Honda PCX150 // Scooter Camping in the Rain // 2023 Early Winter Meet-up
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
- Welcome to our Early Winter 2023 Scooter Meet-up! We were all going stir-crazy and needed to get out for a ride, so we set the date and place to meet in northeast Texas. We had a great time despite the weather, but the ride back was certainly a soggy experience! Skip around with the chapter markers below.
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Camp kit:
DrySpec D38 dry bag: amzn.to/3RAidU4
Nelson-Rigg Trails End fuel bottle holder: amzn.to/3wWWigA
GCAG bottle holster: greenchileadv.com/collections...
REI Half Dome 2+ tent: www.rei.com/product/185632/re...
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Camp kitchen:
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Time indexes:
0:00 Lineup of the scoots for our scamping trip!
2:10 Refueling the scoots, Adrian might not be riding the Cannonball?!
5:13 Alan has a R-E Himalayan, I'm thinking about upgrading my XT250?
7:05 Glen said that he'll be joining us on his Honda Silverwing
8:16 Rallying together at the park entrance
11:25 Arriving at our campsite
14:33 What's in Quasi's bag? Setting up camp
22:33 Resuming for breakfast the next morning
25:24 Moto maintenance in the woods: 2016 Yamaha SMAX, 16K miles with NO VALVE CHECK!
31:27 Heading out to get more food and drinks for tonight
35:27 Riding back to camp, and the weather is definitely coming!
38:22 Resuming after breakfast, doing dishes in the rain
40:58 Swimming home through the deluge
43:58 Arried home safe and sound, ride report, and loading up Alan's scoot
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QM
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Flight of the Inner Bird (instrumental) - Sivan Talmor
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I love when Neal is in the videos!
This is awesome 🎉 I own a 2018 PCX love it however I only ride it around town. You have encouraged me to take it anywhere 🤩 I need to meet more scooter folks.
Я из России, у меня тоже Хонда рсх 125.
I was in that same spot on Jan 20-22 with my daughter, but just rained all day and cold to boot. I like spots 141 and 142 for both hammock and tent camping.
Nice to see an on-off rider joining the pack.
Agreed! Patrick rode up to join us just for the day ride, but he couldn't stay for the weekend. Maybe we'll wrangle him into another motocamping trip in the near future. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I wished Honda still made the 125 dual purpose bike for the U.S.
Agreed! We don't have any good "standard sized" small bikes here anymore. Several other countries still receive Honda's "AG" bikes for agricultural use that range in size from 125-200cc's ( motorcycles.honda.com.au/models/workrange/agriculturalbikes ). They aren't "true" dual-purpose or enduro bikes in most riders' opinions, but they always fill that role nicely if you don't need to go far or fast. 😉👍 --QM
Me too, I do think things are looking like they will within the next few years given how popular the mini moto bikes are doing. I'm hoping for them to bring over the CB150x personally.
42:38 honestly this is my favourite weather to go riding and camping in,as long as i have a good insulated rain and camping gear
I love camping in the rain... especially when I can just button up and weather the storms from a dry hammock or tent. Packing up wet camping gear and riding in the rain is never ideal, but that just adds to the adventure and makes great memories! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Yes! If you plan your trip properly,and use the proper rain gear and a good quality tent,camping in the rain is just the best. Find a camping site thats not prone to flooding,somewhere there's a bit of shelter preferably. Make sure not to get the cooking utensils wet. If things don't go well,just have a laugh about it🤣.
Thanks for a great trip!!!!
Thanks for the feedback! We're meeting again at the same park this weekend to motocamp for a few days. It'll be hot and potentially rainy, but any time outdoors with friends is always good! 😉👍 --QM
So cool it's so fun to ride in a group and combining with primitive camping wow what a joy. I start to do similar on mi DRZ400S. Cheers from Tampa Bay 🌴🤙🏻
Agreed! Group riding can be sketchy sometimes if your riding partners are the "go-fast" types, but we're a laid-back crowd. These scooters are amazing fun for relaxed touring on the back roads. Our Cardo PackTalk communicators add another dimension to the ride because we can chat and joke for hours on end. Calling out safety hazards is another benefit of group comm's. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Had fun riding up there, thanks for suffering my gas guzzler 300. I was so low on gas when we got there I was seriously concerned about making it back to the station. The park was really nice and you got a good group of folks there.
