2022 Yamaha Xmax 300 - It'sThe Best Scooter On The Planet!
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2022
- Like to know more about the 2022 Yamaha Xmax 300 maxi scooter. - Please watch my very detailed review and my comparrison to it's main rival the Honda Forza 350.
Then decide for yourself which scooter is best for you! - Авто та транспорт
As a motorcyclist for over 50 years I bought my first scooter (xmax300) in Jan 2020. It's now my go to two wheeler even though I have 3 other bikes in the garage. I wish I had overcome my prejudices about scooters a decade back, it's just so comfy and relaxing to ride and economical too. If i only have one bike in the garage it will be a scooter.
yeah its funny how one knocks scooter until one gets on and rides. once i thought i'd never be caught on one...lol
but the xmax with roughly 300cc runs well and pulls the hills with ease.
love that twist and go throttle too.
but like the saying...better late than never and its been worth the trouble too
Totally agree had xmax250 from new for 10 yrs now got sh300 but yams the better
@@volt8684 new model out in the yamaha now with digital dask-looks good too.
@@ridewithwarro just ordered it 😊. Coming off a 2019 Z900. Arthritis is a bitch.
Scooters are hella fun.
@@sugarnads its a pretty good twist and go ride indeed. plus a nice bit of power too for 300cc. easily cruises on 60 mph
you don't really miss the gearchanging side either and it's just a far more relaxed ride.
I have owned both the Yamahas and the Forza 350. In terms of appearance, I prefer the Yamaha. The Yamaha is less agile and feels heavier. But for practicality, more comfort and luxury, I choose the Honda. The Honda's engine is also a bit more powerful. The automatically adjustable windshield is really useful. But the most frightening thing for me is the seating position. It is much more pleasant on the Honda. The saddle is less wide and the height is lower than that of the Yamaha. I also have more room to stretch my legs. for the show take the Yamaha, for comfort, luxury and long rides the Honda.
yeah i think you summed that up perfectly.
I appreciate your plain talking. Many reviewers seem to have a conflict of interest that they do not declare up front and present a review that will please their masters. You offer a rare insight as you buy and sell your own bikes and do not care what anyone thinks. Keep up the great work👍
glad you enjoyed it and your correct-how could one take notice of some-one who is sponsored on the item they are reviewing.
thats why i dont ask for coffee money-patreons or any other sponge tactic to try and get money of a viewers.
this crap you hear them say the money helps create the content-the only thing it creates is more money for them to spend...lol
i watch a few and they mention donations to help keep channel running -then they show several new bikes.
now i dont blame the creator totally - i blame the idiots and i repeat idiots who give them the money.
these are probably the same ones who would walk past some old guy laying in the gutter asking for coffee money but feel good giving it to greedy sponging youtube creators.
ive been asked a few times if i take patreon or donation to keep content going but quick answer is-i wouldn't lower myself to gutter level like the others
apart from that ...all is good!
Can't beat the scooter warro, great bikes so so practical. I have few bikes in the garage I always go for the scooter 1st and himalayan 2nd. Blessing no chain to oil just check the belt in 10,000 miles. Keep up the good work matey. Hope you not struggling with the heavy rain and floods in your area.
i actually enjoy riding the scooter 2nd time around. untill you get on one and ride -they are much better than one would expect plus all that extra storage under the seat too.
im not sure how long it is for a belt change. i think the tappets are to be checked at 12,000 so i suppose a new belt too.
rain is about and a bit across some of the roads but nothing like victoria.
next clip up will be xmax300 on the coffee/and ride run
all the best!
Great review mate was thinking of getting one of these in Melbourne thanks
if by chance your thinking new ive upgraded to the new model with digital dash and standard gps. if buying used no drama there as they are still virtually the same apart from those upgrades and plastics
Hope you are enjoying your 2nd XMAX 300 as much as I continue to enjoy your first one Warro'. Great choice and keep up the great work on your channel!
some-times one has to buy the same item twice to appreciate it...lol second time around no drama. just fitted the comfort seat and have not tried it out as yet plus ordered two sets of lighter rolloers/sliders.
had plans to do that first one.
when i purchased those 2 suzuki addresses 110 i upgraded the rollers on one and it really moved it along so i know they work
nothing wrong with a scoot and all the best!
Another fine time spent with you.
glad to hear you enjoyed it. just pre-order the new 2023 model with digital dash. couldn't resist it and it should be here next month.
