Throttle stuttering
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Throttle stuttering
I got my PCX 150 about six months ago, and I did the initial oil change myself. Its at around 850 miles on it and last night I noticed a burning smell (maybe a rubber) although I had dismissed it as another vehicle. Now I know its my bike. I just put some oil it in (also last night), 10-30, and the throttle is very jittery. It feels like it does when the limiter hits, and sometimes rumbles a bit. This is at around 20mph and continues until I hit around 45mph. Any ideas would be appreciated!
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Re: Throttle stuttering
Sounds like an issue in your drive components. It's possible your belt is going.
If you're mechanically inclined, open up the drive cover on the left side of the bike below the airbox and make sure everything looks good there. If it smells like burning rubber, it's likely an issue with the belt.
If you're mechanically inclined, open up the drive cover on the left side of the bike below the airbox and make sure everything looks good there. If it smells like burning rubber, it's likely an issue with the belt.
Currently ride: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Upgraded windshield and seat, keeping this one mostly stock
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Re: Throttle stuttering
At work at the moment, but ill take a look at that tonight. Could overfilling the oil be contributing to the problem? It was a bit over the max line when I topped it off last night.
And thank you so much for the reply
And thank you so much for the reply
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Mgalutia88
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Re: Throttle stuttering
I would open the air box to see if there was any oil in it. Never overfill an engine. The dipstick has a "fill range" on it. Your oil level should be in that range. You said you did the first oil change yourself. Is your pcx using oil?
Re: Throttle stuttering
Yes, it is. It was barely at the minimum when I checked it last night, so I put some more in - maybe a 1/4" past the fill range. (Had to do it in a dimly lit parking lot, but it was around that much)
Re: Throttle stuttering
Remember that you don't screw the dipstick in to check it and you should not fill it past the middle of the fill range.
So long as there's oil on the dipstick there's no need to top it up.
I checked mine twice in 18,000 miles.
The first time I tried using the dipstick I gave up in frustration, the second time was when I changed the oil at 15,000 miles.
Just ride it and stop fretting.
So long as there's oil on the dipstick there's no need to top it up.
I checked mine twice in 18,000 miles.
The first time I tried using the dipstick I gave up in frustration, the second time was when I changed the oil at 15,000 miles.
Just ride it and stop fretting.
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Re: Throttle stuttering
If my new pcx was using oil I'd be talking to my service dept
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Re: Throttle stuttering
That can cause the engine to choke. I'd drain some. It wouldn't smell like rubber though...kmccra wrote:Yes, it is. It was barely at the minimum when I checked it last night, so I put some more in - maybe a 1/4" past the fill range. (Had to do it in a dimly lit parking lot, but it was around that much)
Currently ride: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Upgraded windshield and seat, keeping this one mostly stock
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes