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by buddy1976
Tue Sep 15, 2015 5:00 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: tire changing woe with my PCX
Replies: 10
Views: 3074

Re: tire changing woe with my PCX

I use 3 tyre levers, a rubber mallet, fairy liquid and a ratchet strap(tighten around new tyre once in place then inflate).
by buddy1976
Sat Jun 20, 2015 11:29 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Does variator same ESp model 2013 and Non Esp 2012 ? Thannk
Replies: 8
Views: 1166

Re: Does variator same ESp model 2013 and Non Esp 2012 ? Th

Dave is correct, i ordered a malossi multivar(designed for 2010/11 pcx 125) for my 2012 esp 125 and it slotted straight in with no issues for over 2 years....also gave extra top speed and acceleration compared to stock.
by buddy1976
Sun Jun 07, 2015 9:17 am
Forum: PCX Performance
Topic: Faster acceleration at lower speeds
Replies: 35
Views: 7826

Re: Faster acceleration at lower speeds

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I have a question related to the Malossi Multivar 2000 that has been discussed in this thread. The original belt's dimensions are 22x10x816 , right? But on Malossi store the PCX 125/150 belt (ie. Malossi X K belt item number 6114895 ) has listed dimensions of 2...
by buddy1976
Wed Jun 03, 2015 6:36 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: British are masters of camouflage...
Replies: 10
Views: 1016

Re: British are masters of camouflage...

She was "tanked up"
by buddy1976
Fri May 22, 2015 5:45 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: DO YOU EVER OVER LOAD YOUR SCOOTER ??
Replies: 28
Views: 4034

Re: DO YOU EVER OVER LOAD YOUR SCOOTER ??

GeeGusKahn wrote:.
Just wondering if anyone has ever overloaded their PCX ?? :D
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Kind of like this
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yes i overload mine every day
by buddy1976
Sun May 10, 2015 12:30 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: You what?.....eh?.....say that again?
Replies: 18
Views: 1312

You what?.....eh?.....say that again?

Anyone else having problems with their hearing due to long periods riding? I have been riding my pcx with an ermax +25 windsheild for over 2 years and since installing i have experienced a lot of wind buffeting and am now noticing a ringing in my ears pretty much constantly, the best way to explain ...
by buddy1976
Sun May 10, 2015 11:59 am
Forum: Forza 125 General
Topic: Honda forza 125 uk cost.
Replies: 13
Views: 3624

Re: Honda forza 125 uk cost.

4k+abs extra..................OUCH!.....I was thinking of getting one of these but i aint paying that much! I only paid £2100 new for my 2013 pcx 125. Is an upgrade to a forza 125 with ABS really worth double the cost of my PCX?????
by buddy1976
Wed Apr 22, 2015 10:59 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: honda pcx standard tyre lifespan
Replies: 15
Views: 2436

Re: honda pcx standard tyre lifespan

roughly how many miles did everyone get from there first set of tyres? im currently on 1700 miles exactly and have 1mm if that untill the wear indicator, the front is much better bit that also show signs of being well used. i didnt expect such tyre wear from a 125 scooter, will speed make a differe...
by buddy1976
Wed Apr 01, 2015 3:42 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Centre Stand Stuck
Replies: 21
Views: 3808

Re: Centre Stand Stuck

Just had my stand seize up(to the point that it would not fully retract) it was fine untill 2 weeks ago and got worse untill i couldnt fully lift the center stand to a "closed" position thus making it too low and it was scraping when i banked round corners. Allthough it was strange the sta...
by buddy1976
Sat Mar 14, 2015 11:33 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Changing Battery
Replies: 7
Views: 1003

Re: Changing Battery

Thank you! Dom't know if removing the strap will help, it seems the strap hook is what is holding it up. I will try removing the strap, if that doesn't work I'll use a Dremel tool and cut the hook off. i have just replaced my battery with a larger one that will not slide all the way in. I cant imag...
by buddy1976
Tue Mar 10, 2015 1:12 pm
Forum: PCX Performance
Topic: The Best Variator, Pulley, Drive face Set
Replies: 6
Views: 1916

