VLOG: Road prep for COTA (Part 3) - Airhawk seat pad and luggage options
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
- In this video, I am test fitting the Airhawk Cruiser Small seat pad and figuring out my luggage options for my moto-camping trip to COTA this weekend.
The Airhawk seems to fit the contour of the seat well enough, but it's too short in the front. I received the Airhawk Dual Sport pad later that day, which is longer and seems to fit better than the Cruiser model.
I still haven't found the right shop to modify my Timbuk2 Tandem Panniers yet, so I'm toying with the idea of a top box on the rear rack. That didn't look quite right to me, so I skipped it and went with the DrySpec D38 roll bag on the rack instead.
I was able to take a full camp kit (tent, footprint, tarp, 4 tarp poles, sleeping gear, etc, etc) all in the D38... it holds everything and the kitchen sink. I even packed a full video editing kit (laptop, solar panels, and inverter/battery) AND a portable theater kit just for the fun of it. All of my camera gear was in a separate bag, and the total pack weight was ~45 pounds combined. That's certainly not a light or minimalist load-out, but I wasn't trying to go skinny (contrary to what I said near the end of this video). I wanted to see how much I could shove into the packs and how much the Cub could bear in such small confines.
I'll post several more videos of the camp setup, footage of the COTA grounds (we had nasty weather on Saturday), and race footage as well. You can follow some of the pictures that I posted on Instagram at: / quasimotard
Cheers!
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QM
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I have a givi top box on my c125 just to put shopping in helmet or gym stuff you will need some sort of storage to get my top box mount on I just un screwed the end bolts on the rack so it lifts up then you can fix the mounting plate in place without taking the whole rack off
Howdy, John! The OEM rack that I had on my SC for this video was a lemon... it was welded wrong at the factory, so it ate my paint while mounting it (too tight on the left-rear tab). I used that rack for a while, but I eventually replaced it with the Kijima rear rack and side supports... those are a MUCH BETTER solution, in my opinion. You can watch that video here if you're interested: ua-cam.com/video/p8dNW8pEHqc/v-deo.html . Cheers! 👍 --QM
I've fitted a 30 litre Givi top box on my Super Cub C125. Works great.
great motorbike and nice videos. Thanks
10:40 The princess arrives :)
Do you still use the pad? Is it for comfort or to reduce vibration?
Yes, I still use the AirHawk pad, but I've switched over to the Cruiser Large because it has more surface area. Adrian and I put those on our Super Cubs before our 10K mile trip around the country in July 2021 for the Scoober Cannonball Run. That trip would NOT have been possible without the AirHawk or a major seat upgrade. We sat on those little saddles for 12+ hours/day for nearly a month straight! 😉👍 --QM
Verry nice !:)
Are there any compartments that come stock on the bike that will hold a small camera or a cell phone?
Nope... there isn't any usable storage anywhere on the bike. The side cover could be used in a pinch to hold REALLY small items (e.g. house keys, small wallet, or small cell phone), but it's oddly shaped inside. I took a few pictures and posted them to my Google Drive so you can have an idea of the size: drive.google.com/open?id=1TGXUrsugALM7-QdUrAlqTQsxuuoyj2N1 . Here are the dimensions:
Width: 7.25" at widest, and 5.0" at the narrowest (bottom)
Height: about 2.75" average (varies from side to side)
Depth: 1.25" for the pocket, and 1.75" for the door relief (about 3.0" total, but it will be tight)
It will be tricky to find modern cell phones that will fit in there (e.g. under 3" wide or under 5" long). Anything in that pocket needs to be padded because it will rattle around a lot, and the pocket isn't waterproof... so be sure to use a Ziploc bag. I have been using a backpack for the short term until I finish my pannier solution for the back rack. I'm also shopping for the storage pockets that fit the leg shield area... they are common in the Asian markets... just haven't been able to find something that has the right look yet. --QM
It's been a long time since I've purchased any motorcycle parts. Where do you buy these from?
Howdy, Rusty... sorry for the late reply. I shop most of the major online retailers in the USA for my aftermarket items (e.g. upgrade parts and accessories). My favorites are Amazon.com, Revzilla.com, BikeBandit.com, and DennisKirk.com . When I need OEM replacement parts, I usually compare prices between Partzilla.com and CheapCycleParts.com to see which one has better pricing and/or shipping times. For some of the hard to find items (particularly for the Super Cub), I will defer to the Asian or other foreign markets where the motorcycle is more popular... in this case, I used Webike in Japan: japan.webike.net . Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Thanks, this was a big help. When I was into bikes something like 45 years ago things were much different. I'll check these out.
What's in the SuperCub left side cover?
Nothing, as far as I know. It doesn't open like the right side, so I presume it's just cosmetic to balance the bike's appearance. Inwill chack my shop manual to be sure, though. --QM
@@QuasiMotard Very curios. It should come apart like the older bikes. On the older ones, like the CT90/110, Passports, etc, both sides came off although I can no longer remember what was under the left side. Might have been storage? But they should have made the SC125 come off for storage instead of wasting that space? Looks funny just to be cosmetic, but the engineers are never the riders. After 61 years of production you'd think they'd have utilized that space for something. I've been following all your videos (a LOT to be sure) and you've almost got me looking for one. They seem to be hard to find (each dealer only got one?) . Maybe the 2020 model this fall will be more plentiful (and more expensive, too). Right now enjoying 2018 Vespa Touring model. Lots more storage, FASTER, and larger gas tank, but twice as much money.
