Noob seeking advice comments help for new scooter purchase etc

£105 just for top box - sorry I got to watch the pennies for now

 

I'll have to speak to dealership - he told me any top box with standard fixing bracket will fit

Just watched the first few mins of the vid

Think they've changed the design - I'm sure there's a separate panel/piece on the area he's having to drill - yes I will still probably have to drill but not remove the whole panel... I'll let you know

 

I think I found your culprit (previous owner) or a very close relative

 

excuse the foreign language but this video shows the latest modifications and the rack support fixings

Got these (just the SR1136) on order http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-PCX...te-with-Givi-SR1136-Fitting-Kit-/302073149355

 

i started to laugh and ended up crying, where on earth do these people learn to rattle can spray ....... the local supermarket wall or something. and like i atleast expected some masking off lol .

its plasticote so couldnt be a relative lol, they done mine in awesome black primer, when you wash it you get dirt and grime off and some paint flakes lol , my front foot well is turning from black to its original gray again lol.
i dont have a shed or garage at hand so i have to choose the right months to strip body work, sand it and prep for canning, its going to take a good part of a month to undo all his bad spray work and get a lush finish coat i like.

 

Updates and more updates (because can't see where I posted before)

Givi SR1136 Fitting Kit (brackets to mount top box) for £33.99 - easy to fit (10mins give or take a cup of tea) no drilling just remove cover by popping plastic plugs and screw in bolts (if I remember all correctly). Probably could of got them cheaper but these were supposedly in stock but I'm not listing the supplier because piss poor service/delay in supply
Givi E370 Monolock top box £65.91 (from Motocard) cheapest I could find for the quality (probably a bit OTT but looks lovely on my RED PCX (I knew there was a real reason not to go for the white PCX roflmao)
Givi D1130ST £55.08 (from Motocard) took a while to deliver (no stock anywhere I searched) but again 20mins and the screen was fitted. 2 screws - slide down and out the piece under the headlight - unscrew four bolts attach new shield and reverse the process

Took her out yesterday on a good run - really felt the benefits of the new shield (sunny cold 6deg C with windchill @ 50mph took it down to 0 or thereabouts) my only issue was my feet but that's because I still don't have proper boots of any sort (using trainers as usual) - yes I'm going to get some boots but whether it's proper bike boots (£75 approx) or try the £15 Lidl next Sunday 4th (worth the risk as it's a PCX)

Just to add (as seen other info regarding windshields) - I'm 5'9" tall and yes I still get some wind on helmet (fitted with Chinese copy of GoPro (£35) on top but nothing like before including my hands (in gloves) and chest - with original seat << well worth the cost (can't see why they can't be cheaper option on new purchase)

And when it turns warm again - off comes the D1130ST and back to being "air cooled"

 

Foot wise i got some big thick Heat Holders socks , like a knitted sock but with a fleece like inner lining and they are toasty warm.
i also picked up a cheap pair of motorbike boots to from my local bike clothing store for £40 ( http://www.acesport.co.uk/r-pro-indi-boots-3302-p.asp ) , the boots with the heat holder socks is like having your feet infront of a toasty warm fire

 

Thanks for link - good price too
Just quick question hopefully you'll understand and for future reference if I decide to buy
I'm a loose size 8 although it has been known that I have squeezed into a 7
Would you go for a 9 or stick with an 8 (thinking of thicker socks)
And just to add - it's a PCX 125 and being a scooter my own thoughts say proper boots are OTT as I won't be riding every day (that's why I'm thinking try the cheapo from Lidl)

 

im a size 5 shoe, so trying to find a smaller boot was a right royal pain ( most start in a 6 or 7)
i popped on a 6 instore and it was a little loose but with socks it fits like a goodun, you would always tend to one size up in boots.

nice thing is when under trousers they dont look that outta place being a more touring styled boot , and if you did ever move to a gear shifter you have the extra pad area for the shift sweep, btw the shift sweep leather is on both sides so does not look that outta place ( ie both left and right have a gear shifter pad ).

i was running round in a pair of old steel capped work boots but they only just covered ankle. i went with the new boots as the offer calf protection, and if anything did ever happen my ankle could be supported by boot if broken not flapping around like.

its just a 125cc, mine is just a 50cc but only takes a side swipe to take your foot off ( a mate nearly lost his foot when a van side swiped him and crushed his ankle between the van and the foot rest on his kmx 125 ( foot hanging off) he was wearing trainers )

