Hi there everyone!! I'd like you to meet Scarlett....
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Hi there everyone!! I'd like you to meet Scarlett....
Hi there ladies and gents,
As requested in the noob-guide to the forum, allow me to introduce myself, and my beloved PCX150 Highwayman(woman)
My name is Kruger and I reside in Pretoria, South Africa. I purchased my beautiful PCX named SCARLETT in June 2013 during which year she was mainly used as a means of commuting. Early 2014 I got a new job, and she henceforth became a weekend-soul rider . She currently stands 10'000km strong, and looks better than a new bike because she gets pampered and massaged every weekend with good quality car wash, wax and polish!
I am a tad scared to take her on long trips due to my historical experience with 150cc-class scooters so you can imagine I treat her like a diamond! She is a Honda after all, so maybe I'll just start with a few shorter trips(100km) and keep a good eye on her condition...
She says, when she finally grows up next year July(she will be 3 years old) she wants to become a BMW R1200GS Adventure, but I dont want her to grow up so Ill get her a big brother GS instead, and keep her as young as she is
Now, without further due....
Here she is, after a good wash and wax, looking BETTER than new!
Here she can be seen in one of her natural environments, having some precious bonding time with her winged-kin
And she definitely has the attitude to "roll with some big boys..."
After a nice short sunday morning drive...
And last but not least, here she can be seen with her winged sister. I must say...she drives better than what her sister flies
Well gents, consider my introduction complete
Kruger
As requested in the noob-guide to the forum, allow me to introduce myself, and my beloved PCX150 Highwayman(woman)
My name is Kruger and I reside in Pretoria, South Africa. I purchased my beautiful PCX named SCARLETT in June 2013 during which year she was mainly used as a means of commuting. Early 2014 I got a new job, and she henceforth became a weekend-soul rider . She currently stands 10'000km strong, and looks better than a new bike because she gets pampered and massaged every weekend with good quality car wash, wax and polish!
I am a tad scared to take her on long trips due to my historical experience with 150cc-class scooters so you can imagine I treat her like a diamond! She is a Honda after all, so maybe I'll just start with a few shorter trips(100km) and keep a good eye on her condition...
She says, when she finally grows up next year July(she will be 3 years old) she wants to become a BMW R1200GS Adventure, but I dont want her to grow up so Ill get her a big brother GS instead, and keep her as young as she is
Now, without further due....
Here she is, after a good wash and wax, looking BETTER than new!
Here she can be seen in one of her natural environments, having some precious bonding time with her winged-kin
And she definitely has the attitude to "roll with some big boys..."
After a nice short sunday morning drive...
And last but not least, here she can be seen with her winged sister. I must say...she drives better than what her sister flies
Well gents, consider my introduction complete
Kruger
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Re: Hi there everyone!! I'd like you to meet Scarlett....
Hello. Welcome to the forum.
Liking the aircraft. Do you fly?
Liking the aircraft. Do you fly?
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Re: Hi there everyone!! I'd like you to meet Scarlett....
Yes I do! Although I am still in early stages, I have my eye on going commercial!
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Re: Hi there everyone!! I'd like you to meet Scarlett....
Cool introduction! Love the photos. She's a beauty all polished up.
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Re: Hi there everyone!! I'd like you to meet Scarlett....
Welcome to the forum. Cool plane and PCX. It almost looks like a Grumman Yankee but modernized with a three blade prop. What is it? I am a pilot too for about 15 years and 500 hours. I primarily flew a Piper Archer but just for fun.
2017 Kawasaki Versys X 300 ABS (Graphite) - 775 miles - Terry Adcox saddle, T-Rex skid, SW-Motech crash bars, Madstad windshield, Givi 30L top case, Ram X-Grip, thermometer, OEM center stand, OEM hand guards
2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure (Candy Daring Red) - 8650 miles - too fast Givi Airflow WS, Givi V47 mount, Givi crash Bars, Givi skid plate, Ravetech GPS mount, USB power outlet, Easter Beaver Fuse box, Denali DR1 LEDs, MondoMoto LEDs, Tool Tube, Zumo 665 GPS, Cobra radar detector, Mobius HD camera
2013 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS Adventure (Metallic Thunder Gray) - Sold
2013 Honda PCX 150 (Candy Rose Red) - Sold
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2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure (Candy Daring Red) - 8650 miles - too fast Givi Airflow WS, Givi V47 mount, Givi crash Bars, Givi skid plate, Ravetech GPS mount, USB power outlet, Easter Beaver Fuse box, Denali DR1 LEDs, MondoMoto LEDs, Tool Tube, Zumo 665 GPS, Cobra radar detector, Mobius HD camera
2013 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS Adventure (Metallic Thunder Gray) - Sold
2013 Honda PCX 150 (Candy Rose Red) - Sold
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Re: Hi there everyone!! I'd like you to meet Scarlett....
Nice bike, nice aircraft!
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Re: Hi there everyone!! I'd like you to meet Scarlett....
ToyLand! Love it! They're Beauties and well taken care of Cheers to you on that! and welcome to our forum(s)
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Re: Hi there everyone!! I'd like you to meet Scarlett....
Welcome and thanks for sharing the pics.
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Re: Hi there everyone!! I'd like you to meet Scarlett....
It is called a Sling 2, which is the 2-seater variant of the Sling 4. Manufactured by The Airplane Factory at Tedderfield Airpark in Gauteng, South Africa. I do believe TAF(The Airplane Factory) has a plant set up in the US and in Aus as well, and they are very popular! Look'em uptbln930 wrote:Welcome to the forum. Cool plane and PCX. It almost looks like a Grumman Yankee but modernized with a three blade prop. What is it? I am a pilot too for about 15 years and 500 hours. I primarily flew a Piper Archer but just for fun.
