You'll Never See These in the U.S.A. and Why Not?
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You'll Never See These in the U.S.A. and Why Not?
Check out these videos of brandy new PCX and Forza scooters from abroad. I'm thinking Thailand but not sure. . .anyone know? Dig the gold wheels on the PCX's.
PCX Orange and White https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7jaI1RJl8w
PCX Orange and Black https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFeOLYOiWxQ
Forza Black and Lemon Yellow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnJmvvBaMGU
Makes me think of Halloween candy.
PCX Orange and White https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7jaI1RJl8w
PCX Orange and Black https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFeOLYOiWxQ
Forza Black and Lemon Yellow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnJmvvBaMGU
Makes me think of Halloween candy.
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Re: You'll Never See These in the U.S.A. and Why Not?
Exactly... Candy corn and Halloween, Home Depot and road hazards. Plus orange and gold, I can't think of anything on earth orange and gold. If I had to pick one it would be the white, orange, gold rim PCX. But I would switch out to white rimsPCX150Rider wrote: Makes me think of Halloween candy.
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That's definitely from Thailand. Saw a lot of em running the streets here now. The orange in the PCX 2017 is a no-no for me, so glad I bought the black white combi. Those gold rims are quite cool.
That yellow Forza 300 is lit.
That yellow Forza 300 is lit.
Everything looks better from the inside of a motorcycle helmet...
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Re: You'll Never See These in the U.S.A. and Why Not?
We have better taste? No, probably not.
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Re: You'll Never See These in the U.S.A. and Why Not?
As far as being seen goes, that Forza definitely sticks out. You shouldn't have to worry about being seen in traffic over here if they sold that color here...though I don't think I would want one. It isn't as though they are muscle cars, like the Super Bee was.
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Re: You'll Never See These in the U.S.A. and Why Not?
I have seen the lemon (urine?) yellow one here in Bangkok. I don't like it. It would seem that the colour would stick out, but with taxis being bright colours, it kind of blends in.
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Re: You'll Never See These in the U.S.A. and Why Not?
Someone's been taking his vitamins if that looks like urine.kramnala58 wrote:I have seen the lemon (urine?) yellow one here in Bangkok. I don't like it. It would seem that the colour would stick out, but with taxis being bright colours, it kind of blends in.
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Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) does wonders for that.chicaboo wrote:Someone's been taking his vitamins if that looks like urine.kramnala58 wrote:I have seen the lemon (urine?) yellow one here in Bangkok. I don't like it. It would seem that the colour would stick out, but with taxis being bright colours, it kind of blends in.
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Re: You'll Never See These in the U.S.A. and Why Not?
Wow, that Forza is Visible. Yes I capitalized the V on purpose. Is it just my tablet or is that a really peculiar, almost nauseating colour? I love being visible but yikes! I guess that could be the point...so job well done?
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Re: You'll Never See These in the U.S.A. and Why Not?
Yeah, I'm not into any of those whacky vomit inducing fluorescent color PCX mods, but this Matt black PCX looks pretty sweet
https://youtu.be/bcWwRWHMX5o
https://youtu.be/bcWwRWHMX5o
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I like the look of flat black. BUT it's the definition of invisibility.
2013 Black PCX 150
Mods/accessories:
Honda tall windshield, Honda top box, NCY variator and face with 13gram rollers, LED headlamps & taillight with, Backoff indicator
Kawell rectangular lights-fork, mounted
Cheeky Seats seat cover (de-humped), YSS PDC and front spring upgrade 15W fork fluid, YSS rear spring/damper upgrade-preload adjustable only, lots of reflective tape and other accessories
Previously owned:
1969 Honda K50 mini trail (first bike, still runs great and in the family)
1975 Honda CB125
1978 Yamaha DT400 (bored 2 stroke insanity)
1986 Kawasaki Ninja 250r
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Re: You'll Never See These in the U.S.A. and Why Not?
True. Looks cool tho. My favorite is still the pearl white PCX. Visible, but so sharp & classy. My 2nd favorite color would be the candy apple red PCX. But Gonna nab me a white PCX next month. Can't wait.
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Re: You'll Never See These in the U.S.A. and Why Not?
Eat a whole jar of picked beetroot and see what colour it is then.kramnala58 wrote:Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) does wonders for that.chicaboo wrote:Someone's been taking his vitamins if that looks like urine.kramnala58 wrote:I have seen the lemon (urine?) yellow one here in Bangkok. I don't like it. It would seem that the colour would stick out, but with taxis being bright colours, it kind of blends in.
