The life expenctancy of PCX, how long does she last?
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Re: The life expenctancy of PCX, how long does she last?
How long did the trip last for and how much did it cost you? Sounds like a good backpacking trip
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Re: The life expenctancy of PCX, how long does she last?
Been to Small town China many times, I enjoy it a LOT more than Modern Cities in China. You feel like you went back in time 50 years and landed in a movie set. Modern Chinese cities too many western style malls, condos for me.
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Re: The life expenctancy of PCX, how long does she last?
Wow, I loved those photos!!!
Thanks a lot!
Thanks a lot!
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Re: The life expenctancy of PCX, how long does she last?
I loved the pictures, thanks for sharing.
I think the PCX will last decades if you take good care of it. Mel mentioned some good preventative maintenance, be proactive about doing that and your PCX will just keep going as long as you want it to.
When I did a big bore kit on my first PCX at just under 10k miles, the inside of the engine, cams, cam chain, etc... all looked new. The piston and head was a bit dirty from crappy gas, but the cylinder was clean and free of any marks. I have no doubt the PCX will go tens of thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands, of miles with good preventative maintenance. Just remember, it doesn't have an oil filter (just the little screen), so sticking with regular oil changes every 5k miles or so with synthetic oil is imperative to longevity.
I think the PCX will last decades if you take good care of it. Mel mentioned some good preventative maintenance, be proactive about doing that and your PCX will just keep going as long as you want it to.
When I did a big bore kit on my first PCX at just under 10k miles, the inside of the engine, cams, cam chain, etc... all looked new. The piston and head was a bit dirty from crappy gas, but the cylinder was clean and free of any marks. I have no doubt the PCX will go tens of thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands, of miles with good preventative maintenance. Just remember, it doesn't have an oil filter (just the little screen), so sticking with regular oil changes every 5k miles or so with synthetic oil is imperative to longevity.
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: The life expenctancy of PCX, how long does she last?
Sir, I rode many mid to long range tours. Longest so far 3000km.Dragon_uk wrote:How long did the trip last for and how much did it cost you? Sounds like a good backpacking trip
I am planning to do an around the nation tour on my new PCX, expected distance of 10,000km plus.
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Re: The life expenctancy of PCX, how long does she last?
Absolutely, Sir.87112 wrote:Been to Small town China many times, I enjoy it a LOT more than Modern Cities in China. You feel like you went back in time 50 years and landed in a movie set. Modern Chinese cities too many western style malls, condos for me.
i live in centre of a fairly big mordernised city, I likewise enjoy the tranquility of countryside, hence my many tours.
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Re: The life expenctancy of PCX, how long does she last?
OK, thanks.maddiedog wrote:I loved the pictures, thanks for sharing.
I think the PCX will last decades if you take good care of it. Mel mentioned some good preventative maintenance, be proactive about doing that and your PCX will just keep going as long as you want it to.
When I did a big bore kit on my first PCX at just under 10k miles, the inside of the engine, cams, cam chain, etc... all looked new. The piston and head was a bit dirty from crappy gas, but the cylinder was clean and free of any marks. I have no doubt the PCX will go tens of thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands, of miles with good preventative maintenance. Just remember, it doesn't have an oil filter (just the little screen), so sticking with regular oil changes every 5k miles or so with synthetic oil is imperative to longevity.