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Re: PCX Grows to 150cc (Apres Le SA, Mais Quoi?)
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 1:44 pm
by OneBulletDan
Everything I`ve read about the Helix says it`s a fine scooter, BUT the blasted thing is UGLY!!! I know looks ain`t everything, but I don`t think I could handle all that ugly for a daily rider.
From what I hear, the Helix is a bit faster than the Helix, and a much better feeling ride. Still ugly, though.
Re: PCX Grows to 150cc (Apres Le SA, Mais Quoi?)
Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 10:21 pm
by mr pibbs
OneBulletDan wrote:GTS 300 Super. If you like the nostalgic look, this one`s got the same displacement, GTV 300.
Bring your wallet........
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I've worked on one of these before. Really nice scooter. Not cheap. No one can make a suspension like vespa.
I would take it over a Morpheus or a reflex for sure.
What about the tmax?
Re: PCX Grows to 150cc (Apres Le SA, Mais Quoi?)
Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:02 am
by noiseguy
Wheelman-111 wrote:Which leads me to a couple of 500 class used machines. Noisy-Guy's favorite GSF-500. I found an '09 clad in all its Gixxer-wannabe goodness - 'Zook White-and-Blue for about the same price as a new CBR and less than the Ninja 250 with - get this! - Seven (7.0) miles on the odometer. For even less scratch, there's a Ninja 500 sitting beside it that looks showroom-new with 1900 miles. Both started up, but the 'Zook's battery appears to need at least a charge or maybe replacement.
Money-saving proceeds to August when I hope to ride one or the other home. What says The Noise?
I say go for it. Esp. since you found one of the '09's left over. New battery is cheap and of course the dealer will pay for that
Mine is an unfaired model, the earlier GS500E.
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Re: PCX Grows to 150cc (Apres Le SA, Mais Quoi?)
Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 10:49 am
by zuphilius
noiseguy wrote:Wheelman-111 wrote:Which leads me to a couple of 500 class used machines. Noisy-Guy's favorite GSF-500. I found an '09 clad in all its Gixxer-wannabe goodness - 'Zook White-and-Blue for about the same price as a new CBR and less than the Ninja 250 with - get this! - Seven (7.0) miles on the odometer. For even less scratch, there's a Ninja 500 sitting beside it that looks showroom-new with 1900 miles. Both started up, but the 'Zook's battery appears to need at least a charge or maybe replacement.
Money-saving proceeds to August when I hope to ride one or the other home. What says The Noise?
I say go for it. Esp. since you found one of the '09's left over. New battery is cheap and of course the dealer will pay for that
Mine is an unfaired model, the earlier GS500E.
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Nice! My wife might build one from scratch ala-Adidasguy.
Re: PCX Grows to 150cc (Apres Le SA, Mais Quoi?)
Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 2:29 pm
by noiseguy
zuphilius wrote:Nice! My wife might build one from scratch ala-Adidasguy.
A lot of guys do that to them post-lowside. Rather than replace / repaint the crash-damaged plastics, they get a set of headlight horns, headlight, and front turn signals either aftermarket or from an original GS500E.
The later model GS's have better carbs (3 circuit vs 2), improved front brake (stiffer) and a slightly stiffer front spring. On mine, I've rejetted a touch richer, replaced the front springs with straight rate and a rear shock from a GSXR600, and a SS front line. I have an SV650 caliper waiting for me to get around to installing, though the new line and clean out of MC really helped front braking.
Re: PCX Grows to 150cc (Apres Le SA, Mais Quoi?)
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:23 am
by motormike
OneBulletDan wrote:
From what I hear, the Helix is a bit faster than the Helix, and a much better feeling ride. Still ugly, though.
Okay Dan...both bikes have an "X" in them, but no excuse for sloppy posting... 
I think you mean the Helix is faster. Ugly is true about Helix, but I have always been attracted to vehicles that have a homely look, like Crosley, Studebaker, Rambler, to name a few... 
...Edsel, Henry-J, Anglia, Willys, you get the idea.
Re: PCX Grows to 150cc (Apres Le SA, Mais Quoi?)
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:32 am
by zuphilius
Hey, I built Ramblers at the AMC plants, both Lakefront and Main, in Kenosha! Well, mostly Concords, Spirits and Eagles.
But I've owned quite a few!
Re: PCX Grows to 150cc (Apres Le SA, Mais Quoi?)
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 6:24 pm
by bradthreee
Whens the pcx come out? I'm already per approved!
Re: PCX Grows to 150cc (Apres Le SA, Mais Quoi?)
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 3:59 pm
by motormike
Re: PCX Grows to 150cc (Apres Le SA, Mais Quoi?)
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 12:05 am
by OneBulletDan
Thanks for picking up my slack, Mike. I`ve been prone to brain farts here lately.
Had an uncle that owned a Nash Metropolitan. I really didn`t consider them ugly, just different.
Re: PCX Grows to 150cc (Apres Le SA, Mais Quoi?)
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:47 am
by Wheelman-111
Greetings:
Deepinnaharta Dealer SalesDude says PCX is due on floors mid-summer.
I haven't seen one yet.
Re: PCX Grows to 150cc (Apres Le SA, Mais Quoi?)
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 11:22 am
by bradthreee
Got my pcx150 yesterday. Havent had a chance to ride it yet. Will report thoughts later
Re: PCX Grows to 150cc (Apres Le SA, Mais Quoi?)
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 11:57 am
by Wheelman-111
Greetings:
Congratulations on PCX Purchase, Cubic One. Best Honda design in a long time.
I'd be grateful to read your performance reports if you'd be so kind as to post 'em up.
Paticularly if you could git yer Garmin's take on Top Speed, and how she rides thereat.
(Break-in on 4-syrokes being not so much an issue as Folklore wold have us believe.)
Also gas mileage/range.
Planning as I suspect...?
Dude! Swap in a Dio!!
Re: PCX Grows to 150cc (Apres Le SA, Mais Quoi?)
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 12:24 pm
by stepthrutuner
My two cents worth.... have you considered a used Kymco Bet&Win 250? It's basically a 150 sized 250 weighing a little over 300 lbs. Finding a nice used one could be a little difficult, however.
Re: PCX Grows to 150cc (Apres Le SA, Mais Quoi?)
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 5:01 pm
by bradthreee
Rode 60 miles into work today.
I weigh 285#s
The PCX did fairly well on the straights. Seems to top out about 70mph.
Uphill it struggled a bit when they were long, short hills did OK. Seemed to only hit about 50mph. I did notice that ninja tuck helped a bit increasing acceleration and speed.
Overall I'm very happy with it. I don't feel safe riding it on the freeways with speed limits of 65mph here in CA, but I did find other routes that made the PCX and myself happy.
The ride feels nice on the 14" wheels. Very smooth and overall impressed with Honda Thailand manufacturing. It feels nice and tight.
MPGs are right around 100.
MSRP is $3449.
