Honda PCX125 - Owner's Manual > Tires

To safely operate your scooter, your tires must be the proper type and size, in good condition with adequate tread, and correctly inflated for the load you are carrying.

Using tires that are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this owner's manual regarding tire inflation and maintenance.

The following pages give detailed information on howand when to check your air pressure, how to inspect your tires for wear and damage, and our recommendations for tire repair and replacement.

Air Pressure

Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling, tread life, and riding comfort. Generally, underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling, and are more likely to fail from being overheated. Overinflated tires make your scooter ride harshly, are more prone to damage from road hazards, and wear unevenly.

We recommend that you visually check your tires before every ride and use an air pressure gauge to measure the air pressure at least once a month or any time you think the tires might be low. Even tires that are in good condition may lose one to two psi per month if not checked and adjusted regularly.

Tubeless tires have some degree of self-sealing ability if they are punctured.

However, because leakage is often very slow, you should look closely for punctures whenever a tire is not fully inflated.

Always check air pressure when your tires are ''cold'' - after the scooter has been parked for at least three hours. If you check air pressure when your tires are ''warm'' - even if your scooter has only been ridden for a few miles - the readings will be higher. If you let air out of warm tires to match the recommended cold pressures,

The recommended ''cold'' tire pressures are:

* includes the weight of the rider, passenger, all cargo & all accessories

Inspection

Whenever you check the tire pressures, you should also look for:

• Bumps or bulges in the side of the tire or the tread. Replace any tire that has a bump or bulge.
• Cuts, slits, or cracks in the tires.

  Replace the tire if you can see fabric or cord.

• Nails or other foreign objects embedded in the side of the tire or tread.
• Excessive tread wear.

Also, if you hit a pothole or hard object while riding, pull to the side of the road as soon as you safely can and carefully inspect the tires for damage.

Tread Wear

1. wear indicator
2. wear indicator location mark

Inspect the wear indicator (1) to check for insufficient tread depth.

If the wear indicators are visible, replace the tire immediately as it is no longer safe.

Tire Service Life

The service life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including, but not limited to, riding habits, road conditions, vehicle loading, tire pressure, maintenance history, speed, and environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).

In addition to your regular inspections and tire pressure maintenance, it is recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach 5 years old. It is also recommended that all tires be removed from service after 10 years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of wear.

The last four digits of the TIN (tire identification number) (1) are found on the sidewall of the tire, and indicate the date of manufacture.

Tire Identification Number (TIN)

The tire identification number (TIN) is a group of numbers and letters that look like the following example. The TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire.

DOT - This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE

1. tire identification number (TIN)

Tire Repair

We strongly recommend that you replace, not repair, any tire that is punctured or damaged. As discussed below, a tire that is repaired, either temporarily or permanently, will have lower speed and performance limits than a new or undamaged tire.

A temporary repair can sometimes be made in an emergency situation.

However, since a temporary repair may not hold, you must ride very slowly, preferably without any cargo or passenger, and have the tire replaced or permanently repaired as soon as possible.

(For more information on temporary repairs)

A permanent repair, such as an internal plug patch, can be made if a tire has only a small puncture in the tread area. With such a repair, you should not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h) for the first 24 hours. In addition, you may not be able to safely carry as much weight. If you choose to have a tire repaired, be sure the repair work is performed by a professional and that the wheel is balanced before you ride.

If you have a tire professionally repaired at a non-Honda facility, we recommend that you have the work checked by your Honda dealer.

Tire Replacement

The tires that came on your scooter were designed to match the performance capabilities of your scooter and provide the best combination of handling, braking, durability, and comfort.

When replacing, use the original equipment tires or equivalent tires of the same size, construction, speed rating, and load range as the originals.

Installing improper tires on your scooter can affect handling and stability. This can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.

Always use the size and type of tires recommended in this owner's manual.

The recommended tires for your scooter are:

Whenever you replace a tire, remember:

• Have the wheel balanced after the tire is installed.
• Have the tire replaced by your Honda dealer if possible.

If you have a tire professionally replaced at a non-Honda facility, we recommend that you have the work checked by your Honda dealer.

Important Safety Reminders

• Do not install a tube inside a tubeless tire on this scooter. Excessive heat build-up can cause the tube to burst.
• Use only tubeless tires on this scooter.

  The rims are designed for tubeless tires, and during hard acceleration or braking, a tube-type tire could slip on the rim and cause the tire to rapidly deflate.

Side Stand

LEFT SIDE

1. side stand spring

• Check that the side stand assembly is working properly. If the side stand is stiff or squeaky, clean the pivot area and lubricate the pivot bolt with clean grease.
• Check the side stand spring (1) for damage or loss of tension.
• Check the side stand ignition cut-off system:

1. Sit astride the scooter.
2. Raise the side stand.
3. Pull the rear brake lever in.
4. Start the engine.
5. Lower the side stand all the way.

The engine should stop as you lower the side stand. If the engine doesn't stop, see your Honda dealer for service.

Your scooter has a maintenance-free type battery. You do not have to check the battery electrolyte level or add distilled water as you would with a conventional-type battery.

Your battery is a maintenance-f ree type and can be permanently damaged if the cap strip is removed.

Electrical accessories use current from the battery, even when the ignition is OFF.

Limited operation also allows the battery to discharge. If you have electrical accessories on your scooter or do not ride frequently, we recommend that you charge the battery frequently.

If you do not expect to ride your scooter for at least two weeks, we recommend you remove the battery, or at least disconnect the battery cables (negative cable first).

If you plan to store your scooter, see Battery Storage.

If your battery seems weak and/or is leaking electrolyte (causing slow starting or other electrical problems), see your Honda dealer.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling.

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