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Kickstarter
Anyone seen a kickstarter for the PCX?
I'm stranded with a dead battery and angry that my scooter doesn't have one.
I'm stranded with a dead battery and angry that my scooter doesn't have one.
Currently ride: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Upgraded windshield and seat, keeping this one mostly stock
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
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Re: Kickstarter
I should clarify -- I know this isn't a factory option. I'm looking for an aftermarket kit, specifically from those of you in other countries (like Thailand or Japan) where it's more likely they'd mod like that.
I also know the bike has FI and the kickstarter might not necessarily start a fully dead bike. In my case today, the battery isn't completely shot, but too drained to crank... *sigh*
I also know the bike has FI and the kickstarter might not necessarily start a fully dead bike. In my case today, the battery isn't completely shot, but too drained to crank... *sigh*
Currently ride: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Upgraded windshield and seat, keeping this one mostly stock
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Re: Kickstarter
I don't think there is, I've never seen a fuel injected engine have one, Just ones with a carburetor
Re: Kickstarter
Ive never used one of these before but how about getting one of those portable jumps starters instead.
Something like thishttp://junopower.com/products/jumpr-car ... -on-the-go
Something like thishttp://junopower.com/products/jumpr-car ... -on-the-go
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Re: Kickstarter
Why........?
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Re: Kickstarter
Dead/low batteries are a problem with the non North American PXC's because they have the Idle/Stop feature. If you use it in traffic with multiple stops and starts in a short period, it can drain the battery fairly quick. I rarely use mine because of that reason.
I think the suggestion to try one of the jump start boxes might not be a bad idea.
As well, now that the battery has died once, if there isn't a specific reason for it (i.e. multiple starts/stops in a short period), I would consider replacing it. I made the mistake of not doing that and a friend got stranded with mine when the battery died.
I think the suggestion to try one of the jump start boxes might not be a bad idea.
As well, now that the battery has died once, if there isn't a specific reason for it (i.e. multiple starts/stops in a short period), I would consider replacing it. I made the mistake of not doing that and a friend got stranded with mine when the battery died.
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Re: Kickstarter
I think there is an original kick-starter kit from honda, I found this one : http://injapan.ru/auction/b160207981.ht ... _engexcite it is japanese yahoo! auction.
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Re: Kickstarter
It's not got a kick start for probably loads of reasons. If the battery totally flat it won't actuate the fuel injection so won't start anyway. If it did have a kickstart and there was an ignition fault there is raw unburned fuel going into the catalytic converter and this damages them. Some older cars had secondary oil pumps on the auto boxes so they could be tow started but they took this feature off when cats where introduced into the UK in 1989/1990 for this reason.
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Re: Kickstarter
Dave, there is a battery store right across the street from our house, if you can't wait for mailorder.
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Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
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Re: Kickstarter
Hi,
Consider purchasing a lithium battery.
They last longer, have better cranking power, take less time to charge and best of all weigh around a 5th compared to the standard battery for the pcx.
We sell them at work http://www.mototempo.gbr.cc I'm not sure if they have been put on the website yet but they are on eBay just search for mototempo.
Nigel
PS.
Got my pearl white PCX last week, 2011 with 800 miles on the clock used by some old fella on a campervan.
I had a GPZ500 but with a bad back I had to sell it, got my PCX now and I am loving it.
Wouldn't mind adding the Kitako digital speedo but I have a Givi screen on route, a lithium battery and an alarm hopefully fitted this weekend.
Consider purchasing a lithium battery.
They last longer, have better cranking power, take less time to charge and best of all weigh around a 5th compared to the standard battery for the pcx.
We sell them at work http://www.mototempo.gbr.cc I'm not sure if they have been put on the website yet but they are on eBay just search for mototempo.
Nigel
PS.
Got my pearl white PCX last week, 2011 with 800 miles on the clock used by some old fella on a campervan.
I had a GPZ500 but with a bad back I had to sell it, got my PCX now and I am loving it.
Wouldn't mind adding the Kitako digital speedo but I have a Givi screen on route, a lithium battery and an alarm hopefully fitted this weekend.
Nigel
Current Motorcycles
2012 Honda PCX 125 v2
Motorcycle history
2000 Yamaha SR125, 1981 Susuki GS550T, 1990 Suzuki GN250, 2000 Kawazaki GPZ500s, 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2004 Yamaha Tmax 500
Current Motorcycles
2012 Honda PCX 125 v2
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2000 Yamaha SR125, 1981 Susuki GS550T, 1990 Suzuki GN250, 2000 Kawazaki GPZ500s, 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2004 Yamaha Tmax 500
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Re: Kickstarter
Can't beat hopeful fittingdyingdodo wrote:Hi,
Consider purchasing a lithium battery.
They last longer, have better cranking power, take less time to charge and best of all weigh around a 5th compared to the standard battery for the pcx.
We sell them at work http://www.mototempo.gbr.cc I'm not sure if they have been put on the website yet but they are on eBay just search for mototempo.
Nigel
PS.
Got my pearl white PCX last week, 2011 with 800 miles on the clock used by some old fella on a campervan.
I had a GPZ500 but with a bad back I had to sell it, got my PCX now and I am loving it.
Wouldn't mind adding the Kitako digital speedo but I have a Givi screen on route, a lithium battery and an alarm hopefully fitted this weekend.
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Re: Kickstarter
i run a LiIon battery in one of my PCX's that I got for $75. Weighs like .8lbs vs. 4.3lbs. Every little bit helps. Big fan of weight reduction. Positive effect on handling, braking, acceleration, hill climbing, even if small.
2015 PCX 150 (White)[/color]
Top speed 76mph(2015) 79mph (2013)with NCY variator & Drive Face
Top speed 76mph(2015) 79mph (2013)with NCY variator & Drive Face
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Re: Kickstarter
OP, for that matter, for less than the cost of a kickstarter mod (even if one did exist) you could purchase a spare LIIon battery for such occassions. As small as they are, and as long as they last without discharging (years), you could stast it under your seat. =)
But, I'm assuming this post was simply made out of frustration and you're no longer looking for a kickstarter. =)
But, I'm assuming this post was simply made out of frustration and you're no longer looking for a kickstarter. =)
2015 PCX 150 (White)[/color]
Top speed 76mph(2015) 79mph (2013)with NCY variator & Drive Face
Top speed 76mph(2015) 79mph (2013)with NCY variator & Drive Face
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Re: Kickstarter
Sorry that things aren't going so well lately Dave. One thing after another. It sucks, but better will come.
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Re: Kickstarter
This is also what I thought, but when I changed my enduro bike, realised that KTM solved this problem, so my last 2012 KTM 500exc had a fuel injected engine, and DID have a kickstarter. I even tried it several times, to see if it was difficult, and it worked like a charmryan0954 wrote:I don't think there is, I've never seen a fuel injected engine have one, Just ones with a carburetor
I did not have problems with the battery, but I read that, if the battery was not totally dead, it could start with the kick starter. If the battery was dead cold, one could use a kind of "capacitor" (9volt regular battery) to give some juice to the injection system.
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Yamaha SR400 has no electric starter and fuel injection.
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