Exploring Missouri Backroads via Honda Helix

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  • čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
  • A trip from Kansas City to Webb City MO to play a gig. Rode on my 250cc Honda Helix.
    Took mostly backroads and stopped to check out a few nature areas.
    Thanks for watching!
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Komentáře • 74

  • @blipco5
    @blipco5 Před 4 lety +6

    Hahaha, nothing stops the rain like finally putting on your rain suit after you've already got soaked. 🌩

  • @slo0215
    @slo0215 Před 4 lety +4

    Safety meeting 👍👍🧡orange looks good on the Helix!

  • @uwex77
    @uwex77 Před rokem +1

    love my Helix
    i use to say the Helix is a Casio of scooters
    best bike ever

  • @jamiebetts3923
    @jamiebetts3923 Před rokem +1

    I have just got one of these Honda's. Because of watching your videos thank you my friend. From the uk.

  • @LuvMyTJ
    @LuvMyTJ Před 4 lety +6

    Safety meetings are important! Stay safe and happy trails!

  • @Mattenmarie
    @Mattenmarie Před 4 lety +5

    Great. Makes me want to go out on my Helix.

  • @shsjsjsjsjsi6479
    @shsjsjsjsjsi6479 Před 4 lety +2

    Your voice is very satisfying to watch and appreciate your narration and you let video

  • @g.8222
    @g.8222 Před 3 lety

    Good morning!

  • @billbohner4374
    @billbohner4374 Před 4 lety +1

    First time to your channel, really enjoyed the video and commentary. Thanks

  • @Lloyd-mo
    @Lloyd-mo Před 2 lety +1

    nice music too

    • @Lloyd-mo
      @Lloyd-mo Před 2 lety

      i just picked up a 93 helix. gonna be a project.

  • @lewi4117
    @lewi4117 Před 2 lety

    Yoyoyo!!!! Awesome video! That looks like a good ride!!!❤💚💜💙💛🛵🛵🛵

  • @arturorodriguez2234
    @arturorodriguez2234 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the video.... Really appreciate it... Cheers from south Texas 🤠

  • @seanmcgivney7631
    @seanmcgivney7631 Před 3 lety

    Loved it! Thank you.

  • @MegaGullystar
    @MegaGullystar Před 3 lety

    Hey buy great video and awesome bike. Wish I had one

  • @SchleighSimeon
    @SchleighSimeon Před 4 lety

    Awesome video

  • @Edwinbraun20
    @Edwinbraun20 Před 2 lety

    I love your bike mate.

  • @tombstone2826
    @tombstone2826 Před 8 měsíci

    My scooter is my daily driver takes me all over the place just no freeways ! very dependable and the MPG is the best !

    • @DaFanky
      @DaFanky Před 8 měsíci

      What tires do you use?

  • @samhyde6395
    @samhyde6395 Před 4 lety +3

    Nice music choice.

  • @DragosRDS
    @DragosRDS Před 4 lety +3

    Great video !!! I just bought a 1997 one and your video is also the reason why :) , hope I will enjoy it. Salutations from Romania.

    • @AJGaitherOMB
      @AJGaitherOMB  Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks! They are really great scooters! Best all around bike in my opinion!

    • @123edwardzpad
      @123edwardzpad Před 2 lety +1

      I would love to cruise the back roads of Romania. For some reason this brings to mind that Spartacus was actually a Scythian which would make him a Romanian today. I believe. Romania and Croatia are my number one desired travel destinations in Europe, outside of Scotland. My mom is from Scotland and that is where I wish to go 1st. Anyways, happy trails.