I verified that the cover doesn't come off easily. The rear of the panel has several screws that secure it to the body panel, so the removal will be a deliberate one when the seat and other panels are off of the bike. I don't know for sure what's under there, but it's just cosmetic right now. --QM
are you planning to make it as a two seater one day?
I don't think I'll try that for a while. The parts will certainly be available from the Asian markets where that is legal, so I might change my mind when those become more commonly available. The hard part to resolve for the US models will be the rear swingarm mounts for the footpegs... they appear to be solid plugs that will need to be drilled and tapped-through to accept the footpegs. It will be easier (and possibly cheaper) to get a complete rear swingarm instead of paying shop fees for the drill/tap scenario. --QM
I have one question… How many miles round trip!
It was about 340 miles round trip (~140 miles each way, and about 60 miles driving around in Austin). The Cub did really well on the highway. Handling was flawless without any squirming or twitchy steering at speed, and top speed was around 63-64 mph on the flats without headwinds. Running uphill or against wind would slow it down to 52-55 mph. Even running WOT most of the time on the faster highway sections (30+ minutes at a time), the Cub still returned over 120 mpg! --QM
@@QuasiMotard thinking of buying one of these bikes. I'm from Scotland and have been watching your videos over the past week very interesting. Can you tell me what cota is and will you be doing some videos of it.
@@thomasmiller1852 Certainly, sir... and hello from the USA! COTA is our abbreviation for "Circuit of the Americas" race track in Austin, TX: www.circuitoftheamericas.com/ I just returned from a 3-day motocamping trip there to attend the 2019 MotoGP races. I have lots of video of the ride to and from the track, as well as a lot of track/race video to edit and post to my channel. I'll try to post some of that content in the next few days. I have another short video series on my channel about a road trip where I took my Can-Am Ryker Rally to the same track for the Blancpain GT races a few weeks ago. Let me know if you have any specific questions about the Cub or any video requests and I"ll be happy to oblige! Cheers! --QM
@@QuasiMotard thank you very much
Love your video's but don't take a "vintage" bike and make it modern. Sounds like you have enough bikes to mount modern boxes on. Keep this as it was meant to be. Be safe.
Yes, sir... I agree. I thought about the top box because it would be nice to hold the helmet, but it's just too big for the bike and ruins the aesthetic, IMHO. The pannier idea that I proposed a few weeks ago looks much better to me and still keeps the retro look. --QM
Thanks for the reply. When I first saw your vids I thought you were just one of those guys who buys what ever is available. When I watched your trip to COTA, I realized that you are a passionate guy who is capable of riding a scooter and still be a topic of conversation. I appreciate that. here in Hudson Valley NY, I ride a BV350 and my wife rides a Primavera 150. Gave up big bikes about a year ago. See ya on the "tube"@@QuasiMotard
@@sgtshak2806 Thx for the compliments and feedback! The BV350 and BV500 are great scoots. I have ridden both of those before, and I was very pleased with their handling and performance. The larger wheels on them vs most of the Japanese scooters makes them more stable at highway speeds. I have a Honda SilverWing 600 in the garage that has 40K+ of my miles on it. The maxi-scoots are great people movers and can munch some serious highway miles.
I love to ride anything on two (or three) wheels, so I don't have any genre prejudices... scooters, cruisers, standard bikes, sport/hypersport bikes, ADV bikes... they're all fun and have their own strengths and weaknesses. I particularly enjoy the scooters and smaller bikes just for the simplicity and the riding challenge. Anyone (or almost anyone) can ride a big bike across the state or the country, but not many people are willing to do it on a smaller bike. The challenge is worth it for the rewards... going slower and taking in more scenery. The bragging rights aren't bad either. 👍😁
Just about everyone I meet that has a "real bike" can't believe that I actually ride the small bikes and scooters to events and motocamping destinations. Inevitably, the "why don't you get a real bike", or "what's your other bike" conversation comes up and people are surprised to learn that I do have the "real" bike sitting at home (10+ of them) and I'd rather ride the little bikes instead. Dunno... maybe I'm just weird. I think of it this way: If there is no challenge or adventure in the ride, then it's just commuting. 😉 --QM
It's OK :) Good movies!....The chest is better.
Keep it original because in a year after all your upgrades since you can’t leave it alone, it’ll just be another mod scooter.
Agreed. The only things that I wanted/needed to change on it were the mirrors. The OEM mirrors were just a hazard... nothing but a view of your own arms and elbows. I'll drape a set of soft panniers over the luggage rack, and that's about it for the mods. If you want to see a REALLY mod'ed scooter, check out this guy's Instagram page: instagram.com/super_cub_adventure/ I wouldn't go nearly as far with my bikes, but you have to give this guy props... he has toured that thing all over Europe so far. That's street cred, right there!