Replacement Scooter for commute maybe a TMAX?

[kav]

I've used a Honda Helix for the last six years on my commute to London. Last week it started to make what I can only describe as a dieseling sound. Not sure what its cause but will need to take it in to get it looked at, but in case its terminal I've been having a look around for a quick alternative (else its the train I'm afraid).

This caught my eye on ebay, any thoughts? Recommendation of questions I should ask the owner, seems a good deal to me.

It needs to be pretty robust to survive the ravages of a London commute and it looks like its being doing that for most of its life.

What should I be budgeting for maintenance wise, presumably with a belt change the rollers will also need replacing?

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks

[Funkycowie]

Link?

Can you do your own maintenance?

Budget?

[kav]

Sorry copied the link but forgot to paste. This should be it.

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No maintenance would be by a local mechanic I've used for the last 10 years. He's honest and pretty good value.

[MrGrumpy]

A Tmax is obviously a very decent thing and pretty reliable, but it does depend if you need the performance or not - if your old Helix was sufficient, then the Tmax may be OTT.

[Funkycowie]

Belt £110... Rollers £25 I think... or for better performance and longevity Dr Pulley Rollers and Sliders £50 (would have to get them yourself)... fitting would be done at same time as belt... you might want to ask when the coolant was last changed and the brake fluid... also what oil was used as it as a wet clutch.

[MrGrumpy]

Some sample costs, though if you are having anything done in London, it probably costs far more than elsewhere!
Services £250-£300 every 6000 miles.
Drive belt £100 + up to an hours labour every 12000 miles
New brake pads every 6000 miles or so (£50+)
Tyres £100 each - I used to get 6000 out of the mk2 tyres, though I get less out of the mk3 & 4 for some reason.
Rollers last a fair time (at least 24,000 miles) before they are a problem.
I needed new front brake disks before 30,000 miles
There is also the infamous valve clearance check every 24000 miles - around 2 hours labour at a dealer.

The mk2 especially was pretty reliable, though I had electrical problems. Ask the owner if he's had problems with Stators or other gremlins when it won't turn over.

[kav]

Thanks for the replies was sold on ebay before i had rven time to get a question across. I'll keep looking.