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Re: Lower and longer....

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Urbanfreestyle wrote:My apologies YouYou, it was GN2 that implied i would need longer ones.

Oh fair enough then :D
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was just trying to work out if anyone had done this and if i would need to get new cables / fuel lines too?
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I disagree with PCXdemon. If someone can prove me wrong that has actually stretched their bike, I'll be the first to admit I'm wrong.

I have also had my engine out, and I cannot fathom how the cables would possibly reach. There was very little slack in anything, including all the wiring, fuel lines, and throttle.

I don't know of any users in the US or UK that have done PCX stretches. You might be able to ask on totalruckus, that site is really popular for stretched Ruckuses, and I know a few PCXes are over there. They might be able to give you better advise.
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Re: Lower and longer....

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Thanks, I'm sure I saw one on here that had been stretched by Dem0nk1d
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Mods: LED sidelights, Yoshimura Exhaust

DEAD: 2013 Piaggio Typhoon 4 stroke 125cc (Black)
Power:9.65 HP @8500 rpm, Torque:8.2Nm @7500 rpm
Mods: Malossi Red foam filter, Hex LED Sidelights, Xenon headlights, USB charging port
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Re: Lower and longer....

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Urbanfreestyle wrote:was just trying to work out if anyone had done this and if i would need to get new cables / fuel lines too?

Why not try it? It shouldn't be the hardest thing in the world.. A fuel line can be extendedand a cable can be replaced
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Just sent a message to my mate who is a vehicle fabricator to see if he would be up for the challenge. :-)
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Power:11.7 hp @8500 rpm, Torque:12Nm @5000rpm
Mods: LED sidelights, Yoshimura Exhaust

DEAD: 2013 Piaggio Typhoon 4 stroke 125cc (Black)
Power:9.65 HP @8500 rpm, Torque:8.2Nm @7500 rpm
Mods: Malossi Red foam filter, Hex LED Sidelights, Xenon headlights, USB charging port
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Re: Lower and longer....

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Its one of these jobs that require mates rates or do it yourself. It would cost a fortune for a garage to do a mod like this as you couldn't probably put a time on it. It takes as long as it takes.
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Re: Lower and longer....

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maddiedog wrote:I disagree with PCXdemon. If someone can prove me wrong that has actually stretched their bike, I'll be the first to admit I'm wrong.

I have also had my engine out, and I cannot fathom how the cables would possibly reach. There was very little slack in anything, including all the wiring, fuel lines, and throttle.

I don't know of any users in the US or UK that have done PCX stretches. You might be able to ask on totalruckus, that site is really popular for stretched Ruckuses, and I know a few PCXes are over there. They might be able to give you better advise.
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Alibally wrote:Its one of these jobs that require mates rates or do it yourself. It would cost a fortune for a garage to do a mod like this as you couldn't probably put a time on it. It takes as long as it takes.


Exactly. Remember Valiant. Touch of irony in the name...
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Fair enough, well my mate says its more likely to be an hourly rate rather than a fixed cost so I'll wait till next month when I get paid again :-)
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Mods: LED sidelights, Yoshimura Exhaust

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Power:9.65 HP @8500 rpm, Torque:8.2Nm @7500 rpm
Mods: Malossi Red foam filter, Hex LED Sidelights, Xenon headlights, USB charging port
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Urbanfreestyle wrote:Fair enough, well my mate says its more likely to be an hourly rate rather than a fixed cost so I'll wait till next month when I get paid again :-)

:D find a mate that wouldn't charge you. Or at least only charges in beers :D

Tbh I'd like to see you get it done. It'd be a first over here
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Re: Lower and longer....

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I'll get on it then!! time to find some new friends! haha
Honda PCX 125 ESP (Black)
Power:11.7 hp @8500 rpm, Torque:12Nm @5000rpm
Mods: LED sidelights, Yoshimura Exhaust

DEAD: 2013 Piaggio Typhoon 4 stroke 125cc (Black)
Power:9.65 HP @8500 rpm, Torque:8.2Nm @7500 rpm
Mods: Malossi Red foam filter, Hex LED Sidelights, Xenon headlights, USB charging port
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