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New scooter owner

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Hello fellow scooter owners from around the globe!

I wanted to introduce myself. I started riding dirt bike with a Honda 50CCA (circa mid 60's) when I was 5 years old in '72. My parents still own it and I actually rode it my last visit back with my wife who still laughs about it to this day! Says I looked like a circus bear on it :)

Anyway, I had a few larger dirt bikes and eventually my first street sport bike. It was "only" a 250CC but the speed addiction was very bad. Therefore I hadn't owned a bike in about 20+ years.

I have always loved efficient modes of petrol transport and couldn't resist the PCX with it's excellent fuel efficiency as my commute is only 5.1km each way.

I purchased a 2013, black with under 2,000km's on the dial. I started off by doing it's initial valve adjustment (thanks to this site) and doing it's third oil change and final gear oil change. Fuel injection is terrific!

I will be going on a long ride (about 6 hours each way) into the states. I plan on taking photos along the way (welcome signs at each state). But no worries, plan on taking minor highways to avoid the interstate traffic etc. I'll post some pics when I return.

Seems like a great group of people here and I look forward to being part of the group!

Best,

Scott
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Mods/accessories:
Honda tall windshield, Honda top box, NCY variator and face with 13gram rollers, LED headlamps & taillight with, Backoff indicator
Kawell rectangular lights-fork, mounted
Cheeky Seats seat cover (de-humped), YSS PDC and front spring upgrade 15W fork fluid, YSS rear spring/damper upgrade-preload adjustable only, lots of reflective tape and other accessories


Previously owned:
1969 Honda K50 mini trail (first bike, still runs great and in the family)
1975 Honda CB125
1978 Yamaha DT400 (bored 2 stroke insanity)
1986 Kawasaki Ninja 250r
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:P Heh! welcome Scott, Great intro! When you get a chance, post a pic of that goldie oldie 60's Honda (seeing is believing :D ). 1960-1970's....Those were the days my Friend(s)!

Look forward to all the pics you'll be sharing as you venture forward. Be careful and stay......
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Great choice - enjoy and welcome!
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Happy PCXing!
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Re: New scooter owner

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Thanks for the welcome, all :).

WhiteNoise, I'll try and find a picture of the old yellow Honda. And I'll definitely be posting pictures of my big upcoming drive!

Best,

Scott
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2013 Black PCX 150
Mods/accessories:
Honda tall windshield, Honda top box, NCY variator and face with 13gram rollers, LED headlamps & taillight with, Backoff indicator
Kawell rectangular lights-fork, mounted
Cheeky Seats seat cover (de-humped), YSS PDC and front spring upgrade 15W fork fluid, YSS rear spring/damper upgrade-preload adjustable only, lots of reflective tape and other accessories


Previously owned:
1969 Honda K50 mini trail (first bike, still runs great and in the family)
1975 Honda CB125
1978 Yamaha DT400 (bored 2 stroke insanity)
1986 Kawasaki Ninja 250r
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Re: New scooter owner

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Welcome. I grew up just down the road in Hamilton. Now have house in Niagara Falls, NY but live 90% of the year in Bangkok, Thailand.

I am half looking for a Forza or a SilverWing to ride for leisure on my trips back. The PCX seems a little small for the wide open roads if I need to ride at just about full throttle to maintain highway speed, even non Interstate or 400 series highways in Ontario.
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2009 Yamaha Majesty YP400 in USA (Metalic Titanium) - "The Throne" Sold in June 2020 :(
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