Thanks for joining ride with us, and you're welcome anytime! Maybe next time we can ̶c̶o̶r̶r̶u̶p̶t̶ convince you into motocamping? I wondered if you'd make it back to that last fuel station... we were at 90+ miles from our last stop! 🤣👍 --QM
@QuasiMotard I'm game next time. Occasionally, I'll get weekends off lol. My schedule is kinda wacky
@schrodingersmechanic7622 We're meeting again at the same park this Memorial Day weekend from Friday thru Monday. You're welcome to join the fun if you can make it! 😉👍 --QM
@QuasiMotard thanks for the invite! Unfortunately, I'm working that Friday and Sunday. I'll have to find a weekend when I'm off to meet up with y'all again
Quasi, it’s Nice to see you and the guys out camping! I enjoyed you sharing more of the actual camping time spent at your campsite. It’s my hope sometime in the future I’ll be strong enough/good enough to meetup with you in a group ride. Thank you for sharing your video’s, I really do enjoy them! Cheers….🤠👍🏼
Thanks for the feedback and watching our antics, Scott! We'd love to meet you for a ride or a meal someday! 😉👍 --QM
From Hot Springs I love you guys group
I like that the way you called your gang
Scooter Gypsies
Great review guys 👊
Thank you for awesome videos! Mr. Aaron 🍻
Great job guys way to tuff it out--be safe!
You guys are awesome. Thank you so much for sharing such an amazing adventure!
Looking forward to seeing this.
Howdy, Paul! The premiere just finished, so now you can watch and skip around in the video. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Thank you. Looked great fun with a group of good friends. That ride home though🌧️!
Awesome video. Love the rain rides
Hiya Aaron i take it all your mobile phones mounted on your handle bars are water proof especially after that massive down pour riding along.
Another good trip out im with you all in spirit from the insides of my UK bungalow too cold to go on any trips here!
Marc In Bletchley G6XEG
Howdy, Marc! Yep, my Samsung Galaxy S22 phone is waterproof, so I don't worry about it even during heavy downpours like we had last weekend. We're finally warming up just today after being cold and wet for over a week here in Houston. I was beginning to wonder if your cold, wet UK weather blew across the pond and took up residence here! 🤣👍 --QM
Excellent Sir.
The video quality is amazing 👏
Another great adventure.
Fantastic video glad you guys had a awesome time 👍
Thanks for the feedback! We'll suffer through cold and rain, as long as we can ride and hang out together! 😉👍 --QM
re 350 classic, great job fellows!
This beyond awesome to see. Great trip with a great group. Truly a gift to cherish.
Thanks for watching and leaving feedback! 👊😉👍 --QM
I’m afraid to take my pcx any further than like 10 miles from home . I’m afraid to blow that tiny little engine . It’s a2019 and only has 400 miles on it . Not to mention pack it with camping gear . I’d need a mechanic like the guy in this video for me to feel safe lol
Makes me hungry every time I watch the videos 👍👍
Looks like way too much fun
First person I rode with when we got to Phoenix Arizona was a friend that lives in our apartment complex he had a Honda crf300 nice bike
you got my sub for this vid
Thanks for the support and the sub! 😉👍 --QM
Really a timely video as I recently purchased a Smax that had sat since Covid lock down. Changed all the fluids and was looking to tackle the valves next. Great video! looking forward to following your SCBR '23 adventures.
I'll be posting a full-length video of that valve checkup later tonight. The whole process took about an hour, but I chopped it down to the essentials of about 20 mins. 😉👍 --QM
I just dropped that full-length video here for you: ua-cam.com/video/ZxnXesbrAFY/v-deo.html . I hope the info helps you when you tackle the valve check procedure on your SMAX. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Great video, what or how are we seeing the heads up display in the video with the speed, and other information, really nice!
Thanks for the feedback, Robert! I'm using the GoPro Hero 11 Black camera for video, and that's paired with a Cardo microphone in the helmet. The telemetry for the HUD is recorded on my GoPro camera and my Garmin Zumo GPS (when I'm riding with it). I use a third-party program called Telemetry Extractor ( goprotelemetryextractor.com/ ) to combine the GPS data and generate the gauge overlays. Everything is stitched together in Adobe Premiere Pro to create the final videos. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Great video quasi Loved the setting up of camp and camp life. Wrenching in camp was great too. Still in -20 F here in Mn. So this is my wishing and hoping, thinking of upcoming summer ride to do lists PCX or 08 Wing probably both at different times. I really Need to get out to the black hills.
