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Installing a Tucano Urbano R082 on a 2015 PCX

Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 7:45 pm
by DailyRider
I need a lap blanket because it makes riding in the rain much more comfortable.

Diagram (from TU) of "leg warmer" and straps...
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The problem is the Tab 1.
You are supposed to screw it inside the minuscule glove compartment,
on a screw that has moved since 2013.

What I did is replace Tab 1 with a a strap like E,
but on the other side.

Fair warning:
I'm a woman with a sewing machine and I know how to use it.
The materials that I used...
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The replacement strap, next to the original one...
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The replacement strap, pinned in place on the other side, before I sewed it in...
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Pointer for those actually using a sewing machine: You need the sturdiest needle you can find and you need to attach it securely,
because the thick rubberized fabric managed to pull the needle out of the machine the 1st time.

Replacement strap, in use on scooter...
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How the lap blanket fits from the rider side,
please note the straps over both corners...
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Hooking it under the right wheel well
(looking at the scooter from the front)...
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Hooking it under the left wheel well...
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The tee connection underneath...
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I've blued out a confusing neighboring vehicle.

The whole thing, after inflating the little balloons on the sides and
after a test ride to a nearby grocery store...
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This is a flash picture and you can see the reflective parts.

Comments...
Once I added the new strap, it worked great
...but before then, not so much.

The tee connection underneath is to the flimsy heat shield on the engine.
I would worry about damaging it if I were using this setup at freeway speeds.

Otherwise, this Tucano Urbano Termoscud is a great thing
and it comes with a little pillow key chain that protects the scooter's paint from your keys.

Re: Installing a Tucano Urbano R082 on a 2015 PCX

Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2015 10:44 pm
by WhiteNoise
Great pics! 8) Thanks for making this how to. If I ever get a blanket like yours I will surely follow your plan. Please keep us updated with your review(s). Stay warm, Frosty will arrive anyday now.

Re: Installing a Tucano Urbano R082 on a 2015 PCX

Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2015 7:59 am
by DailyRider
Thanks :)
I had already stashed half of the pictures so that I would remember how to put it together next time.

It has been cool and wet since I put it on, so it's nice to have.
But it is ugly.

Re: Installing a Tucano Urbano R082 on a 2015 PCX

Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2015 3:03 pm
by you you
DailyRider wrote:Thanks :)
I had already stashed half of the pictures so that I would remember how to put it together next time.

It has been cool and wet since I put it on, so it's nice to have.
But it is ugly.

:D fugly.

But good mod :D

Re: Installing a Tucano Urbano R082 on a 2015 PCX

Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2015 4:06 pm
by DailyRider
Yes, totally fugly
But at least the "not hot" season here is short.

Re: Installing a Tucano Urbano R082 on a 2015 PCX

Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 10:29 am
by DailyRider
Okay, it's still on and I rode with strapped it back briefly...
It sure is a lot pleasanter to ride with it in place!

Re: Installing a Tucano Urbano R082 on a 2015 PCX

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 11:01 am
by DailyRider
Oops, I accidentally put this under my top box thread.

I took the lap blanket off briefly and found that it was scratching the scooter paint
(a little, I had to enhance the contrast so that you could see it)...
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I slapped on some of the clear protective plastic that came with the lap blanket
(without instructions as to where it was needed)...
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and put the lap blanket back on, since we're having a cold spell.

I'll fix things up more neatly once the warm season returns.

Re: Installing a Tucano Urbano R082 on a 2015 PCX

Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 6:50 am
by pcxpower
Thanks a lot for the detailed post! If I purchase a Tucano Urbano blanket I'll follow your instructions ;)

Re: Installing a Tucano Urbano R082 on a 2015 PCX

Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 11:03 am
by DailyRider
Oops, missed this for a while...
I believe you can buy one that fits the 2015s in Spain (where they are made),
but they don't export them to the US

Re: Installing a Tucano Urbano R082 on a 2015 PCX

Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 2:56 pm
by pcxpower
Thanks again! I think that these blankets are made in Italy and are readily available in all European countries (cheaper in ebay ;) ). Lately I don't use the scooter for long rides in winter, but if I need to do it in a near future, I'll buy one Tucano for sure!

Re: Installing a Tucano Urbano R082 on a 2015 PCX

Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 4:41 pm
by DailyRider
Ah, you're right :)
It's Italian and now they're claiming that the 82 model covers 2014 onward, and there is no longer an upgraded one available.

I don't know if that means that they fixed the glove box tab problem.

Re: Installing a Tucano Urbano R082 on a 2015 PCX

Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 5:02 pm
by pcxpower
In case that they didn't fix it, no problem, as I'm not a woman, but I have (and use) a sewing machine ;) , and I think that I'd be able to modify it to work properly :P

I'm really happy that I purchased the sewing machine, as I've used ir for lots of mini-projects. Thanks again for the time and effort taken to post the very detailed "how to", as it's really helpful :D

Re: Installing a Tucano Urbano R082 on a 2015 PCX

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 12:28 pm
by DailyRider
pcxpower wrote:In case that they didn't fix it, no problem, as I'm not a woman, but I have (and use) a sewing machine ;) , and I think that I'd be able to modify it to work properly :P

I'm really happy that I purchased the sewing machine, as I've used ir for lots of mini-projects. Thanks again for the time and effort taken to post the very detailed "how to", as it's really helpful :D
Yes, those sewing machines are nice to have :-)
Thanks for your comments.

BTW, I was confused earlier.
I'm pretty sure they haven't fixed the tab problem yet.

Re: Installing a Tucano Urbano R082 on a 2015 PCX

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 1:53 pm
by pcxpower
I think that you're correct, as I have just visited Tucano Urbano's website, and they only list a model for the PCX (R082), which they indicate that fits:
PCX 125-150 (from 2014)
http://www.tucanourbano.com/es/cubrepie ... -9103.html

But they show in the picture the old model PCX, so I'm pretty sure that they didn't have modified it to fit the new model :(

Thanks again! ;)

Re: Installing a Tucano Urbano R082 on a 2015 PCX

Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2017 10:20 pm
by amin12345
I have a R082 pcx 2016 model fitted the leg covers on but it doesn't completely cover the seat on the back as R082 was made for the earlier models of the pcx.
I have made an mod to over come this though.

Re: Installing a Tucano Urbano R082 on a 2015 PCX

Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:51 pm
by WhiteNoise
8) Welcome, can you show us a photo of what you did?

Re: Installing a Tucano Urbano R082 on a 2015 PCX

Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 10:37 am
by amin12345
WhiteNoise wrote:8) Welcome, can you show us a photo of what you did?
I took some pictures how do i upload them to this site?

Re: Installing a Tucano Urbano R082 on a 2015 PCX

Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 4:29 pm
by WhiteNoise
8) Cool!! Try reading how-to here, http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=912
it should help. If not, come back and let us know

Re: Installing a Tucano Urbano R082 on a 2015 PCX

Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 8:34 pm
by amin12345
yes I sew those 3 parts to the back of the R082.
This elastic band thing hooks under the seat where the seat lock is.
It took me 10 minuets to complete the job.