Riding the Janus Halcyon 250 in Arizona in the spring time. I will discuss my experience with the bike and my first impressions both good and bad.
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@JimBletso3 ай бұрын
I had Halcyon 250 #682. Loved it but sold it to buy Halcyon 450 #163. Totally different being physically bigger and more piwerful. Take the leap! You'll love it!
@Setton_Exile
2 ай бұрын
How would you rate the 250 as a Starter bike for someone who never rode before ?
@JimBletso
2 ай бұрын
@@Setton_Exile There's a lot to consider. Road surface condition; it's a hard tail. Expectations; you have none having never ridden. It feels sometimes that you've gone back 100 years. If you do get one, learn on it, keep it but for longer rides maybe get something a little larger. There's just so much to say to a new rider. I've been at it for fifty years, now on my eighth bike. Did the size progression up to 1700cc and about four years ago went small again, but still have a 1500cc cruiser for trips. Good luck with it all.
@karsonbranham39003 ай бұрын
I had the self same issue on mine when I was cruising through the Phoenix area. I was on a work trip, and picked up mine H250 #854, trailered it along the way back through texas and Arizona, drove it for the first time in Phoenix, and the first trip out got a flat rear tire. Put in a heavier replacement tube, and it has been great since. The one from Janus was a bit light weight. Great bike, and like you said in your video, folks are taken back quite a bit wherever I stop to ask about it. They can’t believe it is a new built today motorcycle. Janus really builds a great bike, the 250 is a total BLAST!
@naughtybikertv
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for confirming that. They told me they had a bad batch of tubes. I put a heavy duty dual sport tube in mine as well so keeping my fingers crossed when I bring it cross country in June.
@alanschroeder69132 ай бұрын
I’m really glad you mention a top gear indicator light. As a new owner I’m still getting use to the bike but so far every time I get on it I question if I’m in 5th gear. Just listening to the engine it’s a tough call so you have to check and it’s always annoying when you do and you’re already there. It might be a tall order for them to do but it sure would be nice.
@bfarm44Ай бұрын
Interesting editing effect from the GoPro. Clutch cable and wiring has a gap🤣 Never ever saw a top gear indicator light. I would have to get the 450 I already have a Kawasaki z125pro. Same top speed
@naughtybikertv
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I think the 450 is a great option.
@26ydtibbs393 ай бұрын
Rip, I don't know if you pull over into the breakdown lane often, but that collects all the crap from the road. Great place for flat tires. You are a bikers, biker. Az to NH on a 250cc damn. You may have brought up top speed in another video. Can that scooter do 65 mph comfortably?
@naughtybikertv
3 ай бұрын
That's what I thought it was to but this time was different. You'll find out in the next episode.
@naughtybikertv
3 ай бұрын
It can do 65MPH but I would not say either comfortably and definitely not for a long time.
@RedZeshinX
2 ай бұрын
Janus also has a more powerful 450 for comfortable highway riding, looks beautiful.
@timduncan6750Ай бұрын
5:15 Neutral Safety Switch? Do you mean it will only start in neutral? Yikes - I start in 1st gear all the time...
@naughtybikertv
Ай бұрын
Yeah me too. Kinda annoying.
@lenkerekes73463 ай бұрын
Initial audio you should have dubbed,too much noise. Really dont like that neutral safety switch. Am i people person enough for this bike?
@naughtybikertv
3 ай бұрын
Short answer...NO!
@jongarvin35983 ай бұрын
The ole Anus had a blow out!
@naughtybikertv
3 ай бұрын
That's Jay Anus to you.
@jongarvin3598
3 ай бұрын
@@naughtybikertv the “J” is silent
@logangodofcandy
3 ай бұрын
Fun fact, the letter I and J are the same letter. The j has the added hook to indicate pronunciation. The letter I had circumstantial pronunciation of "ee" "yuh" "ih" and "juh." V, W, and U are also the same letter indicating pronunciation
@naughtybikertv
3 ай бұрын
@@logangodofcandy 🤣thanks for sharing
@matthatter933 ай бұрын
You mean the slow, Chinese, and expensive? Lol
@naughtybikertv
3 ай бұрын
😆I get your point. The only thing Chinese on it is the Honda cloned engine. Took me a while for me to get over that. Honestly, what offset it is that everything else is hand crafted in the US by local artisans. It is slow but that's why it's called a Rambler. All things considered the price is fair.Thanks for watching.
@matthatter93
3 ай бұрын
@@naughtybikertv just having a good laugh. But good review!
@RedZeshinX
2 ай бұрын
They also have a 450cc offering now, perfect for highway riding. Still pricey but a work of art nonetheless.
@stefanfiler
13 күн бұрын
The “workaround” for the engine: There’s a guy (Devin, one of the founders) right down the street from Janus, who rebuilds the engine into a stage 4. His business is called MotoCult. So, after this is done, it’s completely USA built motorcycle that will 0-60 in about 5.5 seconds. It will easily do 85 MPH +. Not too bad for a little 250.
