The BEST of the Helix moments

READ: This purpose of this vid is centered around those who own, ride and love the little Honda Helix, and for those that may be interested in one. Simply showcasing a mere 9 min. out of over 100 hours of recorded video time from my MAAAAANY Helix journeys. ALL are welcome to watch though! :-)

[@williamlaudeman7157]

Had to give up my Helix after my 81st. and I regret it every day! Thanks for taking me along on your rides. The hills and side roads around Chattanooga look much like those where you ride. Oh how I miss those " . . . knees in the breeze" rides!

[@coyote102076]

My uncle lives in the Cleveland TN area. For sure a VERY beautiful area there too! Glad you could "ride along" and enjoyed the vid! Thanks for watching!

[@AmiJurgl]

"I guess they figure 900 pounds, what's a couple of hundred more" I lost it 😂

[@fireguardburnt]

Riding the edge there... lolz

[@talltree3534]

You sound just like my son in law from Church Hill TN! This comes from a mid- westerner.

[@AngusLepus]

Awesome place to ride. Just bought a 2001 Helix and plan on many adventures.

[@gcb2home]

I just finished looking at this video again & really enjoyed it! As a regular viewer of your videos, it seems to me that you had the best riding experiences & the most enjoyment when you were riding your Honda Helix & also the Yamaha Vstar 650. Those bikes just seem to be the ones that really touched your soul, more than any of the others. Thanks so much for sharing your videos, rides, & thoughts on life, riding, & motorcycles. As a relatively new rider (4 years) who came to the sport late in life, your thoughts, experiences, & wisdom has really helped form my thoughts & experience on riding. Thank you! Keep the shiny side up & ride safe!

[@coyote102076]

awwwww Well thank you for the kind words! In the life of a motovlogger sometimes we have a habit of forgetting who all we are talking to sometimes. I am sure glad my vids could be of at least some help / inspiration to you. The Helix and the Silverwing scooters seen the most miles ridden by me by a loooooong shot, that's for sure. Many, many 300+ miles days were spent on both of those scoots. The Vstar 650 I still say is one of the absolute BEST beginner bikes if someone wants to start out on a lightweight cruiser style bike. My son had it licked in no time and it brought great joy to my heart teaching him to ride it, then having him follow me along on some bike rides. :-D Ride safe my friend!

[@Scootphoria]

Rewatching some of the older vids. Seems they are better now than the first time I watched them. I'm also more aware of editing techniques now instead of being just a drive by viewer haha. Did you know Joe Wolfe in the Knoxville area that put a NOS on his Helix? A real character.

[@coyote102076]

I do not know of him. Sounds fun though!

[@BigBadWolfMoto]

I love those roads that they still call "highways" but they are carved in nature and scenic places! That part of the road at 2:00...Awesome! That was a nice look out too! Watch out for hand cramps and them bugz!!!! LOL! I see the Helix performs just as well off road too! And looks sooo comfy! Awesome moments brother! Ride safe!

[@herrp8765]

Thanks for all the tedious work you did while reviewing, editing, etc., to put this together. Well done, sir. I found myself rewinding and replaying some spots that were super cool. So thanks for that. :)

[@coyote102076]

and thank YOU for watching! :-) It was and always will be that my past experiences can be of at least some help to at least one person someday. If so, it would have all been worthwhile in the end. :-)

[@WheelsNotHeels]

haha...love the kid yelling "do a wheelie"! This was great! I had never heard of the Helix before watching your channel...what a fun group! Love the dog on the klr! Those trees were gorgeous!! Thoroughly enjoyed this vid!!!

[@coyote102076]

HA!!!! YEAH!!! I was thinking "KID, if you only knew I only have a whopping 11 horsepower and not even a clutch!" hahahaha!!!! Glad you enjoyed it! :))

[@MotoKari]

The Batman building!! Miss Tennessee sometimes, it's so green everywhere and people are much more relaxed. The roads look so scenic, too. BTW, that dog has some crazy balance skills!!

