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« on: September 22, 2010, 05:02:52 PM » |
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 I go away for a while and everything's changed. Bumped my head against the front door until I read the "EVERYONE must register as new!" bit. DUH! Anyway, I'm still plodding along with my same old scooter-like Honda PC800. There's a good group for that online and, as often happens, the conversation goes to "what else would you ride?" or "what would you replace your PC with?" threads. This is not surprising. After all, The newest PC's are over 10 years old now and there's nothing else quite like it today. Besides, most owners have more than one bike. Naturally, some bring up maxiscooters as alternatives. Which brings me to my question. For any long-term motorcycle, operations and maintenance costs are a consideration. I have read here and other places about the relative difficulties and costs of maintenance and repair on scoots. Particularly how much trouble it is to replace tires, the costs of replacing CVT belts, etc. I recently read one post where the relative merits of the B650 are discussed. Apparently the 650 is considered to have a lifetime belt but it is said that IF there is a transmission problem, owners scrap, rather than repair the big Burgs due to the costs. What are you opinions as to the most trouble-free and least costly-to-repair maxis?
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« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2010, 05:13:06 PM » |
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Welcome back to our 'new' Forum. From the photos on the net, the PC800 is a good looking machine.
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« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2010, 05:21:49 PM » |
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Thanks, I'm quite fond of it but 640 pounds is, well, more than enough sometimes. Rides like a dream and gives very little trouble, though.
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« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2010, 05:31:06 PM » |
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Hi and welcome aboard.
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« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2010, 05:34:04 PM » |
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Hello and welcome back! I saw my first ever PC800 on the "flesh" this weekend. Interesting looking and looks capable of touring. How is it in the twisties??
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« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2010, 05:36:57 PM » |
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A lot more so than it looks. I don't push my luck with it but it handles beautifully.
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« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2010, 05:42:37 PM » |
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I can't answer your question specifically but I can say that my Reflex was very easy to maintain. Nothing but maintenance costs during the 20,000 miles I owned it. I did have issue with the speedometer twisting wildly at times but never fixed it as it wasn't a consistent problem. I suspect most maxi-scooters are equally reliable and costs really come down to finding a good service center. Piaggio brand may give you more fits.
On the other hand my Honda Nighthawk 650 is even more maintenance free than a scooter. Due to the hydraulically adjusted valves and shaft drive. Essentially change the oil, check the tires and ride.
Oh, welcome back!
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« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2010, 05:56:24 PM » |
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Those are points in the PC's favor also. No valve or chain adjustment. Thanks for the welcome.
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« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2010, 06:51:34 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2010, 03:44:36 AM » |
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Welcome Home!
Honda NT700V. Oops, I mean SilverWing or Burgman, one or the other. I mean, I don't even like the NT700V and it's a motorcycle. Did you mean 'trouble free, less costly to repair' over 5 or 30 years? Taking it to the shop for service?
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« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2010, 04:44:17 PM » |
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sat on the NT700 while in Wisconsin and liked it although they aren't allowed to sell them to Canadians....
welcome to the forum
there is a PC800 near me and it is a fine looking machine
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« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2011, 08:31:25 PM » |
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what part of alabama are you from? im from vestavia hills.
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