Re: The Best Variator, Pulley, Drive face Set

There has been a lot of discussion on this forum about NCY 13 gm rollers combined with NCY drive face and variator to get the best combination for top speed and acceleration. That set is what i am saving up for now. Could you post the link/links on the exact item your looking at buying? You cant go...
by buddy1976
Mon Mar 09, 2015 10:12 am
Forum: PCX Accessories
Topic: Best Exhaust (UK)
Replies: 140
Views: 17763

Re: Best Exhaust (UK)

MikeP wrote:Decided to take the plunge. I really like Malossi products. It is a simple swap out but will open up the exhaust for better top end.

ive been tempted with this for a long time now, how much and where from?
by buddy1976
Fri Feb 20, 2015 9:53 am
Forum: PCX Performance
Topic: Faster acceleration at lower speeds
Replies: 35
Views: 7826

Re: Faster acceleration at lower speeds

The lighter weights are the key to better acceleration. Not the expensive vario. This increases the pulling rpm to be closer to the power peak of 8,200. The 1st upgrade i did was 11gr dr pulleys in stock variator which did improve acceleration but nowhere near as quick as installing the variator ki...
by buddy1976
Fri Feb 20, 2015 9:45 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What are you up to today?
Replies: 35
Views: 2801

Re: What are you up to today?

Urbanfreestyle wrote:Just wondering what everyone is up to today?

I have just had my exhaust fitted and now i'm debating weather to remove the silencing ring or not..

Nice one, is it the one you bought from me?
Any noticable improvements?
by buddy1976
Fri Feb 20, 2015 9:16 am
Forum: PCX Performance
Topic: Faster acceleration at lower speeds
Replies: 35
Views: 7826

Re: Faster acceleration at lower speeds

The most cost effective solution to improve acceleration is to change to 12 gram DrPulley sliders. . http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=600 . http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3189 . The aftermarket variator doesn't help acceleration. It is changed to get longer gearing f...
by buddy1976
Thu Feb 19, 2015 1:58 pm
Forum: PCX Performance
Topic: Faster acceleration at lower speeds
Replies: 35
Views: 7826

Re: Faster acceleration at lower speeds

Hi and congrats on your new PCX!

An aftermarket variator is your best bet. Lots of threads on this in the performance section.
by buddy1976
Tue Feb 17, 2015 8:27 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Please suggest a good GPS for us, less than $200.00...
Replies: 11
Views: 1427

Re: Please suggest a good GPS for us, less than $200.00...

Or you could buy a 2nd hand Sony xperia z and use free software and a cheap holder from eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/In-Bike-Bicycle-Motorcycle-Mount-Holder-Cradle-For-Sony-XPERIA-Z-L36H-C6003-UK-/321108971341?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4ac3960f4d This way if it pisses it down your setup i...
by buddy1976
Tue Feb 17, 2015 8:22 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Please suggest a good GPS for us, less than $200.00...
Replies: 11
Views: 1427

Re: Please suggest a good GPS for us, less than $200.00...

you you wrote:Giant Piece of String?
Or a trail of crumbs?
by buddy1976
Tue Feb 17, 2015 8:15 am
Forum: PCX Performance
Topic: Keeping pcx stabilized/balanced at high speeds
Replies: 22
Views: 2566

Re: Keeping pcx stabilized/balanced at high speeds

When I 1st got my pcx I found it quite scary in strong side winds, I put this down to tensing up too much and since changing from stock tyre to city grips its seems to give more hold when the road is wet in severe side winds so feel confident now had no scary moments for a year or so.
by buddy1976
Mon Feb 16, 2015 7:57 pm
Forum: PCX Performance
Topic: fuel economy improvements
Replies: 16
Views: 3454

Re: fuel economy improvements

With malossi's variator I have lost mpg. I have not worked mpg out but on a full(to the rim) tank on my 2012 esp I used to consistently get 110-130 miles, with the multivar installed that reduced to 95-110 miles. Did you use the same weights between the two variators, or did you change them? Becaus...