Were bikes cooler in the 80's??

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  • @Mosquito3314
    @Mosquito3314 Рік тому +18

    nothing better than using the left turn signal and then going right lol.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому +6

      Never let them know what your next move is!

  • @Scootphoria
    @Scootphoria Рік тому +34

    Bought a red one in 1989. Awesome after you learn to respect those tiny wheels. Rode it 300 miles one way on it's first ride. It is currently on it's 4th owner and still going strong.

    • @jslaserman
      @jslaserman 9 місяців тому +2

      300 miles is crazy

  • @drstonebeck
    @drstonebeck 10 місяців тому +4

    Cool video, thanks! I have two 1987 Elite250's, just for fun runaround's with my wife and son, and love them dearly. I don't think I'll ever sell them, and I don't think they will ever fail.

  • @dirtcopdualsport
    @dirtcopdualsport 17 днів тому +1

    As the proud owner of a TW200 I will say that yes-Motorcycles were cooler in the 80's!

  • @chE3z1
    @chE3z1 Рік тому +19

    I have a 2001 Honda Helix (same engine as the elite 250 but with a longer case), and I love it to death. It's the cruiser of scooters with its reclined riding position and super long wheelbase. Massive windshield is awesome too!

    • @ElTyranto
      @ElTyranto Рік тому +2

      I also have a Helix. Love it very much. I tested mine also on the Nürburgring :D Does not make sense there but still was alot of fun

  • @GregSamborskiPhotography
    @GregSamborskiPhotography Рік тому +7

    Fantastic. So many bits that had me chucking. Beautifully filmed and refreshing.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому +1

      Generally when you ride the elite there is much chuckling so I feel like it just came naturally through the video.

  • @husabob1
    @husabob1 Рік тому +3

    I had the pleasure of owning a CH250 several years ago. I did the shock upgrade, brakes, and mounted the stickiest tires I could find. I think they were Pirelli's. I replaced the broken speedo cable with one from an early 80's Gold Wing, and cleaned and painted the wheels. Hi temp Rustoleum was a perfect match. I had the OEM windshield and tail trunk, with the clever 2 stage locking top. I rode the wheels off my Elite, but never thought to venture off road, since I owned a 520EXC. Once I got used to the floor mounted brake pedal and learned to trust the tires, I could scrape the floor boards with ease. The CVT was flawless, allowing me to concentrate on smooth throttle and brake control. Good memories. Bob P.S. I now have a Honda Silver Wing 600 Maxi scooter. My wife loves it, which is all the justification I need to own it. It'll run all day two up at 80, and not break a sweat.

  • @kevinposey4722
    @kevinposey4722 Рік тому +7

    Fantastic video! Great videography and even better narration. I've got a Honda Helix, and now I want to ride it cross country. Thanks for the entertainment.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the kind words! You should, that would be an awesome adventure.

    • @jasonswiatkowski9127
      @jasonswiatkowski9127 6 місяців тому

      Helix is a light touring scooter. It will do fine.

  • @DeadNought
    @DeadNought Рік тому +7

    That was epic and cool - don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
    I loved this video.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      Thanks Dead Nought! Had a blast making that one

    • @nicolasmango290
      @nicolasmango290 Рік тому

      ME too. +1 for this comment. Congrats man!

  • @roygethechicken2775
    @roygethechicken2775 Рік тому +3

    This video convinced me to get my own Honda Elite 250. I love it to death. What a great video!

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching! The Elite is a really fun unique machine, I hope you enjoy it!

    • @roygethechicken2775
      @roygethechicken2775 Рік тому

      ​@Range Road Moto I do have a question though. Which mount do you use for phone and where did you place it? Can't really use any bar mounts since it's covered in dashboard cowling.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      @@roygethechicken2775 haha I was actually hoping no one would ask.. it was the absolute cheapest standard handlebar mount I could find on amazon and I just kind of stuffed it onto the mirror support. I think some electrical tape was involved.
      It was a terrible solution and shook all over the place. 10/10 would not recommend. I was eying up the threaded hole that supported the windshield mount but didn't have time to make something work for that. But some sort of mount you could thread into the windshield mount would probably be ideal.
      it's definitely a difficult bike to mount stuff to thats for sure.

