She's arrived
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- Anfield800
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She's arrived
Well despite the forecast, I went to collect my PCX this morning. Left home to bright sunshine if slightly cold. Arrived at the dealers in torrential rain and gusting winds. Ah well.
Rode the PCX home which is 70% my commute route and first thoughts are . . . its perfect for me. Took some time to get used to an automatic, and the stop start is strange but I think I like it. There's only one very short stretch of derestricted road on my commute, the rest is 30, 40 and 50. I think the PCX will prove to be both financially beneficial and also quicker than a cage. Plus I can park it at work instead of driving around trying to find a space for hours in a morning.
Rode the PCX home which is 70% my commute route and first thoughts are . . . its perfect for me. Took some time to get used to an automatic, and the stop start is strange but I think I like it. There's only one very short stretch of derestricted road on my commute, the rest is 30, 40 and 50. I think the PCX will prove to be both financially beneficial and also quicker than a cage. Plus I can park it at work instead of driving around trying to find a space for hours in a morning.
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More than two wheels is too many.


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Re: She's arrived
Forgot to say, first words out of Mrs Anfield's mouth, 'oh I like it, it's cool.'
More than two wheels is too many.


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Re: She's arrived
So when do you go to pick up your wife's matching PCX???
- Anfield800
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Re: She's arrived
Ha, I wish. Actually I'm hoping she will get her licence this year so we can dump the kids and sneak off on the PCX and the Lambretta. Nice ride up to the Lakes, quiet meal, b&q then home the next day. Can't wait.
More than two wheels is too many.


Re: She's arrived
This is a major plus point for me too, a scooter can be parked just about anywhere at any time.Anfield800 wrote:Plus I can park it at work instead of driving around trying to find a space for hours in a morning.
Four decades on two wheels has taught me nothing, all advice given is guaranteed to be wrong
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Re: She's arrived
gn2 wrote:This is a major plus point for me too, a scooter can be parked just about anywhere at any time.Anfield800 wrote:Plus I can park it at work instead of driving around trying to find a space for hours in a morning.
Me too. I work in a hospital and the staff car park is miles away. I can park the scooter about 20 yards away and I don't have to pay to park. Result

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Re: She's arrived
Congrats, Anfield! You've got tens of thousands, maybe more, fun miles ahead of you. The PCX is by far the most fun bike I've ridden. 

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

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
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Re: She's arrived
There ya go Lee...
.....you're officially a "White" PCX owner! Will you be giving it a name? "EZparker"

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- Anfield800
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Re: She's arrived
I'm sure the other half will name her before long. She likes to call the Lambretta 'Betty'. 

More than two wheels is too many.


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Re: She's arrived
gn2 wrote:This is a major plus point for me too, a scooter can be parked just about anywhere at any time.Anfield800 wrote:Plus I can park it at work instead of driving around trying to find a space for hours in a morning.
Yep no kidding i park mine right under the sign where i work

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^ That's VIP parking, what scooter ownership is all about. 

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

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
Re: She's arrived
thats the fastest color! lol
congrats, its so easy to ride and actual alot more practical too!
congrats, its so easy to ride and actual alot more practical too!

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Re: She's arrived
I think ALL vehicles, boats, cars etc are all she's.Larry David wrote:Why is it a 'she' and not a 'he'?

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Re: She's arrived
Ive never understood why.PKrellner wrote:I think ALL vehicles, boats, cars etc are all she's.Larry David wrote:Why is it a 'she' and not a 'he'?

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I just researched it and found this statement:Larry David wrote:Why is it a 'she' and not a 'he'?
Because one way or another, they cost a lot of money.
I'd have to say that's a good reason. Glad my wife doesn't read this forum.

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And I guess English is the language you were brought up withLarry David wrote:Ive never understood why.PKrellner wrote:I think ALL vehicles, boats, cars etc are all she's.Larry David wrote:Why is it a 'she' and not a 'he'?

However, there are worse things. In my language, in general (there are a few exceptions that would be "she") a boat is a "he", a motorbike, a "she", a car is a "he", as it is an aircraft or a submarine, and each of those can be combined with four different articles according to their gender, or whether they are singular or plural

No more drifting off-topic

Congrats on your PCX, Anfield. I also ride regardless of the bad weather we usually enjoy in the north of Spain. At work I have a nice parking lot but sometimes I also ride her to work, too

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Re: She's arrived
We park ours on the sidewalk at the grocery store or other stores we go to. I think you will find this scooter to be the most fun you have ever had. Yes you have to get it serviced, and yes the tires wear out faster than on a car, but the fun factor is well worth it.
Currently own:
Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
Re: She's arrived
Anyone actually got a parking ticket yet? I would love to ride into London for something like the iMax but im put off by the parking regs....