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Re: haggling suggestions for pcx 150
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2016 2:50 pm
by you you
Newsasquatch wrote:So the 3400 was offered without an extended warranty. Should I get a warranty? It seems like such a simple design, I wouldn't need one, what say all of you?
I never even bothered with the original warranty. It's a simple cheap scooter with a mechanical lifespan of 100k that'll be trashed/crashed before 10k in most instances
Re: haggling suggestions for pcx 150
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2016 3:12 pm
by Newsasquatch
WhiteNoise wrote:2015 New, No Warranty, No miles
White
$3400 OTD
My votes in!
Ask them "seriously Yet, kindly"....if they'll toss in a 2015 Service Manual as a thank ya
Can't hurt to try
Whatcha thinking now?
Next move is to Ride
Thanks for your input. Problem is I really need a ride soon, and the 2015 for 3400 is 5 hours away. I dont have an M1 or M2 license to drive it back home, and i dont have a truck to haul it home. The best local offer is
3600 for the white otd. Or for 3870 I can get a silver 2016. They are essentially the same bike right? The only difference online that I've seen is that the 2015 has single rear shocks, while the 2016 has dual rear shocks. Part of me just wants to get the 2016 bc it's the best deal for a 2016 that I've seen and I called a ton of places. But if the white is admittedly more attractive to me. Idk what to do
Re: haggling suggestions for pcx 150
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2016 3:14 pm
by Newsasquatch
you you wrote:Newsasquatch wrote:So the 3400 was offered without an extended warranty. Should I get a warranty? It seems like such a simple design, I wouldn't need one, what say all of you?
I never even bothered with the original warranty. It's a simple cheap scooter with a mechanical lifespan of 100k that'll be trashed/crashed before 10k in most instances
Any truth to this statement? This doesn't make me feel good about the purchase.
Re: haggling suggestions for pcx 150
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2016 3:21 pm
by Newsasquatch
Bash On! wrote:Depends on how risk averse you are. It provides piece of mind, but for a price (obviously).
I got an extended warranty on my Silver Wing but not on the PCX. If I were to do it again, I probably wouldn't have bought the extended warranty on the Silver Wing. The bikes are both very reliable and, in addition, I don't put many miles on my bikes--IIRC the warranty is unlimited mileage. It's a better deal for somebody who racks up the mileage. One benefit is that the warranty is transferable (IIRC) so if you think you might sell the bike that would be a selling point for the new owner.
Keep in mind that in order to have protection under the warranty you are strictly locked to Honda's maintenance schedule, and if you have a claim under the warranty you had better have all the maintenance records (you can do your own work, just keep a record and all the parts receipts).
Re: haggling suggestions for pcx 150
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2016 3:57 pm
by Newsasquatch
Sorry, idk what happened there. I meant to quote that and say that I had an extended warranty on a car and felt that it cost more than it was worth so I'm probably not gonna get one.
Re: haggling suggestions for pcx 150
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2016 9:14 pm
by relic
What are you waiting for
white 2015- close to home -$3600
the one year standard warranty is fine
I don't think any PCX has a single shock although have seem then listed as
Re: haggling suggestions for pcx 150
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 2:06 am
by Flipper
Just doing a search on Cycletrader.com of a 75 mile radius of the WestCovina Zip 91791 yielded 45 results >>>
http://www.cycletrader.com/search-resul ... C764933499&
Highlights >>> ???
2 x 2999 for a 2015 white (+ fees ?)
1 red 1 silver @ 2898 (+ fees ?)
and 1 dealer selling @ 3499 " no dealer fees"
Good luck W/ the hunt.
Re: haggling suggestions for pcx 150
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 10:51 am
by Newsasquatch
http://www.trackntrail.net/new_vehicle_ ... 245&go2=Go
This website shows some differences and I assume the 2016 is similar to the 2017.
I'm seeing that one has CBS (don't know what that is), and one has hydraulic shocks, and this is where it says one rear shock for the 2015.
Can anyone look at this and tell me what you think? A lot of people on here have complained about the stock shocks. Can anyone let me know if the 2016 or 2017 has gotten better in terms of taking bumps?
Thanks for all the advice so far, and yeah I'm now really considering the white 2015 one.
Re: haggling suggestions for pcx 150
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2016 12:31 pm
by WhiteNoise
News, You got me real curious....how soon is Soon that you need to buy your Ride? Times a wasting!
I replied to this very same post already. Look here:
http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f ... 9&start=40
Not much more can be said about changes between one model year versus another.
Up to you now to get that transportation you need. Bonus! You'll have Fun too!
Re: haggling suggestions for pcx 150
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 12:27 am
by Newsasquatch
So I got the bike a couple of weeks ago and so far, I love it!
Re: haggling suggestions for pcx 150
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 12:42 am
by Newsasquatch
The above pic is of me and my wife at the dealer's parking lot. I have a helmet, body armor, knee pads and gloves, that I bought thanks to advice received on here.