Thanks, Jeff! I'm always on the lookout for more riding buddies and people to c̶o̶r̶r̶u̶p̶t̶ convert into motocamping! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard I would love to, I am so itching to get out and ride, have a PCX 2016 (bought slightly use) for cheap, think it had 4-5 hundred miles on it, from you guessed it a elderly couple, they also had a metropolitan that was pristine. I bought 2019 PCX 150’s new on a suzuki C-50 trade in. Also ride, other than the 08 Wing, a 2014 valkyrie, I absolutely love this bike for what it is. Now reality, I am 68 and could never turn the miles that you younger dudes do without blinking an eye, I envy that, oh the days ago.. who knows Quasi maybe are paths will cross some day. Cheers and safe riding.
Looks like you had a great adventure. I think there are many Bias People about scooters. Mostly I think do from 50cc under powered govern machines not keeping up with traffic. But, a good 125+cc setup is a load of fun. They are more convenient to get on and go than even say a small mini moto. I ride and own big HD tourbike, HD Softail, 70's KZ and more. But, I have also a little 50cc Yamaha 4t scooter and find it a blast to go to store or be bop around the neighborhoods. I want to upgrade to the bigger scooter watching this makes me want to upgrade even more. I would do exactly this. Take on little adventures. Looks fun new subscriber inbound.
Rain sleet or snow, sometimes you just gotta go camping!! Love the video hoss! PS… pack Whiskey like every place you go is a dry county😂😁😁
Got here from the spacex video - can't blame Patrick for small tank lol
excellent adventure ride/camp episode
re Himalayan - it's not a fast bike on open roads - itchyboots YT channel use 2 of them on her world travels she now has a Honda crf 300 ( i thinks that it) adventure bike
Awesome video. I love my PCX. You definitely inspire me to ride it more than just in the city. Does the QuasiLock keep your phone from shaking too much? And what is that mounted on the right handle bar? Thank you!
Thanks for the feedback! The Quad Lock mount is very secure, and the phone definitely can't dismount accidentally. The vibration dampener makes the phone appear to bounce around more, but the high-impact vibrations are reduced compared to a rigid mount... so that's safer for the delicate camera lenses in the phone.
Here are the pieces that comprise my phone mount:
- Quad Lock Motorcycle Vibration Dampener: amzn.to/3huKyLt
- Quad Lock 1" Ball Adapter Mount: amzn.to/3hqLvEl
- Quad Lock Weatherproof Wireless Charging Head: amzn.to/3uLT79q
- RAM 1" double socket arm: amzn.to/2SZOgmD
I have my Garmin Zumo XT ( amzn.to/3Oai7Ba ) mounted on the right handlebar using the included RAM ball mount (fits onto the brake/master cylinder bolts. The Zumo XT is a fantastic GPS unit... much more reliable than a mobile phone when cellular data is spotty or unavailable during long trips on rural highways and back roads. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Awesome video planning a trip to Katy on my Forza 300 maybe in June , first stop be Bastrop to visit my son. got figure out the back roads from there to Katy.. oh I'm Mcgregor Tx taking 95 to from Temple to Bastrop.. going to visit my new grand baby in Katy only 3 months old.. I'm old 60 but with Gods help i know i'll be ok
Okay. This looks like way too much fun. Got my PCX and just breaking her in. Getting brutalized on the fuel economy at "only" 80 mpg so far. I have noticed it has gotten smoother on the acceleration as I approach the 300 mile mark.
Your PCX's fuel economy should improve after the break-in period and after the first oil change. My PCX's economy jumped up ~10% when I upgraded the variator with the Dr.Pulley sliders (lower engine RPM at cruising speeds), and then another ~5% when I installed the Dr.Pulley performance variator.
