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Big guys on PCX125

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Hi,

I am looking to pull the trigger and order a PCX today, i love the white.

I am a big guy, i have had 125 before that have been fine - what is the PCX like in terms of weight? i have seen the maximum weight and i am way under, but will it significantly reduce speed?

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Your body weight won't reduce the speed much, but body mass likely will. The larger your body, the greater the wind resistance. A taller windscreen can help with that.
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Hi Col,

how big are you?
I am 6'2", 185 lbs (1.88m, 85kg) and I love riding the PCX. I have a larger than stock windshield. The maximum speed that I can get is quite typical for a PCX (110 kmh, 68 mph on the display) and I am also quite happy with the acceleration- above ~80kmh it gets slower, but that is also quite typical I guess.
There is also plenty of leg room even for someone my size.

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zanggerk wrote:Hi Col,

how big are you?
I am 6'2", 185 lbs (1.88m, 85kg) and I love riding the PCX. I have a larger than stock windshield. The maximum speed that I can get is quite typical for a PCX (110 kmh, 68 mph on the display) and I am also quite happy with the acceleration- above ~80kmh it gets slower, but that is also quite typical I guess.
There is also plenty of leg room even for someone my size.

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kramnala58 wrote:Your body weight won't reduce the speed much, but body mass likely will. The larger your body, the greater the wind resistance. A taller windscreen can help with that.
Um... I don't know about this, having some trouble imagining this guy keeping up with me
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Looks like he won't have to worry about being pulled over for speeding. :-)
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homie wrote:
kramnala58 wrote:Your body weight won't reduce the speed much, but body mass likely will. The larger your body, the greater the wind resistance. A taller windscreen can help with that.
Um... I don't know about this, having some trouble imagining this guy keeping up with me

He might downhill...
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Im 6'2" 270lbs. I hit the limiter at 65mph on my 2016 PCX150. took it on a long stretch on imperial highway yesterday. It just takes longer than I would like to get to 65mph.
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It's an old thread, but I came across it.

I'd gotten a great deal on a 2011 125...a thousand bucks and 1500 miles. Older guy who was giving up riding entirely.

I'm six-two and 250. I fit okay with a pad on the seat and the butt-stop removed; but there's the occasional bump that makes me wonder what's going on on the chassis.

It was only when I was cleaning out the storage box that I saw the sticker giving the maximum load: 225 pounds. Well, it's too late; but I can get it up to about 53 mph, measured by GPS; and fuel mileage is every bit what I expected. Over 100. So...I'm not giving it up.

I like the light weight; I like that the wheels are an inch bigger than the Burgman 400; I like its balance. It's a great city bike, if I don't break it with my bulk,
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JustPassinThru wrote:It's an old thread, but I came across it.

I'd gotten a great deal on a 2011 125...a thousand bucks and 1500 miles. Older guy who was giving up riding entirely.

I'm six-two and 250. I fit okay with a pad on the seat and the butt-stop removed; but there's the occasional bump that makes me wonder what's going on on the chassis.

It was only when I was cleaning out the storage box that I saw the sticker giving the maximum load: 225 pounds. Well, it's too late; but I can get it up to about 53 mph, measured by GPS; and fuel mileage is every bit what I expected. Over 100. So...I'm not giving it up.

I like the light weight; I like that the wheels are an inch bigger than the Burgman 400; I like its balance. It's a great city bike, if I don't break it with my bulk,
You will probably be OK. But, just to be sure, you can get heavy duty shocks, like these:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/32 ... mer-shocks
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JustPassinThru wrote:It's an old thread, but I came across it.

I'd gotten a great deal on a 2011 125...a thousand bucks and 1500 miles. Older guy who was giving up riding entirely.

I'm six-two and 250. I fit okay with a pad on the seat and the butt-stop removed; but there's the occasional bump that makes me wonder what's going on on the chassis.

It was only when I was cleaning out the storage box that I saw the sticker giving the maximum load: 225 pounds. Well, it's too late; but I can get it up to about 53 mph, measured by GPS; and fuel mileage is every bit what I expected. Over 100. So...I'm not giving it up.

I like the light weight; I like that the wheels are an inch bigger than the Burgman 400; I like its balance. It's a great city bike, if I don't break it with my bulk,

Don't worry about it, it'll be fine
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You might need a belt at 10,000 miles instead of 15,000. A small price to pay. Ride on and enjoy.
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GeorgeSK wrote:You might need a belt at 10,000 miles instead of 15,000. A small price to pay. Ride on and enjoy.

I don't think he needs a belt :D
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flyingzonker wrote:
JustPassinThru wrote:It's an old thread, but I came across it.

I'd gotten a great deal on a 2011 125...a thousand bucks and 1500 miles. Older guy who was giving up riding entirely.

I'm six-two and 250. I fit okay with a pad on the seat and the butt-stop removed; but there's the occasional bump that makes me wonder what's going on on the chassis.

It was only when I was cleaning out the storage box that I saw the sticker giving the maximum load: 225 pounds. Well, it's too late; but I can get it up to about 53 mph, measured by GPS; and fuel mileage is every bit what I expected. Over 100. So...I'm not giving it up.

I like the light weight; I like that the wheels are an inch bigger than the Burgman 400; I like its balance. It's a great city bike, if I don't break it with my bulk,
You will probably be OK. But, just to be sure, you can get heavy duty shocks, like these:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/32 ... mer-shocks
Again, a long-dead thread.

I have the PCX, still. Considered replacing it, but only because my garage is getting too full.

But...the above link, I tried it, last spring...item is discontinued.

It matters, because I'm considering an off-season Blue Highways tour. I'm about 250 miles from the Pacific Coast, and considering a holiday trip to SoCal or Mexico. The PCX isn't ideal, except that it's comfy in traffic, and reliable as a brick. And, given the cheap price I laid out for it, expendable.

But I need beefier rear struts. I'll be carrying the usual gear...clothes; coats, bedroll; tent. I have a way to rig a milk crate to the rear; but even unloaded, I bottom out on it.
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Tough call. You can find replacement shocks from Asia, but they would clearly be a bit of a crapshoot, especially if designed for the local population. I'm sure there are heavy Thai folks, but I expect that the manufacturers will be targeting the bulk of the population. Still - You could try. Here is a link to get you started: http://www.powerbypcx.com/en/52-comfort-pcx-v3

Another possibility would be to contact Ohlins and discuss your application. Probably more money, but if they could make you what you wanted it would be worth it. Here is a starting point:
https://www.ohlinsusa.com/suspension-pr ... %2BScooter

Good hunting, and glad to hear that you are still PCX'ing about.
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Does the PCX 150 strut fit?

Either the stock, or an upgrade designed for the 150.
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Damn!

Did anyone else look at the title of this thread and think that it might contain some NSFW imagery?

OK ... just my dirty mind then! :lol:
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im right at 800 pounds and im full of nachos and oreos i can almost get up to 27 mph
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lillypinkjenny wrote:Damn!

Did anyone else look at the title of this thread and think that it might contain some NSFW imagery?

OK ... just my dirty mind then! :lol:

Me too. I get people meeting me for the first time and they say."you're big".

And I say "how do you know, I havent had my pants down yet" :D
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