Wind damage

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Mon Jul 01, 2013 10:31 pm

The scooter next to me blew over in yesterdays 60mph winds and damaged my PCX. Only damage is to my front left panel thats a big funny shape. Does anyone know if I can replace that panel without taking other panels off or have any other tips on the panel removing sequence for that one? Im getting a new panel via my dealer. Sorry about grainy photo but can no longer find 'Share' option in my flickr.

maddiedog · Post by **maddiedog** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:42 am

Whoa, gnarly. I've never seen a hole like that in a fairing, it must have gotten hit HARD!

Unfortunately, that panel is a pain in the ass to get to. To get to the rear mounts, you have to disassemble the rear of the bike. To get to the top mounts, you have to disassemble the front of the bike. You're basically going to have to completely disassemble the entire bodywork. Do you have a service manual?

Mel46 · Post by **Mel46** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 11:33 am

I think I would cheat and do a temporary fix on the hole until time for dealer servicing and let them put the new one one while doing the servicing. (White duct tape works wonders:-)

gn2 · Post by **gn2** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 1:31 pm

Enlarge the hole, stick some edge trim on it,
Hey presto: additional storage cubbyhole

Alibally · Post by **Alibally** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 1:36 pm

Or a nice cup holder. Seriously, epoxy resin a piece of plastic on the back and use a filler to build up the hole. Then a coat of paint, hey presto fixed.

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 7:17 pm

Already white duct taped over and new part ordered from dealer. I may do an insurance claim off the bike that toppled into me. It was an old Scarabeo 200 and its handle bar end (solid steel protruding 1.5 inch out from his twist grip) is what punched the hole. I have a feeling its not registered/insured though and I put a note on it asking them to contact me but they havent

Coffee holder is not a bad suggestion as there is nice engine heat in there!

WhiteNoise · Post by **WhiteNoise** » Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:48 pm

OUCH! That's some crater ya got there! 60mph winds

was that constant? or just a flyby swoosh? Was your scoot on centerstand? Maybe you'll get lucky Taz and the owner will have insurance & call.

Oh and to keep with the program........."hey presto," duct taped

in White!

ScooterKim · Post by **ScooterKim** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:07 am

Big Bummer!

we call 60 mph winds a Hurricane here in Pa. You're braver than I am, riding in that kind of wind. Hope the repair does no run you too much $$. ScooterKim

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:04 pm

The gusts that day were 70mph. Its a windy time of year and we had 60 last night too. I've got a sailboat in the local marina and get more worried about the boat but its on the way to work so stop and check it out after the wind. Riding with the wind in front is worse. When its behind you its lovely and quiet.

gn2 · Post by **gn2** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:24 pm

Tailwind is nice on the PCX, its amazing how much the throttle can be backed off and still hold 55mph.

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 6:37 pm

aye captain, especially when you have a tall windscreen like my ermax as a sail!

I'll probaly take the opportunity to check my valve clearance since it seems I need to remove a lot of panels.

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Fri Jul 05, 2013 12:55 am

I finally heard back from the guy who's scooter blew into me and we will sort it out f2f over a coffee. Easier than doing through insurance.

kramnala58 · Post by **kramnala58** » Fri Jul 05, 2013 4:54 am

Taz wrote:I finally heard back from the guy who's scooter blew into me and we will sort it out f2f over a coffee. Easier than doing through insurance.

Glad to hear that. Nice to know that there are still some honest people out there

... either that or he figured you had written down his license plate number and might be able to track him down anyway

WhiteNoise · Post by **WhiteNoise** » Fri Jul 05, 2013 10:39 am

YEY! VooDoo worked

Cheers to meeting of the minds and a speedy repair!
a wee thought: STOP! you could actually fill with soil & grow something out of there

(be good WN, be good).

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:26 pm

I got the money from the scooter that blew into mine and my dealer has the replacement panel in and will replace it next week. All sorted over a coffee and the Scarabeo owner was very nice about it. I'm now trying to get him to join our local scooter club.

ScooterKim · Post by **ScooterKim** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 5:38 pm

Good for you, Taz! Glad things worked out.

GeorgeSK · Post by **GeorgeSK** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:22 pm

Well, you could not have asked for a better outcome, Taz. I can only imagine how unhappy you must have been to see your innocent baby harpooned by a beater.

Pedro-agogo · Post by **Pedro-agogo** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 4:09 am

Good news Taz. Post a pic when your scoot is better.

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 3:55 am

Bike is now back to 'as new' condition. I'm sure the engine noise is quieter now that I don't have a hole in the panel!

WhiteNoise · Post by **WhiteNoise** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 9:25 am

Good as New, you say? Pictures please....this IS the "gallery"

Now back to..."on the road again"
Happy 4 ya!!

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