Old reliable the Helix Fuel-up Log

1987 Honda Helix

Property of oldscooterguy Added Jul 2009

Showing fuel-ups and notes 1-30 of 35.

July 20, 2010

Mobil Premium from UDF
  • 192.8

    Miles

  • 2.64

    Gallons

  • $2.919

    Price/Gallon

  • $7.72

    Total

  • 72.9

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on July 22 at 9:36 am

July 13, 2010

Mostly in town 35 to 45 mph zones.
  • 155.4

    Miles

  • 2.25

    Gallons

  • $2.629

    Price/Gallon

  • $5.91

    Total

  • 69.2

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on July 15 at 12:12 pm

July 4, 2010

Amazing what a properly functioning muffler can do for fuel economy!
  • 155.5

    Miles

  • 2.35

    Gallons

  • $2.699

    Price/Gallon

  • $6.35

    Total

  • 66.1

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on July 10 at 1:23 pm

July 1, 2010

Much quiter ride!
  • 146.3

    Miles

  • 2.12

    Gallons

  • $2.709

    Price/Gallon

  • $5.75

    Total

  • 68.9

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on July 10 at 1:21 pm

June 24, 2010

Muffler baffles came loose and it was loud! Replaced with used Helix muffler from ebay.
  • 136.9

    Miles

  • 2.20

    Gallons

  • $2.859

    Price/Gallon

  • $6.28

    Total

  • 62.3

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on July 10 at 1:21 pm

June 16, 2010

Giant Eagle Premium
  • 188.4

    Miles

  • 2.89

    Gallons

  • $2.699

    Price/Gallon

  • $7.80

    Total

  • 65.2

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on July 10 at 1:19 pm

June 10, 2010

New Air filters, changed to AMSoil 10-40 that was given to me, totally flushed the fuel system and carb, added 1 oz of Lucas top engine stuff. Changed final drive oil, Mobil 1 75w90
  • 163.8

