I know a lot of Helix owners are going to really appreciate this video, so I'm going to be the first one to comment on a job well done! I changed mine a couple of years ago using Mobil 1 also but I didn't think of using that vent hose to help force assist flushing it out, while I did assist flush it somewhat going through the filler hole. Thanks for the great idea and I'll remember to do it that way the next time. Happy and safe riding for this season!
@@MacrossGarage What's with the name "Macross Garage"? And you only ride when it's warm??? Where's the fun in that? You should at least take it out for a new year's ride, lol. ua-cam.com/video/ispm8sjqlXQ/v-deo.html&t
Great video! I will be doing this soon. Honda recommends (GN4 10w-40). I see many folks using gear oil as you did. I have to decide what to use for my 1999 CN 250 and the advantages of using gear oil. Thank you for the great video!
Thanks for the "how to " videos! They help out a lot!!! I have heard of some people using a mighty vac to suck out old gear oil out and putting new in through that little plug opening.
This and all of your upcoming vids are going to be golden for me. I just changed my final drive oil and used 10w40 oil. As per the manual. How many ounces did you put in? I think it holds about 5?.
You basically fill it until it overflows. On my video I probably put too much and need to wait longer than usual. You are good with the oil stops flowing out.
5:02 too bad manufactures don't insert a piece of sponge inside that vent tube. They just leave it open to collect all the dust and dirt. Also spiders build nests inside.
In the manual it says the engine and gear oil is 10-40. Altho it also says you can use 20-50 for engine oil also depending on weather. Does using 75-90 like you used make any difference. I myself think 10-40 is too thin for gear oil but no were in book does it say 75-90. Just wondering if it will hurt anything if I do switch to thicker gear oil... thanks for the vids, hopefully you do more
You are correct the manual does call for 10-40. After a lot of forum and website reading it seems all the weight you mentioned have been used and are ok. I ultimately follow cn250.net. www.ch250.net/techtips/9.htm
You are ok with either oil. I've search many forums and either one is ok. If unsure use the manual recommendation. I base mine a cn250.net site like i mentioned in a previous comment. The only real difference i believe is the thickness. the 75-90 is on the thick side like 10w-40. So use that for warmer weather. Hope that helps.
@@MacrossGarage Somewhat, I haven't inspected the belt as of yet, sometime on acceleration from a stop the bike shutters and or vibrates hard until it gets past 15 miles an hour
I am using the Ram mount with the hose clamp. I put it around the plastic cover but used rubber padding so it doesn’t break the plastic when you tighten it.
I know it’s probably in the manual but just wondering how often you / others do this? I recently bought a helix with 45,000 miles, and while it runs pretty nice, with that many miles I think I’ll have to take care to maintain it really nicely to keep it that way.
@@MacrossGarage I didn’t mention, but I did it pretty quickly after getting the bike. Figured that would be an important one. I also had a tire to replace, a brake master cylinder to rebuild, leaking valve cover gasket, and bad fuel tank drain plug washer to replace. It’s been a lot for someone with zero prior mechanical experience, but really great to learn, and the bike is so much fun. Hope you are loving your Helix too, and thanks for making Helix videos!!
@@AudreysKitchen Looks like you are in good shape. Glad you were able to change fix everything. The helix is my favorite thing to ride in warm weather. Ride safe.
I know a lot of Helix owners are going to really appreciate this video, so I'm going to be the first one to comment on a job well done! I changed mine a couple of years ago using Mobil 1 also but I didn't think of using that vent hose to help force assist flushing it out, while I did assist flush it somewhat going through the filler hole. Thanks for the great idea and I'll remember to do it that way the next time. Happy and safe riding for this season!
Thank you. Glad it helped out. Can't wait for warmer weather, nothing beats riding the Helix on a hot day.
@@MacrossGarage What's with the name "Macross Garage"?
And you only ride when it's warm??? Where's the fun in that? You should at least take it out for a new year's ride, lol.
ua-cam.com/video/ispm8sjqlXQ/v-deo.html&t
Sorry for the late response. Macross is from a childhood show. I ride during cold weather but scooters are more fun in warm weather.
5:16 Sounds like me after eating an unlimited Chinese buffet. 😱
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Great video! I will be doing this soon. Honda recommends (GN4 10w-40). I see many folks using gear oil as you did. I have to decide what to use for my 1999 CN 250 and the advantages of using gear oil. Thank you for the great video!
Thank you, both of those oils will work.
I had no idea where to start. Thank you for the video.
You’re welcome. Glad to help.
Thanks for taking the time to show this! Man, couldn't those Honda engineers found a way to not bury the drain plug?
