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Update, Today I stripped the transmission down again. Replaced the variator rollers (even though the old ones were "9.5 out of 10" - gave all drive faces a bit of "de-polishing) with some medium-light grit sand paper (then chemically cleaned them). Changed the clutch shoes (were due a...

Just to throw in my 10c worth, my 2013/2014 PCX has spent a lot of time at full throttle (sometimes for several hours a day). It's currently going well and has accumulated around 42,000 miles. It's always had regular oil changes, but currently burns more oil than I'd like (I add 100ml about every co...

Thanks folks, Plot twist: The old belt is starting to make a bit of a squeal sometimes when I slow down now too. I discussed the issue with the dealer, but he'd never heard of it before. He phoned the experts at Honda and they hadn't heard of it either, but the only thing they could think of was to ...

I have a strange noise when slowing down at low speed since installing a new Dealer bought belt (the ebay one I bought went in the bin as it had the white/grey middle part unevenly distributed around it's length). Never noticed the noise on the original belt which came off looking in great conditio...

Does the belt have to mounted in a certain way, is that maybe causing the squealing? I know that the two drive belts of my wife's Volvo 340 with a CVT drive have arrows on them to be mounted in a certain way. I had a good look, but can't see any arrows. The part number is written in white letters a...

You mentioned the clutch spring didn't seem like it's old self? One of the riders who used to post here quite often, "homie", made some great videos about PCX maintenance. Perhaps you remember him. Here's one he did about the PCX clutch and how some grease migrated into areas where it sho...

OK - so I took the new belt off and confirmed that the part number was the same as the old one. Width is identical to the old one. Circumference is the same as the old one. Construction appears to be the same as the old one. No obvious sign of oil or grease on it. Put the old belt back on and not ev...

OK - so I removed the front and rear assemblies - cleaned and inspected every component - cleaned up the clutch pads and housing - reassembled and ... no change. The rollers (OEM, stock) are in "9.5 out of 10" condition; a barely perceptable flat spot on a couple and "not even that&qu...

Thanks all. Will strip it down again this weekend and try to get to the bottom of it. On the face of it it's only started doing it since the new belt was fitted. The new belt was OEM and was the correct part, and I'm really don't think it's possible for me to stuff up the fitting given that it's suc...

A glazed clutch will make the same sound. Better make sure which one is it. I'll open it, clean the clutch, set the belt again and see if the screeching remains. Thanks - but it's not that. It's now doing it at speeds up to 40 km/hr - clutch is well and truly engaged. Would appreciate some input fr...

Surprisingly it seems fine when wet. But thanks! I'll get on getting a new one. I learned the hard way that although it gets flatter and flatter in the middle of the tyre on the outside as it wears, it's still just as round on the inside. Mine had a catastrophic blowout whilst riding - and I was sh...

2014 PCX - 67,000km I recently fitted a new genuine Honda drive belt and since then have heard a little "belt slippage squeal" for a couple of seconds everytime as the bike starts to move (even with gentle acceleration) - and much the same just before the clutch disengages when slowing dow...

Thanks for the replies.

Problem isn't the consumption, it's the rate of change. It's doubling approx every 4000km. Currently using 15W50. Is there a better oil grade?

No apparent drop in power to date.

What kind of work is involved in replacing cylinder/piston?

Hi, 2014 PCX 150. 44,015km. Oil consumption increasing rapidly (doubled over past 8,000kkm). Currently 100ml per 1000km. No other issues with the bike. Not looking to change. I'm assuming that the high oil consumption is due to engine wear (no leaks). Does anyone have any knowledge of reconditioning...