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by Martin J
Sun Aug 01, 2021 6:59 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Valve clearance done!
Replies: 2
Views: 1496

Valve clearance done!

I'm having to self isolate, due to my daughter catching covid, so I'm using the time wisely. My PCX 125 has just hit 5000 miles, so I thought it was about time I bit the bullet and got the feeler gauge out. Stripping the plastics was time consuming, but I didn't want to snap any fixings, I found tha...
by Martin J
Fri Mar 12, 2021 10:54 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: How many miles do you have on your PCX
Replies: 144
Views: 119978

Re: How many miles do you have on your PCX

My 2018 pcx is just coming up to it's 3rd birthday and has done 4500 miles to and from work without missing a beat. 😁
by Martin J
Thu Dec 10, 2020 5:59 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: 2021 Honda PCX "160"
Replies: 51
Views: 17658

Re: 2021 Honda PCX "160"

I can't see why the complication and expense of a rear disc brake is needed on a lightweight scooter.
I find the rear drum brake works just fine. ;)
by Martin J
Sun Sep 06, 2020 12:20 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: One Year Living with the Honda Forza 2018: the Bottom Line
Replies: 40
Views: 4363

Re: One Year Living with the Honda Forza 2018: the Bottom Li

I went in to my local Honda dealer recently, hoping to test ride and maybe purchase a Forza 300.
However, they had sold out and the salesman told me that Honda UK had run out of stock too, due to the slowdown of manufacturing due to covid19.
He said my best bet was to come back after Christmas!
by Martin J
Sun May 24, 2020 9:48 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Stripped Oil Filter...
Replies: 11
Views: 3535

Re: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Stripped Oil Filter...

I found a couple of bits of swarf at the first 600 mile oil change, but since then nothing.
by Martin J
Fri Nov 01, 2019 12:35 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Back tire has a slow leak I can't find. What to do?
Replies: 16
Views: 1995

Re: Back tire has a slow leak I can't find. What to do?

I had a slow puncture on my car, so I removed the wheel and sprayed soapy water over both beads but couldn't find a leak. I went all round the tyre, checked the valve but found nothing. As I was refitting the wheel, I suddenly had a brainwave and sprayed the base of the valve where it met the wheel ...
by Martin J
Sun Sep 22, 2019 7:46 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: insurance higher then my more powerfull piaggio
Replies: 10
Views: 973

Re: insurance higher then my more powerfull piaggio

My Piaggio 250 Evo has a factory fitted immobiliser which makes it unuseable if stolen.
The PCX however is a very popular scooter with the scrotes, and is highly nickable! o_O
by Martin J
Tue Jul 23, 2019 5:33 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: First 250 miles I'm hooked!
Replies: 5
Views: 758

Re: First 250 miles I'm hooked!

I took my 2018 pcx for a fourty mile run last week, and managed to squeeze out 150 mpg at a steady pace.
by Martin J
Tue Jul 23, 2019 5:07 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: How many miles do you have on your PCX
Replies: 144
Views: 119978

Re: How many miles do you have on your PCX

I've just carried out my first 12 month service on my 2018 PCX, and the mileage was 1605.
It's living in a garage with three other bikes of various sizes, so doesn't get used a lot of the time. At this rate, it should outlast me. o_O
by Martin J
Tue Mar 26, 2019 2:50 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: How long can the battery last without being started?
Replies: 18
Views: 3076

Re: How long can the battery last without being started?

I own a 2004 ford Mondeo, and amazingly it still has the original battery fitted. It's used regularly and still has no problems starting in the winter.
by Martin J
Mon Feb 18, 2019 1:03 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: First look on the Hybrid PCX 2019 Thailand
Replies: 16
Views: 707

Re: First look on the Hybrid PCX 2019 Thailand

I can hardly see the point of a hybrid, when a stock 125 will do 135+ mpg or more with a gentle right hand.
by Martin J
Mon Feb 18, 2019 12:59 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Michelin City Grips
Replies: 21
Views: 2139

Re: Michelin City Grips

I've fitted city grips on my Piaggio x9 250 Evo, and they've been superb. So I was glad to find them fitted to my new pcx when I went to see it in the showroom before purchase. :D
by Martin J
Wed Nov 21, 2018 5:34 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: My New Honda PCX 125cc
Replies: 31
Views: 2425

Re: My New Honda PCX 125cc

Nice! Mine's 6 months old, and I wish I'd waited for the new model now.
by Martin J
Sat Sep 29, 2018 4:34 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Where was your PCX made?
Replies: 43
Views: 6792

Re: Where was your PCX made?

My UK 2018 scooter has a sticker under the seat, saying "made in Italy".
by Martin J
Tue Sep 04, 2018 5:49 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: First service day UK
Replies: 1
Views: 320

Re: First service day UK

My scrooge-like nature won, and I did my own first service at about 520 miles last week. £75 for less than a litre of quality oil is too much for me to stomach, I'm afraid. I bought enough Shell fully synthetic 5w30 sufficient for five oil changes for £20. And yes, I love this little scooter too! :D
by Martin J
Mon Sep 03, 2018 3:10 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Mileage of your PCX
Replies: 56
Views: 5014

Re: Mileage of your PCX

I've had mine from new since the beginning of June this year, and only have 550 miles on it. I've just done the first oil change as the mileage will start to increase steeply when I start a new job.
by Martin J
Sat Sep 01, 2018 3:14 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Coolant replacement procedure
Replies: 5
Views: 734

Re: Coolant replacement procedure

Lafree wrote:So bang goes your warranty useing non recommend antifreeze ?.
Honda specify non-silicate coolant, which it most definitely is! :)
by Martin J
Fri Aug 31, 2018 6:28 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Coolant replacement procedure
Replies: 5
Views: 734

Re: Coolant replacement procedure

Thanks for the info. I'm pretty fussy about servicing and getting everything just right, so maybe I'm worrying about nothing. Anyway, I took my scoot for a good run tonight and everything was fine. The level in the header tank was just above max when I got home due to the expansion of the coolant wh...
by Martin J
Thu Aug 30, 2018 5:53 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Hello from a new PCX owner
Replies: 14
Views: 1135

Re: Hello from a new PCX owner

I like the red, but my dealer only had black or white left in stock. (I had the black one)
by Martin J
Thu Aug 30, 2018 5:46 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2019 model - Buzzing - ABS?
Replies: 35
Views: 4461

Re: 2019 model

I bought a new 2017 model less than 3 months ago. I wish I'd waited now and had the new model!