You’re a madman!! It was super interesting hearing your thought process of how it would probably take several days to get here…and then powering through. I didn’t realize that you were originally fully prepared to stretch it out as far as possible! Absolute insanity. Thanks again for making the trip, let alone doing it in such a crazy way! 🙌🏻🍻
Thanks for the feedback! I had a great trip, even with the adversity and butt-numbing miles! It was great to see everyone again and to meet some new faces. I'm looking forward to the next meet-up... as long as it doesn't overlap with the 2025 Scooter Cannonball schedule (roughly June 15 - July 4, 2025). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Epic ride! I have traveled cruise country, camping along the way, but on a Goldwing, so hats of to you. My first long distance ride was on a CB 350 Honda. I had to stop for gas every hundred miles. That was in the early 70's. Once i camped in the median strip.
If you want to see more similar insanity, you should check out my Scooter Cannonball series! 2021 Scooter Cannonball Run: ua-cam.com/play/PLLXxDh3JumLnSK37lF4AcrF28frAIfLfA.html I rode a Super Cub C125 10K miles around the USA in just 23 days... while pulling a trailer behind it and motocamping 80% of the trip. It was an epic adventure! 😉👍 --QM
Hi from Scotland Quasi. I wondered why I hadn’t seen any posts from you for some time . I only learned today of your terrible accident, I’m so glad you came through ok . Good to see you back on your adventures again. Best wishes , stay safe .
Still can't believe you did this in one shot man. As always it was great to see you again and I was ecstatic you were able to make it after that accident. Look forward to seeing you again my friend!
THe background music is/was interesting... This was a great watch to see you suffer in the rain and still push through! Living my dream riding almost cross country on 2 wheels. Blessings!
It was so nice to finally meet you in person dude. Again, that was one crazy ride you did… all in one shot… with the conditions as they were… I appreciate your dedication. Also… that biker checking on you was awesome! Happy to see this in the community!
Likewise, sir! It was good to meet you this year, and I hope your return trip back to Canada went well. I'm looking forward to next year's event... as long as it doesn't overlap with the 2025 Scooter Cannonball! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard ride back was wet, yet with what you went through… I can’t complain lol. Hopefully you’ll be able to make next year as well. With better weather of course ;).
The Nelson Rigg rain gear I had years ago had bib pants and a jacket that had a vent in the back that the jacket outer layer over flapped it. Still did the sauna thing as soon as the sun hit it.😎
@@airadaimagery692 Yes it worked good. I've only found after all these years that if it's in the 90s and I came up to a rain I would rather get wet and cool off than put on the rain gear and sweat to the point of being just as wet. 🥵😎
That is a lot of miles to crank out in one stretch. I’m glad you made it. Not sure I would try it.I have done 1000 or so in one, butI look back and don’t think it was worth it really.
Awesome video 📹! I never take for granted that we have the freedom to ride our bikes through the night, across the country. Even if we are soaking wet, our ass hurts, and every other part of our aging body is telling us to stop lol. I send all your videos to all my riding buddies to watch.
👊 Thanks for the support, Christopher! I usually don't like riding at night, but the weather was clear and the traffic was light on this trip, so I crushed forward. Interstate trips like this are much "safer" than rural highways, so it was a calculated risk. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Correction: 1488 miles... almost 1500! My bunz of steel are a little bit rusty from lack of practice and that torrential rain, but I still managed crunch the miles in one shot! 🤣👍 --QM
@quasimotard Not related to this video, I purchased a Super Cub in Feb and notice the gear change is reversed when compared to those in the US. On mine it's down on the front to change up and the heels down to change down. Would you know why there is a difference? All the best.
@@edwardsp1916 That's a good point! I'm not sure why the EU/UK Cubs have a reversed shift drum (GP-style). Another interesting feature is the wrap-around shift drum that allows return to neutral while stopped (4-N-1). The US-spec models don't have that feature, so we have to shift down through the stack (4-3-2-1-N). Several EU/UK Cub owners have admonished me for "riding and shifting the Cub improperly" because I ride CORRECTLY... downshifting as I slow to a stop! 🤣👍 --QM
Awesome journey. I feel your pain mate. Too many years of tooling up and down the UK on the bike doing environmental surveys. I miss watching the dawn coming up with a couple of hundred miles still to go.
👊 Thanks for the support, Gus! Sorry that I f***ed up your highway hijacker hijinks plans by riding straight through! 🤣 I sat on this video for a couple of weeks because I was annoyed that my camera telemetry and the microphone sh*t the bed so early due to the rain. I couldn't do my usual long-winded vlog stuff or my telemetry screens for the latter half of the video! So, I salvaged what I could and threw some music into the mix to spice it up a bit! 🌶️😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard HAHAHA you were in Richmond when i woke up and was scrambling to see how can adjust the intercept location, but the kids had other plans for me in the morning lol. The video looks great brother, as viewers we couldn't tell!!!🤙
Nice meeting with you and crashing with you at the air bnb! Thanks again for the wireless charger I still have to put that on! Glad you made it back safe!
