2019 PCX Puig Windshield - Review
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 2:05 pm
Dear all
As promised, here is my new Puig Windshield for the new (2019) Honda PCX 125 (UK & presumably European models)
I'm starting a new thread as a continuation of viewtopic.php?f=7&t=9635
The reason for this is accurate indexation, maybe people googling will find it useful in their decision to buy one.
Some thoughts after the first ride:
*The windshield is quite tall - I am 1.75 m (5.7 feet) and i can only juuust see over the top of it. I till take some getting used to.
*Please don't get it black. I got it "light smoke" and it is already tinted enough. Anything more and I wouldn't be able to see potholes in front of me, just the direction I'm heading to. This will take probably some getting used to!
*Installation is easy. More on that & thoughts in the picture.
*Wind hit reduced considerably, although minor buffering still present (could just be side-winds).
*Excellent material quality - feels sturdier and more pleasant than the Givi (the model for the older PCX)
*The lower securing bolts from Honda are baldy designed, it's a rubber grommet with a screw inside - mine was already warped and quite loose. I made it work nonetheless.
*The windshield looks great! Adds so much presence to the bike.
*I don't know if it's the leg cover straps or what, but I noticed some squeaking when turning the handlebars while stationary. Might go away.
I will come back with an update as I put miles on the bike. I certainly hope that I will get used to the light smoke - I have a LOT of potholes to avoid on my way to work and would hate to have to concentrate at spotting them through the tinted glass.
Enjoy the pictures! I didn't put detailed steps for removal of stuff - it's not rocket science & instruction received are clear.
Delivered package, tools, no beer because it's cold, just a cup of tea. The patient. Front fairing removed. Old screen removed. Good riddance. New screen out of the packaging - sexy mama. Back view Alignment with the factory screws is impeccable! The one ordered from Motea comes with the hand deflectors assembled. Please make sure to tighten them - mine were rather loose. I think the need to spend actual money on translators, this has probably been done by Google translate on Internet Explorer. Side hand deflectors have a unique design that includes double tape & strong plastic velcro to secure the hanging bits to the bike. How this looks pressed against the bodywork. Finished product from all directions. Responsibly getting rid of the box. Leftover screws for the hand deflectors - spares. Someone asked before about handlebar turning - it goes almost to the very end - literally a few millimetres left before it hits the windshield. Not a problem at all - well designed. As the hand deflectors go over the indicators ever so slightly, whenever you indicate there's a nice reflection to remind you the indicators are on.
As promised, here is my new Puig Windshield for the new (2019) Honda PCX 125 (UK & presumably European models)
I'm starting a new thread as a continuation of viewtopic.php?f=7&t=9635
The reason for this is accurate indexation, maybe people googling will find it useful in their decision to buy one.
Some thoughts after the first ride:
*The windshield is quite tall - I am 1.75 m (5.7 feet) and i can only juuust see over the top of it. I till take some getting used to.
*Please don't get it black. I got it "light smoke" and it is already tinted enough. Anything more and I wouldn't be able to see potholes in front of me, just the direction I'm heading to. This will take probably some getting used to!
*Installation is easy. More on that & thoughts in the picture.
*Wind hit reduced considerably, although minor buffering still present (could just be side-winds).
*Excellent material quality - feels sturdier and more pleasant than the Givi (the model for the older PCX)
*The lower securing bolts from Honda are baldy designed, it's a rubber grommet with a screw inside - mine was already warped and quite loose. I made it work nonetheless.
*The windshield looks great! Adds so much presence to the bike.
*I don't know if it's the leg cover straps or what, but I noticed some squeaking when turning the handlebars while stationary. Might go away.
I will come back with an update as I put miles on the bike. I certainly hope that I will get used to the light smoke - I have a LOT of potholes to avoid on my way to work and would hate to have to concentrate at spotting them through the tinted glass.
Enjoy the pictures! I didn't put detailed steps for removal of stuff - it's not rocket science & instruction received are clear.
Delivered package, tools, no beer because it's cold, just a cup of tea. The patient. Front fairing removed. Old screen removed. Good riddance. New screen out of the packaging - sexy mama. Back view Alignment with the factory screws is impeccable! The one ordered from Motea comes with the hand deflectors assembled. Please make sure to tighten them - mine were rather loose. I think the need to spend actual money on translators, this has probably been done by Google translate on Internet Explorer. Side hand deflectors have a unique design that includes double tape & strong plastic velcro to secure the hanging bits to the bike. How this looks pressed against the bodywork. Finished product from all directions. Responsibly getting rid of the box. Leftover screws for the hand deflectors - spares. Someone asked before about handlebar turning - it goes almost to the very end - literally a few millimetres left before it hits the windshield. Not a problem at all - well designed. As the hand deflectors go over the indicators ever so slightly, whenever you indicate there's a nice reflection to remind you the indicators are on.