Post by jabulon on Nov 15, 2014 4:54:48 GMT -5
Hi all! 
I am a relatively fresh rider - got my permit and a Honda pcx125 about six months ago. I am a risk taker, and it cost me with three low speed skids as I was figuring out my and the bike's limits. About two months ago, a friend needed a lift (she weighs around 140lb), and I eagerly agreed. Everything went quite weird as I wasn't accustomed to the added weight, so I figured I just had to adjust my cornering and the rest of the ride went smoothly. Yesterday, another friend needed a lift (he weighs around 190lb) and I though that his heavier weight should not make any difference as compared to the previous passenger.
This was an awful experience for the both of us
! I realized that I had to give way much throttle from stops, and immediately felt that the rear wheel spun out of control. I tried to adjust the amounts of throttle over the next several stop lights, but in vain: even the most smooth and gradual throttling produced lost of traction at the rear wheel. Although manageable, I felt I did not have nearly as much control as I had with the other passenger. This however was only half of this pickle. Whenever I've approached stopped traffic, I've begun slowing down as I would with the added momentum considered; however, toward the last 50 ft or so, the bike swiwered out of control and I had to just stop using the brakes for a sec to regain control. This was the last straw and I decided to discontinue the ride and let my friend take the bus as I mounted the bike alone, thinking that perhaps something went wrong with the bike. I started riding, and found it to behave just like any other day - nothing seems to be wrong. Now, I was in a car accident a month ago, and the scooter sustained some minor damage to the fairings, but nothing serious. I am now begining to think that perhaps there was internal damage(perhaps suspension?) the tires both inflated (will check PSI today..).
My question to the community is, am I alone? Is there anyone who can share a different experience?
Thanks in advance for a reply !
I am a relatively fresh rider - got my permit and a Honda pcx125 about six months ago. I am a risk taker, and it cost me with three low speed skids as I was figuring out my and the bike's limits. About two months ago, a friend needed a lift (she weighs around 140lb), and I eagerly agreed. Everything went quite weird as I wasn't accustomed to the added weight, so I figured I just had to adjust my cornering and the rest of the ride went smoothly. Yesterday, another friend needed a lift (he weighs around 190lb) and I though that his heavier weight should not make any difference as compared to the previous passenger.
This was an awful experience for the both of us
! I realized that I had to give way much throttle from stops, and immediately felt that the rear wheel spun out of control. I tried to adjust the amounts of throttle over the next several stop lights, but in vain: even the most smooth and gradual throttling produced lost of traction at the rear wheel. Although manageable, I felt I did not have nearly as much control as I had with the other passenger. This however was only half of this pickle. Whenever I've approached stopped traffic, I've begun slowing down as I would with the added momentum considered; however, toward the last 50 ft or so, the bike swiwered out of control and I had to just stop using the brakes for a sec to regain control. This was the last straw and I decided to discontinue the ride and let my friend take the bus as I mounted the bike alone, thinking that perhaps something went wrong with the bike. I started riding, and found it to behave just like any other day - nothing seems to be wrong. Now, I was in a car accident a month ago, and the scooter sustained some minor damage to the fairings, but nothing serious. I am now begining to think that perhaps there was internal damage(perhaps suspension?) the tires both inflated (will check PSI today..).My question to the community is, am I alone? Is there anyone who can share a different experience?
Thanks in advance for a reply !
