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by MichaelGee
Tue Jun 16, 2020 6:22 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock
Replies: 124
Views: 11099

Re: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock

Lapeer Honda says they have my parts Haven’t been to Lapeer in 6yrs or so, so taking the wife out to dinner in Lapeer.. Grabbing another quart of HP4m, just in case the injector does not solve the problem, and mixing up a fresh batch of 20-30% Petron Plus mixed oil.. Been beautiful here in Michigan ...
by MichaelGee
Fri Jun 12, 2020 6:42 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock
Replies: 124
Views: 11099

Re: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock

So it does seem like it is the engine. Could you do a sound clip? To hear it heavy i have to record while riding, that’s not going to happen with This iPhone, not dropping this one.. Might try this (might) I can try recording on center stand, but there Needs to be a slight drag on the motor, i Don’...
by MichaelGee
Thu Jun 11, 2020 10:59 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock
Replies: 124
Views: 11099

Re: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock

So is the knock road speed related or engine speed related? Both really.. There has to be a Slight drag on engine for it to knock, otherwise nothing.. Accelerating drag Nothing, all the way to any speed Even speed (anything above 15mph) knocking your socks off Slight acceleration from even speed, s...
by MichaelGee
Thu Jun 11, 2020 10:34 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock
Replies: 124
Views: 11099

Re: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock

No Alterations -stock- Carbon deposits can raise compression level Hence the clean out with seafoam stated previously Reason i went ahead with a Quick valve check Honda tech told me don’t worry about valves, put slick50 in it and sell it (page 2) My point- To verify cam center to TDC alignment.. and...
by MichaelGee
Thu Jun 11, 2020 4:05 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock
Replies: 124
Views: 11099

Re: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock

Thee Smart Way to do Valve Adjustments Whoever follows the manual to adjust the valves is Wasting their time .. 14 procedures to Get Too the valves, is so stupid.. Honda So here’s my way.. said it on page 1 Pull seat n box out, disconnect fuel n vacuum lines, unhook coolant line, strap frame to han...
by MichaelGee
Thu Jun 11, 2020 3:09 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock
Replies: 124
Views: 11099

Re: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock

mymitzi wrote:Disregard if already done. [Compression check]?
Nope Full Power
by MichaelGee
Thu Jun 11, 2020 8:01 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock
Replies: 124
Views: 11099

Re: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock

it all Sounds and Acts like a spark knock
by MichaelGee
Thu Jun 11, 2020 8:00 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock
Replies: 124
Views: 11099

Re: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock

Anyone ever hear of
Petron Plus

Considering 20-30% of that in my oil
by MichaelGee
Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:56 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock
Replies: 124
Views: 11099

Re: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock

In response to loss of power: Nope full acceleration power
But for shits n giggles, going to test the injector, spray pattern in a bottle
after i do the valves and check cam alignment today
by MichaelGee
Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:47 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock
Replies: 124
Views: 11099

Re: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock

This thing is Clean inside.. and the even keel (over 15mph) rattle persists.. So Lapeer Honda finally calls me back, quick briefing.. His response “ well I’ve never heard this one before ” I also state it sounds and acts, like a spark knock, as also specified in manual 10-5, he hesitantly agreed it ...
by MichaelGee
Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:12 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock
Replies: 124
Views: 11099

Re: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock

Well, Honda called me..
Jist of conversation, “never heard That before, sell it” o_O
Got to be Fn kidding me..

I typed up a speil on this and saved it, battery was dying..
Wait for it, next post;
by MichaelGee
Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:07 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock
Replies: 124
Views: 11099

Re: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock

Where’s the “Like” button?
Some of these posts Definitely needs a liken
by MichaelGee
Wed Jun 10, 2020 7:28 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock
Replies: 124
Views: 11099

Re: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock

Yes springer1 Excellent point of view -Lean Condition- After each and every action I test, still persists.. Lean condition will Definitely cause spark knock May have trashed my injector “?” —adding Lucas fuel injector cleaner at oil change —and then octane booster after knocking started Quick note t...
by MichaelGee
Tue Jun 09, 2020 7:52 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock
Replies: 124
Views: 11099

Re: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock

All the right questions, and answers, are Posted right in this chain.. The answer is in the questions.. Many can experience the Same issue.. Have a guy on Stand-by Ready to purchase at 2200 straightforward knowing everything, he’s waiting for me to give up in frustration.. My problem is the “Anxious...
by MichaelGee
Sun Jun 07, 2020 2:25 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock
Replies: 124
Views: 11099

Re: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock

Can’t handle it posted for sale $2200 or best It has good headlights So sad this Honda rattles.. Never heard a Honda rattle.. And I’ve been wanting one of these since they came out in 2015, well i got a good week of enjoying it.. Should’ve never changed the oil.. What a waste 13 hrs driving to pick ...
by MichaelGee
Sun Jun 07, 2020 12:49 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock
Replies: 124
Views: 11099

Re: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock

Nothing in exhaust..
Hammered with a 2 pounder all over and nothing

Afraid to ride this thing over 15mph
Don’t want to be the cause of more internal damage
by MichaelGee
Sun Jun 07, 2020 12:35 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock
Replies: 124
Views: 11099

Re: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock

Brother just mentioned, check this out, ” someone throw a marble or a rock in the exhaust pipe screwing with you? “, I DOO have a petty neighbor that starts drama when he’s bored come to think of it.. Real bromance kind of guy, wife hates him and everyone is always trying to beat him up.. Brother pr...
by MichaelGee
Sun Jun 07, 2020 10:32 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock
Replies: 124
Views: 11099

Re: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock

EDIT “it seems” as though it is not changing.. Anyway, a new Faster way to check valve train; Remove seat bucket Drop the shocks, BooM swings right into view, remove fan/radiator and voila There it is to work on.. I remove spark plug to rotate easier.. Can’t see 14 procedures to Get Too the valves.....
by MichaelGee
Sun Jun 07, 2020 7:59 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock
Replies: 124
Views: 11099

Re: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock

Okay another form of reasoning.. IF the valves were out of spec THEN the valves would be ticking at ALL rpm’s Right? Here’s a video of some guy and his valves s-UAUMCEbuY :D That’s not my problem then.. only at Even throttle “at speed” above 15mph does it rattle.. At idle it is Silent.. Riding upto ...
by MichaelGee
Sun Jun 07, 2020 6:10 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock
Replies: 124
Views: 11099

Re: 2015 PCX 150 sounds like a Rod Knock

Mileage on the engine? Mileage since last valve check? Fish All prior history is unknown, carfax only shows my data entries So it looks like I’m going to learn how to do a valve job At least this bike will have a fresh point of maintenance Nothing really left to work on, other than the new front ti...