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by flyingzonker
Mon Apr 30, 2018 1:55 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: PCX Replacements
Replies: 11
Views: 1342

Re: PCX Replacements

I just pulled up that link to the Chinese bike graveyard. Wow! I remember wanting a bike when I was a kid. I remember organizations taking good parts off of bad bikes (usually broken frames) and making new ones for those who did not have one. I remember getting one of those freshly painted rebuilt ...
by flyingzonker
Mon Apr 30, 2018 1:45 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Naked-Tail Street Fighter PCX150, Love it? Hate It?
Replies: 18
Views: 2152

Re: Naked-Tail Street Fighter PCX150, Love it? Hate It?

1) How can I tell if I like the way it looks if I can't find anything to look at? No pic at all? 2) I think if you want a naked bike you might be better served to get one that has been designed to go naked. The PCX is dressed for several reasons that I can think of: 1) To protect its delicate innard...
by flyingzonker
Mon Apr 30, 2018 1:34 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Touring...NAKED!
Replies: 22
Views: 2114

Re: Touring...NAKED!

I'm not picturing your problem here. Why would you need to strip the bike of its aerodynamic cladding so that you can hang saddlebags on it? I can think of one and only one advantage to this procedure: No one will steal your ride. In fact, no one will even think of stealing it. And...you will have a...
by flyingzonker
Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:40 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Hello
Replies: 6
Views: 659

Re: Hello

Nemesis wrote:Yeah, what is the price of the new PCX 2018 model in UK?
£2,900
by flyingzonker
Sun Apr 15, 2018 9:13 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: PCX Replacements
Replies: 11
Views: 1342

Re: PCX Replacements

In Brighton (the city nearest to me) and London, the situation is smoewhat different. The maintenance and servicing of the bikes is paramount. I know the local company with the contract for hire bike maintenance and they take it very seriously indeed. The success of these schemes depends upon it, a...
by flyingzonker
Sun Apr 15, 2018 7:32 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: PCX Replacements
Replies: 11
Views: 1342

Re: PCX Replacements

We had a big storm 2 days ago. Here is 0ne of the results and one of the reasons I fear for Limebikes in my area:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/424464333624399620/
by flyingzonker
Thu Apr 12, 2018 1:46 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Changing tires, what are the options?
Replies: 17
Views: 1372

Re: Changing tires, what are the options?

I changed my own tires the last time. I asked a shop about it--they had done it before for 20$ a tire--and they quoted me 50$. I complained. They said that was the only way they could make money on the deal ( it was a small shop too and as far as I know they don't sell tires there). Anyway, I used l...
by flyingzonker
Thu Apr 12, 2018 1:36 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: PCX Replacements
Replies: 11
Views: 1342

Re: PCX Replacements

I have done a little research on these bikes. The reviews are mixed. People like the idea and when things go according to the plan users are happy with the results. But what happens when you find a bike that has been dinged up someway so that it is hard to ride? I mean, some folks ride these things ...
by flyingzonker
Wed Apr 11, 2018 2:10 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: PCX Replacements
Replies: 11
Views: 1342

PCX Replacements

A few days ago riding, and driving, through my 150,000 population city in the middle of the mid-west, what do I see but a west coast phenomenon all over the place, namely LIMEBIKES! Limebike is a company that rents bikes, and now ebikes and escooters, on a phone-based basis that, according to Limebi...
by flyingzonker
Wed Apr 11, 2018 1:55 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: where you buy plastics?
Replies: 9
Views: 1047

Re: where you buy plastics?

have you looked on Ebay?
by flyingzonker
Tue Mar 27, 2018 1:55 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: the real key to riding in the snow
Replies: 20
Views: 1619

Re: the real key to riding in the snow

If I drive into a snow bank, I am driving too fast or following too close, for road conditions. Practicing stops in a parking lot on my bike - is not in the same room as a spectacularly sudden vehicle across my riding path. I do understand that we have absolutely no ability to change the others bel...
by flyingzonker
Tue Mar 27, 2018 1:49 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: PCX 125 2011 GREECE
Replies: 32
Views: 5266

Re: PCX 125 2011 GREECE

Limey wrote:
flyingzonker wrote:Καλώς ορίσατε!
Αυτό που είπε :lol:
Fancy that! Two Greek speakers on the same thread (actually three including the OP). Impressive! Maybe we should get a little club together? We can call it: The Googlers
by flyingzonker
Mon Mar 26, 2018 1:53 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Howdy and a question
Replies: 32
Views: 1918

Re: Howdy and a question

gn2 wrote:Howdy and welcome :)
RSTX wrote:I'm looking at 125-170cc scooters for him.
Quick question, have you asked him what sort of bike he wants?

What? do you think the kid is an idiot? Not want a PCX??
by flyingzonker
Mon Mar 26, 2018 1:48 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: the real key to riding in the snow
Replies: 20
Views: 1619

Re: the real key to riding in the snow

If I drive into a snow bank, I am driving too fast or following too close, for road conditions. Practicing stops in a parking lot on my bike - is not in the same room as a spectacularly sudden vehicle across my riding path. I do understand that we have absolutely no ability to change the others bel...
by flyingzonker
Mon Mar 26, 2018 1:42 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: the real key to riding in the snow
Replies: 20
Views: 1619

Re: the real key to riding in the snow

During the winter I'm riding on Heidenau K66 snowtex which is a german manufactured motorcycle specific winter tire available in our sizes. It is great on snow and when damp or icy, but on cold dry surface tge Michelin city grips are hands down more confidence inspiring. I have two sets o' wheels w...
by flyingzonker
Sat Mar 24, 2018 9:10 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: PCX 125 2011 GREECE
Replies: 32
Views: 5266

Re: PCX 125 2011 GREECE

Καλώς ορίσατε!
by flyingzonker
Sat Mar 24, 2018 6:16 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: the real key to riding in the snow
Replies: 20
Views: 1619

the real key to riding in the snow

I came across this video which surprised me. I had not known that it was possible to ride on roads in this condition with this much security and ease. If I had ever tried this on my PCX I would have lasted about 8 nanoseconds. Anyway, it's the tires that save the day. If I should get snow tires for ...
by flyingzonker
Fri Mar 23, 2018 2:08 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Seniors & shingles
Replies: 38
Views: 2365

Re: Seniors & shingles

Here in Illinois these Naturopathic services and doctors will be added to the list of typical medical practices as choices soon and they really work! We have a entire University teaching Naturopathic sciences here in Chicagoland with whole health centers branching into Florida right now. Who knew h...
by flyingzonker
Fri Mar 23, 2018 2:03 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Seniors & shingles
Replies: 38
Views: 2365

Re: Seniors & shingles

Well I just got my first of two Shingles shots. My doctor was nice enough to let me know that if you have a compromised immune system you are urged to get the new ones. I had the vaccine 10 years ago but my doctor warned me that it was no longer good. Do whatever you want but I have Leukemia so i a...