  • @roadsidecamper
    @roadsidecamper 2 місяці тому +1

    I remember riding my 85 elite 150 up a 45 degree grade with my gf back in the days. The bike petered out she jumped off and the scooter flipped over and landed on me. Ahhh memories lol.

  • @AnorexicBoar
    @AnorexicBoar Рік тому +2

    I'm about to buy one of these. OMFG I can't wait. Thanks for the video, radical!

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому +1

      Oh dude that’s awesome!! It’s such a unique machine. I love them

    • @CheapyB5
      @CheapyB5 4 місяці тому

      Found my first ‘85 elite 250 for $450, only 3,900 miles. I quickly doubled that, it is a great machine. I wonder if anyone had been able to adapt a larger helix front wheel/suspension?🤔

  • @yohaydn8489
    @yohaydn8489 Місяць тому

    Unreal video!! Loved everything about it.

  • @ianchew6362
    @ianchew6362 Рік тому

    crazy good quality video. love the way you narate it, smooth and soothing to listen to. cinematic ws on another level. hope to get an update from you soon. this video made me want ot get an old scoter

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      Thanks for all the kind words! I had a blast making that video. And you should definitely get an old scooter!

  • @AngelFaceMotoRider
    @AngelFaceMotoRider Рік тому +1

    I know Edmonton and so I recognize many of the building in the opening sequence, but where are you at1:06.? How did you get to Amsterdam.? Hee hee

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      Haha, that’s a relatively new commercial place on 107ave and about 120st

    • @AngelFaceMotoRider
      @AngelFaceMotoRider Рік тому

      Really.? That sound close to that cemetery you rode though. I cannot picture it, guess I better come visit eTown again this summer.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      Yup! Right across the street. It is used to be a Brick furniture store.

    • @AngelFaceMotoRider
      @AngelFaceMotoRider Рік тому

      I know that old Brick Clearance Store.! It's a cool strip mall style set of buildings, but it's such a copy-cat look, eh.? How do you feel about it that strip mall.? BTW: Did you see my email yet, sorry it's kinda long. 🙂

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      I think it’s kind of silly looking. But lots of other ppl seem to like it.
      I did and I replied

  • @Putt-Putt-Vroom
    @Putt-Putt-Vroom Рік тому +2

    Love the video and glad to have a 1986 ch250 in pearl too. One day I would like to do a fun trip like this.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому +1

      Oooh I really like the pearl, hard toss up between the pearl and the gold.
      You totally should take it on a trip! Just plan a quiet route and take your time, it’s lots of fun.

    • @Putt-Putt-Vroom
      @Putt-Putt-Vroom Рік тому

      @@rangeroadmoto The gold is great as well. I finally took out the gopro and scoot but a bit sketchy on mountain roads :)

  • @davefloyd9443
    @davefloyd9443 Рік тому +1

    The original super scooter.
    I own frame #24. They are named Spacy 250 in the UK and came with a front disc brake over here. Fantastic machine from Honda's golden age of innovation in motorsport, automotive reliability and day to day practicality.

  • @tvh300
    @tvh300 Рік тому +1

    You make amazing videos, thanks for sharing!

  • @bmxkelowna
    @bmxkelowna Рік тому +6

    Absolutely amazing like others have said it had me laughing and a huge smile on my face the whole time. Makes me want to take my Honda spree on an adventure, now if only it could go faster than 28mph 🤔

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому +1

      Let’s just find a big hill to push it down.

    • @scooterbob4432
      @scooterbob4432 Рік тому

      My 2010 Honda Elite 110cc can make 53 mph top speed. It's ultra reliable for off road adventures. You can probably find a good used one for less than $500. I had a windshield installed and is quite helpful when the temp dips.