I also installed a 20 dollar alarm, a good cover, a disk lock, and I have a chain and a ulock that I use at night at my apt bldg. This stuff too was purchased thanks to advice received on this forum.
I did use haggling advice. When I went in that day to purchase it, they were acting like they never quoted me at 3600 otd! They were telling me that they'd try to get as close to that as possible, but after I kept saying that if it wasn't that I'd walk, the guy miraculously got the OK from the boss lol.
Overall I love the scoot, but seeing as how this is the first two wheeled vehicle other than a bicycle I've had, there have been a few problems:
for one thing, my back has been hurting. I find that maintaining freakishly good posture helps. I'm used to mountain biking, where one leans forward, which is somehow more comfortable than the pcx. The good posture has helped but my 45 minute rides to work and back have left me with a somewhat sore back.
My muscle on my right wrist is really sore bc of the throttle. I've found that by gripping the throttle further back and maintaining a straight wrist and arm, the pain had kessened.
Today I was going 50 mph on a new looking road that was very long and nice looking at night, and I hit a bump that bumped me up about 6 inches from the seat! Holy crap that scared the eff out of me! It was a 50 mph road so I didn't think it would be a problem but boy did it scare me.
Re: haggling suggestions for pcx 150
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 12:44 am
by Newsasquatch
Other than those few problems, I've been super happy, and it's a lot of fun to ride! Thanks everybody for all your help!
Re: haggling suggestions for pcx 150
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 5:58 am
by chicaboo
On a bicycle (or sports bike I imagine) where you lean forward more, your arms are taking some of the load off your back.
I tend to get sore wrists when riding a bicycle for this reason, and I also try to maintain good posture on the scoot like you.
When cruising you could try gripping the bar end with your pinky to lock your throttle position without staining your wrist.
I hate hitting bumps on the PCX. Sometimes you can feel it right in the huevos...
Re: haggling suggestions for pcx 150
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 8:46 am
by Bash On!
When I see the bumps in time, I stand up ala dirt biking or mountain biking. The PCX rotates over the bump and it's less jarring for me and the bike. To account for unseen bumps, a loose, non-rigid riding posture is good. That's sometimes hard for new riders or on new bikes, but usually comes naturally with more seat time.
And, congrats on the new bike. Looks sharp!
Re: haggling suggestions for pcx 150
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 8:51 am
by Jge64
The wrist problem will go away, it's because you haven't use that particular muscle in this position before. And although it's hard, you really have to concentrate on exactly what's up in front when you're on the bike. I've been in the same situation , caught flat-footed and almost took the bike down. Only because I wasn't watching. We all forget we're moving at 40 miles an hour, without any real protection, through the air.
Re: haggling suggestions for pcx 150
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 7:34 pm
by Mel46
Ok, so now that you have your bike here are some suggestions from someone who has been riding most of his long long life. First of all, for the wrist, get a Cramp Buster. It will help a lot. Second, for the bumps, replace the shocks with YSS adjustable ones. You can order them online. They are easy to change out or you can have the dealer do it when they do the 600 mile service, which will be around $300, so be prepared. As for your back, that is why many of us ordered custom seats from Thailand with back braces. If you order the back Support instead, they will think you mean the one that actually has a high back to it. Go to powerbypcx.com and look at some of their seats. We can help you maneuver the site.
Re: haggling suggestions for pcx 150
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2016 12:04 am
by homie
A very honest follow up review for an average size American body style riding a motorbike made for Asians. I was going to say petite but that could be misunderstood. Push the bars up as far as possible without they touch the windscreen when turning. Sit up perky as much as you can as you've figured out already. When in Rome act like Roman, you don't see the Asians slouching around on their scoots. It's good for your posture and maybe Mel's advise on saddle and shocks can help as well... I have neither.
I can't get with attempting to stand up if a pothole is eminent, getting your butt just off the seat is enough to manage. I'm sure Bash dosent mean to stand up or he's going over the bars someday because you already have your hands on brakes, not a good idea to stand. I know my roads as you must too with your route unless you are a traveling salesman they should be familiar by now. Your senses should be heightened when ever you see construction signs or road work as that's the wild card. You will remember that pothole and the experience, i'm glad you survived it at that speed.
Your review is consistent with what many of us put with for the little Honda... makes me feel better somehow
Beautiful bike, beautiful wife
Re: haggling suggestions for pcx 150
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2016 5:02 am
by you you
My best haggling suggestion would be to get an eyeliner and draw a lobotomy scar on your head.
I both trolled and got back on topic. Multitalented
Re: haggling suggestions for pcx 150
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2016 8:25 am
by kramnala58
I suspect your back pain will ease a bit as you become more comfortable with riding. I suspect, whether you realize it or not, being a rookie rider, you are more tense than usual. But I also think a new seat would go a long way as well. I love mine.
Re: haggling suggestions for pcx 150
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2016 11:46 am
by homie
