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by airhead83
Mon Nov 24, 2025 7:32 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Love the PCX but HATE the new plastic covered handlebars!
Replies: 7
Views: 1847

Re: Love the PCX but HATE the new plastic covered handlebars!

I agree on all counts and complaints. The color choices are take -it-or-leave-it. And the beautiful chrome handlebar used previously are no more. But on a good note, the bare and ugly handlebars under the plastics on the 2025 PCX are no uglier than optional and pricy 'hang-on ape bars' that are fac...
by airhead83
Sat Nov 22, 2025 9:34 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Love the PCX but HATE the new plastic covered handlebars!
Replies: 7
Views: 1847

Re: Love the PCX but HATE the new plastic covered handlebars!

I agree on all counts and complaints. The color choices are take -it-or-leave-it. And the beautiful chrome handlebar used previously are no more. But on a good note, the bare and ugly handlebars under the plastics on the 2025 PCX are no uglier than optional and pricy 'hang-on ape bars' that are fact...
by airhead83
Sat Nov 22, 2025 9:14 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Love the PCX but HATE the new plastic covered handlebars!
Replies: 7
Views: 1847

Re: Love the PCX but HATE the new plastic covered handlebars!

The 2025 PCX is my first venture away from 55 years of touring and sport bikes, so I can't speak of previous Honda PCX models. But having already removed and reinstalled the plastics covering the handlebars while running and hiding wiring for the heated grips I added... I can say without a doubt, th...
by airhead83
Mon Nov 17, 2025 7:53 am
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Scooter for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 3603

Re: Scooter for sale

Hi all I have retired from work so selling my 300 forza with only 8511 miles on it it has lots of extras to go with it as I am retiring from bikeing to old now lol in the UK get I n touch if your Interested thanks It's a shame your 300 Forza's not here over the pond. The largest displacement scoots...
by airhead83
Mon Oct 06, 2025 6:12 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Just got new, right out of box 2025 PCX160
Replies: 3
Views: 6945

Re: Just got new, right out of box 2025 PCX160

Welcome. I'm and old coot who's been riding for over 50 years, but at 71 years aged, I'm still a pup compared to you. Congratulations on staying vertical. The 2025 PCX is my first scooter after riding touring and sportbikes. It's been a hoot. I'm really pleased with it. National Cycle's customer ser...
by airhead83
Sun Oct 05, 2025 11:19 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Bought a new left-over 2023 PCX today!
Replies: 16
Views: 174973

Re: Bought a new left-over 2023 PCX today!

I'll probably have the same done at my local dealer when I reach 4K miles on the odometer since I want the valves checked the 1st recommended interval, even though they'll most likely be in spec. And I have no desire to pull off plastic panels more than needed. If the 4K miles service is done by-the...
by airhead83
Sun Sep 07, 2025 7:41 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: City Grips 2
Replies: 3
Views: 12595

Re: City Grips 2

I'm only looking ahead for my 2025 PCX but having the same problem finding a front 110/70/14 Michelin City Grip 2. The rear is available in a 130/70/13.
I don't see a 100/80/14, but both "Revzilla" and "MotorSport" list a rear Michelin City Grip 2 in a 120/70/14.
Go figure.
by airhead83
Tue Aug 19, 2025 11:20 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2022 PCX Alternator Output
Replies: 9
Views: 34035

Re: 2022 PCX Alternator Output

Sorry... I had 'zero problems' riding all winter with heated grips, heated vest, and front auxiliary LED lighting.
by airhead83
Tue Aug 19, 2025 9:03 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2022 PCX Alternator Output
Replies: 9
Views: 34035

Re: 2025 PCX Alternator Output

Per Helm's 2025 Honda PCX's Service Manual: The 2025 Honda PCX has a triple-phase alternator with an output of.67KW @ 5000rpm. That should convert to 670-Watt capacity. I'm skeptical. Are my conversions wrong or am I overlooking something else? My 2024 Suzuki GSX250R's service manual listed an outpu...
by airhead83
Tue Aug 19, 2025 6:48 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Bought a new left-over 2023 PCX today!
Replies: 16
Views: 174973

Re: Bought a new left-over 2023 PCX today!