Excellent review
Your part of the world is perfect for bikes, I'm jealous.
Only a few more weeks before bike season comes to an end and winter roll's in, here in the UK.
Take care and ride safe
i was in a different area today doing a ride/cook with the xmax 300. well i was acually dirt track riding in the pine forrest my thoughts being-don't buy an xmax 300 for rougher dirt road pine track riding...just use the right tool or a dirt bike instead...lol
so your time of riding is near its end and its just starting here!
Very informative for someone ready to move up from the 155
thanks. good scooter now have the newer 2023 model with the gps digital dash. like it too
Really appreciate the honest feedback about the different scooters you have owned and reviewed , saying what you think has been helpful in my decision making - I’ve had my xmax for a short time but so far am really happy with it.
Can you give some more comments about why you changed the rear shocks, what performance did it effect and what has been the result of the change (why is it different to the original).
Thanks again.
where i live there are heaps of bumpy hilly roads and the forza 350 was shocking and my tests in my history proved just that but very few viewers ever them. just couldn't get the views/looks.
xmax 300 was fairly good in the front end but banged up a bit over the rear. so second time around i ordered those vss rear shocks.
they work better and i suppose one could buy better but they are good enough for me as i don't rely on the scooter as main ride as i have 4 other new bikes.
thats why i can give what i think is good honest advise on bikes where other cant or won't!
now if your on good roads and you feel the ride is fine...don't waste your money and ride on. you don't need them....stay stock!
i was on good roads today but then i went dirt track riding in the local forrest the vss shocks handled it well.
i was actually doing my next ride and cook clip so i took the xmax stright into the dirt forrest tracks.
wheel size is not too crash hot in there and i notice the drawback immediately but then again who buys a xmax to ride in the forrest when he already has a good dirt bike...lol
but i wanted to find out -so in it went! don't buy one to ride dirt its far better on sealed stuff!
Got my xmax last august, absolutely love it. I've the black with gold wheels version but like the styling on this one.
i actually owned that version and liked its darth vader looks
Scooters too? Offroad? Man you are hardcore. Another great review Warro
well i did go off-road but i don't think i would recommend it....lol front wheel is a bit small and in one section of the dirt i got caught up in a wheel rut.
a much bigger front wheel like on the klx150 i just bought with 21" front would have handled it with very little effort.
the xmax with the 15" front and wheelbarrow tyres not so.
apart from that its a good fun scoot to ride-nice power and i really like it -so all is good on that side.
all the best!
Great review m8 one og thd best honest u tuber thank you for being 100% true man thsnks tim
Much appreciated
Apart from the charm of old Vespas and Postie bikes Id never thought Id get a scooter until recently. I was looking at this particular scooter but ended up with a low km second hand Aprilia 300cc scooter for half the price. Its very nice to ride. Im 6ft 100kg and it feels like a regular bike. Sits on the highway between towns nicely. Under seat storage is very handy. After this I would get another scooter of this size in a heartbeat.
yeah it sounds like you got a bargain there and i too enjoy the easy style of riding on the scooters. just bought the comfort seat for the xmax but weather is bad and unable to test
Love your review and the previous scooter review. I bought a Honda ADV350. It was between that and the Xmax. I have put 10000kms on it and have few complaints. Don’t like the sound much and the suspension unloaded is on the harsh side. Fuel consumption is not as good as I had hoped for.
The big pluses are the handling and stability. It keeps up with traffic even on 130kmh limit French motorways.
Thanks again for your work
all good there. i actually bought the adv150 but never did a test on it. found the ride extremely hard. not sure on the adv 350 as its not available here. scooter are a lot better than some think plus very easy relaxed ride too or so i think.
all the best!.
Great review Warro. Not sure if you know this but even though it’s not available to us here in Oz, there is actually a Xmax 400 model which is a proper 400cc. With that engine, it would definitely be a Forza killer and perhaps a no-brainer when it comes to deciding between the 2 scoots.
yeah 400cc would be interesting thats for sure. i will see how this stacks up when the lighter slider kits arrive from overseas
You Warro are a certified mad man..
