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by op3l
Thu Jun 08, 2023 3:31 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: ADV150 rear shocks on 2013 PCX150
Replies: 3
Views: 2466

Re: ADV150 rear shocks on 2013 PCX150

My personal PCX just hast the stock springs/dampers but I've been a passenger on another scooter that had after market shocks and it rode smoother(or at least felt smoother) than my PCX. I don't know how harsh that scooter rides on stock springs but it is noticibly softer than my own PCX. I have the...
by op3l
Mon Jan 02, 2023 11:32 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Do you feel comfortable taking your PCX 150 on the freeway?
Replies: 24
Views: 8488

Re: Do you feel comfortable taking your PCX 150 on the freeway?

If my PCX was in the US where I live, I would only take it on the freeway for 1 or maximum 2 exits and get off. It's just too slow and light for anything but a short hop in the right lane. It would be very very nerve wracking. In Asia, like Taiwan for instance. The elevated roads are limited to 300c...
by op3l
Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:50 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Pcx 125 (21/22 model) handlebar movement
Replies: 5
Views: 1158

Re: Pcx 125 (21/22 model) handlebar movement

Oh dang, that's something new I learned today. Now I wish my handlebars had that lol
by op3l
Mon Oct 31, 2022 3:20 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Pcx 125 (21/22 model) handlebar movement
Replies: 5
Views: 1158

Re: Pcx 125 (21/22 model) handlebar movement

I don't know what's causing that besides maybe it's not fastened down correctly at the triple tree.

And if you need confirmation... no that is not normal.
by op3l
Thu Oct 20, 2022 3:48 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Master fuse to cut all power to scooter?
Replies: 6
Views: 1290

Re: Master fuse to cut all power to scooter?

Disconnect one wire from the battery, put your multimeter in the mode to measure current (set it on the highest current mode or you could blow the fuse within the multimeter - unlikely but still better safe then sorry) and connect one wire of the multimeter to the battery the other to the wire that...
by op3l
Mon Oct 17, 2022 10:28 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Master fuse to cut all power to scooter?
Replies: 6
Views: 1290

Re: Master fuse to cut all power to scooter?

Seriously, think about it ……..Honda would not make a scooter that would go dead in a month with any type of smart key system. What you say makes sense... but I've already gone through 3 batteries that have all died basically just sitting there being drained. It might not be the smartkey system but ...
by op3l
Fri Oct 14, 2022 11:39 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Master fuse to cut all power to scooter?
Replies: 6
Views: 1290

Master fuse to cut all power to scooter?

Hi so I'm getting pretty tired of coming back to a dead scooter everytime I have to leave for over a month. I'm sure it's getting drained out by the smart key system which is just constantly waiting for a signal. I always turn off the keyfob when I park it for the night so that's not the way to turn...
by op3l
Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:50 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Bumpy Ride With New Tires
Replies: 14
Views: 1840

Re: Bumpy Ride With New Tires

The City Grip tires have harder sidewalls and you'll feel more of the bumps. I ran them 30 front and 28 rear and it feels smoother. However do this at your own risk especially if you tend to ride long distances at higher speeds. I ride in a urban environment with only short blasts up to 80ish and us...
by op3l
Tue Jul 05, 2022 2:46 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: What size tires do I buy?
Replies: 2
Views: 1423

Re: What size tires do I buy?

The City Grip 2 are good tires. I've tried both these and Pirelli Angel Scooter and found the City Grip to warm up much faster(basically 0 warm up time) and the Angel Scooter requiring about 10 - 15 minutes of warmup time even in hot SE asian weather before they're gripping well.
by op3l
Wed May 11, 2022 11:40 pm
Forum: PCX Accessories
Topic: How big a top box do you like?
Replies: 11
Views: 3730

Re: How big a top box do you like?

I don't have a top box... but if I was going to get one, I'd get one that's slightly narrower than the front handle bar and in the tallest size they come in.