    • @DragosRDS
      @DragosRDS Před 2 lety

      @@123edwardzpad Eduard the scythians were georaphicaly located in today's Ukraine the very border of Romania. Our country is one of the last wild places to ride offroad in Europe into the mountains. Here it is still alowed. It is wonderfull, wild, remote, the landscapes are breathtaking and the people friendly and hospitable. It is a very nice destination for an adventure rider and I say that you have the posibility to do you, you should ! Thank you

  • @Kinglegend-nq9dp
    @Kinglegend-nq9dp Před 4 lety +1

    Ain't nothing like a scooter

  • @markcouch4235
    @markcouch4235 Před 3 lety +1

    Just discovered this bike for sale - might have to get one eventually - greetings from Pike County

  • @norith4300
    @norith4300 Před 2 lety +1

    Webb city? I used to drive for CFI outa joplin I've driven past those cars with the eyes in them many times lol

  • @glenmiller7294
    @glenmiller7294 Před 4 lety

    I was born and raised in Peculiar, MO :-) Looks like you may have gone thru Freeman as well, the oil tanks, etc.

  • @LockRocker
    @LockRocker Před 4 lety +1

    Safety first!

  • @wjay2k
    @wjay2k Před 2 lety

    Cool video, curious what kind of phone holder you have and what was the orange thing on the handel bar

  • @charlesdrums
    @charlesdrums Před rokem

    You got the video without the music? Nice

  • @glenmiller7294
    @glenmiller7294 Před 4 lety

    Wow, I have a cousin that lives in Richards, MO. !!!!

  • @thomasscialpi8330
    @thomasscialpi8330 Před 4 měsíci

    love the music, is there a link where I can download

  • @julianmorning
    @julianmorning Před 3 lety

    Kansas City native here, just redid my og ‘86 Helix. Got some pics and video on ‘KC Scooter Riders’

  • @TheCraftyTech
    @TheCraftyTech Před 4 lety +2

    safety meeting lol

  • @123edwardzpad
    @123edwardzpad Před 2 lety +1

    I seriously enjoyed the video. I am thinking about picking up a 94 helix with only 22 000 miles on it. It could be a camera angle effect; I am curious do the mirrors act somewhat as wind defectors for your hands? Your music selection is seriously kick ass good! Watching you cruise, where, through, and how you did, really sells me on the Helix. Safety meeting. I love it. I was literally cracking up. Anyways. I know the travel blog is 2 years old I just wanted to leave a comment, show my appreciation. I subscribed your channel just to see what else cool you have going on. If you have any suggestions on what to look for or avoid when looking to buy a Helix? It would be appreciated. All my research points to it being classic Honda reliability. Thank you. Hope all is going well.

    • @petergunn9149
      @petergunn9149 Před 2 lety +1

      How much are they asking for it 👍 I am thinking about getting a helix there asking 2000 for it 8500 miles on it’s a 99

    • @123edwardzpad
      @123edwardzpad Před 2 lety +2

      @@petergunn9149 $2,500. They want. I am sure that I can negotiate that down a 10 to 20%. It is worth paying more for a machine in excellent condition, in my opinion.

  • @TheZom1965
    @TheZom1965 Před 2 lety

    Dig it

  • @gabriele8755
    @gabriele8755 Před měsícem

    Hi, I wanted to ask you, have you ever had starting problems with the clutch tearing with this scooter both cold and hot. Mine tears a lot, I wanted to understand if it happens to others too, thanksss

  • @shaunh2195
    @shaunh2195 Před 2 lety

    What kind of tires are you using?

  • @pauldub5767
    @pauldub5767 Před 3 lety

    How did you mount your phone?

  • @rochrides8730
    @rochrides8730 Před 3 lety

    where did you get the phone holder

  • @SchleighSimeon
    @SchleighSimeon Před 4 lety

    How is your phone mounted

  • @thomas4315
    @thomas4315 Před 4 lety

    Really nice, do you think it could fit on the back of a 1994 Ford van.? And can you lift it off the ground? Long ago I had a Honda hawk 400 and it still was 400 lb LOL

    • @AJGaitherOMB
      @AJGaitherOMB  Před 4 lety +1

      A Honda Helix is a 250cc bike, I'm not sure it could be lifted alone...

