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by TheMaverick
Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:39 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: How many miles do you expect out of your PCX?
Replies: 48
Views: 11058

Re: How many miles do you expect out of your PCX?

I've asked the same question a few times - and keep getting different answers - which is probably not surprising because I don't think anyone really knows the answer. Mine is at 34,000km at present (after 30 months) - and engine remains as good as when I bought it. I change the oil every 4,000km and...
by TheMaverick
Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:04 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Pampered Generation...
Replies: 28
Views: 7877

Re: Pampered Generation...

I think the kids today are a bit out of touch when the electricity goes out or they don't have the appropriate device to handle the chore. For example counting change in one's head seems to be a fading skill with the younger generation. No need to do math in the head when Texas Instruments, Casio, ...
by TheMaverick
Thu Oct 12, 2017 5:49 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: running in
Replies: 30
Views: 5552

Re: running in

Apparently not. You may not be aware that youyou probably has a lot more friends on this forum than you do. Your sense of humour bypass is showing. John, I wouldn't know, although I could certainly direct you to other posts where people have indicated a disapproval for some of his comments made. I'...
by TheMaverick
Thu Oct 12, 2017 5:42 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: running in
Replies: 30
Views: 5552

Re: running in

The story tells itself but don't look to electric vehicles to save us from the disposable engines and air pollution. To charge up millions of vehicles a day? It's not possible to deliver this kind of electricity grid on this planet... ever :lol: California thinks they will be the first to go full e...
by TheMaverick
Thu Oct 12, 2017 2:41 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: running in
Replies: 30
Views: 5552

Re: running in

you you wrote:You'll know best for us all though.
Dude, just go away. You're embarrassing.
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Apparently not.
by TheMaverick
Thu Oct 12, 2017 2:38 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Pampered Generation...
Replies: 28
Views: 7877

Re: Pampered Generation...

I am proud of my kids. Most have grown up knowing how to do things themselves. Hopefully their kids won't turn out to be a problem. I learned a lot when I was in the military. Some of my sons went into the military, and some of my grandsons are in the military now. Agreed. I initially tried to stee...
by TheMaverick
Thu Oct 12, 2017 5:48 am
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: 2016 Honda Forza 300 Starter Motor won't Start
Replies: 25
Views: 6251

Re: 2016 Honda Forza 300 Starter Motor won't Start

For what it's worth - on the PCX - at some point I got into the habit of holding in the starter button and the starting the bike by pulling in the left brake. Not sure why, but it just seems easier to get the right tension on it.
by TheMaverick
Thu Oct 12, 2017 5:26 am
Forum: PCX Accessories
Topic: Tucano Urbano Termoscud + 2013 turn signal Lollipops?
Replies: 9
Views: 1907

Re: Tucano Urbano Termoscud + 2013 turn signal Lollipops?

I thought that the climate in California rarely even made it down to freezing?
by TheMaverick
Thu Oct 12, 2017 4:15 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Pampered Generation...
Replies: 28
Views: 7877

Re: Pampered Generation...

I think it just depends on who you grow up with. I'm sure do it yourself parents have kids with better understanding of how to use hand tools. Gil I can't speak for all, but as a reasonably capable DIYer, my kids just get me to do it for them. It's generally faster that way too ... I'm just guessin...
by TheMaverick
Wed Oct 11, 2017 11:36 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Pampered Generation...
Replies: 28
Views: 7877

Re: Pampered Generation...

Gil wrote:I think it just depends on who you grow up with. I'm sure do it yourself parents have kids with better understanding of how to use hand tools.

Gil
I can't speak for all, but as a reasonably capable DIYer, my kids just get me to do it for them. It's generally faster that way too ...
by TheMaverick
Wed Oct 11, 2017 8:37 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: running in
Replies: 30
Views: 5552

Re: running in

And practicing emergency braking may save your life in a way a 10% performance difference probably wouldn't. If it's of any interest, there's a couple of internet resources regarding bike safety that might be of interest. One (a very good one) is run by Kevin Morris (a professional motorcycle instr...
by TheMaverick
Wed Oct 11, 2017 8:30 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Strange sound from the vario
Replies: 73
Views: 12631

Re: Strange sound from the vario

I faced the same dilema. In the end I just bought the whole driven face assembly; when freight was factored in it only cost a few dollars more - came with the correct grease & brearings - and I didn't have to worry about trying to get the old bearings out (which, if it's had a heat issue due to...
by TheMaverick
Wed Oct 11, 2017 5:55 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Strange sound from the vario
Replies: 73
Views: 12631

Re: Strange sound from the vario

Just to close this topic, now I am 99% sure that my problem is nothing but a (common pre LED Pcx problem) driven face bearing/s. I have also noticed that after longer ride (50km and more) there is a noticeably "grinding" sound from the clutch by turning the wheel on center stand. Once the...
by TheMaverick
Wed Oct 11, 2017 5:50 pm
Forum: PCX Accessories
Topic: 2017 PCX 150 Windshield Windscreen What do you use in U.S.?
Replies: 18
Views: 3328

Re: 2017 PCX 150 Windshield Windscreen What do you use in U.

I concur! Wow. . .just saw the pic. . .I totally get that! Every once in a while a "no see um" will sneek into the helmet through one of the vents. :o o_O :lol: :lol: Lately it's been fun here dodging low flying Monarch Butterflies as well. 8) Yep - at certain times of year I think they l...
by TheMaverick
Wed Oct 11, 2017 2:48 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Pampered Generation...
Replies: 28
Views: 7877

Re: Pampered Generation...

homie wrote:Home Depot panics that Millennials have no idea how to use tools.
Surely not!

by TheMaverick
Wed Oct 11, 2017 5:43 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: I'll be leaving soon
Replies: 12
Views: 2404

Re: I'll be leaving soon

Slowinitdown wrote:Wow! Great video. Can't say my attempts at navigating it went the same way almost put my neck out checking blind spots :lol: good luck with the new ride
I think Magic Mike and Ken Block should have a race :)

by TheMaverick
Wed Oct 11, 2017 3:11 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Location! Location! Location!
Replies: 167
Views: 62471

Re: Location! Location! Location!

Ok Mav, let's see what happens when member jocko tries to add his location using my directions. -->Jocko please reply back here if your location doesn't display under your forum name after you've entered it ;) My apologies. My thinking at the time was "because I couldn't see the instructions y...
by TheMaverick
Tue Oct 10, 2017 10:28 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Today's Quick Pic
Replies: 923
Views: 116595

Re: Today's Quick Pic

My latest online image. That's one of the nice things about the PCX - I can fit all of my usual equipment for shooting landscape onboard - including a heavy tripod under the seat.
by TheMaverick
Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:45 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Burgman 400 to PCX 125
Replies: 29
Views: 2334

Re: Burgman 400 to PCX 125

Spoilt for choice for scenery in NZ, Wintery Bone is one of my favourites in there, That's the kind of view a good ride out rewards you with : ) I hitched around the south island with a friend seeing as many places as we could get to, by hook or by crook I think the saying goes. Made it to Queensto...
by TheMaverick
Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:07 pm
Forum: Other Bikes
Topic: Got my pick of parking this morning.
Replies: 59
Views: 13175

Re: Got my pick of parking this morning.

Mel46 wrote:My dogs love cats. :D 8) :lol: :roll:
My late Dobermanns used to love cats & hedgehogs. Given the chance they'd have them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!