I love it 😄👍
yeah i may have offended that old guy on the clip and his kmart jeans...lol
its his birthday next month...70...lol i might chip in and buy him a full wardrobe ...then again i might not...lol
all the best!
must admit thats pretty true indeed. only a dead set ...idiot...lol would want to spend several hours making a you tube clip for say if one gets lucky a return or $3 to $5
i am truly living the dream!
if my mum was still alive i am sure she would be extremely proud of me
today on the scooter ride/cook i pulled up in the forrest to boil the coffee.
prior to leaving the house the wife gave me a vanilla slice and its in the upcoming clip. i like vanilla slices.
so i dont go out much so asked her the cost. she said $4.50
on my way out to do the clip all i was thinking. my xmax 300 clip must be good!
i will require 1500 views just to break even and pay for the vanilla slice. plus the coffee on credit.
not many would know that...but i do!
pressure is on the next clip to hopefully perform.
i also made one mistake in the scrub today.
i should have cut the vanilla slice in half and split my losses at 750 views and save the other half for a different clip.
but the slice was that good i...to be totally honest i just ate the fu//en lot on the spot...lol
that mistake alone cost me 750 subs. so hard to believe but oh so true.
so the lesson i learnt today......don't go into the local forrest or you'll get a big surprise!
They are lovely, I'm in the process of buying the new 2023 model, can't wait!
yeah i just bought the new model myself. still have not sorted out the sat nav system but the digital speedo is pretty cool
Not quite clear to me what best rear shock setup you finished up with. Best review I've found, cheers.
yss shocks. these are the cheapest you can buy for the xmax 300 from yss. dont get caught by paying extra for the piggy back cannister style.
go for these TZ302 twin shocks
@@ridewithwarro Thanks mate, appreciated.
I have an x max 250 I brought it new 5 years ago and it is the best two wheels that I have ever owned,
once you could not have given me a scooter and now i think i've had 7 in 18 months...lol
2 suzuki's 110 -had the blue but liked the white so got both...lol honda pcx160/honda adv150/2 xmax/forza 350
xmax is easily the pick but the little ones were fun and nippy and easy to throw around.
i was in the local forrest today on the xmax -next ride/cook
runs far better on sealed roads than in there...lol
all the best!
Good honest review, fair play me olde mucker!
thanks and appreciated too
Warro, thanks to your help and always answering any questions I purchased the new Xmax 300 with the digital display over the Forza 350 (like you) today. The thing that made me go for the Yamaha was the front suspension which you showed us viewers - the idea of the more robust motorcycle suspension is where I think the confidence and fun is at. The other main reason was the solid screen that doesn’t rattle and the smoothness on start up. I personally prefer the Honda brand, but Yamaha is a close second. It ended up being a 2 week wait for the dark petrol colour. The ice fluo was is stock. I chose to wait. To be honest I actually prefer the Honda dash over the Yamaha digital dash - but not much in it. Thank you again and I look forward to the much awaited review on “our” 2023 model.
yeah the power screen on the forza is more just a gimmick and even on high is no better than the xmax on high. both could do with a deflector there plus its a sloppy fit on the forza too.
once you ride the bike with digital dash im sure you'll like it...very easy to read.
i would have gone dark petrol myself but that one wasnt due here i think till end of april.
if you had gone honda you'd be looking immediately for rear shocks to compensate the thrashing you back takes on rough sealed roads. the xmax is far better there.
if it wasnt id bought another honda.
some-one asked me why i dont buy the forza 350 adv. its not here at the moment but i did buy the adv150 and that was the worst riding bit of junk id been on in 64 new bikes.
didnt bother even doing a review. rode it roughly 100 klm and after that refused to risde it till i cashed it.
pity too it was a very good looking scooter in all areas except very poor suspension just like its nephew the forza 350
@@ridewithwarro yeah I looked at both the forza adv 350 and adv 150. Shame here in Australia we don’t get those options. Well, according to the Honda website the adv150 is no longer available. The only down side with both was wind deflection. I generally like to ride scooters more in winter, and motorcycles in summer.
I’m getting my Xmax from just north of Sydney and the consignment said end of March. Who knows, that may well blow out. Certain dealerships I believe do get allocations which is what I assume happened in this case. I agree that the digital dash will more likely be easier to read, I just like the analog look of the forza speedometer and rev counter. Personal thing and I completely understand it’s not everyone’s cup of tea.
One thing I would love to hear your opinion on that not many speak about, is that the forza’s windscreen has no wind release channels (due to it being automatic) making the wind push you in the back doing high speeds on motorways. I assumed the xmax won’t do that. Have you found that the case?
