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Another new PCX rider!
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:11 am
by Dilligaf
Re: Another new PCX rider!
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:43 am
by strkngfang
Congrats & welcome to the fun of owning a PCX!!
Re: Another new PCX rider!
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:43 am
by Slickvic
Dilligaf wrote:
Loads of fun, even compared to my bigger rides
That is a common sentiment here.
P.S. Nice user name.
Congrats and welcome to the club.
Re: Another new PCX rider!
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:23 am
by kramnala58
Welcome and thanks for posting. Judging by the tools on the wall, it looks like you will be able to most of your own maintenance ... although with it being a new bike, you should be spared that for a bit.
Re: Another new PCX rider!
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:18 am
by WhiteNoise
Welcome! Yours is a color we rarely see around the forum, very nice! Color choices in the states are few. I'd sure like to see Honda kick it up a notch (or two) with some New "Bright, I Can See You" PCX colors. But, I won't hold my breath. So, Dilligaf what other bikes do you have? Enjoy your new family addition!
Re: Another new PCX rider!
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 5:09 pm
by you you
kramnala58 wrote:Welcome and thanks for posting. Judging by the tools on the wall, it looks like you will be able to most of your own maintenance ... although with it being a new bike, you should be spared that for a bit.
Let's have some more garage shots!!!
Re: Another new PCX rider!
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 1:58 am
by Dilligaf
Thanks to all for the warm welcome!
Slickvic wrote:
P.S. Nice user name.
A principle I try to follow...not always successfully, though. I am always pleasantly surprised when it is still available on a forum
kramnala58 wrote:Judging by the tools on the wall, it looks like you will be able to most of your own maintenance ... although with it being a new bike, you should be spared that for a bit.
I try to do basic maintenance where possible but will stick to the dealer for a while. Have others to work on in the meantime
WhiteNoise wrote:Welcome! Yours is a color we rarely see around the forum, very nice! Color choices in the states are few. I'd sure like to see Honda kick it up a notch (or two) with some New "Bright, I Can See You" PCX colors. But, I won't hold my breath.
In SA we are obviously spoilt for choice. We currently have the choice of Grey, Black, Candy Red and Pearl White. I've never been a particulalrly "flashy" person so red didn't appeal
WhiteNoise wrote:So, Dilligaf what other bikes do you have?
Currently, between my wife and I, we have 2 x Yammie XT660R, 2 x Honda CRF230, 1 x Yammie TTR125 and a pit bike. Also had a GSXR750 track bike which I wrote off on track in Dec last year

Before the XTs, we had Honda Blackbird, BMW R1200ST, BMW R1100S, Triumph Daytona 675, Kwaka ER6F, Buell CityX (but not all at the same time!)
you you wrote:Let's have some more garage shots!!!
intersting fetish you have there, You You

Re: Another new PCX rider!
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:59 pm
by WhiteNoise
Wow that's a lot of bikes, maybe post some pics? Here or in the "Other Bikes" of the forum? So you rode off the track...scary! Details....Hurt?
So you think you you has a garage fetish? Yeah, me too. Meaning, I believe he does and "I" can understand. Like, Home away from home. I use to feel the same about my custom yard shed back in the 80's, so yeah, I get it (o; Nothing like a well kept personal space to call one's own. Oddly my garage is a mess right now, trying to find time to get back tuit. I will.
Re: Another new PCX rider!
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 7:18 am
by Dilligaf
WhiteNoise wrote:Wow that's a lot of bikes, maybe post some pics? Here or in the "Other Bikes" of the forum? So you rode off the track...scary! Details....Hurt?
So you think you you has a garage fetish? Yeah, me too. Meaning, I believe he does and "I" can understand. Like, Home away from home. I use to feel the same about my custom yard shed back in the 80's, so yeah, I get it (o; Nothing like a well kept personal space to call one's own. Oddly my garage is a mess right now, trying to find time to get back tuit. I will.
I can understand the garage thing to some extent but haven't let it get out of control yet...although my wife will probably differ on that
Some pics:
Current dirt bikes

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My XT - wife's is similar

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Ex-bikes: BMW R1200ST, Honda Blackbird, Honda SP2 track bike, Daytona 675 in front

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Another ex...GSXR track bike before....

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...and after

(damage was far worse than it looks)

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Went down on turn 2 at Kyalami racetrack, a fast left-hander (around 150 kph). Fortunately low-sided but bike flipped and flew when she hit the litter. Landed upside down and flipped again, a few times. No injuries to me - just some bruising and a sad heart to see my baby go that way...
Re: Another new PCX rider!
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 8:06 am
by kramnala58
Seeing pics like these and reading the stories behind them, and then hearing how much guys like you enjoy riding a PCX lets me know that a scooter is a legitimate ride. I never rod a bike before the PCX 8 months ago. Thanks for sharing.
Re: Another new PCX rider!
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 8:51 am
by Dilligaf
kramnala58 wrote:Seeing pics like these and reading the stories behind them, and then hearing how much guys like you enjoy riding a PCX lets me know that a scooter is a legitimate ride. I never rod a bike before the PCX 8 months ago. Thanks for sharing.
The secret is not giving a damn what other people think...dilligaf!