Small upgrades for aerodynamics and minor changes in my riding habits usually yield 107-113 MPG on the highway if I can keep my speeds below 60 MPH, and over 120 MPG in town when speeds are below 50 MPH. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Love your guys go to hot springs AR
Love these videos, the combo of riding, camping and wrenching is so enjoyable! I have a quick question, I’m considering a scooter for weekend camping trips have you ever ridden a Honda forza? I keep thinking due to its larger size it could be better than the PCX but you’ve shown the PCX is an amazing road companion , thanks quasi
Thanks for the feedback! Yes, the Forza 300 is a superb middleweight scooter. It has enough power to cruise across the country and tackle interstates with ease. Unfortunately, Honda stopped importing them into the USA in 2016 due to poor sales, so we're left to search the used market to find one in good condition. The only mid- to large-displacement scoots available here in the States now are the Yamaha XMAX 300, Suzuki Burgman 400/650, and the BMW C400 GT. There are other scoots from Chinese and Korean manufacturers, but their quality and reliability can be suspect.
I've been holding my breath and hoping that Honda will bring the newer Forza 350 to the States. It was redesigned back in 2019 for the European markets, and now it has ABS, HSTS (traction control), power-adjustable windscreen, and lots of other refinements. Rumors say that we might get the ADV350, which is based on the same platform. I have my fingers crossed in anticipation (along with my toes, arms, eyes, and everything else)! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard I want a scooter and ever since I heard about the ADV 350 I've been dreaming about that.
Terrific Video and road trip! Scooters are soooo fun! I've never seen a group ride before 👍💯🤙 CHEERS!)
I like your motorjacked, i saw 2 of them in this video :-) What brand/type is that?
Pcx 150 ❤ i love you
I have been a scooter rider since since a car pulled out in front of me on my sport " crouch rocket" motorcycle twenty years ago. I have a new maxi scooter now. I cannot find anyone to ride with., even casually. Man, I would love to ride with you guys.
I have just got a 400 burghman
I purchased a Suzuki Burgman 650 1 year ago wanting to find a group like this but no luck maybe sometime i will
The visuals are amazing. What gear are you using to get all that information?
The telemetry data is recorded by my GoPro Hero11 camera and my Garmin Zumo GPS (when I'm riding with it). The gauge overlay is generated using a third-party program called Telemetry Extractor: goprotelemetryextractor.com/
The data can be visualized in any format you want, and the dashboard layouts are entirely customizable for driving, motorcycling, flying, or any other activity. I create a transparent MOV video overlay, and then I stitch everything together in Premiere Pro to make the final videos. Creating the overlays requires a lot of extra work, but I think the end results are worth the effort. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I’m interested in either the Honda PCX 160 or the adv 160 having hard time deciding lol and the color red or white one
Watching this again! Lol what kind of windshield you have for your pcx150?
Currently, my 2015 PCX 150 is fitted with the National Cycle VStream Sport Touring (medium height): www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/national-cycle-vstream-sport-touring-windscreen-honda-pcx150-2014-2018?sku_id=1161414 . I might look at their taller option, but I don't know if I'll have time before the Scooter Cannonball Run trip in June. If not, then I'll probably add another lip spoiler to the top to quiet the wind noise a bit. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Thank you very much
Adrian!
I like a heavy leather motorcycle jacket for cold weather, plus you can wear it other places.
hey quasi, i drive a pcx aswel, but how is that bag called above your fuelcap? Thanks alot greets from Belgium ps. love your video's
Howdy, and greetings from the USA! That is an older SHAD SC20 scooter tunnel bag, and it works very well for this scooter's size. A newer equivalent would be the SHAD SC25: www.motostorm.it/en/accessories/luggage/shad-sc25-scooter-bag-black.html . The downside is these must be removed to refuel the scooter. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Hey guys great trip 🎉 are u using a HUD system or is it just animation?
Cheers
Howdy, and thanks for the feedback! The gauge data is an overlay that I generate using a third-party program called Telemetry Extractor ( goprotelemetryextractor.com/ ). The telemetry for the HUD is recorded by my GoPro camera and my Garmin Zumo GPS (when I'm riding with it), and Telemetry Extractor combines the data to generate the gauge overlays. Everything is stitched together in Adobe Premiere Pro to create the final videos. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I really enjoy your videos Quasimotard. I heard you mention the Navi. I have a Navi and other bikes as well. The Navi has a super quiet exhaust which I like. I'm thinking about getting a PCX150. How much louder is the PCX stock exhaust at idle? Would you call it Campground quiet like the Navi's exhaust?
Howdy, Chip, and thanks for the feedback! The OEM exhausts on the PCX and Navi are nearly identical in terms of noise level. I think the PCX's engine might be a little bit quieter overall because it's water-cooled (the water jacket dampens piston noise).
