Got new Pirellis on my PCX150 ...

[FritzPinguin]

... and I am impressed. Smoother ride than on the original flip-flops, the scooter is wearing proper Italian Shoes now. Handling improved tremendously. The second best investment I did to my Red Rat, after the YSS shocks. And please don't tell me I should give the PCX a shower...

3 enhancements, do you see them all? (The shocks count as one.)

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Well done in about 70 minutes.

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[SmellyTofu]

The floor could do with a sweep

[FritzPinguin]

The floor could do with a sweep

It is what concrete looks like, if Thai workers try to do a smooth surface. Either like that (dusting like crazy) or smooth like ice at wintertime. There is almost nothing in between

[gn2]

Italian shoes?
Pirelli is an Italian company but have you looked on the carcass yet...?

[gokidd]

The Diablos look great on there!
Did you highlight the lettering in yellow or is that standard? Either way, NICE TOUCH.

[Alibally]

Michelin city grips are made in Serbia.

[Slickvic]

Yeah I replaced my rear tire with a Diablo a few months ago but have'nt done any racing yet.
(Sarcasm for You-You and/or gn2)

[Mgalutia88]

What is the climate like in Thailand this time of year in Phuket?

[henrydjunaedi]

aren't the tyres pretty slim? 90/90 and 100/90
is it on purpose? because i'm looking to change my tyres as well

[Mgalutia88]

They are stock sizes

[henrydjunaedi]

ah yes it's the stock size. what happened is, i went to the shop, and the guy told me i should choose 110 or 120 for the rear.

anyway, FritzPinguin can you let us know how the Pirelli does on wet road?

[FritzPinguin]

anyway, FritzPinguin can you let us know how the Pirelli does on wet road?

I will tell you, when we get rain again, probably in a few weeks/months...

[FritzPinguin]

What is the climate like in Thailand this time of year in Phuket?

Average temperature around midday near 30, nighttime about 25. Sea temperature quite constant at 27. Little chance of rain, maybe one short shower per week. Humidity quite high, but tolerable. Perfect for scootering around, be careful about sunburn, don't forget to use SPF about 20+ on a longer trip. (Temperatures are Centigrade)

[FritzPinguin]

The Diablos look great on there!
Did you highlight the lettering in yellow or is that standard? Either way, NICE TOUCH.

They came like this, and included is a lifetime warrenty. I guess it expires as soon as the tire tread is gone. That's when Pirelli changes to Blankini (or Boldini).

[henrydjunaedi]

i just got offered from tyre shop, pirelli diablo scooter without the yellow text, slightly cheaper price. After conversion they offered me 1600 THB front, 2130 THB rear. maybe no warranty though, i didn't ask.

they also offered me bridgestone battlax, 110/80 rear, and 90/80 front. even cheaper than the pirellis. after conversion, 1532 THB rear, 1400 THB front.

now, i'm confused, because bridgestone battlax is quite popular in my area and people say it's the most durable/long lasting. but i'm a little concerned about the tyre size. my bike would be lowered a little bit, and i can't afford it. the speed bumps here are quite tall. in some cases, i have to go very slow, else the speed bump would touch the chassis. although, i'll be happy with the wider rear.
any advise?

[dasshreddar]

i just got offered from tyre shop, pirelli diablo scooter without the yellow text, slightly cheaper price. After conversion they offered me 1600 THB front, 2130 THB rear. maybe no warranty though, i didn't ask.

they also offered me bridgestone battlax, 110/80 rear, and 90/80 front. even cheaper than the pirellis. after conversion, 1532 THB rear, 1400 THB front.

now, i'm confused, because bridgestone battlax is quite popular in my area and people say it's the most durable/long lasting. but i'm a little concerned about the tyre size. my bike would be lowered a little bit, and i can't afford it. the speed bumps here are quite tall. in some cases, i have to go very slow, else the speed bump would touch the chassis. although, i'll be happy with the wider rear.
any advise?

GO bigger, put the largest tires you can on your size rims... trust me you will appreciate it on that next monster bump.

[henrydjunaedi]

by bigger, you mean the width or the wall height?

thanks for the tips

[dasshreddar]

by bigger, you mean the width or the wall height?

thanks for the tips

BOTH

http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=680

[henrydjunaedi]

i finally got mine. Pirelli Diablo Scooter 120/70-14



this is my old one

[gn2]

i finally got mine. Pirelli Diablo Scooter 120/70-14

Ride that in the UK and you could get three penalty points on your licence and a thousand pound fine.