    • @papaballoon
      @papaballoon Рік тому

      Why did that stop you!

    • @papaballoon
      @papaballoon Рік тому

      I have fallen in love with scooters for touring. There is nothing better. I have owned a helix, a yamaha morphous and a yamaha majesty 400. The 250 morphous has been the best.. multiple 2000 mile trips and bunches of 400 to 800 mile trips. I can give details if you want. But I can't tell you how great touring on a scooter can be. Reliability is great, comfort is wonderful.. love it! In wild love to find an elite 250 for a second scooter to go with my morphous

  • @Colin_Bremner
    @Colin_Bremner Рік тому +7

    Love it.
    When I had a trail 70 as a kid I would put it on the centre stand, build up some wheel speed and lean back for the most terrifying wheelie experience ever. 😂

  • @papaballoon
    @papaballoon Рік тому +1

    I have not had an elite.. but I had a helix and currently own a yamaha morphous. (Think helix by yamaha) 250cc is a "goldilocks" size. Big enough to do almost everything you need.. but not so big that it is awkward around town

  • @0bm31770
    @0bm31770 10 місяців тому

    I have a silver 1988 Elite 250. I love it around town, but I never do more than 1 exit on the highway.

  • @MotorcycleMojoMag
    @MotorcycleMojoMag Рік тому +4

    Well this is just one of the best things I've ever seen in my life. Would you be willing to write a review of this model 🤣

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! And yes 100% absolutely let’s do it!

  • @BWheels888
    @BWheels888 4 місяці тому

    Great video. I've got an NH80 and it's a fantastic little bike. If it could sit on 100km/h I would have no issue riding it across the country. I'm interested in the CB350 shock upgrade, do you have a link to any more info?

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  4 місяці тому

      That’s awesome! Other than getting blown around and having no frame to hold onto scooters are fun on the highway.
      Hmm it’s a been a couple years since i did the swap but from what I remember I had to punch the rubber bushing out and swap the metal inserts between the stock ones and the Elite250 ones. I think there was a forum somewhere on Google

  • @mikeburgan7675
    @mikeburgan7675 Рік тому

    I have an 86 and love it!

  • @Stefan_trekkie
    @Stefan_trekkie Рік тому

    The Elite looks very cool, I love it. I am on 20 years old Kymco 250 for 3 years now, done 10k km.
    Scooter in that mid range class are gaining popularity for light touring or just for people that big bike feels too serious or intimidating. Therefor the new wave of adventure scooters with long travel suspention are here. I am thinking myself for the new adv350.

  • @scrambler69-xk3kv
    @scrambler69-xk3kv 9 місяців тому

    Took my Helix on the highway a couple of times and it was scary as hell could not wait to get off.

    • @jasonswiatkowski9127
      @jasonswiatkowski9127 6 місяців тому

      A Helix on the highway is not for the faint of heart. Elites were even more unstable at speed.

  • @Mephistopholies
    @Mephistopholies Рік тому

    GOOD SHOW!
    Trying to research ch250's and surprisingly youtube is full of distractions.
    To bad those aren't/weren't more common.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      UA-cam is terrible for distractions!
      And yes I agree. I wish there were more Elites around and others like it!

  • @joshthemediocre7824
    @joshthemediocre7824 Рік тому

    I've been riding a Honda Helix since i was 14, they are also a 250cc, It could easily cruise at 65 and probably topped out at 80 with my 135lb body, maybe higher i never tried or cared to try. Scooters in general are a ton of fun and when you get into the Honda big scooters, they are the easiest thing in the world for someone to ride, I think the Elites and Helix are easier to ride than my Spree and it's tiny. I don't have a big scooter not but i've been looking, i'd love to roadtrip one.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      Yeah I could see that. A couple of friends have sprees and they are so so tiny, probably more twitchy than the bigger elites.