Already ugly, might as well make it ugly but super useful!
by op3l
Wed May 11, 2022 11:38 pm
Forum: PCX Performance
Topic: Tire recommendation?
Replies: 26
Views: 7875

Re: Tire recommendation?

Just thought I'd post this information. I had to get a new front tire yesterday and I tried to put on City Grip 2 100/90/14 and this tire is too tall to clear the front mud guard. It will rub against it. I ended up going with another front Angel Scooter 100/80/14 as they didn't have city grips in th...
by op3l
Tue May 03, 2022 11:38 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: New PCX 160 - is it getting smoother over time?
Replies: 6
Views: 1734

Re: New PCX 160 - is it getting smoother over time?

My stock suspension 2018 PCX has just passed 14k kilometers and I've noticed the bike's suspension has mellowed out. Like the rear springs have gone softer so I'm not feeling EVERY little bump which makes for a smoother ride. Far as I can tell, riding characteristics still good and not overly soft. ...
by op3l
Mon Apr 04, 2022 10:26 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: "Clunk" sound from front fork
Replies: 4
Views: 1020

Re: "Clunk" sound from front fork

I'm not sure what it might be, it's like a metallic clunk like metal hitting metal. I can't feel the clunk in the handle bar either, only hear it. The front forks have gotten pretty soft after 11k KM, think the problem might go away if I get the fork oil changed?
by op3l
Sun Apr 03, 2022 1:17 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: "Clunk" sound from front fork
Replies: 4
Views: 1020

"Clunk" sound from front fork

So my PCX ever since new had this "clunk" sound whenever the front suspension compresses past a certain point. If I hold the front brakes and push hard down on the front forks, it will make the sound. The front suspension feels fine and aside from the annoying "CLUNK" every time ...
by op3l
Sun Apr 03, 2022 1:14 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Starting Problem
Replies: 2
Views: 479

Re: Starting Problem

I had a similar problem on my 2018 PCX 150. First of all, make sure you're pulling in the rear brake lever hard in. I don't know why Honda decided to make it so you have to pull the brake lever in so far to be able to start the bike... but make sure you're pulling it HARD in. Also check your key's b...
by op3l
Fri Feb 11, 2022 9:41 pm
Forum: PCX Accessories
Topic: PCX 150 trike
Replies: 44
Views: 7355

Re: PCX 150 trike

Nice.

I see here in Vietnam they have conversions where they turn it into a CanAm Spyder.
by op3l
Wed Jan 05, 2022 9:08 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2013 PCX Front Brake Pad Change
Replies: 5
Views: 956

Re: 2013 PCX Front Brake Pad Change

How many miles you have? I'm passing 20k now and have yet to change either my brake pads or drums... Dang, i'd love to be able to ride in that environment to just cruise and not have to constantly MotoGP through traffic lol I changed my front pads as they were 95% worn away at roughly 9k kilometers...
by op3l
Wed Jan 05, 2022 9:06 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: shuddering clutch on 2016 pcx 150?
Replies: 14
Views: 3555

Re: shuddering clutch on 2016 pcx 150?

I used to hold rear brakes hard down, then hold throttle wide open for about 2 to 5 seconds. That makes it very smooth. This is the correct answer. Just to clarify for others, need to hold the RIGHT brake lever, which is rather convenient since your right hand will be on throttle. I prefer to upgra...
by op3l
Wed Nov 17, 2021 3:00 am
Forum: PCX Performance
Topic: Clutch Chatter No More ??
Replies: 26
Views: 8355

Re: Clutch Chatter No More ??

I just full throttle launch it every time, or at least half and no more chatter. If it does get glazed and starts shuddering again, I just deglaze it by grinding some away with throttle and both brakes held.

Once the original clutch wears away, I'm going to get the smoother clutch installed.
by op3l
Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:08 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: headlight replacement
Replies: 23
Views: 6571

Re: headlight replacement

If you do replace the bulbs wiht LED lights... I just want to say here and now...

Goodbye vision of oncoming motorists. You've had your fun in the night, it's now time to endlessly blink away that black spot as you try to dodge whatever is on the road.