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by Urbanian
Mon Sep 28, 2015 3:25 pm
Forum: Other Bikes
Topic: Scooters A Plenty
Replies: 6
Views: 1209

Re: Scooters A Plenty

No windscreens.

Nearly all the scooters we saw in Italy had tall windscreens.
by Urbanian
Fri Jul 05, 2013 9:18 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: REquired Service for Warranty
Replies: 28
Views: 1744

Re: REquired Service for Warranty

I have never figured out how to use brake lock anyways. Parking brake? Squeeze the brakes hard, and pull the lever. To release, squeeze the brakes again, and push the parking brake button while pulling. Sometimes the brakes remain locked after the parking brake is released, but just squeezing the h...
by Urbanian
Fri Jul 05, 2013 9:09 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Newby
Replies: 28
Views: 1952

Re: Newby

tedscoot wrote:Just got my shiny Red 2013 pcx home last week. It was my birthday present to me.Ted
Happy Birthday! And congratulations on your pretty new bike! :lol:
by Urbanian
Fri Jul 05, 2013 9:05 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: The shakes
Replies: 10
Views: 1478

The shakes

The vibrations of the bike at idle seem much quieter if I’m holding the rear brake. When holding the bike with the front brake only, or not holding the brake at all, engine vibrations shake the bike substantially more than when the rear brake is engaged. Not a big deal, but wondering if anyone else ...
by Urbanian
Fri Jul 05, 2013 8:57 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Idle stop worries
Replies: 30
Views: 5860

Re: Idle stop worries

For those of us without idlestop (who encounter LOOOONG red lights in our regular rabbit trails), the easy way to kill the engine is to discreetly lower the kickstand briefly. It’s the only way to stop the engine without turning off the lights; which is good to keep in mind when travelling in the ev...
by Urbanian
Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:59 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Dog thread!
Replies: 77
Views: 11891

Re: Dog thread!

Wow! Two legged dog?
by Urbanian
Thu Jun 06, 2013 2:44 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: End of the drought
Replies: 6
Views: 1259

Re: End of the drought

You see the second and third levels of the parking garage on the left. The trees are planted along the street that normally fronts the river. During last year's drought, the bridge standard in the distance was at the water's edge.
by Urbanian
Thu Jun 06, 2013 2:37 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: End of the drought
Replies: 6
Views: 1259

Re: End of the drought

A more recent photo of the flooded Mississippi immediately north of the statue (and from higher ground). The trees out in the water are along the same sidewalk where my bike was parked in the previous photo.
by Urbanian
Thu Jun 06, 2013 2:28 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: End of the drought
Replies: 6
Views: 1259

Re: End of the drought

Thanks for your kind words WN. Tornadoes are very selective, so most of us were only mildly inconvenienced with the recent storms. Sewers backing up from excessive rainfall is more widespread than wind damage. All in all we are a hearty bunch, and came through smiling, though a little wet. The pictu...
by Urbanian
Tue Jun 04, 2013 8:30 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: End of the drought
Replies: 6
Views: 1259

End of the drought

Looks like the drought is pretty much over…

The submerged statue commemorates Lewis & Clark’s landing, but at this point, his triumphal hat waving looks more like a cry for help.
by Urbanian
Mon Jun 03, 2013 8:55 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Windscreen - Ermax vs. Givi?
Replies: 53
Views: 6269

Re: Windscreen - Ermax vs. Givi?

"Spinaker" :lol: :lol: It does look ungainly, but it's what works. The windshield is not optically pure, it collects water spots and bugs, and the top edge bobs and weaves around relative to your line of sight, but it is no more distracting than the windshield wipers on your car. You get u...
by Urbanian
Sun Jun 02, 2013 11:19 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Windscreen - Ermax vs. Givi?
Replies: 53
Views: 6269

Re: Windscreen - Ermax vs. Givi?

I'm 5' 10" and have the tall Givi. It was a bit annoying to have to look through the windshield instead of over it, but got used to it quickly. There is no helmet noise or turbulence at any speed. I have noticed no difference in MPG, and don't know if it affects top speed since I don't ride muc...
by Urbanian
Sun Jun 02, 2013 10:55 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Video: Emergency Mid-Corner Braking on a PCX
Replies: 16
Views: 3935

Re: Video: Emergency Mid-Corner Braking on a PCX

http://world.honda.com/motorcycle-techn ... index.html

Is Honda saying the left brake is all you need?
by Urbanian
Sun Jun 02, 2013 10:22 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: She's arrived
Replies: 35
Views: 2873

Re: She's arrived

cessna151 wrote: For my honda civic a 40k mile tire is $85 each or $340 for the set. That's .0085 per mile.
You make an excellent point.
Further, we got 84,000 miles on the stock tires on our civic.
by Urbanian
Tue May 28, 2013 2:26 pm
Forum: PCX Accessories
Topic: Can someone reccomend a decent outdoor cover please?
Replies: 23
Views: 2366

Re: Can someone reccomend a decent outdoor cover please?

I specifically wanted a cheap looking cover so a thief thinks I can’t afford a decent bike, and would look elsewhere. The bike only has to look good when I’m on it. To keep out of view of thieves and rain, I bought a “weatherproof” tarp at Home Depot, folded it in half, and sewed the ends together. ...
by Urbanian
Sun May 26, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Anyone have an accurate 55mph mpg?
Replies: 8
Views: 1078

Re: Anyone have an accurate 55mph mpg?

I get 80 MPG US on the freeway, and 100 MPG off the freeway.
by Urbanian
Sun May 26, 2013 9:03 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: 1st accident
Replies: 7
Views: 1122

Re: 1st accident

To answer her question: It will cost her a lot less in the long run if she pays cash and leaves the insurance guys out of it. I would agree to that if I knew I would get a satisfactory settlement from her.
by Urbanian
Sun May 26, 2013 8:58 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Bringing her home on Saturday!
Replies: 62
Views: 4912

Re: Bringing her home on Saturday!

Congrats!!!