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Maximum weight limited capacity and potential damage
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 12:38 pm
by Brent
Maximum weight capacity for the PCX 150 is 397 pounds (180kg) according to the owner's manual. My question is, will riding close to the maximum weight limit damage the PCX in any way (engine, transmission, frame, etc)?
I drive my PCX 150 to work every day. My wife asked me to start dropping one of our kids at school on my way to work starting next month. The school is only one mile from my house, but uphill. Our combined weight is 390 pounds (I am 275lbs, she is 115lbs). When we both get on the PCX, the shocks are fully depressed, and when you hit any little bump, it shoots right through your spine!
Re: Maximum weight limited capacity and potential damage
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 12:49 pm
by Jge64
New shocks are avail at many vendors that will offer better weight handling and preload adjustments.
Re: Maximum weight limited capacity and potential damage
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 1:20 pm
by Leafeh
pro tip;
lose some weight, I can't imagine almost 300lbs is very healthy.
Re: Maximum weight limited capacity and potential damage
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 4:34 pm
by you you
Leafeh wrote:pro tip;
lose some weight, I can't imagine almost 300lbs is very healthy.
no shit. And a mile? I'm not a psychologist but replacing the shock absorbers isn't the primary issue.
Have I said something wrong?
Re: Maximum weight limited capacity and potential damage
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 5:40 pm
by JohnL
Re: Maximum weight limited capacity and potential damage
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 5:58 am
by GeorgeSK
When my wife and I go out for a ride, we pretty much bury the weight limit. I try really hard to avoid pavement irregularities, but certainly can't miss them all. From discussions past, it seems that the machine will be fine but I am likely wearing the belt a bit faster than normal. I do plan on upgrading the shocks at some point, but the OEM's have to wear a bit more before I will replace them.
Out of curiosity, what does the kid do with the helmet? Take it with him/her, or are you stuck with it clogging your underseat? I expect the child (and his/her friends) think getting dropped off on a motorcycle(ish) is pretty cool, so I can see the fun factor.
Re: Maximum weight limited capacity and potential damage
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:29 am
by Kenno
Who's got time to walk a mile to school, then a mile back to get your bike BEFORE work?!
Re: Maximum weight limited capacity and potential damage
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 9:06 am
by Bash On!
Kenno wrote:Who's got time to walk a mile to school, then a mile back to get your bike BEFORE work?!
Perfect answer: Bicycle, mile should take 5 minutes, each way.
Don't know the OP's area, but at 115 lbs, kid is probably not terribly young. Let him/her bicycle to school. OP can escort on his scooter to start, if needed.
Had a similar problem recently. Dropped my 14 yo daughter off at school for a summer function while on the way to work. Got a call later.
"Aren't you picking me up?" "No. You didn't ask earlier, and I'm doing something else now. You can walk. It's only a mile."
Re: Maximum weight limited capacity and potential damage
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 9:36 am
by Mel46
A mile isn't that far to walk, but if you are giving her a ride for safety, how is she getting back home? That is an important question. If that has been worked out, buy replacement shocks that are adjustable. It doesn't take much effort to install them. Online stores such as webike, powerbypcx.com, bikerzbits.com all sell good replacement shocks, such as yss and YSS G-Euro. You will be happy that you did replace them, even if you ride solo most of the time.
Re: Maximum weight limited capacity and potential damage
Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 9:49 am
by maddiedog
If you hit a bump hard enough, you're far more likely to damage a rim, suspension, or the frame.
You'll probably be fine though, especially for just a mile every day.
The extra weight is hardest on the variator, clutch, and belt -- all of which are replaceable and are considered wear parts if you put thousands and thousands of miles on your PCX. Keep up with engine maintenance for the oil and drive belt and I see no issue with the engine itself occurring.
I'd enjoy your scooter and not worry about it.
Re: Maximum weight limited capacity and potential damage
Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 11:05 am
by Bash On!
OP is probably long gone. Some of the responses weren't very kind. Yeah, it's a tough world, but still ...
Re: Maximum weight limited capacity and potential damage
Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 1:03 pm
by maddiedog
I don't blame him for leaving, some of the users here were mean.
His weight is his problem, and I'm sure he is well aware of that. It's irrelevant to the question. I was a fat kid once, I'm now so fit that my fat mass doesn't read on body fat meters. It wasn't people telling me to get skinny or making fun of me that made me start working out, it was a lifestyle change I had to make on my own due to my own reasons.
I sympathize with him, and wish him the best with his PCX regardless of how big or small he is.
Re: Maximum weight limited capacity and potential damage
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2015 1:21 pm
by Brent
Thanks everyone! I am glad a couple of you pointed out that I might be fat, I had no idea!