  • @heritagehillsecurity8778
    @heritagehillsecurity8778 Рік тому

    The weights and your variator might be sticking. The drum of the centrifucal clutch maybe glazed. Good times. Thank hank you very much.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому +1

      You’re very welcome! It did have slightly flattened variators when I bought it, I switched them out for some new variators that were “cammed”.
      I didn’t see any glazing on the drum, but I’m defintiely no cvt expert!
      Ran really good just struggled with top speed and mountains.. I am not a small guy and I had a full load of camping gear with me. Probably around 260lbs combined

    • @heritagehillsecurity8778
      @heritagehillsecurity8778 Рік тому

      @Range Road Moto My thinking was the honda Elite 250 is supposed to be the exact same power plant as the Honda CN250 Helix/Spazio. The only reason the Elite has a lower top speed is aerodynamics. Anyways, I really enjoyed your trip and hope you have many more fun journeys. Thanks again.

  • @evoemperor3776
    @evoemperor3776 Рік тому

    You can always fix cvt sluggishness by tuning it.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      I did put some variable weight variators in there. Had a hard time telling if it might it much quicker. But was smoother after.

  • @tr3204
    @tr3204 Рік тому +1

    Please more great review content like this :)

  • @LeylandLeroy
    @LeylandLeroy 4 місяці тому

    I would love to see honda bring this back in a modern form

  • @rangeroadmoto
    @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

    Anybody know where I can find a speedo cable?! I miss knowing how fast I’m not going.

    • @calebandkylerock
      @calebandkylerock Рік тому

      Ebay! Got a used replacement speedo cable for my helix when mine broke just like your elite's.

  • @ComfyDadShoes
    @ComfyDadShoes Рік тому

    I have one, not running, that I got for $100. I would love to get it back on the road, but I have too many other bike projects ahead of it at the moment.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      I know that feeling! Hopefully it doesn’t need to many parts, they are getting hard to find

    • @diecubo
      @diecubo Рік тому

      A neighbor is selling me a 1984 for 150 but needs work, im gonna think about it tbh

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      @@diecubo just figure out which parts it needs first, some of this things are getting hard to find!

  • @noisepuppet
    @noisepuppet Рік тому

    I'm impressed with the recent advances in invisible body armor.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому +1

      Honestly I am too, it’s definitely worth the investment.

  • @1966johnnywayne
    @1966johnnywayne 11 місяців тому

    I love all things 80's, but I'm glad that i went with a 2016 Honda Forza 300. It's been a great all-rounder, and I'm planning on taking it out west this year or next from Ontario...don't worry, I'll wipe my feet and be sure not to contaminate Western Canada with Eastern Canada liberalism. I've never ridden a bike across this country and that scenery looks amazing.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  11 місяців тому

      Hahah that’s gonna be an awesome trip! Scooter trips are so fun.

  • @degenerateactual3080
    @degenerateactual3080 Рік тому

    You can make it go faster with a Malossi overrange CVT kit, and make it launch harder with stiffer clutch springs. There’s a surprising amount of tunability to scooter CVTs.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      I’ll check that out!
      I did end up changing out the variators on the scooter, I installed ones that were almost like “cammed” for lack of a better word. They claimed to help acceleration/top speed, but to be honest I didn’t notice much if a difference over the round ones.

    • @degenerateactual3080
      @degenerateactual3080 Рік тому

      @@rangeroadmoto oh, you mean the variator weights? Yeah, the improvements, if any, with sliders is marginal at best over rollers. But weights are only one part of many on a CVT to tune.
      Gummy, who I saw comment earlier about his Helix, has the Malossi overrange kit. I’ll let him know to comment here how much of a difference it made for him. The Helix and Elite 250 have pretty much the same engine, so his results should be roughly the same as what you’d see from it.

