"Mud flaps" falling off

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"Mud flaps" falling off

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Today I noticed a piece of rubber sticking out from under the body panel just above the rear tire. It looks like a shield to keep dirt from getting on the engine. The one on the left side is hanging, and the one on the right side is gone. Time for a trip to the dealer. Just a heads-up for other Forza owners.

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Re: "Mud flaps" falling off

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I found one of them undone when I got mine but I just connected it back on.
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At least the PCX doesn't fall apart within minutes :D
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I check the bike every day and so far have not noticed this problem.

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you you wrote:At least the PCX doesn't fall apart within minutes :D
No, it takes hours rather than minutes for the crankcases to self-destruct.
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gn2 wrote:I found one of them undone when I got mine but I just connected it back on.
I can't figure out where to connect the other end. The only hole I can find is in a tab on the metal frame up under the plastic bodywork, but it's too big.
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gn2 wrote:
you you wrote:At least the PCX doesn't fall apart within minutes :D
No, it takes hours rather than minutes for the crankcases to self-destruct.
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actually my 2013 PCX 150 did have loose parts....some of the plastic was loose and I only discovered so because i did all my own servicing. some of the 6mm's and the body panel screws....but you know built in japan but assembled here so sloppiness abounds....
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Thought the PCX was manufactured and assembled in Thailand?
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gn2 wrote:Thought the PCX was manufactured and assembled in Thailand?
Dealer told me that mine was made in Italy?
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Re: "Mud flaps" falling off

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You'll be able to tell from your VIN
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