👊 HUGE thanks to you, sir! I wanted to give you a massive thanks and a shout-out for your donation after my motorcycle wreck! I haven't mentioned that yet because it was such a grand gesture, and I didn't know if you wanted to stay anonymous about it or not. 🙏🏻😉👍 --QM
You're very welcome. I haven't emailed to see how you are doing because I figured you were getting a lot of messages, and I didn't want to bother you. I hope you are doing better and recovering quickly.
@QuasiMotard I was gonna ask you, I finally own a burgman 400 2023 year, do u think it will perform better on the highway than ur pcx, I am very new to scooters, i have to make a trip from San Francisco to Houston?
17:33 It's amazing how going so slow can look so fast when there's stuff right up to a tight curve like that; it looks so fun, too! Wish there was twisty terrain like that around here, gonna have to figure out a vacation someday to try out that kind of riding somewhere.
Just now getting round to catching up on your videos. Awesome ASMR "virtual riding" as always... :P Hope your recovery is going good and you can get back on the road ASAP!
Thanks for the support, Patrick! I'm slowly healing, and I hope to be back out riding again early next year. Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎄😉👍 --QM
Oh man that was an exciting watch😂. Cant wait for the next episode,and the one where you were in the middle of a huge thunderstorm or something,i forgot which day was that. By the way Quasi how are you doing? Any updates regarding your condition?
Great video. After following along on the livestreams during the event as the mechanical issues unfolded (mostly through the chat gossip and after the fact), it's been interesting to watch it first person on these videos. There were signs..."You guys hear that? That is not good." 🤣
Howdy, and greetings from the USA! I'm doing better over the past few weeks, but still not back to riding motorcycles quite yet. My lower back and left hip are still healing from the impacts. I hope to get back to riding sometime early next year... maybe February or March. Cheers, and Merry Christmas! 🎄😉👍 --QM
I own a '23 Forza 125, which I love, but I feel your pain on the hills. The fall off is noticeable, even when unburdened. But it's great in just about every other situation.
i dont know if or how much you get paid for each add but i watch them all i dont click to skip. i never rode anything off road until i got my trail. and i found out REAL FAST on sand and gravel you dont use the front brake.
Really enjoying watching your videos. Ive just changed to a scooter after a lifetime of time from Sports bikes…Adventure bikes. Harleys you name it. Gotta say life is “more chilled” in the scooter lane :))) I have a BMW C400Gt essentially a Kymco engine I believe. It really makes me happy to see so many scooters being used for such an epic journey. My girlfriend said “it looks like they’re playing pokaman go on scooters across USA”. I replied “ yes ….. and what a great game to play:)” I have a question if I may. Roughly how much did you spend on fuel for this CBR? Many thanks! Jason UK 🇬🇧
Howdy, Jason! I recorded all of my trip data and detailed expenditures, but I haven't done the final tally for the fuel costs yet. I'll try to finish that in the next few weeks and circle back to your question. I'll be sure to put the trip cost analysis in my final video of the series when I returned back to Texas. I made a similar breakdown at the end of my 2021 Scooter Cannonball trip (skip to the end of this video: ua-cam.com/video/i3hh2zXHWGo/v-deo.html ). I anticipate that my 2023 trip costs were nearly the same; fuel was more expensive, but we traveled less distance (10K miles in 2021 vs 6400 miles in 2023). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Buying a 125 this spring, undecided between a Grom and a CT125. What's your take on both? I'm also asking the viewers 😊 Grom, less money, gear selector indicator, lower seat height, larger tank. CT125, looks, center stand, semi automatic (I have a left hand injury so if I clutch too often my hand gets numb), big rack already on the bike, LED everything.... Long live Minimotos
That's a tough choice between those two bikes. My best advice is to test ride both of them before you buy... just so you can gauge whether they are a good fit for your riding style and expectations. Geographic location, road speeds, and on-road vs off-road riding are the main considerations in my mind. The Grom is more of a motorcycle than the CT125 in terms of riding experience. It has a decent riding position with very upright ergonomics. The 5-speed manual transmission means shifting the gears and using a clutch. The Grom's fuel tank is slightly larger than the CT125, and it will be more fuel efficient due to the 5-speed transmission and "taller" gearing. It's not an ideal highway machine, but it can do it if required. The CT125 is a better machine for riding trails and mixed surfaces. If you plan to ride rough roads, gravel, or ANY off-roading, then you shouldn't consider the Grom for those chores. The CT125 has better suspension with longer stroke, so it will handle the bumps better. The CT's semi-auto transmission is fantastic both on and off road... off-road is even easier because you don't need to slip the clutch or worry about stalling it during slow maneuvers. However, the CT's downfall is the "short" gearing that reduces its top speed... it's NOT a highway machine. The CT really struggles to maintain 50-55 mph on flat road, and you're lucky to ever see 60 mph with it. The Grom can do 60 mph easily, and up to 70+ mph under ideal conditions. The CT's larger 17" wheels and tires are a HUGE stability improvement over the Grom's 12" wheels; however, the CT uses TUBES! If you get a flat on the road, then you're stuck pulling the wheel and tire to patch the tube. The Grom uses tubeless tires, so you can patch those with a plug and be on your way in minutes. Good luck shopping, and I hope you find a good fit! