Hello from Switzerland
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Hello from Switzerland
Good evening from Geneva.
I'm a 40'something office worker who just bought my first scooter to beat the lousy morning traffic. This is it. A 2013 PCX 125.
It's had a slow start in life. It was bought new by a colleague, who used it for a year, before he got a bigger bike and then ran it once a week or so before leaving it in a corner of his garage for the last year.
It's just been recommissioned by Honda-Geneve. It had the fluids changed, needed a new battery and tyres and some other bits. It also had its 4,000km service.
It's my new best friend. It has turned a 70 minute each way commute into 24 minutes. My biggest regret is not getting a scooter sooner.
I originally intended to buy a Honda Vision 110. I rented one first and discovered it's too small for me.
The helmet in the photo belongs to my little 'un who loves the scooter more than I do.
I'm a 40'something office worker who just bought my first scooter to beat the lousy morning traffic. This is it. A 2013 PCX 125.
It's had a slow start in life. It was bought new by a colleague, who used it for a year, before he got a bigger bike and then ran it once a week or so before leaving it in a corner of his garage for the last year.
It's just been recommissioned by Honda-Geneve. It had the fluids changed, needed a new battery and tyres and some other bits. It also had its 4,000km service.
It's my new best friend. It has turned a 70 minute each way commute into 24 minutes. My biggest regret is not getting a scooter sooner.
I originally intended to buy a Honda Vision 110. I rented one first and discovered it's too small for me.
The helmet in the photo belongs to my little 'un who loves the scooter more than I do.
Re: Hello from Switzerland
Nice!
Welcome.
Commute of 70 mins x 2 = *##*!
Enjoy ride...and please post pictures of your riding area.
Fish
Welcome.
Commute of 70 mins x 2 = *##*!
Enjoy ride...and please post pictures of your riding area.
Fish
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Re: Hello from Switzerland
Welcome to the forum, and I am sure that you will find your pcx to be a great little scooter. I can't see the seat you have but if it is the original you would benefit greatly if you would either have it modified by de-humping it, or purchasing a custom seat from Thailand. Also get a Givi tall windshield. It will keep bad weather off of you. I have 2 2013 pcx's and both have been modified extensively, including the previously mentioned items plus replacement shocks. Now they ride like they should, and long commutes are fine.
Currently own:
Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
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Re: Hello from Switzerland
That is a GREAT picture! A white 2013 is a rare sight
Welcome to the board
Welcome to the board
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Re: Hello from Switzerland
But does it have a "Prestige" badge?
Nice machine and cool weather gear!
Nice machine and cool weather gear!
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Re: Hello from Switzerland
Welcome! Great looking scooter!
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Re: Hello from Switzerland
Welcome HIAO, great introduction and great looking
scooter. Thanks for joining our forum(s)
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Re: Hello from Switzerland
Welcome to the forums. Thanks for the pic and the background story. You certainly can't complain when you knock 65% off of the morning commute time.
For future posts, it would be helpful if you could also include your location as a part of your profile. It can help us to help you better when you have questions.
For future posts, it would be helpful if you could also include your location as a part of your profile. It can help us to help you better when you have questions.
2010 Honda PCX 125 in Thailand (White) - "White Lightning" Sold in Sept 2017
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Re: Hello from Switzerland
Thanks. You have to look really carefully at the low resolution, crappy underground car park photo I posted to see the tall windshield. It's not a Givi, I'll have to check and post up the manufacturer.Mel46 wrote:Welcome to the forum, and I am sure that you will find your pcx to be a great little scooter. I can't see the seat you have but if it is the original you would benefit greatly if you would either have it modified by de-humping it, or purchasing a custom seat from Thailand. Also get a Givi tall windshield.
I've seen some phenomenal seats on this forum. Some are quite literally works of art.
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Re: Hello from Switzerland
Sweet! Love the Bagster leg warmer. I've never seen one on a PCX before. I have a Tucano Urbano Thermoscud on my Forza and it works great. Another fine part of my commitment to a life of luxury..
Happy Trails and welcome!
Johnny
Happy Trails and welcome!
Johnny
One PCX, One Forza -- Twice the fun, half the money!
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Re: Hello from Switzerland
Whomever the manufacturer may be, it is always good to have a windshield that actually works. Aside from the seat, it looks like you are set for some enjoyable riding. When it starts getting cold, if you ride to work on your scooter, consider hand warmers or some kind of wind protection for your hands. Some of the forum members who live on that side of the big pond have better ideas than I do of how to commute warmly. They do it a lot more than I would, especially this in the U.K., who seem to love to ride in the rain...or maybe they just love to ride and that is all there is, except snow, wind, cloudy conditions, more rain...look, its the sun!...never mind, it was a plane with its landing lights on.
Currently own:
Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
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Re: Hello from Switzerland
ha ha ha!
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Re: Hello from Switzerland
A few pics from the commute.
This is the view from my office. It's a unique location.
This one's cheating. I took little legs on the scooter to Nyon one Sunday.
This one is from the commute and also officially Geneva's red light district.
This fountain is managed by the state electricity firm.
This is the view from my office. It's a unique location.
This one's cheating. I took little legs on the scooter to Nyon one Sunday.
This one is from the commute and also officially Geneva's red light district.
This fountain is managed by the state electricity firm.
Re: Hello from Switzerland
Ha. No badges. Can't afford the extra weight.PCX150Rider wrote:But does it have a "Prestige" badge?
It already has a fat git owner who needs to lose a few pounds.
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Re: Hello from Switzerland
Not shabby, Hiao! Thanks for the pics. Your bit of planet is especially beautiful.
On my scoot, getting there is WAY more than half the fun!
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Re: Hello from Switzerland
Beautiful views from your office windows.
Ride fast and keep it between the fences!
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Re: Hello from Switzerland
WOW!! Nothing like a good view if you have to go to work. Not a lot of us have such a great ride, or office, or country. Enjoy it and remember those who are less fortunate...like those who have to work underground.
Currently own:
Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
Re: Hello from Switzerland
Thank you.montliz44 wrote:Sweet! Love the Bagster leg warmer. I've never seen one on a PCX before. I have a Tucano Urbano Thermoscud on my Forza and it works great. Another fine part of my commitment to a life of luxury..
Happy Trails and welcome!
Johnny
The Bagster is very comfortable, warm and doesn't restrict my movement. The previous owner left it on for me and I'm really happy with it.
Do you know what that semi-rigid thing on the side of the bagster that looks like a big pocket is for?
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Re: Hello from Switzerland
I like it!!!!
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Re: Hello from Switzerland
Wow, snow cap, blue sky, emerald lake.