@@florme6494 i didnt notice that issue on the screen of the forza. all i noticed was it had very good power and top brakes after that the xmax beat it up badly.
i have no real loyality to bikes. i buy on averge 6 new bikes per year. so i just tell it as i see it and the xmax is the best scooter for the money.
still have not got my gps working but lets put that down to an age related rider who hasn't worked it out...lol
when i did the test between both bikes i thought if i bought a set of performance rollers i could probably equal the forza in pickup.
i got the rollers but never installed and never did it on the second bike so maybe its 3rd time lucky here.
in my brake tests i said honda was better but i really tested them hard...lol
not shown in test but both bikes disc got that hot they smelt bad and i had to wait and ride slow to let them cool down. it was a pretty savage test indeed but i bought them to test not love...lol. ...so there not brembos...lol
Great follow up review. Nothing more satisfying than a well worn pair of $7.50 Classic K-Mart 👖 jeans... 🤔 except for maybe when them jeans match you scooter rims. Then you really are living the dream ✨ 😌. You guys still got the 'Blue Light' special at your Kmarts? I recall patrons tripping over one another rushing to the Blue Light bargain bins once announced randomly over the store intercom by the Manager. Actually had a blue strobe 🔷️ police light up on a metal pole shoppers would look around for and run to back in the good old days... Got me quite s few pairs of 'Trax' sneakers 👟 that way... which also go well with indigo jeans ☝😃. True story.
good one...lol
i have not been in kmart for several years now. i just tell the wife -get me a pair of jeans and work on $10 worth of mixed.
well she does come back with a pair ...not sure if $10 does the trick and was the magic number or not.
@@ridewithwarro I looked up AU Kmart and mens classic jeans say $7.50. Guess she earns a $2.50 shipping & handling fee 🤵♀️💰
@@findingneutral i guess she now owes me some change....lol
Warro, love your videos! Even though they are so different, if you had to choose between the Classic 350 Reborn or the Xmax 300 as your one two-wheeler to do everything, which would you pick and why?
lets make it more interesting. a classic 500 classic 350 reborn and xmax 300 which i now have upgraded to the 2023 model with digital dash and gpd function.
the xmax 300 is easily the best ride. better power too than all 3 and better storage.
a 500 is virtually flat and vibrating badle at 130 kph. the xmax will run up to and cruise that quite easily. 350 reborn is vibibg at the 120 kph mark and virtually flat.
so we will get rid of the 500. the other two are far better.
the xmax is the best ride but a more boring ride and does everything it should but doesn't give you tat feel good ride experience.
so if i had one choice of all 3 i think first choice 350reborn 2nd xmax300 3rd classic 500 which i would off-load immediately and buy a 350 reborn.
15 brand new classic 500's later ...never again...lol
@@ridewithwarro Thanks so much for your reply, Warro! It sounds like the ol' head (practicality) vs. heart (passion) debate. That's always a tough call. As a daily commuter in city traffic, a scooter makes SO much sense, but I don't think I'll want to go look at it in the garage! 😆
Good review . Nothing wrong with Kmart jeans .
The best plus value for money too. all the best!
Nice mate.I see you have new suspensions in the back whats your opionion and what brand they are,do you buy them in Australia?
If you buy a suspension witch one one you think is the bast for this bike?
well you might find this hard to believe but its true. i was looking on ebay and accidently bumped into those rear shocks.
seller said he had used them a couple of rides and sold his bike and they were still in the box for $200 retail price in aust $500
so i bought them. the only real issue was...i had no scooter...lol
easy fix i thought so next day got on the phone and rang 9 dealers i think. finally found a new xmax in melboune so i had something to put them on..lol rest is history.
lets say if the roads are reasonably where you ride i'd say don't waste your money and keep with the stock
they do ride better thats for sure.
prior to this when i had both those new scooters 8 months back i paid $750 for the vss piggy back shocks black line and the guy who bought the scooter said ...they did nothing at all.
thats why i didn't buy those again.
i'd pay $500 for these compared to the others but in all honesty i think stick to the stock unless you are getting lots of bad jolts from the back on rough roads
@@ridewithwarro first thanks for the fast and detailed answer.
Second I don't have the scooter yet to ahahahah. But I have already order and waiting.
I leave in NSW (maybe we are close).
And third maybe is nice after some time to make a video for nice places to ride that is for motorcycles.. And some accessories..
