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by OriginalRocket
Wed Apr 10, 2013 11:53 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Oil change short story
Replies: 18
Views: 4260

Re: Oil change short story

Follow the step by step instructions on here and save your self huge amounts of money.
by OriginalRocket
Wed Apr 10, 2013 7:18 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Oil change short story
Replies: 18
Views: 4260

Re: Oil change short story

Ah yeah sorry you are correct oil is changed 5000 per the manual. But that is 5000 miles on an engine that spins 9500 rpm with unfiltered oil totalling just 1 quart. Ive got it in my head to change the oil every 2500 miles as per the valve schedule. And the valves I checked at 600 and 3000. From her...
by OriginalRocket
Sun Apr 07, 2013 6:25 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Oil change short story
Replies: 18
Views: 4260

Re: Oil change short story

The difference from traditional motorcycles, is the clutch is not in oil, it is a dry clutch system. Plus the transmission (cvt belt drive) is also not in oil. Thus many people feel they can get away with automotive oil. And I ran auto oil for 5700 miles. The cavet is Honda recommends a MB motorcycl...
by OriginalRocket
Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:52 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Oil change short story
Replies: 18
Views: 4260

Oil change short story

I was bored today. Waiting for the delivery of my new lawn tractor, figured I'd change the scooter oil for this riding season. I changed the oil of the PCX 125 before I put it in storage with mobil 1 10w-30 extended protection car oil. I was reading the manual, and Honda recommended a MB rated motor...
by OriginalRocket
Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:16 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: twistedthrottle.com?
Replies: 7
Views: 1019

Re: twistedthrottle.com?

Order many parts from them, they where the first to carry a hugger for my NC700x. Order with confidence. They are well known on the adventure bike forum, ADV.
by OriginalRocket
Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:52 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Coolant change help
Replies: 33
Views: 9638

Re: Coolant change help

Honda blue type2. Done. Change every 5 years. It's their long life collant version.
by OriginalRocket
Sat Feb 23, 2013 3:23 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Replacement Tire options
Replies: 7
Views: 2432

Replacement Tire options

Howdy. I'm at 5600 miles on the clock and tires. I am planing on replacing them soon maybe at 8000? I ride a lot on the scooter, it is my primary commuter to work. I don't lean much in turns, and all of my commute is on straight roads. So now the rear tire is pretty square. Some tread is left, but t...
by OriginalRocket
Tue Feb 19, 2013 2:16 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: I have pcx
Replies: 5
Views: 1072

Re: I have pcx

Nice, I like the top box. Welcome!
by OriginalRocket
Tue Feb 19, 2013 2:13 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: PCX lights
Replies: 2
Views: 1025

Re: PCX lights

Wow that sucks. Those look like the tail light bulb. I find the stock US version lights adequate.
by OriginalRocket
Tue Feb 19, 2013 2:10 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: HP4M or HP4S motor oil?
Replies: 11
Views: 3117

Re: HP4M or HP4S motor oil?

Dry clutch, I'm running Mobil 1 extended protection 10w-30. Just wish the bike had an oil filter
by OriginalRocket
Tue Feb 19, 2013 2:07 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Traffic Light Trigger
Replies: 15
Views: 1827

Re: Traffic Light Trigger

Illinois just passed a new law allowing motorcycles to run a red if after waiting at least 120 seconds, and it is safe to do so. Except for districts with over 2million population. (Chicago) I've only had a few lights I couldn't trip with the PCX. I learned in my MSF class that the key is to stop th...
by OriginalRocket
Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:06 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Upgraded spark plug for PCX?
Replies: 19
Views: 6769

Re: Upgraded spark plug for PCX?

I installed the iridium plug for the PCX. I bought the last 2 off amazon last year. Good luck finding one. I did not notice anything different. I do plan on runing it 2-4 times longer than stock.
by OriginalRocket
Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:55 am
Forum: PCX How-To
Topic: How-To: Valve Adjustment for Honda PCX
Replies: 175
Views: 110917

Re: How to: Valve Adjustment for Honda PCX

It is annoying to check the valves every 2500 miles. My intake is always withing spec, but my exhaust is always just out of spec loose. I change the oil when I check the valves since the bike has to sit cold, and takes a while to remove the plastics.
by OriginalRocket
Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:52 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: PCX Adventure Riders Thailand videos thread
Replies: 10
Views: 3688

Re: PCX Adventure Riders Thailand videos thread

Thanks for the vids and photos. Enjoying the nice weather! It's -18C here in Chicago, Illinois. Can't wait to get back to riding, just living the experience through people in the southern hemisphere, and equatorial regions!
by OriginalRocket
Sat Jan 12, 2013 1:04 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: So close to getting a scooter
Replies: 7
Views: 1445

Re: So close to getting a scooter

While not exactly in your same situation, my parents where not thrilled that I wanted to own a motorcycle. Last February I called them and said I just signed up for a motorcycle training and safety class. We call it MSF, at my local college. Boy when they heard that I got all kinds of warnings, goin...
by OriginalRocket
Wed Jan 09, 2013 11:49 pm
Forum: Other Bikes
Topic: Honda NC700
Replies: 228
Views: 28344

Re: Honda NC700

I have the DCT version of the NC700X. I am averaging 64 MPG US. Only have 618 miles on the bike. And now it's in storage. I just changed the oil, oil filter, and the DCT transmission Oil filter. The seat is absolutely useless for riding over half hour. A Corbin seat and pillion seat is on order. I h...
by OriginalRocket
Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:49 pm
Forum: Other Bikes
Topic: CB500X
Replies: 13
Views: 2814

Re: CB500X

I have a NC700X DCT. I am active on the NC700's forum. You would be lucky to get 75 MPG. most of us are averaging about 65-70 MPG (USA). Not bad. The CB500 and the NC700 have the same power numbers the NC was designed for low RPM torque and high fuel economy. From what we have read and heard on the ...