[@coyote102076]

:-D It is surely nice here.........in it's own unique way. I about crashed laughing so hard at that dog! That was so awesome! hahahaha!

[@123edwardzpad]

Good stuff and good times too.

[@123edwardzpad]

I really enjoyed this video with the Helix. Thank you

[@coyote102076]

Thanks for watching. Good memories on that lil scoot! 😁

[@motomoshpit7152]

Wife on the back...."What's a couple hundred pound more?" LOL!

[@coyote102076]

:-D

[@blipco5]

Moto Moshpit ...200 pounds? Good Lord I hope she doesn't see your post.

[@rockett3385]

Nashville Tennessee my favorite place... Hopefully my retirement place..Wish I could get there more often..Only about a 3 hour ride for me...

[@anthonybanker6479]

I like that you saying dagum turkeys you certainly are not from New York city 😉 😀 😄

[@gustwowheeling7337]

That's some precious memories there, bro. Don't tell her that she weighs a couple hundred pounds, she will put the cobra clutch on you...lol.

[@coyote102076]

hahahaha! RIGHT! And yes, spending nearly a month just editing this vid, watching hours and hours of video, man alive. I had not realized just *how much* time me and the little scooter had spent together! I will be sad to see it go, but it is time to move on. The Helix has served me very well, having only suffered 2 breakdowns in 2 years. 1) When I put a CHINESE carb on it (well duuuhhhhhh!) and 2) when the clutch bearings went kaput at 20k miles. But it never once has left me stranded! I don't know that I will ever have another scooter anytime soon. Then again................I may never find a *buyer* fer this one too. hahaha!

[@fireguardburnt]

Coyote Adventures, if you need a buyer, I'll be happy to!

[@mrRhwalden]

I started on Scooters. I actually have two of them. Both are not on the road... Both Chinese. One is a gy6 based 150cc (gy6 is a clone of the honda engine) and a 250cc (clone engine of your helix).... both have the same body style (touring de150 and de250)... yup... fun bikes... my original turtle shell 150 was the most fun I've had on a bike, that includes the gold wings and the Aprilla 500 touring scoot I had for a while. So yeah, scooters rock, socks!

[@tacticalfear3165]

@coyote adventures just bought a helix clone Q-Link Commuter 250 with compression issues. First Bike/Scooter. Got all the parts to re do the cylinder and piston this upcoming week. Mine has 2300 miles on it I’m willing to bet your old helix had quite a few more judging by your videos lol. Hoping to have these types of adventures this summer. If you’re still looking to get another helix I’d say pick up a clone either a Q Link Commuter 250 or a CF Moto Fashion. Read a lot of bad things on Chinese clones but just about every helix part is interchangeable on either of those clones plus they came stock with a cheap little sound system. Planning on ripping out the 4 stock 5w 3.5 inch speakers and replacing with some higher end speakers and amp. This is making for a great little project during quarantine so far

[@coyote102076]

When I sold mine off it had clicked just a wee past 25,000 miles on it. And honestly, that's just baby miles. Acworth Parric had OVER 130,000 miles on his Helix. Yeah, he rode it a LOT. 😆

[@12TBJ34]

What is the bag you connected the backrest to? I'm looking to purchase my third helix this year and will need a bag. It looks perfect for me! Thanks for the video.

[@coyote102076]

That is the saddlemen TS 3200 But be aware, that is a collapsible bag from the factory. Like a big gym bag. I'll built My Own wooden skeleton frame for it and put it inside the bag so it would hold its form and stay rigid which also provided me with a solid surface to mount the backrest on to

[@theSMYRNAcowboy]

I know exactly what you mean about editing. It a lot of work but the final product is super! Thanks for the shout out.

