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I have decided to do all maintenance myself. 600 and 2500 mile services were done at the Honda shop (and I think it was a big waste of money). I am not super mechanically inclined, but I am sure that regular maintenance will not be an issue. I need some help with assembling a list of required/helpful tools and materials that will be needed before commencing my 5000 mile service.

Specifically, which socket set works best for the scoot? My concern is adequate extension in order to reach into tight and faraway spaces. Is that valid? What about usefulness of any power tools?

I have a spark plug, oil, oil pan, a new City Grip tire, and plenty of rags to start my list off.

Which tools/materials have you found most useful during DIY maintenance and why?

Surprisingly enough you don't need much bro. Basic wrench and socket sets, you should buy the plastic pry tools for fairings and cowlings for 6 bucks . Go slow and make it fun (do a video for us). I would show you my walk through tutorial for valve clearance check but you have a different animal in 2013 PCX.

Don't bother to attempt removal of a 13" tire from a rim just pay a local garage to make that less dramatic. If you are swapping rollers for better performance you will need an impact wrench to free one bolt but you could barrow one.

It's good experience and not as complicated as I thought Honda products would be to disassemble and reassemble. No torque wrenches or special tools are necessary. If you are not a gorilla and have a feel for (good and snug) verses stripping threads you will be OK. All parts are easily replaced and cheap if you break something except the threads on the crankshaft from that one nut to swap rollers so don't use the impact wrench to tighten it back, use a torque wrench or just... feel the force Luke

get a service manual and it all makes sense

This is a very timely feedback Homie. Really appreciate it... Today, I took off the exhaust, the triangular thing, and that one bolt I need to be careful about. However, I could not find a way to get that tire off the rim. I did exactly what you recommended: went to a local garage. However, they said that my scoot tire will not fit in their machine. I called a random motorcycle service place next, but their price is $25 (just to balance the new tire on the rim). The Honda wanted $30 for the whole job, as a comparison. I guess I will just let Honda do the whole job next time, as far as tire changing goes. What do these shops use to remove a tire from a rim anyway? Did anyone here manage to go through the tire change process without assistance from a garage?

I will sure try to take it easy on all the bolts (great tip!)

P.S.: got my Service Manual a few days ago

There really wasn't anything special about the tire changer at the Goodyear auto garage I last got mine swapped out. Sorry to hear you had trouble but I suspect its more the service tech not wanting to adjust the equipment to accommodate. I was lucky and we found each others company pleasant enough that the owner did mine for free just to gain my business on my dodge repairs in the future. I did notice as I watched he made several adjustments prior to being able to use the heavy equipment to do such little wheels. He frustrated for some time but figured it out eventually. You might have to bring a six pack and your best attitude to the mix or perhaps a hot sister

Can you please make your pictures larger?

homie wrote:bring a six pack and your best attitude to the mix or perhaps a hot sister

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