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See my comment above. In my opinion, it is really peculiar, but to each his own.I have seen the lemon (urine?) yellow one here in Bangkok. I don't like it.ScottDR wrote:....... Is it just my tablet or is that a really peculiar, almost nauseating colour?
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Re: You'll Never See These in the U.S.A. and Why Not?
I love the colour of my yellow Forza
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Great photo! Thanks for posting it
Lotta Green Going On (the rubber tree plants make the bike appear green-er too so,.....)
The yellow color is not That bad, it's just that there's So much of it. Guess that's why it can be not so good either (sigh).
On a smaller scale, this yellow-green actually reminds me of my Nolan N104 hi-viz modular lid. If you want a good match for your bike PingGam, take a look at one. It's a very popular helmet here in the USA, no matter what color you choose.
Hey! Is that your pup in the rear? he looks a bit on guard or is that....spooked?
Cheerio, be safe...have Fun!
Lotta Green Going On (the rubber tree plants make the bike appear green-er too so,.....)
The yellow color is not That bad, it's just that there's So much of it. Guess that's why it can be not so good either (sigh).
On a smaller scale, this yellow-green actually reminds me of my Nolan N104 hi-viz modular lid. If you want a good match for your bike PingGam, take a look at one. It's a very popular helmet here in the USA, no matter what color you choose.
Hey! Is that your pup in the rear? he looks a bit on guard or is that....spooked?
Cheerio, be safe...have Fun!
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Re: You'll Never See These in the U.S.A. and Why Not?
The colour doesn't really show correctly in pictures, it looks more yellow in pics than the yellow-green, much like the hi-viz helmets.WhiteNoise wrote:Great photo! Thanks for posting it
Lotta Green Going On (the rubber tree plants make the bike appear green-er too so,.....)
The yellow color is not That bad, it's just that there's So much of it. Guess that's why it can be not so good either (sigh).
On a smaller scale, this yellow-green actually reminds me of my Nolan N104 hi-viz modular lid. If you want a good match for your bike PingGam, take a look at one. It's a very popular helmet here in the USA, no matter what color you choose.
Hey! Is that your pup in the rear? he looks a bit on guard or is that....spooked?
Cheerio, be safe...have Fun!
I had wanted to get the same colour helmet but I haven't seen one available here, and very expensive shipping from Amazon US
The dog in the back is a neighbourhood dog I was chasing away as he was after a bit of fun with one of our dogs that was in heat
This blue colour was another that I was thinking about, but the wife liked the yellow so that's what we got
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Re: You'll Never See These in the U.S.A. and Why Not?
The yellow is more like Hi Viz but I do like the PCX in that blue color as well. It's one of the reasons I bought a reflective vest. Blue and grey kind of blend into the background more in certain lighting conditions or weather. Wearing a Hi Viz helmet or vest helps to offset that and increase visibility to other drivers.
The seat looks like an aftermarket item.
If they offered the Forza or a PCX in the U.S. in that Hi Viz yellow I'd seriously consider it over a platinum or grey color for sure. I think a lot of people like the White because it stands out more and rumor has it they are faster.
But that's just me. I'm sure the Honda marketing people have done their research and have a good idea what different regional markets prefer.
The seat looks like an aftermarket item.
If they offered the Forza or a PCX in the U.S. in that Hi Viz yellow I'd seriously consider it over a platinum or grey color for sure. I think a lot of people like the White because it stands out more and rumor has it they are faster.
But that's just me. I'm sure the Honda marketing people have done their research and have a good idea what different regional markets prefer.
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No rumor about it, it is just the truth. Ask any of us with a white PCX and we will gladly verify it.PCX150Rider wrote:I think a lot of people like the White because ..... rumor has it they are faster.
2010 Honda PCX 125 in Thailand (White) - "White Lightning" Sold in Sept 2017
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Understandable, since white reflects all wavelengths of light.kramnala58 wrote:No rumor about it, it is just the truth. Ask any of us with a white PCX and we will gladly verify it.PCX150Rider wrote:I think a lot of people like the White because ..... rumor has it they are faster.
OT: I would love to upgrade to a Forza, and probably will get that "urine" color, but then I'm a small guy (65 kgs or 143 lbs) and will look ridiculously out of place on top of a bulky Forza.
Everything looks better from the inside of a motorcycle helmet...