Likewise, sir! I hope that QuadLock wireless charger works out for you. I'm looking forward to next year's event... as long as it doesn't overlap with the 2025 Scooter Cannonball! 😉👍 --QM
👊 Thanks for the support and feedback! I try to leave lots of details and chapter markers in the videos so viewers can skip around as needed. These songs are licensed through Artlist.io, and I have rights to use them however I see fit. I've thought about spinning up another channel with all of the music in my videos (and playlists) so viewers can listen to those tracks anytime. Hmm... there's an idea! 🤔 Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
That's funny about your GPS. Mine did the same thing last weekend coming home from Martin Dies Jr. Park. I rode for about 30 mins the same directions I used riding up and Friday and it showed the miles getting longer along with my time. Finally it got back on track after an hour.
🤣 That GPS routing glitch was annoying and demoralizing. I was already tired and fighting the clock, so I didn't need that nonsense fraying my already-exhausted nerves! 🤣👍 --QM
Little tip: put a plastic bag over your boot first and then slide your leg in your rain gear. That 's a lot easier and a lot faster. Nice vid! Btw, I used to ride a CB like yours: bombproof engine! Ed.
👊 Thanks for the support! I'm back on two wheels, but I'm not back to my "normal" levels of comfort or endurance. This trip was a personal challenge to see if I could still crush serious miles and push through the pain. 😉👍 --QM
Great ride but, ugh, I've been messed up by the pumps being the wrong color before. I accidently put gas in my diesel truck but fortunately I caught what I was doing and didn't run it.
Anytime you are traveling anywhere near Atlanta the time goes up. I don't understand how 8 or 10 lanes of traffic can become blocked, but they do and when it does time goes up.
Yep, I-10 in Houston is the same way. They made that highway the widest one in the USA, but the traffic is worse than ever. More lanes = more cars. 😒 --QM
Merci pour le soutien, Yves! La frontière est mince entre le courageux et le fou... Je ne sais pas vraiment de quel côté de cette frontière j'habite ! 🤣👍 --QM
Howdy, neighbor! The ride up to Annapolis isn't bad when it's NOT raining, and if it's split across a few days. Crushing it in one shot is sheer insanity... I probably won't try that again! 🤣👍 --QM
Can't remember which city in Texas it's being built in but it will be the biggest largest most ginormous Bucees on planet earth and I'm gonna have to visit it one day. I never had a good experience with rain gear on a bike. Always seem to get wet regardless. It eventually led me to stop riding in the rain but that became a problem too. Cause my weekend getaway would turn into a week getaway. 🤣 Anyway and if you didn't get it before, I believe you accomplished the Ironman challenge. Way to go, Quasi! 👍
quasi is nuts phakt - i was gonna houston for omd in september but its 500 more for the flight than o hare so going there instead - shame wont see quasi in person :)
Great video and ride! That's one way to truly get back in the saddle! I've been to that exit on I-10 in Sulphur, LA many times - my wife has family who live less than a mile from where you stopped at that Chevron! One question... This is the first time that I've seen a speedometer read lower than the GPS speed. Usually it's the other way around so that you don't get nabbed for speeding when going by the indicated speed on the speedometer. My Triumph Tiger 900's speedometer is probably 10% too low - it shows I'm doing about 60 mph when the GPS shows only 54 - 55 mph. Pretty annoying. Your speedometer was the opposite - maybe showing 64 with a GPS indicated 69. Did a sprocket change or tire size change cause this flip?
Yep, you have a keen eye! I recently installed a 16T front sprocket (+1) to see if it makes any difference in highway comfort or efficiency. The ratio change is -6.25% on the speedometer (and odometer), so the deviation is ~5 mph at 70 mph (indicated 65). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
What an incredible journey.. I’m envious.. I wish I had known, I might have tried to meet you along the journey. I’m on the east coast of Virginia.. by the way, your microphone set up for the helmet is incredible.. man what is your camera/mic set up? If you don’t mind me asking..
Thanks for the feedback! I have several videos that discuss my helmet setup and software used for vlogging, but I don't have a single video with everything condensed into one place. I got lucky on my second try with my helmet recording setup. You can see the evolution of my helmet rig in these four videos: - First working config: ua-cam.com/video/D_lbmLdenHU/v-deo.html - Second iteration (Ulanzi vlogging case): ua-cam.com/video/XnzTe5dp01k/v-deo.html - Third upgrade to Hero11 (the GoPro Hero media mod sucks): ua-cam.com/video/qnfla5t9Oz8/v-deo.html - Final/current setup (Hero11 w/ Ulanzi case): ua-cam.com/video/As5IOYA7Xoc/v-deo.html The microphone that I use is from an older Cardo Scala G9X headset. The 3.5mm mic plugs directly into the GoPro's audio adapter, which has been excellent. I got lucky with that mic early in my vlogging escapades and stuck with it. The timbre and voice quality of the Cardo mic are drastically better than others that I've tried (e.g., Purple Panda, RØDE lavalier, etc). The other microphones I've tested allow too much wind noise or are over-saturated and cause the GoPro audio to distort at high speeds due to the wind noise. I edit all of my videos in Adobe Premiere Pro and apply minor audio corrections (e.g., level normalization and minor noise reduction) to keep everything smooth. However, most of the audio quality is due to Cardo's microphone and my quiet helmets (Schuberth C3 Pro and SHOEI NeoTec II). For group rides, I sometimes record the group conversations with a dedicated audio recorder (Zoom F1 or F2) and an extra Cardo PackTalk communicator joined into the mesh. If you're interested in all the gritty details, email me at quasimotard@gmail.com . I'll reply with my hardware & software settings, editing workflow, and other details that might help you on your quest. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Thank you very much for all that.. I’ll be passing this info on to my editor/producer/Son, 😄. I’m nothing more than a face in front of the camera, and not much of one at that.. I have three bikes (Two 20 Honda Monkeys and a 22 Himalayan) all of what I do isn’t based on two wheels but a little bit of everything and a lot of the time one of those bikes ends up in there.. so I’ll be getting back with you.. I very much appreciate your time, I mean just the time you put into typing all that means a lot.. Again, I’ll be getting back with you via email, very soon. Thanks again, Willie “The Grayt Outoors”