The PCX also starts quieter than the Navi because there is no starter motor, bendix, or ring-gear engagement; the alternator doubles as the starter, so it has a silent, instantaneous start-up. Both bikes are campsite and apartment complex friendly... near zero noise footprint. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
What software are you using to edit all that speedometer and map shit? By the way great video. Cool guys
The gauge data is an overlay that's generated using a third-party program called Telemetry Extractor: goprotelemetryextractor.com/ . The telemetry data for the HUD is recorded by my GoPro Hero11 camera and my Garmin Zumo GPS (when I'm riding with it). I stitch everything together with Adobe Premiere Pro to create the final videos. It's a lot of extra work to create the overlays, but I think the end results are worth the effort. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Great job brother. Huge fan, love the videos! New follower on Instagram as well.
Love the content! What do you use to project the overlay of the Speedo and other information? Thanks.
Howdy, Shawn! The gauge data is an overlay that I generate using a third-party program called Telemetry Extractor: goprotelemetryextractor.com/ . The telemetry data for the HUD is recorded by my GoPro Hero11 camera and my Garmin Zumo GPS (when I'm riding with it).
Telemetry Extractor combines the data from multiple sources to generate the gauge overlays. The gauges are completely customizable for content and placement, so you can build different "dashboards" for particular uses (e.g., motorcycle touring, racing, aerobatics, etc). The gauge overlay is exported as a transparent MOV file to be included in other editing software.
I stitch everything together in Adobe Premiere Pro to create the final videos. It's a lot of extra work to create the overlays, but I think the end results are worth the effort. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard - Thanks for the info. You are right, definitely a nice touch to your videos. I’m just starting to get my feet wet with vlogging and can appreciate the time and effort you put into yours. BTW - what kind of trailer are you pulling with your scoots?
Neil fabricates all of his own trailers and touring accessories for his scooters. He built that trailer from a scrapped Honda Ruckus scooter. The original frame and steering stem/neck was repurposed as the trailer's front pivot, and the front wheel was used as the trailer's rear wheel. He fabricated the rest of the frame, swingarm, suspension, and hitch pieces for his Yamaha S-MAX 155 scooter.
Neil will be riding that exact setup with trailer about 7K miles around the USA next month for the 2023 Scooter Cannonball Run ( scootercannonball.com/ )! I'll be riding my Honda PCX150 scooter, but I won't be pulling my KipMoto SherpaX trailer ( kipmoto.com/pages/sherpax ) this year like I did during the 2021 Cannonball. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@quasimotard I absolutely love your channel - it has inspired me to take an MSF BRC course, buy a 2023 PCX, and begin exploring my area from scootback - thank you for sharing your adventures! I have a question for you though: Where on the frame do you attach the dry bag that you often mount directly behind you?
Thanks for the feedback, and congrats on getting into riding on that new PCX! That drybag is a DrySpec D38. The mounting straps are wrapped around the rear footpeg brackets/frames behind the side plastics. Those brackets aren't visible from the side, but you can see and reach them easily when seated on the ground next to the scooter. I attach the second set of straps around the mount for the rear top case.
The straps are open-ended, so you pass them around a pipe/post and feed it through a loop sewn into the end of the strap. The loose end has an adjustable cam buckle to attach to the bag and cinch up the slack. It's a very secure mounting system that will even survive a 35 mph crash without budging! ( ua-cam.com/video/hfuUZxYjI4Y/v-deo.html ) Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard thank you for the mounting guidance, it worked flawlessly with a 40L Givi rolltop bag for Sheila's (the PCX) first overnighter this weekend! Looking forward to watching your future videos! Stay well - Eric
Which Himalayan are you looking at. The 411 air cooled is a tank, or tractor 24.3 bhp but geared to keep on trucking at lower speeds. The new to be released 450 liquid cooled will allow higher compression and be around 40HP taking care of the USA freeway speeds, the air cooled does fine on most of the world which is limited to 100kph which is 62mph but will struggle in Texas where folks wizz around you at 80mph. The liquid cooled should address Texas drivers on the road. 😜
I was considering the Scram 411, but I might wait to see if R-E decides to bring the newer engine here to the USA. I might opt for a mild big-bore kit (oversized piston, larger valves, and mild cam profile) for my XT250 that bumps up the power by about 25-30%. The XT just needs a bit more oomph for running highway speeds without straining. Otherwise, I'll just continue with what I have and put more miles on it! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard from what I recall the water cooled 450 comes here next to fill out the mid range then their 650 parallel might come to the Himalayan to fill out the larger range.