You’re welcome. Yea I wish we didn’t have to take off the drive cover to do this.
Thanks for the "how to " videos! They help out a lot!!! I have heard of some people using a mighty vac to suck out old gear oil out and putting new in through that little plug opening.
Thanks for the tip.
This and all of your upcoming vids are going to be golden for me. I just changed my final drive oil and used 10w40 oil. As per the manual. How many ounces did you put in? I think it holds about 5?.
You basically fill it until it overflows. On my video I probably put too much and need to wait longer than usual. You are good with the oil stops flowing out.
So the manual recommends 10w40 but its perfectly fine to use that heavy weight gear oil instead? @@MacrossGarage
@@nobodyspecialdotorgrichard5971 I got the idea from an old forum years ago. A lot of people do it.
Another outstanding video.... My helix is my favorite bike I have ever ridden. I have ridden quite a few too.
Thank you. Yea it's a blast to ride.
Thank you are very professional with the videos do you do excellent job thank you again
Thank you very much!
5:02 too bad manufactures don't insert a piece of sponge inside that vent tube. They just leave it open to collect all the dust and dirt. Also spiders build nests inside.
Good idea, but if they did I have a feeling you would need to maintain it.
Appreciate your knowledge. Thanks
Ride safe.
Do all honda helix U.S models from 1986 - 2007 uses 75W - 90 gear oil? Thanks.
Manual just calls for regular 10-40 engine oil. But I followed this site. www.ch250.net/techtips/9.htm
Would the gear oil have any thing to do with the speed
Just like engine oil it helps the Helix run smooth. So yes it can affect speed especially if you never change it.
In the manual it says the engine and gear oil is 10-40. Altho it also says you can use 20-50 for engine oil also depending on weather. Does using 75-90 like you used make any difference. I myself think 10-40 is too thin for gear oil but no were in book does it say 75-90. Just wondering if it will hurt anything if I do switch to thicker gear oil... thanks for the vids, hopefully you do more
You are correct the manual does call for 10-40. After a lot of forum and website reading it seems all the weight you mentioned have been used and are ok. I ultimately follow cn250.net.
www.ch250.net/techtips/9.htm
Awsome, thanks for the link, thats gonna be a very good and informative link.
@@crego00 You are welcome
Thank you very much :)
No problem
How do you know how much fluid is enough?
When the fluid over flows the fill hole.
Will 75w-90 be good in long term? I've never done this before and honestly don't know it's benefits over the 10w-30/10w-40 the manual recommends
Also will this cause any slip like a automatic transmission if it's never been done before? Figure not but figured I'd ask
You are ok with either oil. I've search many forums and either one is ok. If unsure use the manual recommendation. I base mine a cn250.net site like i mentioned in a previous comment. The only real difference i believe is the thickness. the 75-90 is on the thick side like 10w-40. So use that for warmer weather. Hope that helps.
@@rcman1023 If you feel slipping, it's likely the belt. You can see the belt on my video. Does your feel like it slips?
@@MacrossGarage Somewhat, I haven't inspected the belt as of yet, sometime on acceleration from a stop the bike shutters and or vibrates hard until it gets past 15 miles an hour
@@rcman1023 Try to feel where it comes from. I had vibrations and it turned out to be my front brake pads being worn out.
Curious what the phone mount is that you're using and does it work on the metal bar of the handle? Thanks
I am using the Ram mount with the hose clamp. I put it around the plastic cover but used rubber padding so it doesn’t break the plastic when you tighten it.
@@MacrossGarage Thanks a lot. Any specific model of the Ram or is it just the one?
@@arillwiltker it’s been awhile but I bought the base and then then you buy the arm and mount separate.
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I know it’s probably in the manual but just wondering how often you / others do this? I recently bought a helix with 45,000 miles, and while it runs pretty nice, with that many miles I think I’ll have to take care to maintain it really nicely to keep it that way.
Manual says every 12k miles or 2 years. With that many miles I would do it. You never know when they did it.
@@MacrossGarage I didn’t mention, but I did it pretty quickly after getting the bike. Figured that would be an important one. I also had a tire to replace, a brake master cylinder to rebuild, leaking valve cover gasket, and bad fuel tank drain plug washer to replace. It’s been a lot for someone with zero prior mechanical experience, but really great to learn, and the bike is so much fun. Hope you are loving your Helix too, and thanks for making Helix videos!!
@@AudreysKitchen Looks like you are in good shape. Glad you were able to change fix everything. The helix is my favorite thing to ride in warm weather. Ride safe.
Merci !!!
Glad it helped.