I can offer a tip for anyone wanting a safe way to experience the front wheel washing out.
Take one push bike (mountain bikes are good for this)
Find a patch of loose gravel and ride into it at moderate speed, turn gently at first to get used to the sensation of the front wheel doing strange things, then as you get used to it apply more turning force and speed. eventually you can build up to speed, turning and braking sharply. It's a good way to find out what happens if your front wheel washes out and therefore helping prevent embarrassing trouser accident/lowside moments.
I got my city grip front tyre fitted yesterday (rears are out of stock for a few weeks) so I think I'll try this front wheel skid thing on the way to work this morning - its quite frosty at the moment.
If you never get another post from me please bury me with my scooter
I used to ride a trials bike (Yamaha TY175 - it had a seat!) and totally agree about sliding the bike about. It's something that the dual brake thing has put a stop to mostly though. You don't have the same level of control over what ends doing what.
Having said that, sliding about in mud on a trials bike at 5mph is not the same as riding on the road at speed. I wonder Casey Stoner could do on a PCX I would LOVE to see that.
I mountain bike and lose traction with the front tire or both simultaneously all the time... It's just not the same as a scooter though. I'd imagine the trials bike would be closer though...
Currently ride: Nothing right now - mostly mountain biking with my boys until they're old enough to ride Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
i too got michelin city grips installed today, £106 for the pair, front and rear at aye Gee, in welling. plus £30 1 hour labour costs
i was however told they will still be slippery as they take approx 100 dry road miles to bed in and get rid of the manufacturing grease
Aye Gee had not heard of michelins for the PCX before and they said they werent even listed in the michelin 2012 catalogue, but when they called their suppliers on tuesday they had them on order for next day, as well as the pirellis on order too
i kept the front IRC as a spare as it was as new, the rear was worn and thrown away
i now need some new panels but they are very ludicrously expensive
Hi all
Nice to know you...PCX owner from other countries.
I've got this Blacky PCX this month and as a start just change my standard Tyres to:
MICHELLIN M45 110/70 R14 for both Front and Rear Tyres
My rear city grip is now down to 3mm tread depth and needs replacing with approximately 4500mls on it. The front with a slightly higher milage is down to 4mm - I expected better wear from the front.
I would LOVE to see that.
