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homie wrote:

gagazman wrote:Hi all. Finally took the plunge and got a new black PCX125. Done 90 miles in 2 days and looking forward to my 3 day commute, 20 miles each way.

WELCOME! break in is only 300 miles, you should be sailing over that any day. Consider your warranty demands at 600, make the decision to do it yourself or not. Take note there are better tires/tyres/terr's to be had for a more confident grip on your roads... and stay off the incident list below please

I will try my hardest

See this 'break in' thing? What happens after it? Will I notice any change in Power? Or anything else? Or is it mainly Internal?

Hi there Gagazman,
Guessing you may have changed tyres by this stage? Any thoughts on make for a good mix of grip / longevity?
Regards,
Neil

gagazman wrote: See this 'break in' thing? What happens after it? Will I notice any change in Power? Or anything else? Or is it mainly Internal?

My experience was a drop in mpg from something crazy like 114 to mid 90's. This could be something mechanical I don't understand or more likely confidence and comfort will have you getting on it after break in drawing down your mpg. btw there are known issues that can develop in the clutch (glazing) for those who never get on it so don't baby a twist-n-go too long. 87 octane, no more these are not built to burn hotter fuel.

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Neil955i wrote:Hi there Gagazman,
Guessing you may have changed tyres by this stage? Any thoughts on make for a good mix of grip / longevity?
Regards,
Neil

Nope not changed tyres Yet! Got 280 miles on the clock. Tyres still look OK with hardly any drop in pressure.

Had to top up with distilled water, blooming awkward so had to inject it.

Looking at the brake fluid that is going, probably due to the hills and ups and downs.

Do I have to remove something to look at the chain?

Chain?! Is there a chain? Only picked mine up this morning, but even with the 40-45mph running in cap, what a hoot to ride. The smile is ear to ear, helped no end by the sunshine and dry roads. Must get back out there....
Cheers
Neil

There is no chain to check people except the timing one which you will not see until you do your valve check and it requires no maintenance to my knowledge. There is a belt and it requires no adjustment either. You guys can get service manuals if you want. Very helpful to have one, about 50 bucks here in the states.

homie wrote:There is no chain to check people except the timing one which you will not see until you do your valve check and it requires no maintenance to my knowledge. There is a belt and it requires no adjustment either. You guys can get service manuals if you want. Very helpful to have one, about 50 bucks here in the states.

That's a Relief! I hate mechanical stuff, I just wanna RIDE!

Mind you, a valve check is another matter.......