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Re: My New Honda PCX 125cc
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2018 8:46 pm
by raito
Mel46 wrote:I guess I am looking at it from the perspective that most riders who have a 2013 model have done most of the upgrades themselves that they had asked Honda to do, except for LED lights and ABS brakes.
You forgot the fuel tank upgrade. Maybe also the convenience of a 12V cigarette receptacle.
From the perspective of a PCX LED owner, me, the only upgrades on the new PCX Digital that I envy are the ABS option, the slightly improved underseat storage, and the nice digital dashboard. I don't like the new headlight design. A little too busy. I also don't need the wider tyres.
One thing I like about my PCX compared to MOST others is that the rims are not black. Black Friday was yesterday.
Re: My New Honda PCX 125cc
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 3:47 am
by gregsta
Mel46 wrote:I guess I am looking at it from the perspective that most riders who have a 2013 model have done most of the upgrades themselves that they had asked Honda to do, except for LED lights and ABS brakes.
I improved my rear suspension, added a tall windshield, replaced the seat, put on better tires (Some owners have even put wider tires on), and I even upgraded my headlights. I also added LED tail lights as well. In the end, I have the more powerful engine and have done most of the other upgrades we had suggested to Honda.
So, The point is that at some point the "last Year's model" is not much different from the newest model, so be happy with it and just ride it.
I just need to get a bigger screen added to this one this time and that's me done
Re: My New Honda PCX 125cc
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 2:12 pm
by gregsta
raito wrote:Mel46 wrote:I guess I am looking at it from the perspective that most riders who have a 2013 model have done most of the upgrades themselves that they had asked Honda to do, except for LED lights and ABS brakes.
You forgot the fuel tank upgrade. Maybe also the convenience of a 12V cigarette receptacle.
From the perspective of a PCX LED owner, me, the only upgrades on the new PCX Digital that I envy are the ABS option, the slightly improved underseat storage, and the nice digital dashboard. I don't like the new headlight design. A little too busy. I also don't need the wider tyres.
One thing I like about my PCX compared to MOST others is that the rims are not black. Black Friday was yesterday.
I really like the new led lights on the NEW pcx I thought they looked cool on in the dark, I thought they looked futuristic they look nice in the dark and before the light totally goes. I thought they stood out from other motorbikes lights.
The digital dashboard looks very cool as well and it has a clock on it what is very handy and the indicator lights look very cool on the dashboard.
Re: My New Honda PCX 125cc
Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 2:35 pm
by gregsta
Mel46 wrote:I guess I am looking at it from the perspective that most riders who have a 2013 model have done most of the upgrades themselves that they had asked Honda to do, except for LED lights and ABS brakes.
I improved my rear suspension, added a tall windshield, replaced the seat, put on better tires (Some owners have even put wider tires on), and I even upgraded my headlights. I also added LED tail lights as well. In the end, I have the more powerful engine and have done most of the other upgrades we had suggested to Honda.
So, The point is that at some point the "last Year's model" is not much different from the newest model, so be happy with it and just ride it.
I did have a 2014 model before this and I always hated them small rims on my old bike fleet like you were floating when riding it, so the wider tyres are a welcome up grade. I personally like my old seat better on my old PCX the one with the lump in it. Not really feeling this new seat. The suspension I really had no issue with my old suspension not really getting that part. These lights look nicer, do I think that they are better in the dark no. The ABS is just amazing so responsive.
And its more poker so don't need to upgrade to a sports exhaust what I was going to do on my old one.
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Re: My New Honda PCX 125cc
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:11 pm
by Manufan1
1st time post, so go easy on me.
Well I just passed my full license on my PCX, which allows me to ride up to 125cc auto bikes. Main advantage is that I don't need to keep doing a CBT every 2 years (and can carry a pillion and use motorways). I have no intention of riding bigger bikes, very happy with my PCX
Re: My New Honda PCX 125cc
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:14 pm
by Oldie
Manufan1 wrote:1st time post, so go easy on me.
Well I just passed my full license on my PCX, which allows me to ride up to 125cc auto bikes. Main advantage is that I don't need to keep doing a CBT every 2 years (and can carry a pillion and use motorways). I have no intention of riding bigger bikes, very happy with my PCX
Well done. I think that you're right, just keep to the PCX and be glad that your L Plates are now in the bin!
I did a few 100 mile trips on my PCX and it was very competent. Plus it's so cheap to run.
Re: My New Honda PCX 125cc
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:21 pm
by Manufan1
Oldie wrote:
Well done. I think that you're right, just keep to the PCX and be glad that your L Plates are now in the bin!
I did a few 100 mile trips on my PCX and it was very competent. Plus it's so cheap to run.
Very glad my L plates are in the bin. quite useful to be allowed on motorways (not that you'd like to travel any sort of distance on a motorway on a PCX!). Here in Manchester we have the A57(M) which is technically a motorway but not actually like a motorway in any shape or form! It is useful that I can now use it.
Re: My New Honda PCX 125cc
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 5:35 pm
by gregsta
Manufan1 wrote:1st time post, so go easy on me.
Well I just passed my full license on my PCX, which allows me to ride up to 125cc auto bikes. Main advantage is that I don't need to keep doing a CBT every 2 years (and can carry a pillion and use motorways). I have no intention of riding bigger bikes, very happy with my PCX
Congratulations on getting your full license no more CBT happy days!!!
Re: My New Honda PCX 125cc
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 10:47 pm
by you you
Manufan1 wrote:1st time post, so go easy on me.
Well I just passed my full license on my PCX, which allows me to ride up to 125cc auto bikes. Main advantage is that I don't need to keep doing a CBT every 2 years (and can carry a pillion and use motorways). I have no intention of riding bigger bikes, very happy with my PCX
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Re: My New Honda PCX 125cc
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:11 am
by gbru2505
Manufan1 wrote:
Well I just passed my full license on my PCX, which allows me to ride up to 125cc auto bikes. Main advantage is that I don't need to keep doing a CBT every 2 years (and can carry a pillion and use motorways). I have no intention of riding bigger bikes, very happy with my PCX
Well done!! I've just repeated my CBT and don't want to do it again so I'm looking at doing the three-part test. The trainer's advised me to do mine on a larger geared bike - 650cc. I'm just wondering if there's any particular reason you did it on the PCX? I don't think I'd take a passenger onto the motorway on a PCX because I don't think it'd be stable or fast enough.
Re: My New Honda PCX 125cc
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2018 1:21 pm
by gregsta
gbru2505 wrote:Manufan1 wrote:
Well I just passed my full license on my PCX, which allows me to ride up to 125cc auto bikes. Main advantage is that I don't need to keep doing a CBT every 2 years (and can carry a pillion and use motorways). I have no intention of riding bigger bikes, very happy with my PCX
Well done!! I've just repeated my CBT and don't want to do it again so I'm looking at doing the three-part test. The trainer's advised me to do mine on a larger geared bike - 650cc. I'm just wondering if there's any particular reason you did it on the PCX? I don't think I'd take a passenger onto the motorway on a PCX because I don't [qoute]
Ignore what I just posted I noticed once I read he had passed his A2 test.
Re: My New Honda PCX 125cc
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2018 7:18 pm
by Old Grinner
Congrats to all ye test passers.
May the road rise to meet you and the wind be always at your back!