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Honda · Overhead-cam four-stroke single, wet sump, separate gearbox oil, CVT belt drive

PCX (157 cc)

Library entry covers 2010-2023

26 factory 38 guideline

Published source

Honda 2024 PCX Owner's Manual (31K1Z), Maintenance Schedule pp.61-62

Factory owner's handbook. Covers 2024 manual (PCX, 157 cc).

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64 items for a 2011 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, screw/locknut adjusters
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Separate gearbox oil
Clutch control: Automatic or semi-automatic
Final drive: Belt CVT, scooter automatic
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Drum (or band / belt rim)
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2011 Honda PCX (157 cc)

On the road: every 300 km

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 500 km

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 800 km

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 1,600 km or 6 months

1 item

Adjust rear drum brake and rod / cable linkage

Brakes

Guideline

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

4 items

Adjust automatic / semi-automatic clutch

Primary and gearbox

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 6,400 km or 12 months

1 item

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine Oil. Factory: R every column incl. 0.6, or 1 Year. Cols x1000mi 0.6/4/8/12/16/20/24

Every 6,400 km

12 items

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve Clearance. Factory: I every column from 4
Check engine breather and oil return

Engine

Factory

Manual: Crankcase Breather. Factory: C every column from 4
Engine Idle Speed

Engine

Factory

Factory: I every column from 4
Headlight Aim

Engine

Factory

Factory: I every column from 4
Suspension

Engine

Factory

Factory: I every column from 4
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle Operation. Factory: I every column from 4
Fuel Line

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: I every column from 4 (x1000mi)
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Side Stand. Factory: I every column from 4
Brake Lock Operation

Brakes

Factory

Factory: I every column from 4
Brake System

Brakes

Factory

Factory: I every column from 4
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake Shoes/Pads Wear. Factory: I every column from 4
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheels/Tires. Factory: I every column from 4

Every 6,500 km or 12 months

2 items

Inspect CVT drive belt, rollers / sliders and clutch shoes

Final drive

Guideline

Typical scooter interval. Your owner's manual figure governs; check belt width against the service limit.
Lubricate brake cam spindles, check linings and drums

Brakes

Guideline

Every 8,000 km or 12 months

1 item

Replace oil filter

Engine

Guideline

Every 9,500 km or 12 months

6 items

Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 12,800 km

8 items

Clean oil strainers / mesh screens

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine Oil Strainer Screen. Factory: C at 8, 16, 24
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling System. Factory: I at 8, 16, 24
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark Plug. Factory: I at 4, 12, 20
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners

Engine

Factory

Factory: I at 8, 16, 24
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark Plug. Factory: R at 8, 16, 24
Clutch Shoes Wear

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: I at 8, 16, 24
Inspect drive belt, pulleys and tension

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Drive Belt. Factory: I at 8 and 24
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering Head Bearings. Factory: I at 8, 16, 24

Every 16,000 km or 2 years

2 items

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline
Change gearbox oil

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 19,200 km

1 item

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air Cleaner. Factory: R at 12, 24

Every 19,500 km or 2 years

3 items

Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 3 years

1 item

Replace CVT drive belt

Final drive

Guideline

Typical scooter interval, or sooner if the belt is cracked, glazed or below its width limit.

Every 24,000 km or 3 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 24,000 km

1 item

Replace brake linings / skim drums (wear based)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 25,600 km

1 item

Replace drive belt (wear or damage based)

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Drive Belt. Factory: R at 16

Every 32,000 km or 4 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 38,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 40,000 km or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 48,500 km or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

4 items

Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Change final drive (rear drive) oil

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final Drive Oil. Factory: Regular Replace 2 Years
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake Fluid. Factory: Inspect every 4,000 mi (6.4k km); Regular Replace 2 Years

Every 3 years

1 item

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Radiator Coolant. Factory: Inspect at 8, 16, 24; Regular Replace 3 Years

Every 4 years

3 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.