    • @chE3z1
      @chE3z1 Рік тому +1

      ​ @Range Road Moto I have a 01 Helix 250. IIRC the Helix uses the exact same engine as the Elite 250, except the case is slightly longer on the Helix. They should share all CVT components except for the drive belt.
      On the stock CVT it ran out of ratios around 50mph, and faster than that the RPMs climb linearly. With the Malossi CVT kit I purchased (includes new variator, roller weights, contra spring, belt, and I also got a Malossi clutch) it feels like the CVT never runs out of ratios and the RPMs sit right in the powerband all the way up to my 75mph top speed. The "kickdown" is much faster and more aggressive too, overall the scooter feels much less sluggish with fast throttle changes. Acceleration is improved too but I forgot to get a 'before changes' baseline with a GPS speedo.
      I have a forum post about the kit and the install process but I dont think i can post links here.

    • @vtecbanger3180
      @vtecbanger3180 Рік тому

      @@chE3z1where can I buy these parts for mine?

  • @kennypool
    @kennypool Рік тому +1

    I had one , it got to 60 in about 15 seconds. Your's needs some work. I also had the elite 150 deluxe with the famous pop-up headlight. Great around town scooter

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      That’s awesome! I love the pop up headlight!

  • @michaelstarr5861
    @michaelstarr5861 Рік тому

    I had a Helix, so comfortable even at 75mph

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      That’s awesome! I would love to try one of those

  • @alexander_shabanoff
    @alexander_shabanoff Рік тому

    Fantastix cooter! Great job! Elite 250 is a fun and looks awesome!!!
    btw me is Rebuilded an Honda Tact AF24 part by part =P but for long ride bought brand new ADV150 xD to be sure not to repear and fix this type of adventure scooter =P to be able only focus to ride, not a service)

  • @cardiffchris
    @cardiffchris Рік тому

    I bought a 150 and 250 Elite back in the day.
    $1795 and $2495 in 1986
    I still have the 250 Elite.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      That’s awesome, do you have lots of miles/km’s on the 250

    • @cardiffchris
      @cardiffchris Рік тому

      @@rangeroadmoto The 250 Elite has 12,000 miles on it and still runs great.
      I put 18,000 miles on the 150 Elite.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      @@cardiffchris man thats awesome!

    • @wynntom
      @wynntom 11 місяців тому

      interestingly enough, that's roughly the value of a well-maintained 250 today.

    • @jasontomica8938
      @jasontomica8938 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@rangeroadmoto I can't afford a elite 250, but I did buy a 2023 burgman 400!!!!

  • @andrewprince4730
    @andrewprince4730 Рік тому

    where did you go camping? it looks amazing

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому +1

      That’s a spot on the David Thompson highway in Alberta, Canada

  • @NinjoJas0
    @NinjoJas0 Рік тому +1

    Hey Fortnine, that you? I see through that mustache. Lol, great video budd. Makes me want to get out there... Sssllluuurrrrrrrrp. Aaahhh

  • @joemiano5982
    @joemiano5982 Рік тому +1

    I heard you mention kenya ❤

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      Yeah, I was there last year, beautiful country and amazing people!

  • @808pathfinder
    @808pathfinder Рік тому

    I had a 87 pearl white 250 elite n loved it so much I'm buying two this week, the reason why it has no balls climbing hills its because of the govener, bypass it n you will gain top end

  • @slick4613
    @slick4613 11 місяців тому

    Me and the wife took my Helix from Zion national park to Bryce Canyon. 400lbs lol Fun / windy and butt numbing experience. Her idea.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  11 місяців тому

      That sounds amazing! Haha I love those kind of adventures

    • @slick4613
      @slick4613 11 місяців тому

      10 out of 10 would do it again. But with a full windscreen.