We talk about your total pack out weight of 30-45 Lbs .What do you carry under the seat of the PCX. Tools & what else,
I usually try to keep my heavier items low and centralized to minimize handling issues. I typically keep my cook kit, power kit, and my road kit (e.g., emergency tire tools, air pump, and other moto tools) under the seat. That centralizes mass and helps to reduce rotational inertia of the bike... quicker steering response and less tendency to tail-wag.
If you place heavy items above the bike's center of gravity or behind the rear axle, then it slows transitional response and it tends to make the bike harder to handle in quick transitions. Placing heavy items like tools or water in a top box is always a bad idea... it's like adding a hyperactive toddler to your rear seat. 😉👍 --QM
I see one of the scooters was pulling a trailer and could see what type of hitch they had..Perhaps you could show a few closeups as I am going through different fabrication ideas..
Neil's 2016 Yamaha SMAX 155 is pulling a custom-built trailer. Neil is a retired welder and machinist, so he fabricates fantastic gadgets and accessories for his scoots. He also has a 2013 Yamaha Zuma 125 with a trailer that has clocked over 50K touring miles on back roads and highways.
The initial basis for his trailers is a used scooter or mini-bike frame that reuses the steering head as the trailer's lateral pivot point. He fabricates forward draw bars from the steering neck to attach to the scooter, and then fabricates lower frame extensions that hold the storage box in the middle. The rear swingarm is a custom piece, but he usually repurposes the rear shock(s) and the front wheel to use on the back of the trailer.
The trailer attaches to the scooter's frame near the top of the rear shocks (if equipped with dual shocks), or with frame extensions that are welded onto the rear of the scooter frame. These mounts serve as the vertical pivots for bumps and up/down motion. These two different axis allow the trailer to articulate independently from the bike, but the trailer leans WITH the bike in turns because there is no link for yaw (by design, of course).
You can see an in-depth walk around of his Zuma's trailer in this video: ua-cam.com/video/hHFtwXVzc30/v-deo.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard thank you.. I have the skills to make one and it is nice to have a platform to build on., I am 74 and have a 1986 Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000.. I have no need to drive fast enough to set your hair on fire, so the idea of a scooter intrigues me. My first was a Honda cub in 1963 and it was blue.. Thanks for your timely response.,
Careful with using a phone for gps ... if it has image stabilization the constant vibration will damage the cameras
Hey great video. I did a scooter road trip in the Philippines last November. Awesome times. This year I'm returning for at least 6 months of driving around on a Yamaha Aerox 155. One question what app/software are you using to get the speedometer and distance on your video screen? From 4:23m
Thanks for the feedback! The telemetry data for the HUD is recorded by my GoPro Hero11 camera and my Garmin Zumo GPS (when I'm riding with it). The gauge overlay is generated using a third-party program called Telemetry Extractor: goprotelemetryextractor.com/ .
I stitch everything together with Adobe Premiere Pro to create the final videos. Creating the overlays is a lot of extra work, but I think the end results are worth the effort. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard yes they are well worth the effort. It looks great. Thanks for the advice.
How you film this video and how you put the Speedinfo and the Roadmap in?
The gauge data is an overlay that I generate using a third-party program called Telemetry Extractor: goprotelemetryextractor.com/ . The telemetry data for the HUD is recorded by my GoPro Hero11 camera and my Garmin Zumo GPS (when I'm riding with it). I stitch everything together with Adobe Premiere Pro to create the final videos. It's a lot of extra work to create the overlays, but I think the end results are worth the effort. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Whats your opinion on doing a ride from miami to key west on 150 cc chinese carb air cooled clones?
That should work fine as long as you can find slower rural roads and side highways. I would start with a fresh tune-up and a new CVT belt just to be sure it wouldn't have any mechanical problems. 😉👍 --QM
Hey I have a question for you I used to own a silver Honda PCX 150 back in 2018 and I sold it and I know I shouldn't have now I want to get another one but the color I want to get now is white because you can be seen easier even at night iCarly live in New Hampshire but I'm moving to Florida any recommendations on a good place in Florida to get a Honda pcx150
Like me gusto el video
The leak is at the seams.