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
At 1:06:06 your bike s running slow due to CVT problems and you do not use the dedicated bike lane on your right, why not let the traffic pass you? You mentioned that when you repair the belt / CVT problem that you will use genuine Honda parts. I insist my Honda dealer maintain my bikes in top condition, and always service them on the correct mileage and dates. We both insist on genuine Honda parts and specifications. When you change from Honda parts it is no longer a Honda! I live in Thailand, servicing is cheap as labour is poorly paid by comparison with the USA. I have fitted non Honda accessories. On my Honda Clicks I later discovered that the top box increased vibration because it changed the air flow and balance. Not a problem, on my ADV-150. The additional non Honda accessory lights that I had fitted allowed moisture into the lights, and stopped them working, I had them removed. My point is Honda is a high standard design and manufacture and should not be messed with. Unfortunately Honda scooter lights still do not illuminate the road enough.I believe the lights lack some important wave lengths, meaning the lights are bright to look at, but the range of colours reflected from the road do not reflect back. I don't ride at night as a consequence if I can possibly avoid it. My idea, do not hang or tie on luggage, use under the seat and fit a top box. Travel light. Thanks for sharing your experiences, enjoy the ride.
@jackwinemiller8358 Different event. This is the Scooter Cannonball: scootercannonball.com . The event is held every 2 years. It's always coast to coast (water to water), but the route is different every time. 😉👍 --QM
Agreed! Mike is an older rider (mid-70s). I think he was trying to give himself the fastest possible foot-to-ground time in case the scooter started to wash out in the gravel. He was wearing proper motorcycle boots, so they provided some level of toe and ankle protection. Personally, I still wouldn't dangle my feet unless it was deep sand/gravel and below 15 mph. 😉👍 --QM
That's a great question! I don't think we have any scoots in the USA that have chain drive. There were a few models decades ago that used chain final drives (usually sealed and bathed in oil) or full gear drives to eliminate the belt. The issue with those systems is that they don't use a traditional CVT with pulleys to provide variable drive ratios; instead, they use a traditional geared transmission with a manual or semi-auto clutch (like the Honda Super Cub). I've always pondered how difficult and practical it might be to replace the CVT with a geared transmission. With the proper engineering background (i.e., Honda), a 5-speed transmission (or DCT!) could be swapped into an existing CVT housing to replace the pulleys on both ends. The transmission could be geared straight through in a direct-drive arrangement, so the chain and belt would be eliminated. The clutch could be a one-way semi-auto clutch like the Super Cub, so manual clutching could be unnecessary. The tricky bit would be where to place the manual shifter and how to actuate it... handlebar, left floorboard, etc. 🤔 --QM
Ride with alex... another you tube creator does same long runs but uses ...SYM... or other taiwan 125/200cc scooters has less mechanical failures .. Your Super cubs seem bullet proof but hondas new models seem less durable
All of my Hondas have been nearly bulletproof, but this 2015 PCX150 has been the exception. I think the rear torque drive assembly has been bad on this scooter since day one. It always had an issue of shuddering at takeoff and poor acceleration from a stop. My 2016 PCX150 never had that issue and was always buttery smooth. I'm encoding and uploading the episode for Day 3 right now. The cause for the belt failures became evident after the third CVT failure... it had to be something in the rear torque drive because everything else had been replaced at that point. It was shredding belts in less than 200 miles, so I was not having a good time. Day 3 has plenty of action and more roadside drama. It's a long episode (1h 40m), so you'll probably want to use the chapter markers to skip around or watch in bite-sized pieces. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
![Scooter Cannonball 2023 Day One [Part 3]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ui2Fz8t1psM/mqdefault.jpg)
Great video. Thank you for taking the time to do them with your injuries.