@@alexandrosr5179 you should go back in my history and watch the test i did between both scooters.
say for example you bought a forza 350-you'd be happy with it as its got good power and brakes.
say you bought a xmax300 you'd be happy with that because it feels more compact/looks good and rides better.
so both bike parties are happy.
say your like the idiot replying to you now...lol
he says-bugger it the only real way to find out which is the better scooter is buy both and ride them back to back over 1000 klm.
then you get the correct answer.
the xmax is indeed the better scooter and thats why i bought another.
Gday warro I have a adv150 which I actually enjoy for buzzing around the GC short trips , just would not mind a bit more power up the hills , researching your channel , wish honda brought in the adv350 to us . Anyway but am leaning towards the Xmax , did you have much trouble selling yours ??
not sure which bike you mean -both xmax300 and adv150 sold quick. adv150 sold within a few days,
@@ridewithwarro Thanks mate I enjoy your videos and honest reviews
@@hondanut7564 after i sold the first two scooters when i put the xmax 300 against the forza 350 - i actually missede owning and riding a scooter.
so i went out again and bought another. after riding both i thought the xmax was the pick so an xmax it was...lol
all the best
@@ridewithwarro Thanks mate have a great weekend !!
Do you buy from Jimboomba ? GC Yamaha want full RRP , bought my ADV150 from slacks creek because they wanted to get a deal done at the time
Hi, I did 15000 km on my Forza and i am up to 1000 km on my xmax and i think i prefer the Forza for various reasons but need to do a few long journeys on the Yamaha before i make my mind up, in any case i will keep it for a year then probably get an ADV 350 which should have the good points of both bikes!
always good to have choices i say. i had the adv150 and my thoughts -it would be the worst bike i have ever ridden suspension wise in 56 new bikes in 10 years. a real heap of crap which unfortunately looks nice but thats about it.
in fact it was that bad i couldn't bare the thought of making a clip on it...lol plus i asctually refused to ride it...period...lol
back to the maxi scooters. i actually owned the forza 350 and xmax 300 both 2021 plated in my yard and rode them back to back over 10 tests.
that always beats owing one and buying another to compare past rides.the mind plays games.
my thoughts -nothing beats getting off one brand new bike and stepping straight on to another brand new bike especially if you own both at the same time and one immediately know which is the better bike/scooter.
like i said in my tests -honda power and brakes-yamaha suspension in the front end and far better ride.
i had issues lately when i did the honda cb500x tests. i had new 018/019/021 and 022
i actually had guys telling me how there 018 was the better bike and i was totally wrong.......
yeah sure,,,lol in their dreams!
most of all don't believe what youtube testers riders say. most are full of crap-chasing views and subs and probably couldn't lie straight in bed...lol
the bigger the channels the less they like to offend or speak the truth!
well thats what i think but i struggle to get 2000 views per clip but at least i call it how i see it.
best of all very few people buy some bike and will admit to any one its a lemon.
i honestly don't care. bikes are just bikes to me. i like them but don't love them like when i was into quality cars. and i always tell it how i see it.....why?
simple answer! if i'm not happy with the crap i buy i just sell it and re-group and buy another.
to sum up for me to say the xmax 300 is the better bike has incurred a loss of $7000 selling both previous scooter and re grouping and buying again.
no big deal as i've done far worse but the xmax 300 i think is still the pick of them
if i find a better one- my guess is you will see it here but so far ........ZERO!
to sum up the tmax 560 would be far better regardless but $20k for a newy or $15k for a used its something i'd have to think about more seriously.
either way all the best and enjoy the new toy...great scoot!
Be interesting to see how the Honda ADV 350 suspension with bigger forks and longer travel compares and whether it’s notably better than the Forza suspension.
if i was heading in that direction i wouldn't take any notice of youtube test riders and actually try and ride one myself.
the adv150 i had had showa suspension. some say its the best around!
i find those test riders mis-handle the truth so much plus dont offend just grab views .......most are in it just for the money anyway
plus a good channel of high views at $3 to $5 per 1000 views ...big money involved if they toss them out.
in fact i'd say i will have a good chance to make a few bucks on this clip.
if i score 2000 views...bingo its $6 for me
gotta say i am living the dream!
all the best!
@@ridewithwarro congrats youve made about $25!
