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Doesn't seem too bad to do. How common is this failure and did they ever upgrade the part? (I have an '18) It's common enough on motorcycles/scooters. Lots of search results if you google the symptoms. I have no idea if they upgraded the part. If you have the manual it's not hard to swap out the ca...

Do you have a copy of the service manual? You should be able to work your way through it with the service manual.

Helmet cam will be best. Mounting on the bike will result in lots of jerking and vibrations. Mounting on your helmet or using a headstrap are the way to go. Your head/body is a natural stabilizer, you'll have an elevated camera angle, and the camera will see what you see. https://smile.amazon.com/Go...

Gil wrote:How many miles on your PCX when the tensioner broke?

Gil

Just over 10,000 miles.

maddiedog discusses the cam chain tensioner in his How-To: Install a Big Bore Kit post (very helpful): http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2939

Step Five - Replace the Cam Chain Tensioner (page 10-8) Your engine should look like this: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4517/38354081261_7da91e970c_z.jpg Don't try to remove the screw in the center of the tensioner. It's factory over tightened. Some users report needing an impact wrench to remove....

Step Four - Move the Throttle Body out of the way (page 7-15) https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4559/38354074821_58da82c3ed_z.jpg The throttle body covers the cam chain tensioner (circled in red) and needs to be moved to replace the part. Thankfully you don't need to completely remove the throttle body...

Reserved....

Step 3 - Luggage Box Removal (page 20-7, 2-25). Remove the battery lid and unhook the battery strap. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4582/38354070301_5a93f04f71_z.jpg Remove six bolts then lift out the luggage box. Be mindful of which color bolts go where. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4585/38354070...

Step Two - Grab Rail Cover, Grab Rail, and Body Cover (page 2-20, 2-21, 2-23) https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4527/38354070991_332d69cd17_z.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4580/38354070871_7f66641137_z.jpg Two screws and some tabs to release the grab rail cover. Four bolts to remove the grab rail....

Step One - Remove the seat and Center Cover (page 2-10 of the service manual) https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4551/38354071191_397c8b6de3_z.jpg Relatively straightforward. Bike will look like this afterward (don't mind the junk in my luggage box): https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4569/38354091091_0dc27...

A couple weeks ago my 2013 PCX 150 started making a loud clicking sound at idle, telltale sound of the cam chain tensioner gone bad. I've never more than changed the oil or replaced the brake pads on my PCX 150. I called the local (Honolulu) Honda motorcycle service center to get an estimate. They w...

Replaced the cam chain tensioner this morning. Start to finish took about an hour-and-a-half. First time taking off any body panels or the luggage box, so the going was relatively slow. Did not need to completely remove the throttle body, just disconnect from the intake pipe and move out of the way....

Glad I'm not the only one that deals with the seat latch the same way (PUNCH!)

homie wrote:

kiapolo1887 wrote:Can I get a PM with it, too (2013-2017). Thank you!

You have it sir... Enjoy!

Thank you! This helped immensely and will save me $$$$.

It looks like I need to remove the throttle body to access the tensioner. Looking at page 10-8 of the service manual, do I need to drain the engine oil and/or coolant?

I need to change out my cam chain tensioner on my 2013 PCX 150. Does anyone have any instructions or a guide to accessing the cam chain tensioner?

Can I get a PM with it, too (2013-2015). Thank you!

Took my PCX150 to the "end of the road" at Kaena Point on O`ahu.

I bought this LED light and it worked perfectly: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HJEGQQ2/ bought from seller JDM ASTAR.

Pics: http://imgur.com/a/H06Bo