👊 HUGE thanks to you, sir! I wanted to give you a massive thanks and a shout-out for your donation after my motorcycle wreck! I haven't mentioned that yet because it was such a grand gesture, and I didn't know if you wanted to stay anonymous about it or not. 🙏🏻😉👍 --QM
You're very welcome. I haven't emailed to see how you are doing because I figured you were getting a lot of messages, and I didn't want to bother you. I hope you are doing better and recovering quickly.
@@QuasiMotardThanks quad for all the videos. I appreciate it and i'm sure everybody else does too merry christmas and happy new years
@QuasiMotard I was gonna ask you, I finally own a burgman 400 2023 year, do u think it will perform better on the highway than ur pcx, I am very new to scooters, i have to make a trip from San Francisco to Houston?
Did you get my message about my scooter
"Skip around using chapter markers below" - oh no, I will watch every second. Thanks very much for the uploads. All the best in your recovery.
Have a great Christams and a happy and healthy 2024 to you and the family.
Howdy, Paul, and thanks for the support! I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas! 🎄😉👍 --QM
17:33 It's amazing how going so slow can look so fast when there's stuff right up to a tight curve like that; it looks so fun, too! Wish there was twisty terrain like that around here, gonna have to figure out a vacation someday to try out that kind of riding somewhere.
WOOT!!! I can avoid the family for 1:40 min. thankyou so much and a happy ho ho to you
🤣 Just blame it on me... I'm a bad influence! 😉👍 --QM
Just now getting round to catching up on your videos. Awesome ASMR "virtual riding" as always... :P Hope your recovery is going good and you can get back on the road ASAP!
👊 Thanks! You might also enjoy a few of the uncut ride sections from Day 2 that I just posted. 😉👍 --QM
Well, there goes my Saturday 😂 Have been looking forward to these! Hope you continue to recover and look forward to all you do!
Merry Christmas sir, hope you are healing well and feeling better!!! 🙏🎄
👊 Thanks, Joseph! Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎄😉👍 --QM
Looks like good weather for todays run, enjoy guys.
Merry Christmas! I hope you and your family have a great holiday and your are healing well!
Thanks for the support, Patrick! I'm slowly healing, and I hope to be back out riding again early next year. Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎄😉👍 --QM
Oh man that was an exciting watch😂. Cant wait for the next episode,and the one where you were in the middle of a huge thunderstorm or something,i forgot which day was that.
By the way Quasi how are you doing? Any updates regarding your condition?
Great video. After following along on the livestreams during the event as the mechanical issues unfolded (mostly through the chat gossip and after the fact), it's been interesting to watch it first person on these videos. There were signs..."You guys hear that? That is not good." 🤣
Saved these to watch over the holidays. Hope you are feeling better and had a good Christmas
i love these videos. 😀
Merry Christmas,i hope you're recovering from the motorcycle mishap.. i know im ready to get back on my bike as well.
Loved the video. How are you? Hope you're fully recovered. Merry Christmas from Argentina.