[@coyote102076]

thanks! I mean it! Thanks!!! This was a bear to cut and paste together, and don't think I will ever do another one! Nearly 1 month in the making! hahahaha! And most welcome! Meeting you was for sure a real highlight of my 2017 season!

[@michaelb.42112]

5:10 is a scooter eyegasm...

[@StickPeopleAndPuff]

Came for the Helix, stayed for the GL500

[@carburetedseltzer120]

I dont ride scooters much, mostly ride Mopeds. But this was quite enjoyable!

[@coyote102076]

Thank you.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

nice helix video-thanks.

[@coyote102076]

thanks for watching!

[@TheMattManTN]

Enjoy watching no matter what kind of 2 wheels your on. #watched by a KLR rider. LOL

[@thedaydreamer7972]

Im getting a 95 black Helix tomorrow,,,, Awsome scooter, do you see any perofrmance mods or parts that you could add to the Helix to give it more bang? Like exhaust, re-jetting, or anything like that?

[@coyote102076]

Look at my carb rebuild vids. A loud exhaust on a scooter just gets annoying and sounds dumb with little gains to be made. Other than swapping to Dr. Pulley sliders and jetting the carb for whatever Altitude you will be doing the most of your riding at, I would not waste money on anything else "performance ". If you are going to be running a lot of interstates, then a Burgman 400 is a MUCH better tool. But for 2-up riding at 65 MPH or less, the Helix is amazing!

[@BALIMAN666LOVINA]

Great Video. Greetings from Germany... 👍👍👍👋👋👋

[@coyote102076]

Thanks! Greetings to you as well! I spent 15 years selling parts for German built farm tractors, some of the toughest ever made anywhere! ( Deutz )

[@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors]

Fun find, what did you make with that wood or have you had time yet, I have a project in mind that would be perfect for. hehehe. Thanks for sharing my friend, I hope you have a blessed week.

[@coyote102076]

Belieave it or not, I just NOW ( 6/28/2019 ) read this. You Tube never notified me of your comment to this. (Imagine that) In the end that block of wood ended up being part of a brace. Lol

[@martinneps9387]

Do you still have this helix please comment back and do you wanna sell it

[@coyote102076]

No I sold it a couple years ago now. And it was the WORST thing I ever done motorcycle related anyways! Someday I WILLLL have another one!

[@FatBoy740]

Morning mate , I keep seeing deer but GoPro don’t 😂👍. Lmao swallow a bug 🐜 😂😂! I had a couple of scooters so I know what you mean ride it out 😂👍. Dog 🐶😮😮! Love the backroads mate you can’t beat em ! .. damn I hate loosing video ! I bought a separate hard drive and put EVERYTHING on that mate then I know where it is ! Good one mate ! 👍👍🍺🍺🥃👊

[@coyote102076]

Funny that, not even 2 weeks ago I told my wife I was gonna get a separate hard drive just to store the 5,000 frigg'n photos we have and to store you tube video content before it gets TOOOOOOO much overloaded in my laptop! :-D

[@FatBoy740]

COYOTE ADVENTURES and That Always happens as well mate ! I know the feeling! 👍👍🍺🍺🥃🥃👊

[@rover215]

Is that a Ram Mount cup holder? Looking to get one for my new Helix. It already has the base/ball- just need the clamp and cup holder. I love my Helix and I haven't even had it 24hrs!

[@coyote102076]

No it is those hang over the car door plastic ones from Walmart. I cut the L shaped tab off of it and literally screwed them on with 2 plywood decking screws 😄 Hey, it worked! 😎 Do yourself a favor, NEVER sell your Helix! Virtually EVERYONE I have ever talked too that sold their Helix ended up regretting it! As do I!

[@codygraves5751]

i saw you were selling the honda helix on smart cycles guide, im just here to let you know i do plan on buying it soon, just a heads up

[@coyote102076]

It ain't mine your seeing. I sold mine years ago.

