Centerstand Bosses Revisited

[gn2]

No, that's what happens when you actually use a PCX for transport rather than just posing on sunny afternoons.

[WhiteNoise]

Here's my pics, 2 different angles from my 125 (2011). Was hoping for a 150 look a like. Nope!
Do we now have 3 version comparisons? 150, 125 and 125 ESP? I noticed too that Spicemelange's 125 ESP not only Has the added part but his spring seems to wrap around unlike mine that hooks over the post. Hmm... My eyes? Or is it? I have to take a look back at the 150 spring.
Okay, here's mine...."striking a pose" (w/o sun)

[WhiteNoise]

you you said,"... the Tytanic?".....I truly laughed out loud (sorry gn2) Been a long day, I needed that (o:

[tomtic]

I can confirm that my 2012 UK 125ESP has the extra piece too.
That 'wrap around' spring WhiteNoise is in fact two springs, one inside the other. They hook over the peg in opposite directions, making it look like a full wrap around. I'm not sure if this is just a 125 ESP thing or not.

[dasshreddar]

here is my 2 cents.
2013 PCX 150 center stand mount hole.

[khaosaming]

My PCX 150:

[gn2]

here is my 2 cents.
2013 PCX 150 center stand mount hole.

Looks like there are some cracks in it?

[skuuter]

here is my 2 cents.
2013 PCX 150 center stand mount hole.

Looks like there are some cracks in it?

I think those may just be flashing along some cast lines.....

[gn2]

I think those may just be flashing along some cast lines.....

There's certainly flashing around the hole in the centre of the new reinforcement section but it looks to me like there are three radial cracks.

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[skuuter]

Hmmm gn2...hard to tell....sure looks like cracks...the one in the left lower, mine has....it is just a cast line....the upper one and the one at the peg isn't on mine (right now), so maybe "possible".....!!!!!

[Alibally]

You can test it with this. http://www.elmerwallace.co.uk/Dye-Penet ... it/163.htm

[khaosaming]

I don't see any crack marks or cast lines on mine:

[gn2]

Yours looks like an eSP with the reinforcement.
The stand pivot pin has to come out so you can get a proper look.

[skuuter]

Yours looks like an eSP with the reinforcement.
The stand pivot pin has to come out so you can get a proper look.

...and if You look really closely, the one casting line is ever so slightly visible (My 150 has this one, but not the other two).....it's the one that I think is "slightly more visible as it gets dirty...the two behind the stand pivot pin in the other photo "may be" cracks possibly...!!!

[dasshreddar]

I've noticed upon closer inspection I have "cracks" all over the block.
I think I just got a poor casting of an engine block. I've scraped the "cracks" with a razor, and they just seem to be superficial...
I'll let you know if my engine starts blowing chunks though

[dasshreddar]

other cracks/blemishes...

[skuuter]

Yeah, some/most of this stuff is just "bad casting" using as low of a heat process and as little metal as possible....They gota' maximize profits at every corner...most likely the same reasoning for the original "small center stand lugs".....

[you you]

Tbh they are just normal flashing/casting marks

[skuuter]

Tbh they are just normal flashing/casting marks

Yep......

[SmellyTofu]

So what actually causes the fractures? Is it when you pull the bike back just as the stand stops in its final position?