on decel mat be vacuum deceleration fuel enrichment valve. Leaky diaphragm or hose to it. Prevents excessive lean mix on decel to stop noise.

[@nynut518]

hopefully ill have one soon

[@Spartan375X]

I think this is how I'm gonna pick up chicks. Murdocks, Big R, Ace Hardware, Tractor Supply... this time of year is when they usually have chicks up for sale.

[@seanmcgivney7631]

Chicks, who cares 🤗

[@jamesjennings3726]

Overridden classic Lambretta's and Vespas but now ride a Honda PCX and want one of these.

[@jimrees1778]

I say just keep it stock. These are cool bikes. I ride a Honda Reflex and love it ..

[@reallyoldfart6540]

I went to Destination Daytona this week, on a 250 (should have took the Grom, because I could push it faster than traffic), and saw a Zero motorcycle, that Zero or a scooter would have been better with all the stop and go. Big Harleys move ten feet, stops, moves ten feet, stops, moves ten feet...try that for 12 miles worth. Put some Harley eagles on that scooter, for extra HP. There were some cool cruisers in Shadetree Surgeon's recent video "I found the CHEAPEST motorcycle..." Burt's Harley; might want to check them out if you go by there.

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*Try using 'STP Octane-Booster'...I use it in my '08 "Metropolitan" and it boosted compression quite a bit...3 extra mph!* *There are few a 'performance upgrades' but engine & exhaust are stock...it also likes 10/40 full-synthetic* *I get 42mph w/a 230lb. rider!* (me)

[@craigwhite7428]

Check for cracks in the rubber intake manifold. They often fail. Will make for poor running and backfire on deceleration. Cheap and easy to fix.

[@florianuspiscator]

Scooters are terrible but love the attitude, hopefully more people will adopt it 👍

[@fredscott413]

theres a guy in my neighborhood that's got the helix,I was trying to get him to stop so I could look at it but he did toot his horn,maybe next time,enjoy yours thanks.

[@tinolopez9689]

The crocs are a good touch

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

Sure, the Helix was crazy....but IMO, the craziest Honda "scooter" (besides the MotoCompo with accompanied City Turbo II, which isn't just crazy, the whole package is absolutely sick) , was the NM4....or even better, the Honda Integra (no, not the car Honda Integra, the scooter, Integra NC700D)

[@danekunderhill4812]

Enjoy!!

[@mickalvin1507]

Not going to lie ,I want to ride it !

[@mmaaddict78]

I'd like to have myself one of those Honda X-ADV 750 scooters. I don't think they sell them in the states though. They seem pretty badass from the vids I've seen on KZbin.

[@carlosdanger2586]

You won't regret not getting an order Goldwing. The way I understand it is if the stator goes out you have to take the motor off to replace it. If I was misinformed I apologize.

[@seedyv1]

Where are you?? Those country roads are a vibe!

[@AdventureDaily]

Ohio!

[@trevorpowell3653]

That thing is dope lol

[@tristanodubghaill3497]

What year was this one? And that windshield? Looks bigger than the usual one, did you buy it separately or is it an upgraded model or something? I dig the full windshield tbh

[@izzywashington5461]

Sick

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

Your audio was great, what was your camera and microphone setup?

[@whitecompany18]

I've always had a bit of a thing for the Honda silver wing fjs 600 ..mile muncher 😆

[@jurgenscherer1121]

I drive with my Helix 140 Tausend km . 1985 Bj. 250 ccm . In all the Years one Defekt stop .Oxidation problem in the Elektrik . Repair in 10 Minutes . There was the best Scooter i drive in my live . I give the scooter up for 400 Euro , German TÜH and Drive.

[@robinj357]

Honda /the power of Dreams! Oh and please don't talk about a Harley Davidson riding a scooter lol 😂 that thing is odd but I like it 👍