 

top tip from the guy in norway:
get some woolen insoles. and hiking boots are quite warm, its what i use in very cold winter days
(or crazy winter motorbike camping trips!)
they grip well, are sturdy, tolerate the salt and keep your feet warmer than most "winter" bike boots...
i actually have some special snow hiking boots they have these special plastic studs built into the soles, but i dont think you can get them in the uk

 

Thanks
I'll keep everything in mind about size etc but just to add
I know you can't predict/stop an accident - that I accept and understand
But I'm not riding in rush hour and I'm not commuting daily - maybe 2 or 3 times a week (in warmer weather) at most - so my risk is smaller but I understand the risk

 

god kveld Norge
Thanks for input
I don't like the cold after spending 3 years living near the equator where it's hot or rainy and the closest to snow is a bad case of dandruff
I doubt I'll be riding in the snow here because of all the crazy drivers
My PCX 125 has given me a bit of freedom to get out and about and do shopping and visiting a lot easier - hopefully in the warmer weather I can get out more and put some more miles on the clock

 

another tip, if your out and your hands are getting cold, pop into a petrol station and grab some of those disposable gloves from the pumps, free and help keep your fingers from falling off!
we still havent had snow where i live yet, but i expect it will come next week or so....

 

Your exposure to danger is there 24/7 - you have already spent well over two thousand pounds on the bike plus accessories so far - you are a novice rider of mature age - the modern driver does not give a toss about the motorcyclist - do yourself a favour and invest in good safety gear - adopt ATGATT - all the gear all the time - meantime enjoy your new freedom and ride safely

 

Enjoyed reading this as I also have recently got a PCX125.

Have added the Honda screen, and also some Tacano Urbano handlebar muffs to keep the cold off my hands - currently doing about 40 miles a day in ~2 degree temps so the muffs are well worth it!

Its a great bike and averaging 120mpg for me - should pay for itself after 6 months off use vs paying for car parking so i'm happy, although I suspect i'll move up to a bigger bike next year (I have full licence).

 

I stopped riding in icy conditions after 2nd Jan

When I found out (the hard way) that 2 wheels and black ice don't match

Busted ribs and yes I was wearing my gear - the bike is scuffed a little but it was the straight drop onto cold tarmac from riding height, whilst the bike did a Bolero impersonation across the traffic light junction, that did the damage to me.

Confused with the 120mpg for Honda PCX125 unless my reading is faulty I'm getting 139mpg but I'm very really "heavy footed" and roll up to slow/stopped traffic rather than excessive braking - is yours new? if not has it been serviced ?

I'm also considering taking the full licence later this year and maybe look at the Forza 300 or similar who knows - I don't want/need anything like a Ninja H2 or similar

After fitting the Givi Large screen I've not needed anything other than gloves when in cold (not icy as mentioned before) weather - it deflects the airflow with those bulbous bits


Anyway

Welcome to the forum
Enjoy your ride
but be safe

 

As for boots you may find a compromise such as walking boots or Doc Martens or even Commando boots. You can also get casual scooter boots.
Full motorcycle type boots are fine if you are commuting or going long distance on main roads but a pain to walk/socialise in .
As long as you get something to cover the ankles.
With clothing in general and helmets I would always advise trying them on rather than buying on the internet as sizes can vary a lot especially when they list X/XXS etc.
As a former cyclist you are probably well aware of the risks.

 

Hi,

Its possible you are getting 139mpg as a few of the owners on the PCX forum have reported similar or higher figures - I guess its down to having a flat-ish commute and finding the sweet spot of not going over ~50mph.

Unfortunately my commute is 20 miles each way...around 15 of those are over very hilly countryside and I need to mash the throttle open to get up the hills and the rest are in town which is why I'm "only" doing 120mpg. This is still a lot better than some as the fuelly website states its members are averaging 95mpg....but I guess theres no indication of how well some of those bikes are maintained?

My bike has 4500 miles on it so is pretty well run in though.

I looked at the Givi screen but was afraid it'd be like a sail with the wind up here in Aberdeen so went for the smaller Honda one (plus its smoked to matchs my black bike) - have you had any issues with wind?

You shouldn't let the cold weather put you off and you'd be best to get back riding asap - the longer you leave it the more nervous you'll be.

 

I am split between Honda PCX 125 (great reviews everywhere) and Yamaha X-Max 125 (great look and features like ABS). Which one would you recommend?

 

Probably better to start a new post rather than hijack this one.