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Maybe consider a bigger scooter, like the Forza or the Suzuki Majesty.
I ride my scooter to University.

Gil.

Thanks for the feedback by the way.


Gil

I think you peeps are correct. I would have to do some AB, BA testing with different temperatures, but not wind. I'm in Santa Cruz county, California and we always get a breeze from the ocean. Any kind of wind effects are noticeable on the PCX simply because of the small size. I was hopping .

I have noticed over the last few months that my PCX gets better MPG in hot weather than cold foggy weather. But, yesterday I also noticed that my top speed seems to be affected. In the morning heading to school I could barely crack 63 mph, but on the way back with the sun out I could achieve up to 6...

I have owned a Motorcycle, I personally didn't like the experience but give it a try. The PCX is perfect for the city, but on the open road a big bike should be better. I still rode my PCX to Los Angeles, CA, but that's another story. What about having two bikes?

Gil

That Malossi exhaust looks nice, any performance improvements?


Gil

The workshop manual states that it has to be replaced at 15,000 miles, you are at 19000. Replace it, otherwise it will break on you when you need it the most.


Gil

I have been in your situation and many aftermarket exhaust are louder by design. You have two options, buy a more expensive aftermarket exhaust that is quiet or use your OEM exhaust. You might lose some torque from the freer flowing exhaust. Leo Vince has made quiet mufflers for other scoots, so the...

I would stay away from no name aftermarket brake pads. Only reason I would buy aftermarket is because they are cheaper. OEM pads worked great for me.

Gil

My Honda helix had the same shuddering on take off. I think it's just the design of the centrifugal clutch that causes it. My first scooter was a Yamaha Riva, it has a smooth takeoff. It also had multiple disk for the clutch that would engage with side pressure from weights and centrifugal force. Th...

Don't be afraid of the machining of the head, as the work is done by a machine shop. The only draw back might be that the machine shop will have to make new mounting tools for the head, in order to work on it with their machinery. It does sound more and more like a blown head gasket. Because of the ...

Thanks for al that Homie! Makes sense to remove the seat well for added easy of access. So you did all that and didn't even adjust them??? only needed .001 more... come on, you can do it ;) I don't use any "gasket goop"... as long as the gasket is smooth, clean/lightly oiled and torqued e...

Get variable temperature grips, you will thank me later.

Gil

You can tint away here in Illinois everything except windshield, driver and front passenger window. You do that and you're busted. The police do not enjoy approaching a tinted front end, ticket for sure, never do it in illinois. They hit you with such a bright light from behind when you have tint o...

Exhaust leak maybe?

Gil

I like the Forza, nice scoot. Impressive ride non the less.

gil

It's doable, just take your time. A couple weekends ago I went with a friend, he rode a grom, up to Napa, CA some 161 miles away. We took the back roads and did 55mph most of the way. Took us 4 hours but it was very pleasant. Once in napa we joined a group ride, all Groms of coarse, of 80 miles. The...

where did you guys get that stock 2015-2017 Pcx can only reach 64 mph? I can make my PCX 2016 run around 71 mph WOT on long stretches. Easiest to reach is 68 mph and then climb itself slowly to 71mph. It's probably more on how much you guys there weigh and not the engine's limiter that is kicking i...

where did you guys get that stock 2015-2017 Pcx can only reach 64 mph? I can make my PCX 2016 run around 71 mph WOT on long stretches. Easiest to reach is 68 mph and then climb itself slowly to 71mph. It's probably more on how much you guys there weigh and not the engine's limiter that is kicking i...

I wouldn't worry too much about it. Just wait for a calm day to get your top speed bench mark. My scoot has a NCY variator kip that gives it taller gearing and while my PCX is gear limited to 74 MPH it will only do 65 MPH on a calm day and flat road. The lost of speed due to head wind will be propor...