Howdy, and thanks for the invitation! The CB500X's seat is a Barcalounger compared to the Rebel's seat. I purchased a $600 Corbin seat for this bike, but it was LESS comfortable than the OEM unit... I reverted to the stock seat and never looked back. I would have been fine on this trip if I had worn different jeans. I think I have permanent Levi's divets in my cheeks! 🤣👍 --QM
Ok.. now for the fork legs. Want to do an experiment sometime? How about putting a couple layers of some of the good duct tape on the fork leg fronts before a long trip that you know they could be sandblasted? 🤔😎
Hmmm... 🤔 I'll pull the forks again next time I need to replace the front tire. Dunno if I'll do paint or powder coat. Duct tape or even some black vinyl sports car "bra" might be a good protector on the front faces of the tubes. 😉👍 --QM
🤣 Aside from the funhouse mirror view in my videos, that parablic mirror really works in traffic! That's the RiderScan Blindspot Mirror: amzn.to/3nJjXLp . If that one is out of stock, then there are several knock-offs that are cheaper and seem to work almost as well ( amzn.to/49WKaNu ). You can search Amazon or Ebay for "parabolic blindspot mirror" to find alternatives. This mirror really helps situational awareness in traffic. There is a learning curve to use it properly because the image is distorted by the mirror's convex shape, but it becomes second nature after a few hours of riding. It's very rare for me to be caught off-guard with a cager hiding in my blind spot while I'm riding with one of these mirrors. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard I first saw one of those mirrors in your videos, and I immediately bought one for my PCX150. I'm blind in my left eye and it is VERY helpful to check for cars sitting in that blindspot on my left side. Thank you for sharing that mirror, I wouldn't have known it existed otherwise.
The Garmin Zumo XT is a fantastic GPS unit if you can justify the ~$400 price tag: amzn.to/3Oai7Ba . The screen resolution is excellent and it's highly visible in all lighting conditions, but it gets bothered by heavy rain/water on the screen (activating the touchscreen). Some owners use screen protectors and sun/rain hoods over the top of the unit to reduce the touch sensitivity. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
The fuel tank on this 2014 Honda CB500X holds 4.5 gallons of fuel (including the 0.7 gal reserve). My 2013 Honda CB500F (naked version of the same bike) has a smaller tank that only holds 4.1 gallons, so the "X" version holds 0.4 more with its wider fuel tank. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
My Rukka riding jacket is Goretex, but I don't ride with the inner liner due to southern heat & humidity. My over jacket used to be waterproof, but it has lost its DWR coating and isn't much better than a windbreaker now. I need to buy another AeroStitch suit, but those are seriously $$$$ these days... over $1500 for most options. 🫨 --QM
Unfortunately, I haven't worked on any of the old Honda 70's in a long time. I don't trust Ebay or Amazon for those kinds of parts because they're usually cheap Chinese knock-offs. You might try David Silver Spares USA to see if they have parts for your bikes: www.davidsilverspares.com/CT70K1-1972-USA/ . Good luck with the maintenance chores! 😉👍 --QM
Hey man, if you're passing through Atlanta again and need a place to crash, you've got a friend here. Reach out to me for a comfortable couch and some Southern hospitality on the northwest side of Atlanta right off of I-285.
Yep, I rode straight through from Houston to Annapolis in ~25 hours, including my 2-hour rain delay in Sulphur, LA. The weather was nice and the roads were clear after the rain, so I crushed the miles while the traffic was light. The official trip meter (GPS) was 1486 miles to my destination in Riva, MD. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Thanks for watching! I'm interested in the new Triumph Speed 400... maybe I'll have an opportunity to ride (or buy) that in the near future. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I’m in central Va near the Junction of 85 and 95. If ever need help/places to stay contact me I will send contact info. I took early retirement so availability isn’t a problem. I have some tools and can carry one motorcycle up to 600lbs and have extra bedroom and bathroom and yard large enough yard for many tents. Would be a joy to help a fellow rider when needed.
Unfortunately not. Most service stations here in the States don't have disposable gloves or any cleanup items at their pumps. We're lucky to find stations with paper towels and windshield scrubbers that haven't been stolen. 😉👍 --QM
Cheap 2nd hand idea put black stone chip with brush on forks. Don't brush just dab. Special affects. Do sample on something first. Etch primer underneath. 🤦 don't use rust converter.
68 here; been riding 44...all sport-bikes; I've done 1000mi./single day x4. All in my 20's. INSANITY!!! I couldn't do it now. My ass is already crying Uncle just hearing about it. ps: The myth of raingear. NOTHING works!
