Frugal Adventuring on a Honda PCX150 U.S. Spec
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It turned out the clutch holding tool does not fit. I purchased another $8 cheapo Chinese one off eBay, that also did not work. So it's an impact wrench or the Honda tool. However there is a clone of the Honda tool on eBay for $40. I'm kind of tired of buying clutch tools that don't fit.
I ordered Yes G euro adjustable shocks from Thailand. It will probably take 3 months to arrive due to Thai customs being funny with the fluid in the remote shock reservoir. It has to come by land not air.
I also bought a oontZ Bluetooth speaker and zip tied it to the handle bars which sounds loud enough, especially with the givi windshield.
Then spotted this old Dodge Charger.
I ordered Yes G euro adjustable shocks from Thailand. It will probably take 3 months to arrive due to Thai customs being funny with the fluid in the remote shock reservoir. It has to come by land not air.
I also bought a oontZ Bluetooth speaker and zip tied it to the handle bars which sounds loud enough, especially with the givi windshield.
Then spotted this old Dodge Charger.
3DP said:
Nice one - it's amazing what new shock(s) do for scooters. They all seem to come sprung form 9 stone Thai people, so bottom out and wallow if you are of a fuller figure and like to carry a bit of speed 
Good to hear how you get on with them.
It's has gotten very cold, so I've only been riding the pcx the last few days.Good to hear how you get on with them.
My initial impressions are that the yss shocks are a massive noticeable improvement.
On potholes and bumps that would normally be jarring and bum puckering are now taken no problem. The shocks do not bottom out and they keep up with the rebounding from the road.
I'll ride as it is for 1k miles for them to break in and then I will start playing with adjustments. I highly recommend upgrading to them if you have a pcx.
I might have mentioned earlier, some people have had issues with the shock reservoir cap seeping oil. Hopefully this does not happen. They are also available without the reservoir.
Pothole said:
Slightly modified, then?
Yes it has quite a bit done but they're relatively easy to get big power out of. There more picks of the GN in my mustang thread. The biggest limitation of the G body platform are fitting wide enough wheels. The chassis rails get in the way.
This documentary is worth a watch. https://youtu.be/X2MrvWPByAA
themanwithnoname said:
Nice.
I had a PCX150 last time I was out in Thailand. Great little thing.
It's a brilliant scooter that does exactly what it's supposed to. I ride WOT most of the time as I ride a lot of 45-55 mph highways and I still get around 110 UK mpg.I had a PCX150 last time I was out in Thailand. Great little thing.
I'd ride it more if the weather wasn't extremely hot or extremely cold.
Fair enough. Put my wet weather gear under the seat with laptop bag in top box.
Was tempted to use the PCX for a 270 mile round trip to see the folks and wondered how they cope. They are quite nippy round town but show limitation on main roads. Probably stick with the car or the Fireblade but it's kind of a sense of adventure to do it on the PCX (against my better judgement!).
Was tempted to use the PCX for a 270 mile round trip to see the folks and wondered how they cope. They are quite nippy round town but show limitation on main roads. Probably stick with the car or the Fireblade but it's kind of a sense of adventure to do it on the PCX (against my better judgement!).
mudster said:
Fair enough. Put my wet weather gear under the seat with laptop bag in top box.
Was tempted to use the PCX for a 270 mile round trip to see the folks and wondered how they cope. They are quite nippy round town but show limitation on main roads. Probably stick with the car or the Fireblade but it's kind of a sense of adventure to do it on the PCX (against my better judgement!).
I'd do it as long as it was not cold or raining. It'd really capable of all roads other than motorway.Was tempted to use the PCX for a 270 mile round trip to see the folks and wondered how they cope. They are quite nippy round town but show limitation on main roads. Probably stick with the car or the Fireblade but it's kind of a sense of adventure to do it on the PCX (against my better judgement!).
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