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Re: across the US and back on the PCX125... my experiences

Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2013 8:57 pm
by pozo
Lee.R wrote:
dustin91 wrote:Lee, if your recommendation allows me to set a route on Google Maps and download it to my iPhone to run on some app, then let me profess my love for you now. :lol:
Here you go.
Thanks! This looks quite cool; will have to try it out.

Re: across the US and back on the PCX125... my experiences

Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 8:14 am
by kramnala58
pozo wrote:
you you wrote:Anymore on this story, it's going a bit cold
Bear with me --I have been swamped with things, and slowly getting back to this write-up. I'm in the process of setting up a website to document the trip, where I can tell a coherent story, rather post it in haphazard segments. I'm also trying to retrace my route in Google maps, which has proven time-consuming. There are a large number of photographs to edit as well, so the whole process is taking more time that I originally anticipated.
Rest assured, I will get to it. (There are folks outside the PCX Forum that are requesting this write-up as well.) In the meantime, I would be happy to answer any specific questions...
Thanks. Be sure to post a link to the site once you're done the setup.

Re: across the US and back on the PCX125... my experiences

Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 7:27 am
by gohjohan
It's very inspiring. After reading this, I feel I have not made the wrong decision in choosing this scooter. I hope one day, I too can go around Australia with the PCX.

Re: across the US and back on the PCX125... my experiences

Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 1:34 pm
by andy
WOW what a truely amazing trip i take my hat off to you !!!!!!!

Re: across the US and back on the PCX125... my experiences

Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 8:30 pm
by markz
My ass is sore just thinking about it!

Great story!

BTW: Your PCX hogged the camera, where are you in the photos. Maybe your PCX did the trip without you, and your just taking credit!

Re: across the US and back on the PCX125... my experiences

Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 8:23 am
by Scottish
I appreciate the OP remaining anonymous, there are enough gurning idiots on the internet already :D

Re: across the US and back on the PCX125... my experiences

Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 5:37 pm
by you you
Scottish wrote:I appreciate the OP remaining anonymous, there are enough gurning idiots on the internet already :D

Not a selfie person then?

Re: across the US and back on the PCX125... my experiences

Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 11:14 am
by Scottish
you you wrote:
Scottish wrote:I appreciate the OP remaining anonymous, there are enough gurning idiots on the internet already :D

Not a selfie person then?

No strict Catholic!

Re: across the US and back on the PCX125... my experiences

Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 11:29 am
by dustin91
If I'm interpreting correctly...

Re: across the US and back on the PCX125... my experiences

Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2013 4:41 pm
by Fizzy Rascal
Great thread! Great adventure!

I've done a couple of long(ish) road trips myself (with some mates on 50cc 'peds!!) so I'm gonna follow this thread with great interest. :)

Well played fellah!

Re: across the US and back on the PCX125... my experiences

Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 10:08 am
by RusticCharm
I have been inspired. There is about 19 inches of snow on the ground here now and more falling as I write but I am now thinking about doing some longer day trips when the snow is gone. My longest so far have been about 60 miles. This thread has gotten me interested in trying build up my endurance and eventually try some overnight trips.

Re: across the US and back on the PCX125... my experiences

Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 9:09 pm
by rendra
Hi Pozo, really awesome trip and report! Thanks for sharing.

I've ride from Pennsylvania to Oklahoma and other states during my time in the US, but never thought of using a small displacement scooter! Your trip is really awesome!

Now I use a PCX150 for tourings. Agree with you that PCX is in fact an excellent bike for long trips, no doubt! If in the US almost 100% of road touring will be on smooth hard surface, in my country usually at least 15% of the route will be gravel or dirt track. And still, the PCX can handle it nicely!

We have almost similar configuration/ modification on the PCX! :D

For the GPS, I have to use 2 GPS. One is a Garmin Streetpilot apps installed on my iPhone, and another one is a Garmin Oregon 550t. Reason I need the Oregon is for navigating uncharted trails. I also use a RAM mount to hold the iPhone. For power to the gadgets I installed dual outlet power socket inside the glove box. It take up the box but I feel it safer. I use larger cable for the power socket so in case my bike's battery run flat, I can just connect my cigarettle lighter jumper cable to another bike's/ car battery. See my cockpit view attached.
Cockpit view
Cockpit view
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Let me know if you have plans to travel to Asia and especially Indonesia. I'll be happy to ride and show you the beautiful places in this beautiful country.

Keep riding!
Rendra
Jakarta - Indonesia

Re: across the US and back on the PCX125... my experiences

Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 10:39 am
by pozo
rendra wrote: Let me know if you have plans to travel to Asia and especially Indonesia. I'll be happy to ride and show you the beautiful places in this beautiful country.

Keep riding!
Rendra
Jakarta - Indonesia
Rendra,

Thanks very much for your kind offer. I would love to ride through Indonesia someday --it is indeed a beautiful place.

My apologies, I haven't been on this forum in a while...

Re: across the US and back on the PCX125... my experiences

Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 8:35 pm
by bountybuddy
What a fantastic trip pozo. Thanks so much for sharing with us. There is a trip from Michigan to Chicago, Chicago to Florida, Florida to Maine and Maine near some of the Great Lakes back to Michigan. I hope to take my wife and our 6.5 pound toy dog. I'll have to buy the Forza to do this. I hope one day... Please keep us posted... Thanks again my friend. Ride safe.

Re: across the US and back on the PCX125... my experiences

Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 3:08 pm
by cessna151
pozo wrote: Bear with me --I have been swamped with things, and slowly getting back to this write-up. I'm in the process of setting up a website to document the trip, where I can tell a coherent story, rather post it in haphazard segments. I'm also trying to retrace my route in Google maps, which has proven time-consuming. There are a large number of photographs to edit as well, so the whole process is taking more time that I originally anticipated.

Rest assured, I will get to it. (There are folks outside the PCX Forum that are requesting this write-up as well.) In the meantime, I would be happy to answer any specific questions...
Are you still working on this?

Re: across the US and back on the PCX125... my experiences

Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 10:52 pm
by pozo
cessna151 wrote: Are you still working on this?
Yes, but this has been put on the back burner again, as I'm getting prepared for my next trip. Will be even longer --perhaps a world-record for the PCX...?

Re: across the US and back on the PCX125... my experiences

Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 12:07 pm
by maddiedog
You should do a trip log here! PM me if you want me to set up a custom thread for you. We'll gladly host any images of your adventures so you can post them wherever. :)

Re: across the US and back on the PCX125... my experiences

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 7:20 pm
by bountybuddy
Can you tell us anything about your plans for your next PCX 150 road trip?

Re: across the US and back on the PCX125... my experiences

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 11:44 am
by pozo
bountybuddy wrote:Can you tell us anything about your plans for your next PCX 150 road trip?
Looking at Washington, DC -> Alaska -> New Orleans -> Key West, FL -> DC.

Estimated length: somewhere over 10K miles.

We'll see if time & resources permit this....

Re: across the US and back on the PCX125... my experiences

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 7:45 am
by Ole
What a gret ride! Wondering if anyone knows how much it costs to get in to this rally? Do they limit the number of riders? Is it held every year? I know, too many questions but I am intrigued.