That's the RiderScan Blindspot Mirror: amzn.to/3nJjXLp . If that one is out of stock, then there are several knock-offs that are cheaper and seem to work almost as well ( amzn.to/49WKaNu ). You can search Amazon or Ebay for "parabolic blindspot mirror" to find alternatives. This parabolic mirror really helps situational awareness in traffic because you can see 180° behind you. There is a learning curve to use it properly because the image is distorted by the mirror's convex shape, but it becomes second nature after a few hours of riding. It's very rare for me to be caught off-guard with a cager hiding in my blind spot while I'm riding with one of these mirrors. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Oh, man, you live streamed this? I missed it, but this is an epic ride. 1500 miles straight thru in 24 hours is serious iron butt cred. Quasi is just built different than mortal riders! One of God's own prototypes ua-cam.com/video/jrd-sfoAv9A/v-deo.html BTW, nice music selections in this video. I hate loud or obnoxious tracks in videos, so well done on the editing! I hope you have more video to share from this ride. Thanks for everything you do, and I'll be watching!
Meh... just personal preference and previous bad experiences. I had a few problems with bad fuel at Exxon stations in OKC and Austin (water and sediment contamination). Those instances were localized to those particular stations, but it left a bad impression on me. I've used the Techron fuel system cleaner for many decades in my bikes and cars, so I gravitate toward Chevron for the "premium" grades when I can't find a cheap station nearby. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I usually carry velcro straps and wrap them at the end of my glove then put the jacket over the gloves...same with my boots... no good hack for swamp balls and ass though...sorry...lol
That's a good idea... I might try one of the newer Frogg Toggs motorcycle rain suits. I've had mixed success with their ultra-lite gear that's not specifically designed for motorcycle use. I have several sets of the UL rain suits that I keep on my motorcycles and scooters for unexpected showers while riding and for hanging around camp in the rain (when the full road-ready rain gear is too hot/heavy to use). Those UL suits don't fare well in high winds or extended use on the highway because they balloon up and flap too much. The constant flapping kills them within about an hour... micro tears and perforations turn them into confetti. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
What an incredible journey.. I’m envious.. I wish I had done known, I might have tried to meet you along the journey. I’m on the east coast of Virginia.. by the way, your microphone set up for the helmet is incredible.. man what is your camera/mic set up? If you don’t mind me asking..
🤷♂️ UA-cam has been doubling and losing comments lately. I've typed out lengthy replies to a few questions, posted them, then looked back to see that my comment got lost to the ether. 😒 --QM
You’re a madman!! It was super interesting hearing your thought process of how it would probably take several days to get here…and then powering through. I didn’t realize that you were originally fully prepared to stretch it out as far as possible! Absolute insanity. Thanks again for making the trip, let alone doing it in such a crazy way! 🙌🏻🍻
Thanks for the feedback! I had a great trip, even with the adversity and butt-numbing miles! It was great to see everyone again and to meet some new faces.
I'm looking forward to the next meet-up... as long as it doesn't overlap with the 2025 Scooter Cannonball schedule (roughly June 15 - July 4, 2025). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Wow, what a trip without stopping!
Love your content.
Greetings from turkey.
👊 Thanks for watching, and greetings from the USA! 😉👍 --QM
Epic ride! I have traveled cruise country, camping along the way, but on a Goldwing, so hats of to you. My first long distance ride was on a CB 350 Honda. I had to stop for gas every hundred miles. That was in the early 70's. Once i camped in the median strip.
If you want to see more similar insanity, you should check out my Scooter Cannonball series! 2021 Scooter Cannonball Run: ua-cam.com/play/PLLXxDh3JumLnSK37lF4AcrF28frAIfLfA.html
I rode a Super Cub C125 10K miles around the USA in just 23 days... while pulling a trailer behind it and motocamping 80% of the trip. It was an epic adventure! 😉👍 --QM
Hi from Scotland Quasi. I wondered why I hadn’t seen any posts from you for some time . I only learned today of your terrible accident, I’m so glad you came through ok . Good to see you back on your adventures again. Best wishes , stay safe .
Such a solid steed. Another awesome video Quasi!
Still can't believe you did this in one shot man. As always it was great to see you again and I was ecstatic you were able to make it after that accident. Look forward to seeing you again my friend!
The QuasiNator returns! 🤣👍 --QM
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I stumbled across your channel about 2 days ago and i find your rides on the scooters amazing 👍👍
Thanks for the feedback! I'll have more scooters and small-bore rides coming up soon. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I have missed your videos ,so glad I got to watched this one .Great n thanks for sharing 😊
👊 Thanks for your support and feedback... it makes all the difference! 😉👍 --QM
I always put my gauntlet inside my rain gear sleeves. Great video man
THe background music is/was interesting... This was a great watch to see you suffer in the rain and still push through! Living my dream riding almost cross country on 2 wheels. Blessings!
when i see your video its automatically a thumbs up!
I usually dont mind riding in the rain but that didnt look like much fun....
Really enjoyed this video. Liked the added music as well!!
It was so nice to finally meet you in person dude. Again, that was one crazy ride you did… all in one shot… with the conditions as they were… I appreciate your dedication.
Also… that biker checking on you was awesome! Happy to see this in the community!
Likewise, sir! It was good to meet you this year, and I hope your return trip back to Canada went well. I'm looking forward to next year's event... as long as it doesn't overlap with the 2025 Scooter Cannonball! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard ride back was wet, yet with what you went through… I can’t complain lol.
Hopefully you’ll be able to make next year as well. With better weather of course ;).
The Nelson Rigg rain gear I had years ago had bib pants and a jacket that had a vent in the back that the jacket outer layer over flapped it. Still did the sauna thing as soon as the sun hit it.😎
Yes, but it worked right? I just ordered a new Nelson Rigg rain jacket. I hope it does what it’s supposed to...