[@codygraves5751]

@@coyote102076 must be someone else selling it then, but its the same scooter, the stickers are still on it too

[@mrRhwalden]

I love scooters, always wanted to try a Helix.... maybe someday someone will let me borrow one.... :)

[@TheCleanTech]

Were does he get those wonderful toys?

[@bobbrueckner7498]

Beautiful ride, but let me tell ya, it's got nothing on the Catskills and the Adirondacks of N.Y.

[@coyote102076]

I can not disagree with that! Thanks for watching. :-)

[@Heritage105th]

Read through the comments and found nothing on the convex mirrors you have installed. I have installed small round ones on every bike I’ve ever owned. I used to think it was the death of my owning the bike. I’m curious if you know where one might get a set of those. I’m getting a 2004 yellow helix this coming Sunday, a guy is hauling it from 250 miles away to have me purchase it, It is his 85 yrs of age mother’s bike. I guess she wants a side x side now. Btw the bike has 3300 miles on it.

[@coyote102076]

Awe you SUCK!!!! 😆😆😆 THE infamous yellow 2004! The ONLY year they made it. Gosh I still want one just because! 😆 CONGRATS!!!

[@coyote102076]

Oh! And as for the stick on convex mirrors, they come from O'Reilly auto parts. Clickythingy: www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/fit-system/k-source-fit-system-blind-spot-mirror/kso1/cw011

[@BlokD42]

I would like to know more about how you attached the LG phone to the center of the steering wheel and what I believe is the a tablet attached under the front dash cover. We're this home made or did you purchase them somewhere. I am a Helix owner and use RAM accessory attachments but never have any that you so neatly attached your communications.

[@coyote102076]

For the cell phone: VELCRO! :-D The GPS mount was a 1" wide X maybe 3" long piece of aluminum I bent to about a 75'ish degree angle and screwed it onto the dash (with the windshield removed) Then mounted the Garmin mount onto that bracket. So...…...yeah...……..both home made of sorts. I too could not find exactly what I wanted, so as found here & there throughout my channel I tend to just make what I want when not available. lol Thanks for watching!

[@BlokD42]

@@coyote102076 Thank you very much for your response to my curiosity.

[@ronaldharris6569]

If they put a2 cylinder 500 c.f. engine in a standard helix,it would be the best scooter ever and it could climb mountain highways at 70 miles an hour.

[@williamlaudeman7157]

Yeah, Ron - I often thought that too -- but those little wheels would then be a problem at higher speeds . . .and then it wouldn't be a Helix!

[@Nick912OK]

what did you do with that block of wood

[@coyote102076]

I used it to go under the Jack stand on my 20' tandem axle trailer

[@BlokD42]

Can you please tell me the brand of tail bag you have. It is perfect for my needs.

[@coyote102076]

Saddlemen TS3200, it is a soft collapsible bag that I boult my own inner skeleton frame for so it would remain ridged. ;-)

[@douglasmcgee6610]

How did you get your phone to stay on like that in the middle

[@coyote102076]

Heavy Duty VELCRO ! hahaha! Seriously! Put the soft side on my phone case, the rough side in the middle of the handlebars, VOLA! Sucker stayed on even down rough gravel roads and it was there for well over 2,000 miles of road tripp'n! Wish so bad I still had my lil Helix. Stupidest thing I ever done was selling it to buy the BMW G310GS. And now, no money for another one. :-( Anywhoo…........hope that helps! And thanks for watching!

[@douglasmcgee6610]

COYOTE ADVENTURES yes thank you where can I get some of the heavy duty Velcro?

[@douglasmcgee6610]

COYOTE ADVENTURES what is the best thing I can get for my 1986 Honda helix that I can keep my phone charged for when I take long trips?

[@coyote102076]

@@douglasmcgee6610 I got mine from True Value Hardware store. Wal Mart & Amazon both carry the 3M H.D. Velcro though. As for charging, I installed a marine grade dual USB charge port and plugged my phone & Garmin into it.