Once you get your rain gear vlean and dried. Use a seam sealer on all seeing seams to seal out moisture or water entering through the seams
What is the camera or app you're using to get the GPS/speed display?
Howdy, William! The gauge data is an overlay that I gemerate using a third-party program called Telemetry Extractor:
goprotelemetryextractor.com/ .
The telemetry for the HUD is recorded by my GoPro Hero11 camera and my Garmin Zumo GPS (when I'm riding with it). Telemetry Extractor combines the data from multiple sources to generate the gauge overlays. Everything is stitched together in Adobe Premiere Pro to create the final videos. It's a lot of extra work to create the overlays, but I think the end results are worth the effort. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I need a new gas sensor. It shows full when empty. 15yrs old. Italian Sportcity250 2008.
i dont know if i want you to video me anymore your cam is making me look FAT. but i think i had like 3 layers of cloths on and they didn't help either. LOL
Welcome to show business! The camera always adds 20-30 pounds and makes eveyrone look fatter than they look in the mirror. 😉👍 --QM
interesting watching different kind of yamaha model available in different region~
May I ask, what software do you use to show speedometer map etc on the video?
Howdy, Yuki! The gauge data is an overlay that I generate using a third-party program called Telemetry Extractor: goprotelemetryextractor.com/ . The telemetry data for the HUD is recorded by my GoPro Hero11 camera and my Garmin Zumo GPS (when I'm riding with it).
Telemetry Extractor combines the data from multiple sources to generate the gauge overlays. The gauges are completely customizable for content and placement, so you can build different "dashboards" for particular uses (e.g., motorcycle touring, racing, aerobatics, etc). The gauge overlay video is exported as a transparent MOV file to be included in other editing software.
Everything is stitched together in Adobe Premiere Pro to create the final videos. It's a lot of extra work to create the overlays, but I think the end results are worth the effort. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard thank u 😁
Hello! I hale a pcx 125, 2019. Can u telf me what tall is ut windshield and how tall.u are? Is ok against wind?))
Howdy, Adam! The screen that I have on my 2015 PCX150 is the National Cycle VStream Sport Touring (medium height): www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/national-cycle-vstream-sport-touring-windscreen-honda-pcx150-2014-2018?sku_id=1161414 . The equivalent screen for your 2019 PCX should be the "Tall Touring Replacement Screen": www.nationalcycle.com/n50005.html .
I'm 5'7" (170 cm), and I like the height of this screen, but I think that the Tall Touring screen would work better to reduce helmet turbulence. The equivalent model for the 2019 PCX would be the "Extra Tall Touring Replacement Screen": www.nationalcycle.com/n50006.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Great video. From Tyler myself.
I'm just starting to get into scooters and I don't know what the "Cannonball" is. Can you inform me please?
The Scooter Cannonball Run (SCBR) is a cross-country endurance event for scooters and small motorcycles that meet the qualifications. The maximum engine displacement is 279cc, and all machines must meet at least 3 of 5 criteria to be classified as a scooter (unless an exception has been granted).
The event is always coast-to-coast, swapping directions every other year, and the starting and endpoints vary each time. The 2021 SCBR was a 10-day, 4500-mile timed event from Bar Harbor, Maine, to Eureka, California.
You can find all the details here: scootercannonball.com/ . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Thank you so much. Appreciate it.
Do you carry gas on your scooter? (Without the trailer)
It depends on where I'll be riding. If I'm on a typical road trip on rural highways near major cities, then I don't bother with extra fuel because it's easy to find a fuel station within 20-ish miles in any direction. However, If I'm taking an extended road trip through rural areas, then I'll carry a couple of 30-oz fuel bottles under the seat as an emergency backup. I plan to carry an auxiliary fuel tank or a 2.5-gal No-Spill can during my Scooter Cannonball Run in June. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I noticed your honda pcx have knee windshield, does it help a lot?
Yes, those leg visors help to reduce the wind turbulence in the rider's pocket. They're also great in the rain for keeping your knees and legs out of the road spray.
They are the Daytona Side Visors, and you can find them here: japan.webike.net/products/22641463.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard thank you so much
I have A pcx 160cc australla.s a. Gary skiller .
❤❤😂🎉
what motorbike is the black?
The black scooter is a 2016 Yamaha SMAX 155. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I’m interested in trailer.
