Hello! first time poster long time lurker!

[maddiedog]

First service involves the final stage of manufacturing quality control, everything on the scooter is supposed to be checked thoroughly for security and correct adjustment/operation.
It is probably the most important service your scooter will ever have.

That said though, lots of dealers will skimp out and do nothing but the bare minimum.

If you know your dealer is reputable and think they will actually do the full inspection and valve adjustment, by all means, you should have them do it. Otherwise, if they seem shady or if you think they will cut corners, do the oil change and valve adjustment yourself.

For reference, here is the maintenance intervals for the PCX: http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=323

[Tom192]

Its in at a dealers in the morning (colin appleyard at Keighley) they service Hondas but not an official dealer, think they are Yamaha dealers though. Ive bought the bike for using so not waiting weeks to try and fit it in at honda while its the busy summer period. for the 2500 service I will take it to Honda and get them to do the valves

[Tom192]

first service done

asked them to strip the centre stand mounting and grease due to all the posts about it recently. now to munch the miles to the 2500 service

[Tom192]

quick update at 1500 miles

love the bike and its returning a pretty consistent 135 miles to the tank taking near as makes no difference 5 litres each fill up - about 123mpg not bad for a 70 mile round trip commute with majority on 50, 60 and 70mph limit roads.

god the seats uncomfortable!

[Slickvic]

quick update at 1500 miles...

God the seat is uncomfortable!

Consider getting a better seat:

http://www.powerbypcx.com/boutique-tag-selles.html

[Tom192]

5000 mile update:

Bikes been for its 5k service today. All is well and its had a new spark plug fitted might just get away with the rear tyre till the next service but will have to keep an eye on it. Bike returns very consistant 125mpg. Bought a neck tube and it made so much difference on the way home!

[Tom192]

7500 mile update:

had its 7.5k service this morning, all running well and had a new Michelin city grip new Tyre fitted.

also picked up a can of acf50 so will be applying that when it next gets washed

[Tom192]

10,000 service update

Decided to go to an independent rather than Honda this time!
Bolton Motorcycle workshop close to where I work. Top marks to Russ, bike feels brand new super smooth on the ride home and its even been washed!

Oil and brake fluid change, final drive oil and air filter change. Had ordered new brake pads and shoes but they are still OK yet so will get them fitted next time.

Very pleased with the service and you get shown all the parts they have removed. Here's to another 2.5k