  • @davidhunternyc1
    @davidhunternyc1 Рік тому

    At 10:25. Ahh... poor momo. I hope you little buddy didn't suffer too much. ♥

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому +1

      Little buddy did good! I don't think it hurt the scooter, the weird thing with the CVT is that it wont go into really high rpm it just sort of lugs along. Just slow and steady :)

    • @davidhunternyc1
      @davidhunternyc1 Рік тому

      @@rangeroadmoto It sounded like he was crying, worse than Thomas the Train going up a mountain. At least he's OK now. Hopefully he got a good engine clean and nice wax job when he got home. Don't forget to shine the tires too!

  • @Nick-A1
    @Nick-A1 Рік тому

    You still out there bud? Just found this baller channel but it seems like i might be a little late to the party.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому +1

      Hey buddy! I’m still out here!

    • @Nick-A1
      @Nick-A1 Рік тому

      @@rangeroadmoto well hey man, I hope you're doing well today and if you do happen to have anything in the works, I've subbed to make sure I hear about it. Be safe out there my dude.

  • @Ponokyo
    @Ponokyo 7 місяців тому

    0:57 I want some of that invisible body armor.

  • @500_niko
    @500_niko Рік тому

    I JUST GOT TWO I LOVE THEM I HAVE A 84 and like a 89 or 91 can’t tell LOL BUT I LOVE THEM

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому +1

      That’s awesome!! They seem to come in pairs.. I got two of them as well from the same guy. An 85 and an 86

  • @justinlinnane8043
    @justinlinnane8043 Рік тому

    i love these things and was going to get one to match my 1982 Hymer motorhome for the perfect retro combo , but in the end I went with the Vespa GTS250 which can cut it on the highway !! surprisingly powerful in fact

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      I looked up the Hymer, can definitely see how that would have been a great combo!
      I’ve never ridden a Vespa but I’m sure it’s awesome to ride.

  • @keithhankey2314
    @keithhankey2314 Рік тому

    Nice video. I have a Helix. Love it.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      I’ve never seen a helix in Canada. Apparently it had to be imported from the US

  • @flyovercounty1427
    @flyovercounty1427 Рік тому

    Great video thanks

  • @gundamboy195
    @gundamboy195 Рік тому

    Man, my CH250 gets looks from everyone on harleys when i'm out

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      I know right! I’ve never had so many looks as when I’m riding the elite. It’s wild

  • @advriley
    @advriley Рік тому

    YeeHaww!! Absolutely awesome Blake 🤠🏍️

  • @enochthewitness-2023
    @enochthewitness-2023 Рік тому

    The Elite 250 should not accelerate as slow as that. It should hit 60mph in around 10 seconds. This bike must have some bad engine issues or worn out parts that need replacement. Have you replaced the clutch rollers? They wear out in as little as one year of use, and can severely affect acceleration, feel, and speed.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      Hey there! I know that does seem like something was wrong. But I really think it was because of how heavily loaded up I was. Around town it was way more peppy. I am over 200lb without riding gear, I had an extra fuel bladder saddle bags full of camping stuff , and a top bag fully of camera gear. I think I just overloaded that poor little donkey.
      I did replace the rollers, new auto choke, carb rebuilt, new plug.. etc. I think it was running pretty alright. Just too heavy that day, should have redone the test after when it was empty.

    • @enochthewitness-2023
      @enochthewitness-2023 Рік тому

      ​@@rangeroadmoto ah ok, yea if you had around 100+lbs of gear and stuff on board, that would slow down acceleration, kind of like when you tow a passenger on the back. Also if the road was slightly incline for the test. I personally have a honda 125cc Airblade. its basically half the Elite engine, but makes like 12bhp stock and 70mph. It used to take like 9 seconds just to reach 50mph stock, but I currently have it down to under 6 sec seconds to 50mph after a few gentle mods like 25% lighter clutch weights and getting a few clutch parts replaced (none of them high-perf parts, just better than stock, such as better clutch springs, which regulate what rpms each gear does). It goes about 78mph now. I did let the mechanics choose what springs to install, as they know the sciences how to increase speed and power with such parts... Happy journeys, mate! Good to see people enjoying scooters. I love them.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, I do think it was mostly the weight. I had similar performance with my wife on the scooter. It didn't want to go over 50mph. Which is fine with me! It's amazing a scooter can do so much in the first place.
      Thats an awesome speed increase! This was the first thing I have owned with a CVT so there was definitely a learning curve with it. I tried some of those variatiors with different heights, almost liked a cam on mine. Honestly didn't notice much of a difference other than less vibration over the ones that were starting to get flat spots.
      That bike definitely made me like scooters a whole lot more than I already did!
      @@enochthewitness-2023

