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Mel46 after dissemble PCX for few times can you feel that something is not like it used to be from the factory? Panel noise, moving, sound, anything?

https://youtu.be/bme51uDO4zI
Full 5 k service please

After you remove panels enough times the tabs get weak and start breaking. Still, if you take your time things will go back together without those one or two broken tabs, and you won't notice them. After enough times, I eventually order a replacement panel for the next go around. If there is a part that you always have problems with, and you can't seem to remove it without breaking a tab, just keep the old one on. You will be removing it again at some point anyway. The below part is my biggest headache...or use to be until I broke a few tabs.

COVER, METER PANEL *R340C* (CANDY ROSY RED)
64338-KWN-710ZC

Remember to compare shipping costs whenever you are looking for a replacement part. That could make the difference between buying it online or locally.

Mel46 wrote:After you remove panels enough times the tabs get weak and start breaking. Still, if you take your time things will go back together without those one or two broken tabs, and you won't notice them. After enough times, I eventually order a replacement panel for the next go around. If there is a part that you always have problems with, and you can't seem to remove it without breaking a tab, just keep the old one on. You will be removing it again at some point anyway. The below part is my biggest headache...or use to be until I broke a few tabs.

COVER, METER PANEL *R340C* (CANDY ROSY RED)
64338-KWN-710ZC

Remember to compare shipping costs whenever you are looking for a replacement part. That could make the difference between buying it online or locally.

Thank you, Mel46

I've taken the lhs lower panel off about 5 times now and always wonder when something is going to snap (last few times for variator / belt work) < as always, very costly panels in the UK so always a pain compared to 'throw-away' pricing in the US or Thailand.

Like Mel mentioned, two panels that I lost almost all the tabs on were the two inner front panels (one with the small door and the other around the ignition) which needed to come off to gain access to the CBS brake fluid reservoir. The service manual and videos showed them coming off easilly as no screws, just grip and pull, but they were a right '*****' to get off.
They've both gone back on and after many months riding, have not come loose even with just one or two tabs left. Cost for repalcement here is horrendous - much more expensive for the right fit and colour in the UK.

tbh - best removing panels in waremer weather than winter if possible, not only for the obvious but the plastic tabs and yellow 'snap bits that fit to them' will be less brittle.

Was looking at maddie's garage wall in the first post....

They have a medication for people who struggle with this issue. (and Groups, for their families)

just sayin'

Fish

*not that it isn't a ripping good post!

I have not seen his new garage but the previous one was a great place to work on the bikes. I use to bring ours over so that he could help me change out something or other. He has all sorts of tools!

Mel46 wrote:Dave, I hope to learn a lot about tearing these down from you. I am still a bit apprehensive when I start in a new area, but the more you show me how, the more confident I get. I still have to take it apart to add my Bad Boy horn, and that is going to be a, challenge, but as long as you walk me through it I know that I can do it. If you add more to this thread I will find a way to turn it into a PDF file that others can view when they need it, if you don't mind. I have other how-tos that I use now that I printed out. Great to have a print out to work with when I need to. Thanks for showing us how.

Did you install Bad Boy horn ? Are you happy with it?

PCX 125 CANDY RED, Before we go Off Topic, please click on the forums search button found at the top of any page. When you arrive at the search page, type in keywords: installing horn. Then choose to search in these 2 forums: How-to, and Accessories. Now tap the search button found on that page.
There ya go, Lots to read

You asked earlier > Here are Other videos on how-to dismantle PCX plastics:
1) by makeshifthappen his YouTube channel: https://m.youtube.com/user/Niceburg400/videos
2) by member homie his YouTube channel: Precision Cutdown - https://m.youtube.com/results?search_qu ... on+Cutdown

great photos of the body work removal process - but just want to check.....Is the process the same for a 2018/19 125 pcx?

I need to remove the centre black panel ( around the fuel filler ) on mine to routes a cable from my new GPS unit mounted on the handle bar back down to the battery ...or do I need to remove anything else ?...thanks in advance .

I don't know that much about the newest models but on my 2013 model I have to take the seat off so that I can remove that panel without breaking any tabs.

Wonderful timing for the Winter Work!
Y'all are the best!

Even though my workshop is heated - this is a job for spring

Does anyone have original pictures from topic starter?

UPD sorry due to internet connection took me some time to download images, was not patient.
I think i'am ready to install this one https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000116 ... mainSearch

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Lift the meter panel out. It has two large pins on the front that go into rubber grommets, so lift it towards the back of the bike and upwards.

two large pins are broken. The only thing I did wrong.
Done in 2 hours for the first time.
But also spend lot off time for stickers for each screw.

Video, list and stickers.