I have a question about the 150's at higher altitudes. I live in Colorado at 6000 ft. My plan is to buy one for primarily town riding but will occasionally like to take it to some hiking trail heads in the area which might be in the 8000-9000 ft range. I'm not too concerned about the town riding but am about the higher elevations. I have a chance to buy a Used Burgman 400 but would prefer a PCX due to mileage.
Anybody out there ridden at these elevations?
I appreciate any feedback.
PCX 150 At Altitude
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skuuter
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Re: PCX 150 At Altitude
Cherohala Skyway....from about 270 ft to 5400+ ft......absolutely no issues....climbing at 55 MPH, due to the metered fuel injection, ignition, etc., I think You'll be fine.....Go For It.....JBGHEAT wrote:I have a question about the 150's at higher altitudes. I live in Colorado at 6000 ft. My plan is to buy one for primarily town riding but will occasionally like to take it to some hiking trail heads in the area which might be in the 8000-9000 ft range. I'm not too concerned about the town riding but am about the higher elevations. I have a chance to buy a Used Burgman 400 but would prefer a PCX due to mileage.
Anybody out there ridden at these elevations?
I appreciate any feedback.
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Mel46
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Re: PCX 150 At Altitude
Just keep in mind that the PCX has a low center stand when it is up, so when you go to the hiking trail heads watch for pot holes.
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Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
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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: PCX 150 At Altitude
And mounted in brittle crap which if broken can mean the death of your engine.
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Re: PCX 150 At Altitude
GN2's a bit bitter about his centerstand, it just broke. It's the only major flaw with the PCX that's been discovered. Anyways...
The PCX is fuel-injected and regulates the fuel-air mix automatically. You will have no problem whatsoever at those altitudes.
The PCX is fuel-injected and regulates the fuel-air mix automatically. You will have no problem whatsoever at those altitudes.
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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