I have been riding a Yamaha Aerox 155 on a daily basis for two years in northern Thailand. It's blighted by poor suspension but at the lights, it sets off so well. However, I've decided I can't get on with the feet-forward [even slightly] stance of the scooter. It's okay for just nipping to 7-Eleven and doing a lap of the rice fields in our village, but no further. I'm going to get a Suzuki VanVan 200 for the other local work, saving my bigger bike for longer jaunts.
yeah the suspension on some bikes and scooters is pretty bad. found that out when i bought the forza 350.
id rather pay a bit extra for better suspension and one gets a better bike
Nice work Warro, where are you at? I can always drive out your way and you can check out my comfort seat to see if it’s worth the money.
thanks for the kind offer. all sorted several days ago. wife told me she pre-ordered the seat for my birthday. happy with that as i think just for the visuals it looks far better on the bike and actually gives it a more classy look too.
again appreciated for the thought
have you ever done a belt change to date. if so what price was the belt for one of these charriots
@@ridewithwarro I hope you enjoy the seat.
Nah I haven’t. I’ve only clicked just over 10000kms and I think it’s due at 12000kms
@@blade1535 i really enjoy riding that xmax and there are times i feel i'd rather ride it than the motorcycles. gee i hate to say that...lol
i really hated scooters once...really hated them...lol i feel like a turncoat and a bit shallow now.
they are far better than one might imagine. one should never shoot ones mouth off prior to trying the experience.
if i only had this xmax i'd be happy to ride it daily as its great fun.
did you see that car pass me in the front of clip. drove pass pretty close to me too. the idiot could have waited as less than 100 metres on or just a few seconds more was the double laner.
plus i wasn't crawling either and sitting on the 100 kph mark.
dont trust cars....lol or should i say the guy behind the wheel
@@ridewithwarro I’m real glad you are liking the scooter, Warro. It’s quite funny in that I really enjoy my scooter as in comfort and for fun riding. So practical, especially no gears and all the storage you have under the seat. Even for long distance it is fantastic.
I bought one new in March 2021, best investment I made, use it mainly to commute to work, ride 50% hwy and 50% local city 60 km everyday. Get between 380 to 410km from 10 litres depending on how I ride it. I bet I could get 450 if I ride it easy. All those that I know give me a hard time because it's a scooter, little do they know, yes agree the rear shocks and front brakes aren't great. But I don't think it needs anything else, it's not a supersport. Would you be kind and share what rear shocks you have and how much. I find the rear area is bit soft for my liking and the factory ones have little feeling and hardly any adjustment that makes any difference. Thanks stay safe.
i put the cheaper yss rear shocks on. the ones without the piggyback. think they retail for roughly $500 a set
Say on your forza on what stiffnes level did you adjust the shocks? I put mine on the softest
i think i tried various. heres my suspension test -ua-cam.com/video/Pn70yPc1GBs/v-deo.html
Hi Warro, Will you be doing a review of the 2023 model?
yeah ive got that bike a couple of weeks back but have not got around to doing a clip on it review wise. so i will look into it
Can’t wait, look forward to viewing it. Thanks
In my case, I had a SH300 and, although it was a very good scooter, I found it boring. I ended up selling it to buy the Triumph Scrambler 900. The sensations of a motorcycle that you carry between your legs, with its manual gearbox, are much more pleasant when you use the motorcycle for leisure. Another thing would be to use it as a "tool" to move out of obligation. Greetings from Spain!
actually had the 900 street scrambler myself-a red one. its listed in my history reviews. always good to have a variety of bikes i say.
all the best!
What type an model numbers for the springs. I notice you riding in dirt. Without a lot movement
not sure of the exact model -its yss standard type-not the piggly back one. i think its the cheapest they sell
G'day Warro, mate l think you go through bike and scooters like most people going through toilet paper, l hang on my bikes forever and even if l sell one I still miss them, but not all racehorses are the same, you must be a rich bastard, love what you do and the way you present it, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.
say a guy buys a bike and loves it and it doesn't matter if it was a good or a bad choice....not many will admit on a bad.....and they were WRONG!
looking back in the past 10 years i've been wrong 56 times...lol no excuses either as they were all new.
now i ask you Neil..... how could that possible happen....lol
plus i can't even pick a good pair of jeans...lol
it gets better. my first ride and cook -i lost 5 subs in the first hour it was up. i had two message and both mentioned they didn't sub to a fu//ig cooking channel and if it continues -they will unscribe.
so i helped them out and blocked both. problem solved immediately...lol
let them head off and run their own channel and see if its a picnic or a curse..lol
all the best
@@ridewithwarro G'day Warro, anyone that doesn't appreciate you mixing the content up are narrow minded fools, there's not a lot of different in our ages and l understand where you're coming from with your style of Riding and bike choice and please take my comments as a bit of banter and nothing more, cheers mate and have a great day, Neil 🤠.