That's a fully custom job by Neil himself! We'll call it the "Neil's Specialty Fabrication" bob-trailer 2.0! He fabricates all of his touring accessories for his scooters, including the trailers, mounts, highway pegs, windscreens, etc. He's an amazing guy!
You might enjoy this detailed walk around of his 2013 Yamaha Zuma 125 trailer: ua-cam.com/video/hHFtwXVzc30/v-deo.html . The new trailer for his 2016 Yamaha SMAX 155 that's seen in these later videos was constructed from a scrapped Honda Ruckus frame. He used the Ruckus front wheel and steering head/neck, and then fabricated the rest of the frame, swingarm, and suspension from scratch! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
9:47 maybe I should trade in this dirt bike for a scooter
Where do you go for number 2?
🤣 Does a bear 💩 in the woods?! 🤣
Most of these campgrounds have restrooms, so it's not a problem. Some of the nicer parks even have bath houses with showers, hot water, and climate control like this site in David Crockett State Park in Lawrence, TN: ua-cam.com/video/5TQdbmw-D2U/v-deo.html
We usually don't need to restort to caveman tactics or using our trowels to dig cat holes. However, we're not above doing so whenever necessary! This campsite in Missouri was one of those occasions... just out primitive camping on public lands without any services: ua-cam.com/video/jk0E51XPD34/v-deo.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard, hehehe! Thanks!
Pcx yan çantalari neden kullanmadın
DrySpec'ten yan çantalarım var ama scooter'ın yanlarından sarkan hiçbir şeyden hoşlanmıyorum. Torbalar boyaya zarar verebilir ve uzun yolculuklarda yakıt tasarrufunu azaltan aerodinamik sürtünme oluşturur. Arka koltuğun üst kısmındaki çanta ekstra aerodinamik sürtünme eklemiyor, bu yüzden benim için iyi bir çözüm. Şerefe! 😉👍 --QM
One dual purpose 🙃🤫🤔😃
The grub looks good 👍
Looks like fun
I get 100 to 110 miles a tank
[EDIT] ̶O̶n̶l̶y̶ ̶1̶0̶0̶-̶1̶1̶0̶ ̶m̶i̶l̶e̶s̶/̶t̶a̶n̶k̶ ̶o̶n̶ ̶a̶ ̶P̶C̶X̶1̶5̶0̶ ̶o̶r̶ ̶a̶ ̶d̶i̶f̶f̶e̶r̶e̶n̶t̶ ̶s̶c̶o̶o̶t̶e̶r̶?̶ ̶ ̶T̶h̶a̶t̶'̶s̶ ̶o̶n̶l̶y̶ ̶a̶b̶o̶u̶t̶ ̶h̶a̶l̶f̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶w̶h̶a̶t̶ ̶i̶t̶ ̶s̶h̶o̶u̶l̶d̶ ̶g̶e̶t̶!̶ How do you carry extra fuel? Do just hit fuel stations more often? --QM
0:28 i see we got a bunch of cops with a drug sniffing dog waiting to arrest me when i drive my pcx-150 (2017 deep blue) , I would have parked it.
Awesome video Can Gas Powered Motorized Bike's Join the group we can run with scooter's
Sure! We're an equal opportunity crazy riders' club! We'll welcome you with open arms, even if you're riding a skateboard powered by a leaf blower! 🤣👍 --QM
Where did you get that HUD unit from
Thanks for watching and leaving feedback! The telemetry data for the HUD is recorded by my GoPro Hero11 camera and my Garmin Zumo GPS (when I'm riding with it). The gauge overlay is generated using a third-party program called Telemetry Extractor: goprotelemetryextractor.com/ . The visualize data in any format you want, and the dashboard layouts are completely customizable for driving, motorcycling, flying, or any other activity.
I stitch everything together with Adobe Premiere Pro to create the final videos. It's a lot of extra work to create the overlays, but I think the end results are worth the effort. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Who's standing guard at the camp site. From what i see. You got no one staying to keep watch while the rest is out shopping
Unless you have one designated for food run.
Texas (and most Southern states) are friendly and safe. I've never had any humans steal anything from my campsites while I'm away. Critters are another story... never leave food or other personal effects where racoons, coyotes, or bears can see or smell them!
I always put the interesting or valuable things inside my tent (or hammock) to discourage people from taking an interest. We're always armed, so those weapons travel with us and are never left behind unattended.