    • @enochthewitness-2023
      @enochthewitness-2023 Рік тому

      @@rangeroadmoto thats great, scooters are awesome and practical, and they keep your feet dry doing through puddles etc. and yeah, clutch weights are tricky in terms of finding the best weight ones for your bike - I have found that you need a total weight difference of + or - 25% from stock to notice a difference. You can even outright buy complete clutch kits for scooters, especially Hondas. Either semi-race or full-race clutch kits. They can be the whole front or rear clutch assembly, springs and all the components. Where I live they cost like $250 for semi-race and about $350+ for full-race (probably half that price overseas). That way you know the whole assembly is good-to-go when its slapped on. Anyways, nice chatting, sorry for such long posts. I dont get to talk to many scooter people online lol

  • @omesjon1488
    @omesjon1488 Рік тому

    What is the topspeed of this amazing machine🙂

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      The fastest I ever had mine was about 118km/h (73mph). Fully tucked down with no bags or extra gear. It’s not a confidence inspiring machine at that speed.. but it did it!

    • @StevenMartin-zn1qi
      @StevenMartin-zn1qi Рік тому +1

      If you are going down a steep hill, about 82-85-ish.
      These things were built as an economic, reliable ride that can go distances without any concerns (i.e. cross-country). They were purposely over-engi eered for that express purpose.

    • @cardiffchris
      @cardiffchris Рік тому

      68 mph
      Never seen 70 ever.
      2 different 250 Elites.
      The Helix would do 72 mph

  • @LeylandBrandt
    @LeylandBrandt 6 днів тому

    I believe honda should bring back the honda elite 250 for at least 2 years

  • @AngelFaceMotoRider
    @AngelFaceMotoRider Рік тому

    RR-Moto, THANK YOU for investing so-much Professionalism into your videos.!
    I am shocked that you Rode from Edmonton to Banff / Lake Louse. Obviously you took the back roads, did you every touch Highway 2A.? That's what I Ride when I go to Edmonton. Can I ask you long did this MotoTrip take you.? Speaking of MotoTrips, I am going eMail you today. 🙂

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      You are very welcome!
      Never went on 2a, I head west from Edmonton and went through Rocky Mountain house to Nordegg then to Banff.

    • @AngelFaceMotoRider
      @AngelFaceMotoRider Рік тому

      Very cool.! Nordegg is the back way into the National park. 🙂 I just eMailed you about a MotoTrip I am planning ;-) But maybe read the end of the eMail 1st. LoL

  • @joshthemediocre7824
    @joshthemediocre7824 Рік тому

    Vintage Hondas are the best man.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      They are so good. Have proven to be so reliable over and over for me

  • @BelowZero
    @BelowZero Рік тому

    Well done!

  • @AntonioOcegueda-m5h
    @AntonioOcegueda-m5h 6 місяців тому

    I have a honda HELIX 1999 rred and honda elite 1985 rred I love the 🛵 scooters

  • @kevinsuppes336
    @kevinsuppes336 7 місяців тому

    Looks fun

  • @the_harbour_boys
    @the_harbour_boys Рік тому

    So in Alberta it’s 110kph on the highway, so does she pin out at 100 or 110?