I'm in agreement with your 1st thoughts. Somewhere in the drive train.
Either way, GOOD that's it's still in Warranty. Honda's problem and expense.
Keep us updated.
by airhead83
Fri Aug 08, 2025 7:29 am
Forum: ADV General
Topic: new 160 today
Replies: 3
Views: 54655

Re: new 160 today

I picked up a 2025 PCX from my local dealer several months ago. I'm right behind you in age and came off a sport bike after decades of riding. I seriously considered the 2025 XMAX and decided it wasn't for me. Any vehicle that spends a full 1/3 of its Owner's Manual on how to manipulate its electron...
by airhead83
Tue Jul 29, 2025 5:47 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Tire size purchase problems?
Replies: 7
Views: 55902

Re: Tire size purchase problems?

Conelite wrote: Tue Jul 29, 2025 10:26 am
airhead83 wrote: Tue Jul 22, 2025 4:34 pm
Can anyone verify the 120/70/14 will fit without rubbing the fender or causing problems?
It will fit, no problem.
Thanks for the reply. That makes things much easier.
by airhead83
Tue Jul 22, 2025 4:34 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Tire size purchase problems?
Replies: 7
Views: 55902

Re: Tire size purchase problems?

I'm late to the conversation here. But the newer PCXs come with 110/70/14 front, 130/70/13 rear as OEM sizes. The rear tire @ 130/70/17 is readily available in Michelin and Pirelli offerings. Michelin doesn't seem to make the 110/70/14 in the City Grip. The Pirelli's website lists a Pirelli Angel av...
by airhead83
Fri Jun 20, 2025 2:52 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: 2025 Honda PCX 160 US model
Replies: 14
Views: 68203

Re: 2025 Honda PCX 160 US model

I like that color a bit more than my "matte brown/gray". Very nice! Congrats on the new scoot! Does it have a physical key or is it now fob operated? I've yet to see one in person. I'm mixed on the color. I do like metallic in the paint, and the gray is a really popular auto color now. I'...
by airhead83
Fri Jun 20, 2025 7:34 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: 2025 Honda PCX 160 US model
Replies: 14
Views: 68203

Re: 2025 Honda PCX 160 US model

Thanks for the help.
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by airhead83
Mon Jun 09, 2025 6:43 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: 2025 US model PCX - phone mount
Replies: 2
Views: 42892

Re: 2025 US model PCX - phone mount

The new 2025 model I purchased looks very nice as they have covered all wires with a plastic cover in the handle bar. But this has opened up a new problem - there is no handle bar exposed to install a phone mount. Please please - if anyone knows of any contraption that would circumvent this issue.....
by airhead83
Mon Jun 02, 2025 6:34 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: 2025 Honda PCX 160 US model
Replies: 14
Views: 68203

Re: 2025 Honda PCX 160 US model

Will someone please tell me what the magic words or secret handshakes are to post photos? I have them save as images/photos on my laptop. I had no problems posting them to another rider's Forum. But I'm unable to unlock the process on here. Help would be appreciated. And try to keep it simple for a ...
by airhead83
Sat May 31, 2025 6:15 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: 2025 Honda PCX 160 US model
Replies: 14
Views: 68203

Re: 2025 Honda PCX 160 US model

I am almost decided to trade in my 2021 PCX for the 2025 - just so that I can get the 6-year Honda warranty extension. My son rides this in college and I need trouble free riding for him. I know these scooters - just about nothing goes wrong but I need some peace of mind. The dealer told me he has ...
by airhead83
Thu May 29, 2025 4:13 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: PCX2025 with upgraded rear shocks
Replies: 8
Views: 35790

Re: PCX2025 with upgraded rear shocks

I still wanna see a 2025 model but I'm happy with my 2023. Now if Honda brings the Giorgio step-thru model to the US I'll trade in towards tha5 step-thru model. I'm not opposed to the rear drums either. Like you said, simple and efficient, and plenty capable to stop a 300# scoot. The handlebar cove...
by airhead83
Thu May 29, 2025 7:12 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: PCX2025 with upgraded rear shocks
Replies: 8
Views: 35790

Re: PCX2025 with upgraded rear shocks

This conversation is a bit odd to me. I placed a deposit on a 2025 Honda PCX a month ago just picked it up from my local Honda dealer less than a week ago. It definitely has the traditional coil springs and, as expected, still has tear drum brake. Maybe Honda reserves the upgrades for other markets....