Basic PCX info

[Waltercito1947]

Hey, guys. Listen, I have a 2011 PCX 125 that I'm taking to Colombia; I bought the shop manual thinking I would try to maintain it myself - at least somewhat. However, even with the manual, I can't figure out how to begin removing all those body panels. Even with clear pictures and the order of removal, there isn't any real advice on how to reach and remove or disengage the tabs and screws necessary to remove the panels. Any suggestions? Thanks, Walter

[dasshreddar]

GO SLOW. I didn't have a manual when I took mine apart in the first hour of owning it.
I did have a "feel" for tackling the tabs though, and I only broke 1 small tab out of all the ones I took off.
So, I would say go slow and use a pry of some sort (screwdriver with a flat head can work if your gentle).

[you you]

Hey, guys. Listen, I have a 2011 PCX 125 that I'm taking to Colombia; I bought the shop manual thinking I would try to maintain it myself - at least somewhat. However, even with the manual, I can't figure out how to begin removing all those body panels. Even with clear pictures and the order of removal, there isn't any real advice on how to reach and remove or disengage the tabs and screws necessary to remove the panels. Any suggestions? Thanks, Walter

How many miles are you doing? You might not need to remove the plastics

[gn2]

You only need to get the tupperware off to do the valve clearance check (every 5000 miles should be fine) or change the drivebelt (every 12500 miles)

[frog13]

How about bulb replacement , or a hose somewhere , knowing how to remove the panels is a good idea.

[Mel46]

There is an automotive plastic removal kit sold at places like Harbor Freight that are necessary for the Tupperware. Go slow. There should be a thread somewhere on this forum in which Maddiedog takes his bike apart. Take your bike apart a few times before you go so that you will be familiar with it.