@@airadaimagery692 Yes it worked good. I've only found after all these years that if it's in the 90s and I came up to a rain I would rather get wet and cool off than put on the rain gear and sweat to the point of being just as wet. 🥵😎
Thanks!
Thanks for the support, Todd! You're the best! 👊😉👍 --QM
Hello from England well done awesome ride
Howdy, Roger, and greetings from the USA... thanks for the feedback! 👊😉👍 --QM
so hate i missed this live. bold pushing through all that rain!
👊 No worries, Dave... you're one of the OG's! That ride was a personal challenge to see if I could still polish the bunz of steel! 😉👍 --QM
That surround mirror is nice!
My hat's off to you for pulling that off. I hit one of those 6 inch deep pot holes just today, running 65 on my scoot. Scary stuff 😨.
That is a lot of miles to crank out in one stretch. I’m glad you made it. Not sure I would try it.I have done 1000 or so in one, butI look back and don’t think it was worth it really.
Awesome video 📹! I never take for granted that we have the freedom to ride our bikes through the night, across the country. Even if we are soaking wet, our ass hurts, and every other part of our aging body is telling us to stop lol. I send all your videos to all my riding buddies to watch.
👊 Thanks for the support, Christopher! I usually don't like riding at night, but the weather was clear and the traffic was light on this trip, so I crushed forward. Interstate trips like this are much "safer" than rural highways, so it was a calculated risk. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Amazing video and ride. Firstly, the US is so big. Second, how the heck can you ride 1,400 miles in one go? Incredible, very well done Quasi
Correction: 1488 miles... almost 1500! My bunz of steel are a little bit rusty from lack of practice and that torrential rain, but I still managed crunch the miles in one shot! 🤣👍 --QM
@quasimotard Not related to this video, I purchased a Super Cub in Feb and notice the gear change is reversed when compared to those in the US. On mine it's down on the front to change up and the heels down to change down. Would you know why there is a difference? All the best.
@@edwardsp1916 That's a good point! I'm not sure why the EU/UK Cubs have a reversed shift drum (GP-style). Another interesting feature is the wrap-around shift drum that allows return to neutral while stopped (4-N-1). The US-spec models don't have that feature, so we have to shift down through the stack (4-3-2-1-N). Several EU/UK Cub owners have admonished me for "riding and shifting the Cub improperly" because I ride CORRECTLY... downshifting as I slow to a stop! 🤣👍 --QM
Awesome journey. I feel your pain mate. Too many years of tooling up and down the UK on the bike doing environmental surveys. I miss watching the dawn coming up with a couple of hundred miles still to go.
Dude, this was insanity!
It was awesome to meet you this year! Can't wait to ride together again.
- Nate
Same here! It was great to meet everyone IRL this year at the event. Have fun with that new Super Cub... they're amazing little machines! 😉👍 --QM
Absolute Legend!!! Such an awesome video, wish it was longer 😅
👊 Thanks for the support, Gus! Sorry that I f***ed up your highway hijacker hijinks plans by riding straight through! 🤣
I sat on this video for a couple of weeks because I was annoyed that my camera telemetry and the microphone sh*t the bed so early due to the rain. I couldn't do my usual long-winded vlog stuff or my telemetry screens for the latter half of the video! So, I salvaged what I could and threw some music into the mix to spice it up a bit! 🌶️😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard HAHAHA you were in Richmond when i woke up and was scrambling to see how can adjust the intercept location, but the kids had other plans for me in the morning lol. The video looks great brother, as viewers we couldn't tell!!!🤙
Nice meeting with you and crashing with you at the air bnb! Thanks again for the wireless charger I still have to put that on! Glad you made it back safe!
Likewise, sir! I hope that QuadLock wireless charger works out for you. I'm looking forward to next year's event... as long as it doesn't overlap with the 2025 Scooter Cannonball! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard we are also doing a ride with Burch in my area in July if you want to come you are more than welcome! Message me if you’re interested
@@therideofalifetime Will do, thx! 👍
I appreciate the track list for the music Quasi! It's a little detail a lot of other UA-camrs leave out that always bugs the music enjoyers like me!
👊 Thanks for the support and feedback! I try to leave lots of details and chapter markers in the videos so viewers can skip around as needed. These songs are licensed through Artlist.io, and I have rights to use them however I see fit.
I've thought about spinning up another channel with all of the music in my videos (and playlists) so viewers can listen to those tracks anytime. Hmm... there's an idea! 🤔 Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
That's funny about your GPS. Mine did the same thing last weekend coming home from Martin Dies Jr. Park. I rode for about 30 mins the same directions I used riding up and Friday and it showed the miles getting longer along with my time. Finally it got back on track after an hour.
🤣 That GPS routing glitch was annoying and demoralizing. I was already tired and fighting the clock, so I didn't need that nonsense fraying my already-exhausted nerves! 🤣👍 --QM
I am in Illinois, saw that storm heading your way,was hoping it didnt screw up your trip
Little tip: put a plastic bag over your boot first and then slide your leg in your rain gear.
That 's a lot easier and a lot faster.
Nice vid!
Btw, I used to ride a CB like yours: bombproof engine!
Ed.
