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Re Winterize PCX 150 ...

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My wife and I leave the Philippines for 2 to 4 months a year and go back to America. In your opinion should I winterize a PCX 150 before we leave for America?

I fill up the gas tank on my two cars and pull the batteries out and take them inside. It might be a good idea if I plug the exhaust to avoid problems. I learned this on the PCX 150 forum. I change oil as soon as we get back. The one thing I worry about with the cars is mice damaging wires under the hood. So far this has not happened.

Thanks much for your help. Ride safe.
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I recommend you to empty the gas tank and then fill it with fresh fuel. Fuel will degrade over time and many guys have problems with starting after a long time (2+ months) and they are able to start after they change the fuel.
Pulling battery out is the right idea and mice...I don't have experience with them eating wires so I don't know ho to protect against them :)
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Re: Re Winterize PCX 150 ...

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Winterization guide: http://hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=14

I'd definitely winterize it! The PCX is reliable, but no engine does well with sitting for a long time.
Currently ride: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Upgraded windshield and seat, keeping this one mostly stock
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
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