The Honda PCX / Forza / ADV150 / SH Forums

Hey guys,

first, let me give some info about the bike.

Honda pcx 2012 (not esp model) 13000 miles, nothing being replaced in the bike since new apart from the normal consumables( oil, spark plug, drive oil, filter, rear tyre )

Recently ( last 2k miles ) weird noises come from the rear of the bike. When I take off, between 5-10 miles, there is a lot of strong vibration, like some metal is hitting another metal noise and another noise from something spinning and touching something else. From 10 miles up, the bike sounds fine, but when I ride next to a wall or parked vehicles, I can hear some noise coming from the rear again.

The other thing is, when I'm about to come to a stop, there are 2 or 3 noisy clungs, like 2-3 bangs ( between 10-5 miles ) and twice already when I'm about to come to a stop, the bikes engine switches off just before I come to a complete stop.

The other unusual thing is, when I keep steady 40 miles, I couldn't here the engine noise before, now the engine is a bit louder, but I can also here something like shaking a bucket with small metal parts.

I'm wondering, are the above given noises something I should be worried about, or is it something which comes with age and use.

Regards, Chris.

I think you should get it looked at pronto. There could be a problem with the clutch bearing or transmission. There has been other members with similar problems. I think is was mel46.

I wouldn't use it till is checked out. If the back wheel locks whilst riding it could spit you off.

Definitely get it checked. If the first place doesn't find anything, get a second opinion. We had the driven clutch bearings go bad, and we were not the only ones. There is an inner and an outer bearing, and both went out. The entire assembly is cheaper than the bearings alone becaue the bearings are pressed in. We had it checked at the place we purchased the bike from but they were idiots and said they couldn't hear anything out of the ordinary. That is when we decided to find a different shop. They immediately said that there was a problem. Don't be afraid to ask for another opinion from a different shop.you wouldn't want it to seize while you were riding. Not good.
Yours is a 2012. Ours is a 2013 that was manufactured in mid 2012. I think there was a bad batch of those bearings that didn't have enough grease in them.

Thank you for the replies guys.

I've been told to change the rollers and the belt first, then if the noise still occurs, it should be properly checked.

Any suggestions where I could order that illusive clutch part from in the UK?

Regards.

Btw, Mel, my Pcx is a 125, not a 150, as I can see in your signature.

As i understand it, the part that went bad fits both the 125 and the 150. The assembly that others have purchased to fix the problem is 23205-KWN-640. Ask your dealer about it and if it fits yours. It fits many different bikes.