Great freaking tip!! Much thanks, my life got much easier now!!
haven’t watched your videos in a while, glad your okay and still riding from that crash
👊 Thanks for the support! I'm back on two wheels, but I'm not back to my "normal" levels of comfort or endurance. This trip was a personal challenge to see if I could still crush serious miles and push through the pain. 😉👍 --QM
Awesome video, ride safely! 🙏👍
Great ride but, ugh, I've been messed up by the pumps being the wrong color before. I accidently put gas in my diesel truck but fortunately I caught what I was doing and didn't run it.
Anytime you are traveling anywhere near Atlanta the time goes up. I don't understand how 8 or 10 lanes of traffic can become blocked, but they do and when it does time goes up.
Yep, I-10 in Houston is the same way. They made that highway the widest one in the USA, but the traffic is worse than ever. More lanes = more cars. 😒 --QM
Tu es courageux ou fou, j’ai le plus grand respect et merci pour le partage. Salutations depuis la Suisse
Merci pour le soutien, Yves! La frontière est mince entre le courageux et le fou... Je ne sais pas vraiment de quel côté de cette frontière j'habite ! 🤣👍 --QM
I don’t mind riding in rain either but some days it just sucks .
💯😉👍 --QM
What a great trip!
when it comes to rain suits i like my Frogg toggs. they not cheap but they seem to be the best i ever had.
Damn you are hard core bro .
I'm in the Katy/Cinco Ranch area. Also lived in Philly. I know that ride you made well. Wow, my hats off to you. That ride isn't fun.
Howdy, neighbor! The ride up to Annapolis isn't bad when it's NOT raining, and if it's split across a few days. Crushing it in one shot is sheer insanity... I probably won't try that again! 🤣👍 --QM
Austin Texas to Miami on a Harley during a hurricane for Me lol ….
Someone needs to make a good set of zip to waist rain bibs.
Need to go to bass pro and get a 100 mile an hour rain suet to stay dry.about $250 .
Can't remember which city in Texas it's being built in but it will be the biggest largest most ginormous Bucees on planet earth and I'm gonna have to visit it one day.
I never had a good experience with rain gear on a bike. Always seem to get wet regardless. It eventually led me to stop riding in the rain but that became a problem too. Cause my weekend getaway would turn into a week getaway. 🤣
Anyway and if you didn't get it before, I believe you accomplished the Ironman challenge. Way to go, Quasi! 👍
You are a soldier - and crazy. SCBR 2025 registration this weekend
quasi is nuts phakt - i was gonna houston for omd in september but its 500 more for the flight than o hare so going there instead - shame wont see quasi in person :)
Good to see the honda cb500x a good touring bike, ride safe!
Thanks for the support! 👊😉👍 --QM
Great video and ride! That's one way to truly get back in the saddle! I've been to that exit on I-10 in Sulphur, LA many times - my wife has family who live less than a mile from where you stopped at that Chevron! One question... This is the first time that I've seen a speedometer read lower than the GPS speed. Usually it's the other way around so that you don't get nabbed for speeding when going by the indicated speed on the speedometer. My Triumph Tiger 900's speedometer is probably 10% too low - it shows I'm doing about 60 mph when the GPS shows only 54 - 55 mph. Pretty annoying. Your speedometer was the opposite - maybe showing 64 with a GPS indicated 69. Did a sprocket change or tire size change cause this flip?
Yep, you have a keen eye! I recently installed a 16T front sprocket (+1) to see if it makes any difference in highway comfort or efficiency. The ratio change is -6.25% on the speedometer (and odometer), so the deviation is ~5 mph at 70 mph (indicated 65). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Hey Bro, good video. Try waxing your mini fairing and the water will shoot right off the top instead of sticking on the plexiglass.
What an incredible journey.. I’m envious.. I wish I had known, I might have tried to meet you along the journey. I’m on the east coast of Virginia.. by the way, your microphone set up for the helmet is incredible.. man what is your camera/mic set up? If you don’t mind me asking..
Thanks for the feedback! I have several videos that discuss my helmet setup and software used for vlogging, but I don't have a single video with everything condensed into one place. I got lucky on my second try with my helmet recording setup. You can see the evolution of my helmet rig in these four videos:
- First working config: ua-cam.com/video/D_lbmLdenHU/v-deo.html
- Second iteration (Ulanzi vlogging case): ua-cam.com/video/XnzTe5dp01k/v-deo.html
- Third upgrade to Hero11 (the GoPro Hero media mod sucks): ua-cam.com/video/qnfla5t9Oz8/v-deo.html
- Final/current setup (Hero11 w/ Ulanzi case): ua-cam.com/video/As5IOYA7Xoc/v-deo.html
The microphone that I use is from an older Cardo Scala G9X headset. The 3.5mm mic plugs directly into the GoPro's audio adapter, which has been excellent. I got lucky with that mic early in my vlogging escapades and stuck with it. The timbre and voice quality of the Cardo mic are drastically better than others that I've tried (e.g., Purple Panda, RØDE lavalier, etc). The other microphones I've tested allow too much wind noise or are over-saturated and cause the GoPro audio to distort at high speeds due to the wind noise.
I edit all of my videos in Adobe Premiere Pro and apply minor audio corrections (e.g., level normalization and minor noise reduction) to keep everything smooth. However, most of the audio quality is due to Cardo's microphone and my quiet helmets (Schuberth C3 Pro and SHOEI NeoTec II). For group rides, I sometimes record the group conversations with a dedicated audio recorder (Zoom F1 or F2) and an extra Cardo PackTalk communicator joined into the mesh.