The next time you need shocks, give IKON Suspension (Koni) a call. They're in Albury.
yeah i guess i could if they want to give me a set to try out
I've rode a few scooters over the years, but never owned one. I've been riding motorcycles since 1964 and have owned several, but never a scooter. Currently we ride a HD Tri-Glide due to my wife's health condition. She has battled cancer eight times, had 12 surgeries , maxed out on chemo, radiation and cyber knife treatments. She is currently on immunotherapy treatments and will be every 28 days for the rest of her life. The radiation she had in 2011 ruined the blood flow to her hips and she had to have a total hip replacement, that didn't go well. Two months later she had brain surgery to remove some cancer that was causing seizures which left her like a stroke victim. That's why we went to a trike. We thought if she had a seizure on a two wheeled motorcycyle it might cause an accident injuring both of us and possibly others. On a trike we felt like I should be able to pull over and tend to her needs.
Well, since she is no longer having seizures I want to get back to two wheels. I am old (70) and don't care anymore what others think. She has to have a smooth ride and the Tri-Glide rides like a dump truck. I installed new progressive shocks on the rear and run 20psi in the rear tires. That helped a little, but it still rides like a dump truck. The Tri-Glide is so hard to steer that it flares my arthiritis up in my hands so bad that I can't sleep at night for all the pain. So it must be time to look at scooters.
I was looking at a Kymco X-Road 300i but the reviews say that at speeds 60mph and about they have a lot of vibration. Then I looked at the Suzuki Burgman 400 which has a lower seat height that would help my wife to get on the scooter and help me too since I am short and only have a 29" inseam. But the Burgman has been around for a long long time and geting a little tired looking.
So now I'm looking at the Yamaha Xmax 300. Every revieiw I see talks good about the Xmax. My only problem would be the taller seat height. If my wife can get on one without knocking it over I might buy one. She has to get on before I do since she is crippled and walks with the aid of a walker.
I like your video on the Yamaha Xmax 300. It is a very good video for anyone considering on buying a Xmax 300. I thank you for a job well done. Ride safely and enjoy every journey.
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Nice bike
Thanks ✌️ runs extremely well
What's your thoughts on the new 2023 xmax. Be interesting to see or hear your thoughts. Just came across your channel. Subscribed 👍😎🇬🇧
i like it but i did compare the forza 350 to xmax say 10 months earlier when i bought both.
i actually sold them after a 10 part series but missed what i thought was the best one.
so bought this. upgraded the rear suspension which helped plus bought the touring seat which i have not tried.
forza 350 was quicker off the mark so i've sourced out a couple of sets of lighter rollers/sliders will see how that idea goes.
once they arrive i will test and do a ride
G'day mate, how many kilometres can you get out of full tank of fuel please 🙏
Thank you 😊
never really did that test as i sold that bike. i now have the new 2023 model as i wanted the digital dash/gps version and i plan to take it on a good long trip say in the next week or so.
to give it a thorough ride
Like l said the XMAX can't beat it
thats what i thought second time around.
Xmax or Forza 350 ?
xmax sold this bike and upgraded to the 2023 model with digital dash and gps function. same bike different trim -great ride.
Hi got an sh300 honda at mo after xmax 250 for 10yrs. Sh is bloody fast compared and a lot lighter. Build quality not as good as yam nor maintenance.
sounds good to me
haha "throttle happy"
that too...lol
Having looked at modern scooters for the past few years, they're just so blooming ugly. Great engines and tech, with acres of tupperware and jagged lines. I want to like them, and they are perfectly competent machines, it's just the styling that kills it. Companies don't seem interest in making a stylish middleweight scoot.
once i too really disliked scooters. at the moment i have 4 bikes and just the one scooter - i did try 6 others prior to buying this -sold the lot! all 5 units are 2022 plated new bikes.
later today i am going back out on the xmax as its such a blast to ride. sure i will missed the knees slapped up against the tank but i will also enjoy the twist and go throttle.
i think there is a happy medium. buy a scooter and motorcycle and ride them back to back and one then appreciates the scooter more.
like i mentioned earlier -once you couldn't giove me a scooter and roughly one year back that changed dramatically and now i like them...lol
@@ridewithwarro I don't dislike scooters, I really like Lambrettas and Vespas. I just don't get on with the plastic armchair look of modern varieties, unfortunately.