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- Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:56 pm
- Forum: PCX General
- Topic: A sign that I am riding the scoot too much.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1728
Re: A sign that I am riding the scoot too much.
A friend of mine can't call my PCX a scooter... he says, "A scooter is like a skateboard with a handlebar. That's a moped." My response, "No, a moped implies you can pedal it, like a bicycle." Him: "Then, it's a motorcycle." Me: "I don't give a rat's rear what you ...
- Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:27 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Today's Quick Pic
- Replies: 923
- Views: 123327
Re: Today's Quick Pic
A day off and some Inter-Island scooting... http://captnjim.blogspot.com/2014/06/inter-island-scooting.html Another great blog Jim. What set-up have you got for taking picture while you are riding? From the "Kids, don't do this at home," file... I have the best luck with a DSLR on a strap...
- Mon Jun 09, 2014 10:03 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Today's Quick Pic
- Replies: 923
- Views: 123327
Re: Today's Quick Pic
A day off and some Inter-Island scooting... http://captnjim.blogspot.com/2014/06/inter-island-scooting.html http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z440/eiwiz/JoanCurve3_zpsb7957309.jpg http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z440/eiwiz/JoanScootsFerry_zps57735bb0.jpg http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z44...
- Mon Jun 09, 2014 10:00 pm
- Forum: PCX General
- Topic: My Husband and I both got the PCX 150
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3317
Re: My Husband and I both got the PCX 150
Congrats on the "his & hers" PCXes... there's a lot of that going around. We have been riding for over 40 years and are having a ball with the scooters!
Best wishes,
Captain Jim
Best wishes,
Captain Jim
- Sun Jun 08, 2014 10:39 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Today's Quick Pic
- Replies: 923
- Views: 123327
Re: Today's Quick Pic
Rode my scooter to work today...
http://captnjim.blogspot.com/2014/06/a- ... orcas.html
A preview...
Captain Jim
http://captnjim.blogspot.com/2014/06/a- ... orcas.html
A preview...
Captain Jim
- Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:52 pm
- Forum: PCX General
- Topic: A sign that I am riding the scoot too much.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1728
Re: A sign that I am riding the scoot too much.
I think I can help with this issue...
Get rid of the bicycle.
You're welcome.
Get rid of the bicycle.
You're welcome.
- Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:20 pm
- Forum: PCX General
- Topic: handlebar muffs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 763
Re: handlebar muffs
Check the site - Hippo Hands is ceasing production.
- Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:47 am
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Today's Quick Pic
- Replies: 923
- Views: 123327
Re: Today's Quick Pic
Scooting around San Juan Island... http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z440/eiwiz/Sc21_zps88677889.jpg http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z440/eiwiz/Sc15BoatsHaro_zps1a83aca3.jpg http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z440/eiwiz/Sc03SouthBeach_zps985480d0.jpg And a link to the ride report... http://ca...
- Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:40 am
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: Blessing of the Bikes; Baldwin, MI 2014
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3013
Re: Blessing of the Bikes; Baldwin, MI 2014
Great ride report! I came across this from a link on the ADV scoot forum, so sorry if I'm late to the party. We used to live in the Black Hills, home to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, where the number of bikes is generally over a half million... quite an impact! I was not "scooter aware" ba...
- Mon May 26, 2014 11:52 am
- Forum: PCX General
- Topic: some personal bad news...
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3582
Re: some personal bad news...
It isn't so bad - some of us have made it through this just fine...
My wife gets better mpg than I do - might have something to do with my additional drag.
Enjoy riding with your Honey.
Jim
My wife gets better mpg than I do - might have something to do with my additional drag.
Enjoy riding with your Honey.
Jim
- Fri May 23, 2014 10:44 pm
- Forum: PCX General
- Topic: Average age of PCX/Forza owners?
- Replies: 162
- Views: 38224
Re: Average age of PCX/Forza owners?
I'll be 61 in a couple months; been riding motorcycles for 46 years. The PCXes are our first scooters. You can teach an old dog new tricks. The scoots hit the high points of what I enjoy about two wheels (the freedom, fun, sporty riding) without the weight and bulk. I thought shifting was part of th...
- Fri Apr 25, 2014 2:39 pm
- Forum: PCX General
- Topic: Riding Tips
- Replies: 169
- Views: 24626
Re: Riding Tips
OK, I tried the brake with the scoot on the centerstand... light application of the left lever slows the rear, a bit more and you get some on the front. Not noticeable when running. I took the scoot out to run an errand this afternoon and tried turning with the rear brake applied while giving it som...
- Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:01 am
- Forum: PCX General
- Topic: Riding Tips
- Replies: 169
- Views: 24626
Re: Riding Tips
I have not tried applying rear brake to tighten a turn. I am not a big fan of linked braking (had "integrated" brakes on a Goldwing in the past), but I really don't seem to notice it much with the PCX. I was not aware that the left lever only applies the rear when lightly pulled... I will ...
- Thu Apr 24, 2014 5:22 pm
- Forum: PCX General
- Topic: Riding Tips
- Replies: 169
- Views: 24626
Re: Riding Tips
The PCX has combined braking - left handle activating rear and some front brake. If I were looking to make a tight turn, I sure wouldn't want any front brake.
- Sun Apr 20, 2014 6:26 pm
- Forum: PCX General
- Topic: GPS Mounted
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3702
Re: GPS Mounted
I have mine mounted in a vertical position - I find it gives me more map ahead...
- Sun Apr 20, 2014 10:32 am
- Forum: PCX General
- Topic: 2013 PCX 150 USA Real World Speed Information/reviews
- Replies: 48
- Views: 4421
Re: 2013 PCX 150 USA Real World Speed Information/reviews
You do sound an expert. I'm not trying to come off as an expert - just a guy who has been riding motorcycles for a lot of years. The PCX is a great scoot, but it is 150cc... one shouldn't expect it to perform like something with 4 times the engine size. It is ideal for our use, but we KNEW it wasn'...
- Fri Apr 18, 2014 4:23 pm
- Forum: PCX General
- Topic: 2013 PCX 150 USA Real World Speed Information/reviews
- Replies: 48
- Views: 4421
Re: 2013 PCX 150 USA Real World Speed Information/reviews
You do sound an expert. I'm not trying to come off as an expert - just a guy who has been riding motorcycles for a lot of years. The PCX is a great scoot, but it is 150cc... one shouldn't expect it to perform like something with 4 times the engine size. It is ideal for our use, but we KNEW it wasn'...
- Fri Apr 18, 2014 9:59 am
- Forum: PCX General
- Topic: 2013 PCX 150 USA Real World Speed Information/reviews
- Replies: 48
- Views: 4421
Re: 2013 PCX 150 USA Real World Speed Information/reviews
We have two PCX 150s, his and hers. They seem to pull the same, but I do outweigh my wife - she gets better MPG than I do, but they seem to have the same top speed: 65 to 67 mph. We get a lot of questions about the bikes when we're out and about... the most frequent: how fast and how much? This is m...
- Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:25 am
- Forum: PCX General
- Topic: The Elusive PCX...
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2445
Re: The Elusive PCX...
Anyone find getting a test ride a hard thing to do even though a dealer may have a couple on the showroom floor? Over here in Melbourne, Australia a couple ofthe dealers I've been to seem to have the idea that people will buy without even a test ride. Hmmm....... Until buying these scoots last year...
- Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:18 am
- Forum: PCX General
- Topic: PCX150 Newbie
- Replies: 4
- Views: 647
Re: PCX150 Newbie
Welcome to the forum - exciting times ahead! Enjoy your new scoot and post some adventures with it.
Captain Jim
Captain Jim