If you're interested in all the gritty details, email me at quasimotard@gmail.com . I'll reply with my hardware & software settings, editing workflow, and other details that might help you on your quest. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Thank you very much for all that.. I’ll be passing this info on to my editor/producer/Son, 😄. I’m nothing more than a face in front of the camera, and not much of one at that.. I have three bikes (Two 20 Honda Monkeys and a 22 Himalayan) all of what I do isn’t based on two wheels but a little bit of everything and a lot of the time one of those bikes ends up in there..
so I’ll be getting back with you.. I very much appreciate your time, I mean just the time you put into typing all that means a lot..
Again, I’ll be getting back with you via email, very soon.
Thanks again,
Willie
“The Grayt Outoors”
Well hell..that'd be cheating!!!😅
Next time you're in NC, drop by!
Just how bad is that seat compared to the Rebel 1100 seat?
Howdy, and thanks for the invitation! The CB500X's seat is a Barcalounger compared to the Rebel's seat. I purchased a $600 Corbin seat for this bike, but it was LESS comfortable than the OEM unit... I reverted to the stock seat and never looked back. I would have been fine on this trip if I had worn different jeans. I think I have permanent Levi's divets in my cheeks! 🤣👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard awesome. Ride safe!
00:07 Well, after I crashed and shit myself, you'd be all alone. Did I mention I hate lightning....lol.
⚡️🤣👍 --QM
Ok.. now for the fork legs. Want to do an experiment sometime? How about putting a couple layers of some of the good duct tape on the fork leg fronts before a long trip that you know they could be sandblasted? 🤔😎
Hmmm... 🤔 I'll pull the forks again next time I need to replace the front tire. Dunno if I'll do paint or powder coat. Duct tape or even some black vinyl sports car "bra" might be a good protector on the front faces of the tubes. 😉👍 --QM
Soggy Quasi LoL true die hard rider safe travels!
Does that center mirror give you a functional benefit, or is it for our entertainment?
🤣 Aside from the funhouse mirror view in my videos, that parablic mirror really works in traffic! That's the RiderScan Blindspot Mirror: amzn.to/3nJjXLp . If that one is out of stock, then there are several knock-offs that are cheaper and seem to work almost as well ( amzn.to/49WKaNu ). You can search Amazon or Ebay for "parabolic blindspot mirror" to find alternatives.
This mirror really helps situational awareness in traffic. There is a learning curve to use it properly because the image is distorted by the mirror's convex shape, but it becomes second nature after a few hours of riding. It's very rare for me to be caught off-guard with a cager hiding in my blind spot while I'm riding with one of these mirrors. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard I first saw one of those mirrors in your videos, and I immediately bought one for my PCX150. I'm blind in my left eye and it is VERY helpful to check for cars sitting in that blindspot on my left side. Thank you for sharing that mirror, I wouldn't have known it existed otherwise.
I’m looking for a quality waterproof GPS for my bike. Through your experience do you have any recommendations?
Thank you & safe travels 👍🏻
The Garmin Zumo XT is a fantastic GPS unit if you can justify the ~$400 price tag: amzn.to/3Oai7Ba . The screen resolution is excellent and it's highly visible in all lighting conditions, but it gets bothered by heavy rain/water on the screen (activating the touchscreen). Some owners use screen protectors and sun/rain hoods over the top of the unit to reduce the touch sensitivity. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Question: How can it hold 3.766 gallons of gas when I thought the tank was only 3 gallons?
The fuel tank on this 2014 Honda CB500X holds 4.5 gallons of fuel (including the 0.7 gal reserve). My 2013 Honda CB500F (naked version of the same bike) has a smaller tank that only holds 4.1 gallons, so the "X" version holds 0.4 more with its wider fuel tank. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Why you don't use a goretex suite?
My Rukka riding jacket is Goretex, but I don't ride with the inner liner due to southern heat & humidity. My over jacket used to be waterproof, but it has lost its DWR coating and isn't much better than a windbreaker now. I need to buy another AeroStitch suit, but those are seriously $$$$ these days... over $1500 for most options. 🫨 --QM
I see your out in Katy. Im not too far from there. Im in Brookshire. If your ever out this way. Hmu i would love to ride
Howdy, neighbor! I'll try to post a community note in this channel next time I head out for a Saturday or Sunday ride. 😉👍 --QM
Any recommendations to buy timing chain sets for 1972 c70 Passport and 1972 CT Trail?
Unfortunately, I haven't worked on any of the old Honda 70's in a long time. I don't trust Ebay or Amazon for those kinds of parts because they're usually cheap Chinese knock-offs. You might try David Silver Spares USA to see if they have parts for your bikes: www.davidsilverspares.com/CT70K1-1972-USA/ . Good luck with the maintenance chores! 😉👍 --QM
Thanks! Yes it’s been difficult finding good parts in the right sizes.
Hey man, if you're passing through Atlanta again and need a place to crash, you've got a friend here. Reach out to me for a comfortable couch and some Southern hospitality on the northwest side of Atlanta right off of I-285.
Did you drive all night into 6am without sleep????? 😮
Yep, I rode straight through from Houston to Annapolis in ~25 hours, including my 2-hour rain delay in Sulphur, LA. The weather was nice and the roads were clear after the rain, so I crushed the miles while the traffic was light. The official trip meter (GPS) was 1486 miles to my destination in Riva, MD. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotardunbelievable!
That is dedication and love of riding embodied!!