Howdy, and greetings from the USA! I'm doing better over the past few weeks, but still not back to riding motorcycles quite yet. My lower back and left hip are still healing from the impacts. I hope to get back to riding sometime early next year... maybe February or March. Cheers, and Merry Christmas! 🎄😉👍 --QM
Thanks again awesome video Mr. Aaron! I think its your new variator and slider started go bad long drive and missing up your belt too!!
Glad your healed up
I own a '23 Forza 125, which I love, but I feel your pain on the hills. The fall off is noticeable, even when unburdened. But it's great in just about every other situation.
i dont know if or how much you get paid for each add but i watch them all i dont click to skip. i never rode anything off road until i got my trail. and i found out REAL FAST on sand and gravel you dont use the front brake.
53 mins - sam l jackson moment :D surprised there wasnt more like that hehe - heres waiting on your LIVE in a while
Really enjoying watching your videos.
Ive just changed to a scooter after a lifetime of time from Sports bikes…Adventure bikes. Harleys you name it. Gotta say life is “more chilled” in the scooter lane :)))
I have a BMW C400Gt essentially a Kymco engine I believe.
It really makes me happy to see so many scooters being used for such an epic journey.
My girlfriend said “it looks like they’re playing pokaman go on scooters across USA”. I replied “ yes ….. and what a great game to play:)”
I have a question if I may. Roughly how much did you spend on fuel for this CBR?
Many thanks! Jason UK 🇬🇧
Howdy, Jason! I recorded all of my trip data and detailed expenditures, but I haven't done the final tally for the fuel costs yet. I'll try to finish that in the next few weeks and circle back to your question. I'll be sure to put the trip cost analysis in my final video of the series when I returned back to Texas.
I made a similar breakdown at the end of my 2021 Scooter Cannonball trip (skip to the end of this video: ua-cam.com/video/i3hh2zXHWGo/v-deo.html ). I anticipate that my 2023 trip costs were nearly the same; fuel was more expensive, but we traveled less distance (10K miles in 2021 vs 6400 miles in 2023). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Buying a 125 this spring, undecided between a Grom and a CT125.
What's your take on both?
I'm also asking the viewers 😊
Grom, less money, gear selector indicator, lower seat height, larger tank.
CT125, looks, center stand, semi automatic (I have a left hand injury so if I clutch too often my hand gets numb), big rack already on the bike, LED everything....
Long live Minimotos
That's a tough choice between those two bikes. My best advice is to test ride both of them before you buy... just so you can gauge whether they are a good fit for your riding style and expectations. Geographic location, road speeds, and on-road vs off-road riding are the main considerations in my mind.
The Grom is more of a motorcycle than the CT125 in terms of riding experience. It has a decent riding position with very upright ergonomics. The 5-speed manual transmission means shifting the gears and using a clutch. The Grom's fuel tank is slightly larger than the CT125, and it will be more fuel efficient due to the 5-speed transmission and "taller" gearing. It's not an ideal highway machine, but it can do it if required.
The CT125 is a better machine for riding trails and mixed surfaces. If you plan to ride rough roads, gravel, or ANY off-roading, then you shouldn't consider the Grom for those chores. The CT125 has better suspension with longer stroke, so it will handle the bumps better. The CT's semi-auto transmission is fantastic both on and off road... off-road is even easier because you don't need to slip the clutch or worry about stalling it during slow maneuvers.
However, the CT's downfall is the "short" gearing that reduces its top speed... it's NOT a highway machine. The CT really struggles to maintain 50-55 mph on flat road, and you're lucky to ever see 60 mph with it. The Grom can do 60 mph easily, and up to 70+ mph under ideal conditions.
The CT's larger 17" wheels and tires are a HUGE stability improvement over the Grom's 12" wheels; however, the CT uses TUBES! If you get a flat on the road, then you're stuck pulling the wheel and tire to patch the tube. The Grom uses tubeless tires, so you can patch those with a plug and be on your way in minutes.
