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new to most things
Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:55 pm
by hugo
New user/rider. The pcx is my first official bike (picked it up at a charity auction). Ive already made some adjustments by adding a touring screen and what's supposed to be a bike tank bag.
Hopefully the picture I added will be visible. Also have no idea how to add an avatar

Re: new to most things
Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:56 pm
by hugo
Ok so apoarently my s4 camera is too high quality.
Re: new to most things
Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:06 pm
by ~Cheap_Ride~
No, the picture may be too big for this sites restrictions. If you use Image shack or Tiny Pic you can make it smaller and post it from there. Same with an avatar, make the picture 120 x 120 and you should be fine.
Welcome aboard and congrats on your PCX
Re: new to most things
Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:09 pm
by GeorgeSK
Download pixresizer. Free, very easy to use tool to (obviously) resize pictures. Most forums don't want HUGE picture files, and this will take them down just fine. It will also allow you to make a pic into an avatar. Not sure of the quality going down to 120 x 120, but it will do OK. If not, try GIMP (also free, but hugely more complicated).
http://www.getnow.com/windows/audio-mul ... 4AodEiMAnQ
Oh yeah - welcome to this forum. I'm quite the newbie as well, but have found great info on our scoots and nice folks without a lot of pontificating.
Happy riding!
Re: new to most things
Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:49 pm
by hugo
Uploaded with
ImageShack.us
Perhaps that worked
Re: new to most things
Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:50 pm
by hugo
apparently 4 just to make sure haha
Re: new to most things
Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:12 am
by maddiedog
Hah, that works!
I love the silver, it's my favorite color. I wish we got them over here in the colonies.
Re: new to most things
Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 11:33 am
by Alibally
maddiedog wrote: I wish we got them over here in the colonies.
Controversial

Re: new to most things
Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 2:57 pm
by ScooterKim
interesting windscreen, hugo. it looks like you left the original small windscreen on and then somehow added a larger one on top of the original?? or, is it just a new larger one that is two tone, bottom smoked and upper clear?? I had a motorcycle sissy bar bag that I now use as a tank bag. I wrapped the straps around the front signal lights, keeping them close to the bike. I made sure that the signals themselves are free and clear and other drivers can see them. plus, I also made sure there was not too much pressure on the on the signals themselves, just tight but not overly. I did this after maneuvering and adjusting the straps and now I truly have a tank bag. heavy items ride on the scooter better under the seat and on the tank as that is where all the weight should be for a better ride.
Re: new to most things
Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 3:11 pm
by ScooterKim
wanted to add the pic of my improvised tank bag to my last post. see below.
Re: new to most things
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 1:20 pm
by maddiedog
That works! Do your legs still fit on? Where are the straps going? That bag looks spacious.
Re: new to most things
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 1:51 pm
by ScooterKim
the bag does not interfere with my legs at all. there is some side to side movement and if I had a Maddie or Boo Girl settled in there, I would have a tank bag like you do. my bag is good for extra items like rain gear and I did not pay very much for it. your bag carries precious cargo and worth every penny you paid. another pic below so you can see the straps around the front signal lights.