Buc-ees is about to invade Ohio. Supposed to get one around the Dayton area. 😎
So what's the point of the rain jacket if it's not protecting anything?
Great video love riding in rain. Please test ride the new triumph speed 400.
Thanks for watching! I'm interested in the new Triumph Speed 400... maybe I'll have an opportunity to ride (or buy) that in the near future. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard I have purchased one great low and mid range power and 100 mph top speed.
@@alphavishal9197 Congrats on your new Speed 400! 👏😉👍 --QM
I’m in central Va near the Junction of 85 and 95. If ever need help/places to stay contact me I will send contact info. I took early retirement so availability isn’t a problem. I have some tools and can carry one motorcycle up to 600lbs and have extra bedroom and bathroom and yard large enough yard for many tents. Would be a joy to help a fellow rider when needed.
Doesnt the gas pump have disposable gloves you could wear under your gloves?
Unfortunately not. Most service stations here in the States don't have disposable gloves or any cleanup items at their pumps. We're lucky to find stations with paper towels and windshield scrubbers that haven't been stolen. 😉👍 --QM
That'll just cause you to sweat.
@@QuasiMotard They first came out with gloves during covid.dont see many now
Cheap 2nd hand idea put black stone chip with brush on forks. Don't brush just dab. Special affects. Do sample on something first. Etch primer underneath. 🤦 don't use rust converter.
68 here; been riding 44...all sport-bikes; I've done 1000mi./single day x4. All in my 20's. INSANITY!!! I couldn't do it now. My ass is already crying Uncle just hearing about it.
ps: The myth of raingear. NOTHING works!
Man, you got some bad wet weather gear. I think I would have turned around and went home at the gas station
What purpose is the curved mirror in the middle of your windshield
That's the RiderScan Blindspot Mirror: amzn.to/3nJjXLp . If that one is out of stock, then there are several knock-offs that are cheaper and seem to work almost as well ( amzn.to/49WKaNu ). You can search Amazon or Ebay for "parabolic blindspot mirror" to find alternatives.
This parabolic mirror really helps situational awareness in traffic because you can see 180° behind you. There is a learning curve to use it properly because the image is distorted by the mirror's convex shape, but it becomes second nature after a few hours of riding. It's very rare for me to be caught off-guard with a cager hiding in my blind spot while I'm riding with one of these mirrors. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Odd that it can work like that being directly in front of you. Thanks for the reply, and glad your back out again. Hope your recovery comes quickly.
Oh, man, you live streamed this? I missed it, but this is an epic ride. 1500 miles straight thru in 24 hours is serious iron butt cred. Quasi is just built different than mortal riders! One of God's own prototypes ua-cam.com/video/jrd-sfoAv9A/v-deo.html
BTW, nice music selections in this video. I hate loud or obnoxious tracks in videos, so well done on the editing! I hope you have more video to share from this ride. Thanks for everything you do, and I'll be watching!
🤣 LOL! Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas... great show! --QM
What’s wrong with Exxon ? Genuine question ?
(I make gasoline for Exxon)
Meh... just personal preference and previous bad experiences. I had a few problems with bad fuel at Exxon stations in OKC and Austin (water and sediment contamination). Those instances were localized to those particular stations, but it left a bad impression on me.
I've used the Techron fuel system cleaner for many decades in my bikes and cars, so I gravitate toward Chevron for the "premium" grades when I can't find a cheap station nearby. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotardthanks for the reply !
8th!!!!!!! 😂
Oh shit a fuckin Checkers!
There aren't many of those left in my part of the country. I was kinda hoping they would be open, but no luck. 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Havent seen one since I was a kid! Probably around 20 years. Safe travels buddy!
I usually carry velcro straps and wrap them at the end of my glove then put the jacket over the gloves...same with my boots... no good hack for swamp balls and ass though...sorry...lol
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Kinda spassing out there.
I think it’s probably worse to wear a jacket that isn’t waterproof because now your like a sponge. 🧐
Nothing pleasurable about riding on the Interstate.
I cant believe all the crap people are putting on their bikes to find where they are going!!!😢 unbelievable.
So, how would you propose to make a 3000-mile cross-country trip... just trust your magic 8-ball? 🤣 --QM
@3:36 don't even say bye to you faithful senior dog ?? Everyday is like a week to them. imagine how they feel ??? You don't deserve them.
If you don't like raingear cause you sweat, you should try frogtogs. They breathe way better than anything I've tried.
That's a good idea... I might try one of the newer Frogg Toggs motorcycle rain suits. I've had mixed success with their ultra-lite gear that's not specifically designed for motorcycle use. I have several sets of the UL rain suits that I keep on my motorcycles and scooters for unexpected showers while riding and for hanging around camp in the rain (when the full road-ready rain gear is too hot/heavy to use).
Those UL suits don't fare well in high winds or extended use on the highway because they balloon up and flap too much. The constant flapping kills them within about an hour... micro tears and perforations turn them into confetti. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@18:55 min .What did you say about bathroom ?
What an incredible journey.. I’m envious.. I wish I had done known, I might have tried to meet you along the journey. I’m on the east coast of Virginia.. by the way, your microphone set up for the helmet is incredible.. man what is your camera/mic set up? If you don’t mind me asking..
How did this get here twice?? I swear I didn’t do it.. 🤠😳
🤷♂️ UA-cam has been doubling and losing comments lately. I've typed out lengthy replies to a few questions, posted them, then looked back to see that my comment got lost to the ether. 😒 --QM