Thanks for the welcome gents!
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Re: Hi there everyone!! I'd like you to meet Scarlett....
Last photo is a topper. Must be up there in the PCX photo-of-the-year-thread which doesn't actually exist yet (as far as i know).
Welcome mate, good to see another saffer join the team. Another member from SA posted some very nice pics of a white PCX recently.
Look forward to seeing more of the bike/plane comparos.
Welcome mate, good to see another saffer join the team. Another member from SA posted some very nice pics of a white PCX recently.
Look forward to seeing more of the bike/plane comparos.
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Re: Hi there everyone!! I'd like you to meet Scarlett....
^^ Yes, it would make a very nice "Forum Banner" Photo
In the past, Dave (maddiedog) our forum owner started a survey asking us "if" we would like the idea of a photo banner on the top heading of the forum(s). Maybe now is the time to run that idea past ya'll again?
With the forum(s) growing steadily it might be worth pitching again.
That is entirely up to Dave to kickstart his survey again.
It went like this: http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f ... nner+photo
In the past, Dave (maddiedog) our forum owner started a survey asking us "if" we would like the idea of a photo banner on the top heading of the forum(s). Maybe now is the time to run that idea past ya'll again?
With the forum(s) growing steadily it might be worth pitching again.
That is entirely up to Dave to kickstart his survey again.
It went like this: http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f ... nner+photo
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Re: Hi there everyone!! I'd like you to meet Scarlett....
Well in that case I hope one of my pics stands a chance of candidacy
Re: Hi there everyone!! I'd like you to meet Scarlett....
Yay. Another saffer. Not many of us on this forum.
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Re: Hi there everyone!! I'd like you to meet Scarlett....
Ah a Light Sport airplane. I thought it nearly looked too large. That is great. I am a private pilot but when my medical expired I am a light sport pilot using a drivers license here. Nice cruising speed for LS. I like nose-draggers. I think there are some of them here.
coetzee.kruger wrote:It is called a Sling 2, which is the 2-seater variant of the Sling 4. Manufactured by The Airplane Factory at Tedderfield Airpark in Gauteng, South Africa. I do believe TAF(The Airplane Factory) has a plant set up in the US and in Aus as well, and they are very popular! Look'em uptbln930 wrote:Welcome to the forum. Cool plane and PCX. It almost looks like a Grumman Yankee but modernized with a three blade prop. What is it? I am a pilot too for about 15 years and 500 hours. I primarily flew a Piper Archer but just for fun.
Thanks for the welcome gents!
2017 Kawasaki Versys X 300 ABS (Graphite) - 775 miles - Terry Adcox saddle, T-Rex skid, SW-Motech crash bars, Madstad windshield, Givi 30L top case, Ram X-Grip, thermometer, OEM center stand, OEM hand guards
2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure (Candy Daring Red) - 8650 miles - too fast Givi Airflow WS, Givi V47 mount, Givi crash Bars, Givi skid plate, Ravetech GPS mount, USB power outlet, Easter Beaver Fuse box, Denali DR1 LEDs, MondoMoto LEDs, Tool Tube, Zumo 665 GPS, Cobra radar detector, Mobius HD camera
2013 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS Adventure (Metallic Thunder Gray) - Sold
2013 Honda PCX 150 (Candy Rose Red) - Sold
SECoda/tbln930
2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure (Candy Daring Red) - 8650 miles - too fast Givi Airflow WS, Givi V47 mount, Givi crash Bars, Givi skid plate, Ravetech GPS mount, USB power outlet, Easter Beaver Fuse box, Denali DR1 LEDs, MondoMoto LEDs, Tool Tube, Zumo 665 GPS, Cobra radar detector, Mobius HD camera
2013 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS Adventure (Metallic Thunder Gray) - Sold
2013 Honda PCX 150 (Candy Rose Red) - Sold
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Re: Hi there everyone!! I'd like you to meet Scarlett....
Hi Kruger
Is that the standard windscreen that comes with the highwayman edition?
Is that the standard windscreen that comes with the highwayman edition?
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Re: Hi there everyone!! I'd like you to meet Scarlett....
Yes indeed it is Nice and high right?ert13 wrote:Hi Kruger
Is that the standard windscreen that comes with the highwayman edition?
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Re: Hi there everyone!! I'd like you to meet Scarlett....
Very nice indeed. My pcx has the standard screen and i surely want a bit more protection from the wind. Honda quoted me R750 (about 60USD) for the highwayman screen, which i will certainly buy later on. I looked for GIVI 323 screen, however i cannot find a local supplier in South Africa and would thus have to import, besides the GIVI 323 screen goes for double the price of highwayman screen. How would you rate the wind protection when riding at speed?
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Re: Hi there everyone!! I'd like you to meet Scarlett....
Well.... when driving about 90-100km/h in the cruise, I barely notice it. Just a bit of buffeting air coming around the corners of the windshield but other than that I can only describe it as smooth sailing
Re: Hi there everyone!! I'd like you to meet Scarlett....
I bought my screens and top box from these guys in Cape Town http://advrider.co.za/
Kruger, if you're looking to attach a 12V accessory to your battery, you can go this route http://optimate-battery-charger.co.za/
Kruger, if you're looking to attach a 12V accessory to your battery, you can go this route http://optimate-battery-charger.co.za/
Currently own a red pcx150 and a red NC750x DCT
- coetzee.kruger
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Thanks for the advice. But those just seem to be battery chargers? Im installing a socket for charging my phone while using it as a GPS on the bike but those chargers might come in handy one day so Ill definitely look into getting one of those..wei2go wrote:I bought my screens and top box from these guys in Cape Town http://advrider.co.za/
Kruger, if you're looking to attach a 12V accessory to your battery, you can go this route http://optimate-battery-charger.co.za/