'Hello' said the new guy
Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 9:26 pm
Hello everyone.
First off, love the site. I found it doing while doing a Google search over a month ago and have been reading it ever since. I've probably read 70% (relevant to my questions/concerns) of the General forum and viewed almost every thread in the Gallery. Let me just say I'm drooling over this bike and the accessories.
I signed up here because I am looking at purchasing a lightly used PCX150 and I have a few questions.
Personally I think he's asking a little too much for it, it's like he's including Freight and PDI in his asking price.
A new bike here is $4500 after taxes. He's asking $3400. Granted it's a 2013 and only got 300kms on it. Still has warranty.
The reasons he is selling is has been addressed and is not a concern.
I'm currently driving a 50cc and if there is one thing I've realized since purchasing it is, you don't realize how many hills there are until you get on a 4-stroke 50cc and most of them, even though are medium grade, seem steep.
After much reading, I am aware of the concerns about the seat so I've gone to the vendor twice, dragging my wife with me once. Each time I sat on the bike for at least 15 minutes. I'm 6'0 with a 32" inseam and it didn't seem to bother me so I'm ok with that.
I couldn't wipe the smile off my face and I didn't want to get off the bike, even when my wife started giving me the 'crazy eyes.'
My major concern is bottom end power especially on steep hills. I want to make sure it will drag my 230lb butt up those hills without worrying about that GMC logo looming in my rearview.
At the end of my road I turn on to the bottom of a steep and very busy road so that's my major concern.
As stated, I've read most of the general forum and did see this question addressed specifically by a fellow (can't recall the poster) who states several times that it hauls his 270lb son up hills at 50mph.
I guess I'm just looking for reassurance.
My commute to work is less than 10km round trip and I have to stay on the 50km/h because its illegal otherwise ;o) but even then I don't see myself taking it on the highway. My commute to work is about the longest continuous trip I do but I could see that changing with the PCX.
Annnnyway. I've rambled long enough. After everything I've read, I'm pretty sure this thing will pull my sorry butt up those steep hills. This was more about introducing myself.
I'm hoping the planets align and I can pick up the bike up within the next couple weeks.
Thanks for letting me ramble. This bike really has me excited. You will probably be hearing alot from me in the coming weeks.
Ken
First off, love the site. I found it doing while doing a Google search over a month ago and have been reading it ever since. I've probably read 70% (relevant to my questions/concerns) of the General forum and viewed almost every thread in the Gallery. Let me just say I'm drooling over this bike and the accessories.
I signed up here because I am looking at purchasing a lightly used PCX150 and I have a few questions.
Personally I think he's asking a little too much for it, it's like he's including Freight and PDI in his asking price.
A new bike here is $4500 after taxes. He's asking $3400. Granted it's a 2013 and only got 300kms on it. Still has warranty.
The reasons he is selling is has been addressed and is not a concern.
I'm currently driving a 50cc and if there is one thing I've realized since purchasing it is, you don't realize how many hills there are until you get on a 4-stroke 50cc and most of them, even though are medium grade, seem steep.
After much reading, I am aware of the concerns about the seat so I've gone to the vendor twice, dragging my wife with me once. Each time I sat on the bike for at least 15 minutes. I'm 6'0 with a 32" inseam and it didn't seem to bother me so I'm ok with that.
I couldn't wipe the smile off my face and I didn't want to get off the bike, even when my wife started giving me the 'crazy eyes.'
My major concern is bottom end power especially on steep hills. I want to make sure it will drag my 230lb butt up those hills without worrying about that GMC logo looming in my rearview.
At the end of my road I turn on to the bottom of a steep and very busy road so that's my major concern.
As stated, I've read most of the general forum and did see this question addressed specifically by a fellow (can't recall the poster) who states several times that it hauls his 270lb son up hills at 50mph.
I guess I'm just looking for reassurance.
My commute to work is less than 10km round trip and I have to stay on the 50km/h because its illegal otherwise ;o) but even then I don't see myself taking it on the highway. My commute to work is about the longest continuous trip I do but I could see that changing with the PCX.
Annnnyway. I've rambled long enough. After everything I've read, I'm pretty sure this thing will pull my sorry butt up those steep hills. This was more about introducing myself.
I'm hoping the planets align and I can pick up the bike up within the next couple weeks.
Thanks for letting me ramble. This bike really has me excited. You will probably be hearing alot from me in the coming weeks.
Ken