Good luck shopping, and I hope you find a good fit! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Cannon Balls 👍👍👍👍
Neil has a hell of a setup
Record with out fish 🐟 eye lense,, Saludos de Tijuana ❤ ✌️
Sedona is a nice ride.
At 1:06:06 your bike s running slow due to CVT problems and you do not use the dedicated bike lane on your right, why not let the traffic pass you? You mentioned that when you repair the belt / CVT problem that you will use genuine Honda parts. I insist my Honda dealer maintain my bikes in top condition, and always service them on the correct mileage and dates. We both insist on genuine Honda parts and specifications. When you change from Honda parts it is no longer a Honda! I live in Thailand, servicing is cheap as labour is poorly paid by comparison with the USA.
I have fitted non Honda accessories. On my Honda Clicks I later discovered that the top box increased vibration because it changed the air flow and balance. Not a problem, on my ADV-150.
The additional non Honda accessory lights that I had fitted allowed moisture into the lights, and stopped them working, I had them removed. My point is Honda is a high standard design and manufacture and should not be messed with.
Unfortunately Honda scooter lights still do not illuminate the road enough.I believe the lights lack some important wave lengths, meaning the lights are bright to look at, but the range of colours reflected from the road do not reflect back. I don't ride at night as a consequence if I can possibly avoid it.
My idea, do not hang or tie on luggage, use under the seat and fit a top box. Travel light. Thanks for sharing your experiences, enjoy the ride.
why are you guys going to south carolina, the cannonball was from NYC to the portofino hotel in CA
@jackwinemiller8358 Different event. This is the Scooter Cannonball: scootercannonball.com . The event is held every 2 years. It's always coast to coast (water to water), but the route is different every time. 😉👍 --QM
It's hard to watch that guy dragging his feet down like that!
Agreed! Mike is an older rider (mid-70s). I think he was trying to give himself the fastest possible foot-to-ground time in case the scooter started to wash out in the gravel. He was wearing proper motorcycle boots, so they provided some level of toe and ankle protection. Personally, I still wouldn't dangle my feet unless it was deep sand/gravel and below 15 mph. 😉👍 --QM
does anyone make a scooter with a chain drive?
That's a great question! I don't think we have any scoots in the USA that have chain drive. There were a few models decades ago that used chain final drives (usually sealed and bathed in oil) or full gear drives to eliminate the belt. The issue with those systems is that they don't use a traditional CVT with pulleys to provide variable drive ratios; instead, they use a traditional geared transmission with a manual or semi-auto clutch (like the Honda Super Cub).
I've always pondered how difficult and practical it might be to replace the CVT with a geared transmission. With the proper engineering background (i.e., Honda), a 5-speed transmission (or DCT!) could be swapped into an existing CVT housing to replace the pulleys on both ends. The transmission could be geared straight through in a direct-drive arrangement, so the chain and belt would be eliminated. The clutch could be a one-way semi-auto clutch like the Super Cub, so manual clutching could be unnecessary. The tricky bit would be where to place the manual shifter and how to actuate it... handlebar, left floorboard, etc. 🤔 --QM
Ride with alex... another you tube creator does same long runs but uses ...SYM... or other taiwan 125/200cc scooters has less mechanical failures .. Your Super cubs seem bullet proof but hondas new models seem less durable
All of my Hondas have been nearly bulletproof, but this 2015 PCX150 has been the exception. I think the rear torque drive assembly has been bad on this scooter since day one. It always had an issue of shuddering at takeoff and poor acceleration from a stop. My 2016 PCX150 never had that issue and was always buttery smooth.
I'm encoding and uploading the episode for Day 3 right now. The cause for the belt failures became evident after the third CVT failure... it had to be something in the rear torque drive because everything else had been replaced at that point. It was shredding belts in less than 200 miles, so I was not having a good time.
Day 3 has plenty of action and more roadside drama. It's a long episode (1h 40m), so you'll probably want to use the chapter markers to skip around or watch in bite-sized pieces. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Clearly the clutch sheaves were damaged. You need NCY transmission kit brother or all new Honda clutches.
Leave the vehicle stock, and ur way better off