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Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum. So I've had my PCX 125 for two years and thinking about swapping out the rear shocks, I find them far to soft. Can you recommend a good replacement that's fine on a 125?

Thanks Dave

YSS adjustable shocks. They are very popular among the PCX riders. I don't know where you reside, since you failed to add it to your profile, but you can order them online at several sites based in Thailand.

One of the is https://www.powerbypcx.com/en/52-comfort-pcx-v3

I am sure that someone else will give you better links. Just hang around here for a little longer.

Sorry.. I'm from the UK. Yes was looking at YSS shocks but one set said for the 150cc not the 125? Surely they'll fit?

https://bikerzbits.com/honda-pcx-150i-y ... tl-09.html

Or I found these. Just unsure on what to get.

https://www.pedparts.co.uk/product/3786 ... da-pcx-125

The ONLY difference between the 125cc version of the PCX and the 150cc version is the engine (aside from the ecu for each engine type). Everything else is interchangeable.

Thanks for that!

+1 on the YSS

Too bad that you arent in the United States. There is a guy on this forum who is selling a pair. :-/

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=8989

Mel46 wrote:Too bad that you arent in the United States. There is a guy on this forum who is selling a pair. :-/

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=8989

Me! I'd ship international if I break even from the original purchase. Would have sent them back to Thailand and lost money.

Webike has some good Kitaco sets. Ive got Yss Drts just spring preload adjustable and they're awesome and cheapish. Much cheaper than fully adjustable Yss EuroG ones.. Kitaco is same looking shock as the Yss Drt and actually is best priced. Kitaco is also very good brand...
https://japan.webike.net/ps/pcx+shock+a ... k+absorber

UPDATE!
Bargain deal SALE ON SHOCKS!!
https://japan.webike.net/products/23227443.html

Evolad wrote:Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum. So I've had my PCX 125 for two years and thinking about swapping out the rear shocks, I find them far to soft. Can you recommend a good replacement that's fine on a 125?

Thanks Dave

Hi Dave,
Did you get the YSS shocks in the end? I fitted a pair last week and I’m well impressed by them. As you say, the oem ones are far too soft. Handling has seen a quantum improvement!


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I was going to upgrade my scooter pcx but relised its strictly for work use only lol don't want to upgrade mods when I don't use it for fun use

I might be replacing my 125 motorbike in a few month as with scooters insurance works out cheaper with mods compare to a 125 motorbike I would after keep it stock to try keep insurance down lol

GREAT shocks...amazing difference:

https://bikerzbits.com/honda-pcx150-yss ... 8-883.html

Even if you just use your bike for work you should be comfortable when riding. You can pull the stuff off when you are ready to sell the bike. You might even be able to sell those parts online, or maybe you might be able to find used shocks online. In any case, why be uncomfortable while riding to work?

I only go 8 miles so no point lol even my motorbike shock is crap as it doesn't really do anything so im wondering if the shock is fecked

not many bumps on way to work which is a good thing lol

well I decided not going to spend anymore money on the bike Hyosung going to trade in near insurance is up and get a scooter and tune it as insurance be cheap and it be quicker then the heavy Hyosung lol

was planning to do full test next year but im busy getting my car licence first

Sadly, these weren't in stock when I bought mine. Good price too!
https://www.pedparts.co.uk/product/3786 ... da-pcx-125

Mel46 wrote:Even if you just use your bike for work you should be comfortable when riding. In any case, why be uncomfortable while riding to work?

Correct me if I'm wrong.

Isn't it that the softer the shock the more comfortable and smoother the ride is? The only problem is softer shocks bottoms quick in bigger bumps causing a thud.

Stiffer aftermarkets on the other hand doesn't bottom out that fast on bigger bumps but not as smooth as the softer shocks on good roads.

I find the stock shocks soft, which I think is better for me on good roads. (only 68 kgs)

Only bottoms out on big bumps when I have a pillion.

I'm thinking of upgrading the shocks, but hesitant with the more stiffer YSS cause it might lessen the comfort of the ride.

So I'm thinking that if you weigh like me, maybe the stock shock is perfect, and upgrading to a more stiffer aftermarket shock will actually be counter-intuitive.

I'm just confused.

Most of the aftermarket shocks carry a progressive spring, which means that it’s soft for a first part of the travel and then stiffens up when you actually hit a pothole or something. It doesn’t mean that a yss shock is harder on you… That’s what the progressive spring is all about. Zoom in on the picture here and you can see how the progressive spring works

https://bikerzbits.com/yamaha-xmax-yss- ... 8-883.html

Though I don't have the YSS ones, my aftermarket shocks(Takegawa) are adjustable. I think that is the key. The more adjustable they are, the more expensive they are. The objective for the PCX is to try to find the best bang for the buck, and YSS have such a variety that they can give you that. Honda was looking for the cheapest shock for an economy bike. I haven't found too many owners of the "older" (2011 - 2015) models that actually liked their original shocks. It is a common complaint.
In the end, whatever you can do to enjoy your PCX, do it. Mine is set up the way I like it, but you may find other aftermarket items that you prefer. You don't have to keep YOUR bike set up like the factory liked it.

alx123 wrote:

Mel46 wrote:Even if you just use your bike for work you should be comfortable when riding. In any case, why be uncomfortable while riding to work?

Correct me if I'm wrong.

Isn't it that the softer the shock the more comfortable and smoother the ride is? The only problem is softer shocks bottoms quick in bigger bumps causing a thud.

Stiffer aftermarkets on the other hand doesn't bottom out that fast on bigger bumps but not as smooth as the softer shocks on good roads.

I find the stock shocks soft, which I think is better for me on good roads. (only 68 kgs)

Only bottoms out on big bumps when I have a pillion.

I'm thinking of upgrading the shocks, but hesitant with the more stiffer YSS cause it might lessen the comfort of the ride.

So I'm thinking that if you weigh like me, maybe the stock shock is perfect, and upgrading to a more stiffer aftermarket shock will actually be counter-intuitive.

I'm just confused.

It's whatever floats your boat! If, at 68 kgs (you lucky devil), you don't experience discomfort with the stock shocks, then fine stick with them. I found that for my considerably more than 68 kgs I had problems with both bottoming out and (lack of) ground clearance. The aftermarket YSS shocks have cured both for me whilst still giving a smooth ride on good surfaces. Result!