    Miles

  • 2.48

    Gallons

  • $2.749

    Price/Gallon

  • $6.82

    Total

  • 66.0

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on June 10 at 12:56 pm

June 4, 2010

Filled with Shell V-power
  • 166.9

    Miles

  • 2.53

    Gallons

  • $2.859

    Price/Gallon

  • $7.24

    Total

  • 65.9

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on June 4 at 12:54 pm

May 28, 2010

Giant Eagle Premium
  • 158.8

    Miles

  • 2.36

    Gallons

  • $2.589

    Price/Gallon

  • $6.10

    Total

  • 67.4

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on May 29 at 9:35 am

May 25, 2010

hilly highway with wind
  • 159.7

    Miles

  • 2.42

    Gallons

  • $2.769

    Price/Gallon

  • $6.71

    Total

  • 65.9

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on May 25 at 6:54 pm

May 22, 2010

Filled at Giant Eagle Premium
  • 163.1

    Miles

  • 2.43

    Gallons

  • $2.699

    Price/Gallon

  • $6.55

    Total

  • 67.3

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on May 22 at 6:22 am

May 14, 2010

Giant Eagle premium
  • 157.0

    Miles

  • 2.32

    Gallons

  • $2.889

    Price/Gallon

  • $6.71

    Total

  • 67.6

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on May 15 at 8:58 pm

May 6, 2010

Valero Premium 93 Octane because there were no others around!
  • 151.2

    Miles

  • 2.20

    Gallons

  • $2.999

    Price/Gallon

  • $6.60

    Total

  • 68.7

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on May 7 at 5:36 pm

April 30, 2010

Changed oil near end of tank. Mobil 1 10-40 high mileage oil
  • 135.9

    Miles

  • 2.12

    Gallons

  • $3.059

    Price/Gallon

  • $6.49

    Total

  • 64.0

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on May 2 at 6:30 pm

April 27, 2010

Crazy 40 mph winds!
  • 136.8

    Miles

  • 2.25

    Gallons

  • $3.059

    Price/Gallon

  • $6.89

    Total

  • 60.8

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on April 29 at 8:40 am

April 19, 2010

Mobil premium, the 87 octane produced lower top end speed.
  • 146.8

    Miles

  • 2.21

    Gallons

  • $2.939

    Price/Gallon

  • $6.49

    Total

  • 66.5

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on April 21 at 11:25 pm

April 18, 2010

Try Giant Eagle 87 Octane
  • 136.2

    Miles

  • 2.14

    Gallons

  • $2.789

    Price/Gallon

  • $5.98

    Total

  • 63.6

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on April 18 at 1:40 pm

April 14, 2010

Cleaned carb, main jet got clogged. Riding on Bridgestone tires feels good!
  • 145.6

    Miles

  • 2.12

    Gallons

  • $2.939

    Price/Gallon

  • $6.24

    Total

  • 68.6

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on April 14 at 8:55 pm

April 6, 2010

The stabilized tank that set all winter, not bad for old gas and 35 mph headwinds. Filled with Shell V-Power and replaced bald Bopper rear tire with Bridgestone OEM tire. Replaced rear brake shoes.
  • 141.1

    Miles

  • 2.27

    Gallons

  • $3.079

    Price/Gallon

  • $7.00

    Total

  • 62.1

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on April 6 at 5:44 pm

October 8, 2009

Cold weather riding 37 to 55 degree weather.
  • 147.5

    Miles

  • 2.28

    Gallons

  • $2.599

    Price/Gallon

  • $5.92

    Total

  • 64.8

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on October 8 at 11:07 am

September 19, 2009

wot
  • 76.8

    Miles

  • 1.24

    Gallons

  • $2.699

    Price/Gallon

  • $3.35

    Total

  • 61.8

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on September 24 at 7:46 am

September 17, 2009

Mostly WOT 67 to 72 MPH, filled with marathon b4 price jumped 16 cents/gal
  • 124.8

    Miles

  • 2.03

    Gallons

  • $2.589

    Price/Gallon

  • $5.25

    Total

  • 61.5

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on September 17 at 2:51 pm

September 11, 2009

spilled a bit
  • 129.2

    Miles

  • 2.00

    Gallons

  • $2.659

    Price/Gallon

  • $5.32

    Total

  • 64.6

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on September 11 at 6:56 pm

August 21, 2009

20-30MPH HEADWINDS on the way back!
  • 150.1

    Miles

  • 2.38

    Gallons

  • $2.779

    Price/Gallon

  • $6.62

    Total

  • 63.0

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on August 21 at 2:28 pm

August 16, 2009

all highway and state routes avg 55 to 68 mph, calm wind
  • 145.4

    Miles

  • 2.14

    Gallons

  • $2.799

    Price/Gallon

  • $5.99

    Total

  • 68.0

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on August 18 at 6:39 pm

August 15, 2009

commuting on shell vpower
  • 160.5

    Miles

  • 2.50

    Gallons

  • $2.649

    Price/Gallon

  • $6.63

    Total

  • 64.1

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on August 18 at 6:38 pm

August 7, 2009

Mixed highway and city. Filled up with Shell V-power
  • 151.7

    Miles

  • 2.37

    Gallons

  • $2.799

    Price/Gallon

  • $6.64

    Total

  • 64.0

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on August 8 at 5:42 am

July 31, 2009

more in town than freeway
  • 170.4

    Miles

  • 2.44

    Gallons

  • $2.719

    Price/Gallon

  • $6.64

    Total

  • 69.8

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on August 1 at 7:25 am

July 22, 2009

Giant Eagle Fuel due to time/rain constraints
  • 140.7

    Miles

  • 2.20

    Gallons

  • $2.589

    Price/Gallon

  • $5.70

    Total

  • 63.9

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on July 22 at 12:19 pm

July 17, 2009

Huge headwinds on the freeway
  • 146.2

    Miles

  • 2.35

    Gallons

  • $2.519

    Price/Gallon

  • $5.91

    Total

  • 62.3

    MPG

added by oldscooterguy on July 17 at 10:52 am

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