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Hi everyone, my name is Sandy and I've always wanted a motorcycle. Years ago I had a little Moped that I really loved riding. Life happened, and the Moped was sold for more practical things.

I have been researching what I'd like to ride, and discovered the Honda PCX 150. Love at first sight! (And I've only seen pics online). I'm going to get my first in person look on Saturday.

I live in Ontario Canada. I'll most likely be purchasing a 2017 model in early Spring, as no sense buying one now and storing over the winter.

I'm really enjoying this forum, and getting lots of great ideas.

One of my biggest concerns is how to protect it. I plan on riding it all the time except in the winter.

Any tips for a newbie welcome.

Thanks!

Hi and welcome

What are you wanting to protect it from...?
(zombie apocalypse, plague of locusts, Donald Trump...?)

All of the above lol....especially roving bands of zombies.

Id like to make it as hard as possible for someone to steal. I know it's impossible to completely protect it, but I'd like to know what other members do when they leave their baby alone in a parking lot, etc.

What city are you in?

Generally, I would just lock it and walk away with the steering locked. Being that it can't be pushed to start, it won't garner a lot of attention in Canada where scooters are not too common.

I used to live in southern Ontario (Hamilton, Toronto, Ajax) and didn't hear of motorcycle thefts too often. I suspect it is even less with the scooters of today.

Hi Kramnala58,

I'm in Orillia, which is a fairly small city in central Ontario.

Welcome. The PCX is indeed a remarkable machine. As for theft, as another has mentioned, it really depends on your locale. There are disc locks you can get that go right through the brake disc (and come with their own unique set of problems), some people go for a heavy chain with a sturdy lock, and some, like me and the above poster, who simply use the time honored steering lock. If you can do it, the most secure option is to keep it inside your house or garage.

My dad used to say "Locks are there to stop an honest thief." Nothing you do will stop a thief who is determined to have your scooter.

But still, it comes down to locale. I've had motorcycles and scooters for 8 1/2 years, simply parked in front of my house sometimes with the steering lock on, and no one has messed with them. tbh, I usually don't even lock the steering. If I lived in a big city, I probably couldn't do that.

Here is a word of advice if you get a disc lock. Make sure you get something that will remind you to take it off before you ride. Otherwise, you may find that you just destroyed your own bike when you jumped on it and gave it gas without remembering to remove the lock.
We have had our bikes for a few years now and no one has bothered them, so it really does come down to where you live.

Thanks honkerman and Mel46.

I did see someone that had a colourful rope from their disc lock to the handle bars. Does anyone know where I would find one of those?

Thanks,

I recall Orillia quite well from my younger years and time spent in the Bracebridge area on the weekends.

I am quite confident a PCX would be quite safe there if locked normally (steering locked) with the alarm on .... they do have that on the North American models, don't they?

Great choice Sandy! What color shall your '17 be? Super Exciting Time!

I'm thinking about several things right now.
Have you considered taking a motorcycle Safety Course? Is it mandatory there? Could you take one in the winter months?
Buying in the spring...hmm, wonder if you could catch a Sale during your colder months. Possible?
Safety while parked. Top of the Line Scooter Insurance. Pay the big(ger) bucks and get what ya pay for if.....(shhh), stolen
Got gear? Proper riding attire? Sales are all over the www during colder months. Hunt and peck ... Ye shall find. Or...ask away we all have our favs.

If you get a disc lock, Mel was talking about one of these to remind you of its placement:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi ... isNodeId=1

Hi kramnala58, Not sure if they have alarms already installed in Canada, but will know more after I get to see my first "in person" one tomorrow.
Hi Whitenoise, to answer your questions...
Have you considered taking a motorcycle Safety Course? Is it mandatory there? Could you take one in the winter months?
Yes, I'm going to take the course. We have about 3-4 feet of snow here in the winter and the course is offered outside, so not possible to take in the winter.
They supply the bikes to learn on, so I will be learning on a geared bike (I'm assuming)
Buying in the spring...hmm, wonder if you could catch a Sale during your colder months. Possible?
Looked into this already, and only the 2015/2016 are on sale, and they do not have any in my area (or close to my area). The dealer in Barrie told me the older ones were out west (BC)
Safety while parked. Top of the Line Scooter Insurance. Pay the big(ger) bucks and get what ya pay for if.....(shhh), stolen
Yes, I plan on getting good insurance for it.
Got gear? Proper riding attire? Sales are all over the www during colder months. Hunt and peck ... Ye shall find. Or...ask away we all have our favs.
No gear yet...the motorcycle course needs me to have heavy jeans/jean jacket, gloves, boots and a helmet....all things I will source over the winter....

It's so great to have something FUN to look forward to.

Thanks everyone so much for their posts!!!

Sandymay wrote: No gear yet...the motorcycle course needs me to have heavy jeans/jean jacket, gloves, boots and a helmet....all things I will source over the winter.

Don't forget the badges, they look great on a white scooter.

Hi Homie....are there badges that look good on a dark blue PCX?

Sandymay wrote:Hi Homie....are there badges that look good on a dark blue PCX?

they come in red and black and you become a special 'Prestige' forum member http://www.ebay.com/itm/PCX-PRESTIGE-X2 ... QR&vxp=mtr

This one should already be on your new 2017 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-HONDA-S ... Gu&vxp=mtr

The red would look sweet on my (soon to be) 2017. Thanks!

Smart Sandy, it sounds like you have a plan and the bases(ics) will be covered.
Take a long winters nap (that'll make spring come a lot faster!)
Sweet Dreams!

Sandymay wrote:The red would look sweet on my (soon to be) 2017. Thanks!

and here is your patch weeeeeeeee I thought I would never get a chance to load that Canadian patch

Awesome....thanks Homie!

Welcome fellow Ontario member! I think you will thoroughly enjoy the PCX, I sure do. Wednesday evening my wife rode on the back of mine to Guelph for dinner. Such a splendid way to see the fall colours!

Anyway, great choice.

Cheers!

Welcome! Hope your impression in person is favorable. Great source of information right here to read up on while you wait for delivery.