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Just do what they recommend in the user's handbook. Easy on the throttle for the first 500 km. Then change the oil at 1000 km. That's the single most important thing to do.

Inspired by Bullitt, I'm sure.

Go for the real thing:

http://youtu.be/-Lbs_nYW3-o

^ I think there's a thread concerning the new matte black colour scheme over there:

http://hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1190#p16709

Photo reproduced here (courtesy of Beowulf888):

Welcome to the forums, Isan dweller! Take it easy and keep the rubber side on the road. Maha Sarakham, that's pretty close to Khon Kaen.

^ That's called "progressive access". Wait until you're 24, take the test (and pass it) and you're directly entitled to ride any capacity two-wheeler ("direct access"). Here's more on the L-plate system. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L-plate https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia...

CaptnJim wrote:I like you people, but there are some things that are off the table for discussion.

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Is Bernie okay or off the table?

@Kramnala58

According to some statistics or surveys, the colour white is the most visible and hence the safest.

...those who do where a helmet in Thaland, the helmet is typically just a glorified bicycle helmet... ------------- Most, if not all, of the helmets used in Thailand are actually for motorcycle use and approved (which doesn't mean much). The standard is called TIS with a number following. A widely ...

I bought a helmet last week and have started forcing myself to use it. ------------- South Dakota is a 'free state' -- wearing a helmet is not required, right? From a European point of view that sounds a little bit strange. In Thailand, maybe half of the population riding scooters never wear a helm...

The owner's manual for the PCX 150 is here. If you were looking for the service manual, I don't think there's a link available.

http://www.motorcycle.in.th/filemgmt/index.php/143

Direct link:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0fPe4f ... edit?pli=1

HISS = Honda Ignition Security System. It's an immobilizer, an anti-theft device built in on certain models.

Mel46 wrote:But how would the bottom of the cases be attached to the PCX?

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The panniers could easily be attached to the foot rests with a piece of tube, just like Andrew Charnley has done.

http://www.andrewcharnley.com/?i=conten ... ead&id=288

Here's a link to the Pelican case site:

http://www.pelicanonline-ralphs.com/pel ... -cases.htm

Camera cases:

http://www.pelicanonline-ralphs.com/camera-cases.htm

You could take a glance at these brands, too. Hepco and Becker http://www.hepco-and-becker-luggage.co.uk/ Krauser http://www.krauser.de/produkte/motorradkoffer.php?language=2 Moreover, I think that Givi makes the top boxes for Honda as well. The biggest difference is the mount, which is reversed.

It's fuel injected, no warming up is necessary. Hit the button, twist & go. ----------- On the contrary. Any internal combustion engine needs warming up, because the oil must be allowed to reach a proper temperature and spread evenly across the moving engine parts for proper lubrication. So, do...

The best and strongest solution would be Honda's all metal OEM trunk base and a Givi Monokey top box with a Monokey adapter plate drilled and fastened with bolts. Givi's monolock line is for small errands and leisure (scooter) use. I would go for TRekker cases if I had expensive equipment to carry a...

Slickvic wrote:The Motocompo has been out of production for over 25 years.

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It might come back one of these days.

http://future-motorcycles.com/2012-hond ... flN2eF3Q5Y

If you feel like treating your scoot as luggage, get yourself this:



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Motocompo

On top of that, in the installation link you posted the Honda base may have been used, but the GIVI base still got attached to it. Something is only as strong as its weakest point. -------------- There's no need to use any adapter plate. The OEM trunk base has all it takes to mount a Honda branded ...

The Givi mounts, brackets and adapter plates are perfectly OK for casual leisure use. Honda's own trunk base is all metal and heavy duty. The OP asked for something to endure and withstand professional use. So, I don't really see a point in recommending stuff that's not half as strong.