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by cnikonpete
Mon Sep 10, 2018 11:28 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2013 pcx 150 wont start
Replies: 11
Views: 1044

Re: 2013 pcx 150 wont start

Does the engine management light come on? Try disconnecting the battery for a couple of minutes then reconnect and try to start, there will be an OBCD (on board computer diagnostic) plug somewhere. Might be worth calling a Honda dealer to see where it is. It should be reasonably accessible,although ...
by cnikonpete
Mon Sep 10, 2018 8:08 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Can't open seat anymore ...
Replies: 19
Views: 9490

Re: Can't open seat anymore ...

Just do it one more time to see if my idea works lol
by cnikonpete
Mon Sep 10, 2018 7:14 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Can't open seat anymore ...
Replies: 19
Views: 9490

Re: Can't open seat anymore ...

Not sure if this will work,but you could try putting power in via 12v socket. Depends if battery has to be connected for the seat circuit to work. Worth a try,just connect two leads to 12v and a plug.

Good reminder for all of us to be careful though!!
by cnikonpete
Sun Sep 09, 2018 5:55 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Had anyone swapped a pre 18 125 for new one? I need a compar
Replies: 15
Views: 1448

Re: Had anyone swapped a pre 18 125 for new one? I need a co

I can't compare old versus new, but I doubt you will notice any real difference. I have had mine since the end of July,(2018 model) and I have reached 65 mph (gps figure) on the flat with no wind assistance, so I think if the road was long enough and I crouched down I would be able to achieve 67/70 ...
by cnikonpete
Tue Sep 04, 2018 3:51 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: First service day UK
Replies: 1
Views: 352

First service day UK

Just had my first service,92 mile round trip and £75 to get that stamp in the service book. Was against my natural Scrooge like nature,but I weighed up saving the money and doing the oil change myself and possible arguments about the warranty being broken. Met an even older rider having his Nmax fir...
by cnikonpete
Mon Sep 03, 2018 5:16 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Two Scooter riders in Two days Riding badly
Replies: 4
Views: 385

Re: Two Scooter riders in Two days Riding badly

It's always a shock to see people with presumably similar interests act in a way that is totally anathema to oneself, besides putting themselves and others at risk,they have probably tainted the view of several others regarding bikes
by cnikonpete
Sun Sep 02, 2018 6:51 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Front brake pistons - how free of stiff is normal?
Replies: 19
Views: 1330

Re: Front brake pistons - how free of stiff is normal?

I have a pdf manual which was gratefully received from Mel, I only looked at was logical,shouldn't have been so naive, let us know how you get on.
by cnikonpete
Sat Sep 01, 2018 10:46 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Front brake pistons - how free of stiff is normal?
Replies: 19
Views: 1330

Re: Front brake pistons - how free of stiff is normal?

I think you only have to remove three panels

6mm sounds about right
by cnikonpete
Sat Sep 01, 2018 3:39 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Front brake pistons - how free of stiff is normal?
Replies: 19
Views: 1330

Re: Front brake pistons - how free of stiff is normal?

If I had a new caliper,I would fit it to eliminate at least one part of your puzzle,and keep the old one as a spare. If you go this route,I would have the new caliper to hand,so that the least possible brake fluid is lost. I would then bleed front brake only at first,as it is by far the easiest to d...
by cnikonpete
Thu Aug 30, 2018 4:32 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: 2018 model musings
Replies: 7
Views: 760

2018 model musings

Thought I'd share some latest non events, had a two lovely rides today, slightly tainted by a few issues. First the strange buzzer that goes off just before the ABS light goes off, today it did it's thing as normal,then when I reached my first destination,it buzzed just As I was turning into the bum...
by cnikonpete
Tue Aug 28, 2018 4:37 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Front brake pistons - how free of stiff is normal?
Replies: 19
Views: 1330

Re: Front brake pistons - how free of stiff is normal?

M and P are pretty good,can you clean your pistons up? I've used autosol chrome cleaner before,just make sure its all off.
by cnikonpete
Tue Aug 28, 2018 12:24 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Front brake pistons - how free of stiff is normal?
Replies: 19
Views: 1330

Re: Front brake pistons - how free of stiff is normal?

I assumed you were servicing the calliper as it was off the bike,so I thought you were fitting new seals,don't know if a calliper kit is available for our bikes,but if it is and you have the calliper partially dismantled, I would consider going down that route.
by cnikonpete
Mon Aug 27, 2018 3:18 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Front brake pistons - how free of stiff is normal?
Replies: 19
Views: 1330

Re: Front brake pistons - how free of stiff is normal?

I should have read your post more carefully,apologies, I have found that if you lubricate the seals in the calliper and the piston with brake fluid,get the piston square on and then push with a slight twisting motion,they should go in with a moderate amount of pressure. I assume you have cleaned the...
by cnikonpete
Mon Aug 27, 2018 2:32 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Front brake pistons - how free of stiff is normal?
Replies: 19
Views: 1330

Re: Front brake pistons - how free of stiff is normal?

Pistons must be a very good fit in the bore for obvious reasons,make sure any seal is correctly fitted ,remove top of brake reservoir,place rag around to catch any spillage etc. If the calliper is off the bike just make sure you insert evenly,they will appear to be tight until more of the piston is ...
by cnikonpete
Thu Aug 16, 2018 7:28 am
Forum: PCX How-To
Topic: More observations on 2018 pcx 125 Starter Circuit
Replies: 5
Views: 1421

Re: More observations on 2018 pcx 125 Starter Circuit

Was that from Honda direct?

When and if it is available for mine (2018 v3) I will definitely buy one if it is available in the uk

The only ones I've seen have been by Helm.inc and Cyclopedia,both from USA,.
by cnikonpete
Thu Aug 16, 2018 5:39 am
Forum: PCX How-To
Topic: More observations on 2018 pcx 125 Starter Circuit
Replies: 5
Views: 1421

Re: More observations on 2018 pcx 125 Starter Circuit

It is a bit confusing,Asian models can have alarms fitted,the only workshop manual supplier seems to be in the USA,(coming out this month for 2018 model apparently),and I think US models can have a parking brake on the rear brake lever, I suppose Honda dealers get specific information on their marke...
by cnikonpete
Thu Aug 16, 2018 4:46 am
Forum: PCX How-To
Topic: More observations on 2018 pcx 125 Starter Circuit
Replies: 5
Views: 1421

More observations on 2018 pcx 125 Starter Circuit

In case anyone needs to know I have done a little test to confirm how the brake lever affects start procedure,firstly it only works on rear brake lever,secondly there are two distinct phases of the lever,when pulled initially the brake light comes on,pull harder and the start circuit is made. I did ...
by cnikonpete
Tue Aug 14, 2018 9:28 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: index for pcx service manual
Replies: 5
Views: 511

Re: index for pcx service manual

Thanks Mel,really appreciate it, very helpful

Pete
by cnikonpete
Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:34 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: index for pcx service manual
Replies: 5
Views: 511

Re: index for pcx service manual

PCX 125 preferably
by cnikonpete
Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:31 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: index for pcx service manual
Replies: 5
Views: 511

Re: index for pcx service manual

As usual I have confused everyone,I have a PDF of an earlier model service manual written in Thai, it would be slightly better to have the index in English,even better the whole manual, but due to my non existent computer skills it's too large to translate on Google translate. It won't make sense to...