First month of my pcx 125
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 3:07 pm
Well it has been a month since I picked up my used pcx 125 and as a returning biker here is some of my impressions. I picked up a 2012 black pcx from a local dealer with 251 miles on the clock. Honda dealer serviced at 234 miles almost a year ago. Now registering over 1050 miles. Not touched the bike apart from routine checks on levels. This weekend I will change the oils.
So what do I think, my last bike over 20 years ago was a 50 cc 2 stroke honda vision so my new pixie is is a bit faster. I use the bike during the week on my daily 36 mile round trip commute, on about 5 mile split rural and city and the remaining 13 miles each way on a busy dual carriageway (A38). The bike is easy to ride but still cautious on bends and roundabouts due to building up confidence on the stock Irc tyres. Cannot fault the response and do use the stop start button. On the carriageway I make reasonable progress at an indicated 55-60 mph and have even overtaken lorries and the odd car. But the biggest shock is the wind buffering,it came with the givi medium screen, it is quite lively at 60 mph with side gusts etc. But a capable bike. Speedo is widely optimistic 67 mph indicated is 60 mph (checked by GPS). I have hit the rev limiter and a strange feeling equivalent to the speed limiter on my crate (Renault Grand Scenic). The bike is nimble and responsive around town and rural and a great little machine. Fuelly on 6 tank fills shows an average of 118 mpg (UK) so impressive. The hump has got to go I am 5' 10" and the hump is in the place were my ass wants to be. I will probably let the dealer do the 2500 service prior to losing the honda warranty then it will be all mine.....no problem apprentice trained diesel fitter. Just dread undoing the plastics.
The bike is not esp it is a WW EX 2 A variant so centre stand is a worry but I do not like leaving it on side stand... so Que sera sera.. The bike is going to remain stock I personally think it has a good set up but like reading the debates on here regarding mods. Wish list humpless seat, top box, rear shocks and possibly a taller givi screen but not sure looking at the various reports on here of the taller screen.
The bike is a good all rounder, great looking with bad points harsh ride over potholes, a bit lively at speed on the carriageway but for the price great. Pixie is stabled outside under a cover and will be used throughout the year to get to work. Love being back on two wheels even in the thunderstorm and torrential rain on the way home tonight. I accept what the bike offers and compared to the others in the 125 scooter range was the best compromise on price, present availability and reliability. So here's to many happy miles.
So what do I think, my last bike over 20 years ago was a 50 cc 2 stroke honda vision so my new pixie is is a bit faster. I use the bike during the week on my daily 36 mile round trip commute, on about 5 mile split rural and city and the remaining 13 miles each way on a busy dual carriageway (A38). The bike is easy to ride but still cautious on bends and roundabouts due to building up confidence on the stock Irc tyres. Cannot fault the response and do use the stop start button. On the carriageway I make reasonable progress at an indicated 55-60 mph and have even overtaken lorries and the odd car. But the biggest shock is the wind buffering,it came with the givi medium screen, it is quite lively at 60 mph with side gusts etc. But a capable bike. Speedo is widely optimistic 67 mph indicated is 60 mph (checked by GPS). I have hit the rev limiter and a strange feeling equivalent to the speed limiter on my crate (Renault Grand Scenic). The bike is nimble and responsive around town and rural and a great little machine. Fuelly on 6 tank fills shows an average of 118 mpg (UK) so impressive. The hump has got to go I am 5' 10" and the hump is in the place were my ass wants to be. I will probably let the dealer do the 2500 service prior to losing the honda warranty then it will be all mine.....no problem apprentice trained diesel fitter. Just dread undoing the plastics.
The bike is not esp it is a WW EX 2 A variant so centre stand is a worry but I do not like leaving it on side stand... so Que sera sera.. The bike is going to remain stock I personally think it has a good set up but like reading the debates on here regarding mods. Wish list humpless seat, top box, rear shocks and possibly a taller givi screen but not sure looking at the various reports on here of the taller screen.
The bike is a good all rounder, great looking with bad points harsh ride over potholes, a bit lively at speed on the carriageway but for the price great. Pixie is stabled outside under a cover and will be used throughout the year to get to work. Love being back on two wheels even in the thunderstorm and torrential rain on the way home tonight. I accept what the bike offers and compared to the others in the 125 scooter range was the best compromise on price, present availability and reliability. So here's to many happy miles.