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      Yeah our main big highways are 110, secondary highways are 100. With no camping stuff on the bike I can get up to 115 - 120 depending on winds, what I ate for breakfast, position of the moon in accordance to the tides etc. Fully loaded with camping gear it’s happy around 90-100

  • @seankeys5384
    @seankeys5384 Рік тому

    Did he really just drop that 250 on the ground like that?

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      I really did. Not intentionally. Kinda tripped up on that pole and dropped it. Clearly too much bike for me to handle.

    • @seankeys5384
      @seankeys5384 Рік тому

      @@rangeroadmoto oh ok. This may sound silly but I thought it was a skit

    • @seankeys5384
      @seankeys5384 Рік тому

      I'm looking for an elite 250 now, I have a 2019 bmw c650gt and would love to get my hands on a 250,.. I had a dark red 85 250 back in 87 and I knew a guy that had one exactly like yours and he bought it new back in 85,..I hope I can luck up and find one

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      Yeah i could see how it would look like a skit.. but just my stupidity. just decided to roll with it and keep going.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      I hope you can find a good one too! They are such cool bikes. Loads of fun

  • @openureyes
    @openureyes Рік тому

    Great vid

  • @sstjacques
    @sstjacques 7 місяців тому

    He is wrong on the acceleration.. he had it full of camping gear.. run lighter weights in variator and its quicker zero to 60 than most cars. Also stip trashing the Elite off road and dumping it intentionally.. them plastic parts are impossible to find replacements for now.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  7 місяців тому

      Hello it is me aka“He”.
      It has aftermarket variators that I installed.
      Never once dumped a motorcycle or scooter on purpose. This scooter was in far better condition than when I got from the previous owner.
      None of the plastics were damaged.

  • @roberttodd2414
    @roberttodd2414 14 днів тому

    sarah connor?

  • @griffinwestrop1203
    @griffinwestrop1203 15 днів тому

    11:30 MY CAR COULDNT MAKE IT THERE

  • @EUROSPORTS4TECH
    @EUROSPORTS4TECH 3 місяці тому

    Please check out hond 125cc in Pakistan 🇵🇰 one variant such a famous bike and powerful machine

  • @Stubanger
    @Stubanger Рік тому

    Awesome

  • @drich240
    @drich240 2 місяці тому

    Silly question, everything was better in the 80"s

  • @grahamwhittle1971
    @grahamwhittle1971 3 місяці тому

    Wow

  • @Servant_of_Christ
    @Servant_of_Christ Рік тому

    I too once lost my wood, when she took off her clothes.

  • @MrTravis789
    @MrTravis789 Місяць тому

    You need to put lighter weights in for all the luggage

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Місяць тому

      I think you are right, I did change the varieties to a cammed one but I didn’t see a big change. Was getting hard to find parts for that thing.

  • @davidn1562
    @davidn1562 Місяць тому

    why would you ride a scooter off road

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Місяць тому

      How else would I get to that campsite

    • @davidn1562
      @davidn1562 Місяць тому

      @@rangeroadmoto its called SMART planning

  • @mikek3658
    @mikek3658 Рік тому

    If you want good wind protection get a helix.

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому

      Is it better than the elite? That’s hard to even imagine!

    • @mikek3658
      @mikek3658 Рік тому

      Way better

  • @hondaryder3779
    @hondaryder3779 Рік тому

    Love those scoots, great value for money. Rode lots of them even tho i'm 1,92 mtr. Best highway capable one: Piaggio MP3 500 hpe( too expensive, high maintenance and unreliable). Traded it for an older Transalp, still starts every first try. P.s. great 70's porno stache🥸

    • @rangeroadmoto
      @rangeroadmoto  Рік тому +1

      That’s awesome! I’ve never tried any of the Italian scooters, don’t have many other than Vespa in Canada. Would be cool to try one sometime.
      How you like your TransAlp? That’s another bike that is really rare to see here, don’t know if they weren’t available here or if it just wasn’t popular but they seem like great machines from everything I’ve seen and heard online.
      And thanks, the stache is still going strong!