@matthatter93
13 күн бұрын
@@stefanfiler that’s a solid workaround. The only issue is the added cost of that added onto the already very expensive bike. I’m assuming he doesn’t just sell crate motors to just ship and swap?
Пікірлер: 29
I had Halcyon 250 #682. Loved it but sold it to buy Halcyon 450 #163. Totally different being physically bigger and more piwerful. Take the leap! You'll love it!
@Setton_Exile
2 ай бұрын
How would you rate the 250 as a Starter bike for someone who never rode before ?
@JimBletso
2 ай бұрын
@@Setton_Exile There's a lot to consider. Road surface condition; it's a hard tail. Expectations; you have none having never ridden. It feels sometimes that you've gone back 100 years. If you do get one, learn on it, keep it but for longer rides maybe get something a little larger. There's just so much to say to a new rider. I've been at it for fifty years, now on my eighth bike. Did the size progression up to 1700cc and about four years ago went small again, but still have a 1500cc cruiser for trips. Good luck with it all.
I had the self same issue on mine when I was cruising through the Phoenix area. I was on a work trip, and picked up mine H250 #854, trailered it along the way back through texas and Arizona, drove it for the first time in Phoenix, and the first trip out got a flat rear tire. Put in a heavier replacement tube, and it has been great since. The one from Janus was a bit light weight. Great bike, and like you said in your video, folks are taken back quite a bit wherever I stop to ask about it. They can’t believe it is a new built today motorcycle. Janus really builds a great bike, the 250 is a total BLAST!
@naughtybikertv
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for confirming that. They told me they had a bad batch of tubes. I put a heavy duty dual sport tube in mine as well so keeping my fingers crossed when I bring it cross country in June.
I’m really glad you mention a top gear indicator light. As a new owner I’m still getting use to the bike but so far every time I get on it I question if I’m in 5th gear. Just listening to the engine it’s a tough call so you have to check and it’s always annoying when you do and you’re already there. It might be a tall order for them to do but it sure would be nice.
Interesting editing effect from the GoPro. Clutch cable and wiring has a gap🤣 Never ever saw a top gear indicator light. I would have to get the 450 I already have a Kawasaki z125pro. Same top speed
@naughtybikertv
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I think the 450 is a great option.
Rip, I don't know if you pull over into the breakdown lane often, but that collects all the crap from the road. Great place for flat tires. You are a bikers, biker. Az to NH on a 250cc damn. You may have brought up top speed in another video. Can that scooter do 65 mph comfortably?
@naughtybikertv
3 ай бұрын
That's what I thought it was to but this time was different. You'll find out in the next episode.
@naughtybikertv
3 ай бұрын
It can do 65MPH but I would not say either comfortably and definitely not for a long time.
@RedZeshinX
2 ай бұрын
Janus also has a more powerful 450 for comfortable highway riding, looks beautiful.
5:15 Neutral Safety Switch? Do you mean it will only start in neutral? Yikes - I start in 1st gear all the time...
@naughtybikertv
Ай бұрын
Yeah me too. Kinda annoying.
Initial audio you should have dubbed,too much noise. Really dont like that neutral safety switch. Am i people person enough for this bike?
@naughtybikertv
3 ай бұрын
Short answer...NO!
The ole Anus had a blow out!
@naughtybikertv
3 ай бұрын
That's Jay Anus to you.
@jongarvin3598
3 ай бұрын
@@naughtybikertv the “J” is silent
@logangodofcandy
3 ай бұрын
Fun fact, the letter I and J are the same letter. The j has the added hook to indicate pronunciation. The letter I had circumstantial pronunciation of "ee" "yuh" "ih" and "juh." V, W, and U are also the same letter indicating pronunciation
@naughtybikertv
3 ай бұрын
@@logangodofcandy 🤣thanks for sharing
You mean the slow, Chinese, and expensive? Lol
@naughtybikertv
3 ай бұрын
😆I get your point. The only thing Chinese on it is the Honda cloned engine. Took me a while for me to get over that. Honestly, what offset it is that everything else is hand crafted in the US by local artisans. It is slow but that's why it's called a Rambler. All things considered the price is fair.Thanks for watching.
@matthatter93
3 ай бұрын
@@naughtybikertv just having a good laugh. But good review!
@RedZeshinX
2 ай бұрын
They also have a 450cc offering now, perfect for highway riding. Still pricey but a work of art nonetheless.
@stefanfiler
13 күн бұрын
The “workaround” for the engine: There’s a guy (Devin, one of the founders) right down the street from Janus, who rebuilds the engine into a stage 4. His business is called MotoCult. So, after this is done, it’s completely USA built motorcycle that will 0-60 in about 5.5 seconds. It will easily do 85 MPH +. Not too bad for a little 250.
@matthatter93
13 күн бұрын
@@stefanfiler that’s a solid workaround. The only issue is the added cost of that added onto the already very expensive bike. I’m assuming he doesn’t just sell crate motors to just ship and swap?