    • @thomas4315
      @thomas4315 Před 4 lety

      Big engine, more of a bike that a moped, but maybe one side at a time. But I try creglist, Iam in Honolulu, maybe, thank you.

    • @AJGaitherOMB
      @AJGaitherOMB  Před 4 lety +1

      Its definitely not a moped, as it does not have pedals. It would be classed as a scooter or step through motorcycle as it requires license and insurance. The step through design seems to make most folks clump it in with the mopeds, despite them being very different. This is the same length as a Harley Sportster, and same displacement as a Honda Rebel...its just a different design really...it gets up to 70 on the highway like any other motorcycle that size...

  • @Roger_Ramjet
    @Roger_Ramjet Před 4 lety +1

    Safety meeting? Were motorcycle gloves discussed?

    • @AJGaitherOMB
      @AJGaitherOMB  Před 4 lety +1

      I do not think they came up at this particular meeting...

  • @broncobillee
    @broncobillee Před 4 lety

    Noticed at the end your helix was up to 72mph. did you do something to make it go faster? Mine goes about 65 :(

    • @AJGaitherOMB
      @AJGaitherOMB  Před 4 lety +2

      Just keeping it tuned up and maintained proper...

    • @wjay2k
      @wjay2k Před 2 lety

      Mine also will only go 65

  • @derrickmeno7586
    @derrickmeno7586 Před 4 lety

    Lol safety meeting. ..3 a day

  • @wjay2k
    @wjay2k Před 2 lety

    Also curious how you are charging your phone

    • @AJGaitherOMB
      @AJGaitherOMB  Před 2 lety

      I just added a 12v socket in the glove box

  • @greenkeeper448
    @greenkeeper448 Před 2 lety

    I hope everything was OSHA approved at that meeting.

  • @conservative457
    @conservative457 Před 4 lety +1

    What phone mount do you have on this video

    • @AJGaitherOMB
      @AJGaitherOMB  Před 4 lety

      Dunno, it's just one I picked up cheap at the local swap n shop for like $5....

    • @conservative457
      @conservative457 Před 4 lety

      @@AJGaitherOMB thanks quick question I just bought one 1986 how often should the oil be change if I used full synthetic

    • @AJGaitherOMB
      @AJGaitherOMB  Před 4 lety +2

      @@conservative457 dont use synthetic, and change every 1000 miles, there is an indicator on the dash, green square turns red.

  • @ACoustaDC
    @ACoustaDC Před 4 lety

    Rain on a helix is like a cold bath for your balls. It just pools up and soaks em.

    • @AJGaitherOMB
      @AJGaitherOMB  Před 4 lety

      I know right! It's the first place I notice water every time!
      I'll be going along, thinking, this little fairing and windshield really keeps the rain off! And bam! Cold wet balls!

    • @ACoustaDC
      @ACoustaDC Před 4 lety +2

      @@AJGaitherOMB to me that is the only flaw of an otherwise perfect motorcycle. I love my helix

    • @AJGaitherOMB
      @AJGaitherOMB  Před 4 lety

      @@ACoustaDC same, best bike I've ever owned by far

  • @chadschrum1306
    @chadschrum1306 Před 4 lety

    I live in Missouri this looks very flat from my area which is 65 miles south of saint louis

  • @DrowningBurrito
    @DrowningBurrito Před 4 lety

    What songs were yuans in the vid

  • @evvignes
    @evvignes Před 4 lety

    Was that you singing?

  • @DaFanky
    @DaFanky Před 8 měsíci

    What tires do you use for rainy weather?

    • @AJGaitherOMB
      @AJGaitherOMB  Před 8 měsíci

      Perili SL26 was my go to, but they became unavailable, so now I run Bridgestone Molas

  • @Moon__Zombie
    @Moon__Zombie Před 3 lety

    How did you mount your phone?

    • @AJGaitherOMB
      @AJGaitherOMB  Před 3 lety

      It's just a generic phone mount I found someplace.