Too tall to ride a pcx 150 without looking like a freak?

philvb · Post by **philvb** » Sun Sep 30, 2012 12:33 pm

I am in the market to purchase a honda scooter. It's down to the PCX150 and the SH150i. I prefer the styling of the pcx, but am a bit worried that my 6'2" frame will look out of place on it. I say that because after doing a search on these forums under "height", it appears that most riders of the pcx fall within the range of 5'1" and 5'10". I read that taller riders would want to remove the hump on the seat and sit further back, but will that alter the comfort in reaching the handlebars? Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

happyscooter · Post by **happyscooter** » Sun Sep 30, 2012 1:42 pm

dont worry about it. You are a few inches taller than me and it fits me good. all i get is compliments while out on my pcx. cant tell ya how many times people came up to me while im putting my helmet on asking where i got it and how much. It will fit you just fine at 6'2

philvb · Post by **philvb** » Sun Sep 30, 2012 1:47 pm

happyscooter wrote:dont worry about it. You are a few inches taller than me and it fits me good. all i get is compliments while out on my pcx. cant tell ya how many times people came up to me while im putting my helmet on asking where i got it and how much. It will fit you just fine at 6'2

Thanks for the reply, I appreciate your input.

There are two options that I am thinking about getting with the pcx, one being the windshield and the other being the extra storage. Do you have any experience with either of those, or know someone who does?

gn2 · Post by **gn2** » Sun Sep 30, 2012 2:46 pm

philvb wrote:am a bit worried that my 6'2" frame will look out of place on it

Don't be so pathetic, why should you worry what you look like, just enjoy the thing.
(I'm six feet and I look totally fabulous darling)

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Sun Sep 30, 2012 3:57 pm

Im 6 ' 3.5" and my humpless seat is comfortable and I dont get a wet bum. I also tilted my handelbars fwd though doing that meant I couldnt use the stock mirrors with my tall Ermax +25 screen. The tallest screen is the tall givi, mine is a few cm shorter than that. I added a rack for storage but no top box needed for me. http://www.flickr.com/photos/74721593@N05/ should show you pics or they are here in various threads.

Woolley · Post by **Woolley** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:21 am

What you worried about, even if you look a bit big for it (which you wont) you cant see yourself riding.

you you · Post by **you you** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:51 am

Stop worrying about it Shorty

philvb · Post by **philvb** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 8:20 pm

Thanks for all the input. I'm going to throw my concerns out the window and just concentrate on having fun riding. I will be purchasing it in the next two weeks, that's if I can get my friggin Honda dealer to get off his keister and email/call me back with a quote for the options I want. May end up calling the dealer in Boise if this continues.

maddiedog · Post by **maddiedog** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 10:01 am

philvb wrote:I'm going to throw my concerns out the window and just concentrate on having fun riding.

That's all that's important! Everyone looks ridiculous riding a scooter anyways!

Nobody · Post by **Nobody** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 10:19 am

The important issue now is what colour? You know white ones go faster.

I would also suggest getting a screen, makes a difference at speed. There are several options out there so have a look for the threads on them.

gn2 · Post by **gn2** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 10:37 am

maddiedog wrote: Everyone looks ridiculous riding a scooter anyways!

No they don't, remember the stockinged high-heeled leg photo...?

maddiedog · Post by **maddiedog** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 11:13 am

^ YES! I do stand corrected.

philvb · Post by **philvb** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 8:05 pm

I pick up my new PCX tomorrow afternoon! Will post pictures this weekend.

gn2 · Post by **gn2** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 2:10 am

Nice one

WhiteNoise · Post by **WhiteNoise** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 11:28 am

Now, that's exciting news! I sure the heck remember the day mine was delivered....my anticipator was on overdrive! Revel in the moment.....Oh, "What" a Feeling! Cheers philvb and please share a pic of your new wheels!

philvb · Post by **philvb** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 8:04 pm

WhiteNoise wrote:Now, that's exciting news! I sure the heck remember the day mine was delivered....my anticipator was on overdrive! Revel in the moment.....Oh, "What" a Feeling! Cheers philvb and please share a pic of your new wheels!

Thanks! Not sure if I am doing this right, but I started a new thread yesterday and posted pictures of my new PCX.

http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=663

Cooley_PCX_Rider · Post by **Cooley_PCX_Rider** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 11:39 pm

Welcome and enjoy.
I'm just under 6 foot and don't care what folks think.

The other night I rode my PCX downtown in front of a popular eatery in our town and did circles in the street
while wearing a beanie that my brother-in-law Harley riding buddy bought me.
I wanted to embarrass him and he just laughed and so did I.

Go have fun.

ozzy7007 · Post by **ozzy7007** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:54 pm

Well, you are right, 6-2 is too tall for the PCX 150,I am only 5-8 and I have to get that hump removed. I also have a Honda SilverWing 600, that is the one I use for longer trips, it is very comfortable, it has a very large seat and has the power to get out of the way of an oncoming vehicle, had mine for six years now, and I love it. If you can take one for a test ride, do it, you will buy one. Don't get me wrong, I like the PCX 150 for around town, it is very easy to ride and maneuver , I have a lot of fun riding it..Ozzy

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 8:19 pm

Im 6' 3.5" and my humpless seat (done by local marine upholsterers) is fine for all day riding. Cost me $100 and took the upholster <1 hour to do after I took the seat off the bike and dropped it round to their shop.

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