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by Oldtimer79
Thu Jan 07, 2021 9:14 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Headlight bulb replacement
Replies: 4
Views: 354

Re: Headlight bulb replacement

Success! -- I designed and manufactured a tool. Took a 12-inch piece of stout wire (not sure what diameter). Bent it in half and then bent fingers (about 3/8-inch long) at the opposite end at right angles. Inserted the fingers into the back of the bulb base and it easily turned the base and allowed ...
by Oldtimer79
Thu Jan 07, 2021 6:38 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Headlight bulb replacement
Replies: 4
Views: 354

Headlight bulb replacement

Trying to change headlight bulb on PCX 125. Sure, I found the bulb and removed the rubber cover, but can't get the bulb base to rotate. I must be getting weak. Wish there was a tool. Not much room to use tools either. --Oldtimer79
by Oldtimer79
Thu Jan 07, 2021 6:29 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Best Oil to use
Replies: 23
Views: 3091

Re: Best Oil to use

Hi Guys:
Thanks for the feedback. One of my maintenance manuals says "don't use automobile oil". However, Mobil 1 is accepted as one of the best. --Oldtimer79
by Oldtimer79
Fri Dec 18, 2020 8:50 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Best Oil to use
Replies: 23
Views: 3091

Best Oil to use

Hi Guys: Got PCX 125. Thinking of an oil change come Spring. How about "Mobil 1"?
Oldtimer79
by Oldtimer79
Tue Nov 10, 2020 3:11 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Upgrading headlight bulbs to LED
Replies: 5
Views: 782

Re: Upgrading headlight bulbs to LED

Getting back to the HS5 12V35/30W bulb, what would be the best and brightest replacement bulb to use?
---Thanks, again.----- Oldtimer79
by Oldtimer79
Thu Nov 05, 2020 7:31 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Upgrading headlight bulbs to LED
Replies: 5
Views: 782

Re: Upgrading headlight bulbs to LED

Thanks for the info on the LED bulbs. I'll definitely stay with the Halogen. I appreciate your opinions. --Oldtimer79
by Oldtimer79
Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:07 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Upgrading headlight bulbs to LED
Replies: 5
Views: 782

Upgrading headlight bulbs to LED

Getting to replace HS5 12V 35/30 headlight bulbs on my PCX. Was wondering if it possible to upgrade the HS5 with an LED bulb. It would be brighter. Is it a good idea?

Oldtimer79
by Oldtimer79
Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:44 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Electrical voltage fluxes
Replies: 14
Views: 4203

Re: Electrical voltage fluxes

New Kill switch fixed it -- though Honda Dealer fixed it. --- Oldtimer79
by Oldtimer79
Wed Jun 10, 2020 8:36 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Electrical voltage fluxes
Replies: 14
Views: 4203

Re: Electrical voltage fluxes

Hi Jge64: Got new battery -- great no problems. Now--next day no starter at all?? Troubleshot as best I could. Can't find anything. Starter relay is not activating/ rear brake light operates/ Kill switch should be OK -- nothing would change that. Sidestand switch seems normal although it looks a lik...
by Oldtimer79
Wed Jun 03, 2020 8:10 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Electrical voltage fluxes
Replies: 14
Views: 4203

Re: Electrical voltage fluxes

Hi Jge64: Took battery to J&P cycle center. They did load test. They told me the battery was about 50% down from new -- but with enough energy to be satisfactory. I will buy a new battery anyway because it looks to be the original battery which would be 9 years old. Meanwhile . . . back at the r...
by Oldtimer79
Tue Jun 02, 2020 2:47 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Electrical voltage fluxes
Replies: 14
Views: 4203

Re: Electrical voltage fluxes

Thanks, Jge64. I'll do that and get back. The symptom is even present with the trickle charger connected and indicating a fully charged battery.
by Oldtimer79
Mon Jun 01, 2020 4:07 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Electrical voltage fluxes
Replies: 14
Views: 4203

Re: Electrical voltage fluxes

Voltage on batt about 12.7 when not running. Then rises normally to about 14v. when reved up.
by Oldtimer79
Mon Jun 01, 2020 3:57 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Electrical voltage fluxes
Replies: 14
Views: 4203

Electrical voltage fluxes

Electrical voltage fluxes when reved up on stand causing lights to "twinkle". Normal condition when idling. Meter on battery posts confirms. Honda PCX 125 with 12,000 miles. Engine runs smoothly.