I have bigger bikes, but for my short commutes around town and to work my PCX150 is a blast. Thanks for showcasing these little bikes. I enjoy your reviews!
Thx for the feedback! I really enjoy the smaller bikes. It's a challenge to ride them in big city traffic sometimes. I try to make any excuse to take back roads or ride in off-hours so I can "cheat" and ride the scoots or small-displacement machines whenever possible. 👍 --QM
It's so ugly and quirky that it's cute! The "cooler on wheels" comment never ceases to amuse me... so many people ask that same question or ask "what is that thing?". 🤣 --QM
Man the heat would be unbearable for me but it sounds like you prepare well for it. Or as best as you can. Wha do you do for a living? I have an aunt and family in lake Jackson and their children in Houston now that they graduated college. Dang aggies. Lol.
@@JoesGoldenGarage Yep, the heat down here is brutal in the summer time, and there usually isn't any winter to speak of. I am an independent IT and networking consultant for the last 30+ years, with short-term positions in a few Fortune 100's along the way. I prefer the self-employment route so I can set my own schedules... work harder to make more $$ (unlike salary positions where the company owns you), or relax to enjoy family and hobbies. 😉👍 --QM
QuasiMotard 👍. You got it figured out man. I love all your toys. I had a piaggio and a Honda nhx scoot. But sold them. Really liking the super cub So I may get back into the scoot life. But I am somewhat tempted to go with something for freeway travel. I liked how your cb500 rolled down the road. I heard the ryker steering can be darty at freeway speeds but man it looks really ideal for stability. Not sure what to do right now.
@@JoesGoldenGarage There is no need to decide... just get one of each! That's my affliction! 🤣 I usually buy most of my bikes used to save money, but I'll pay full price for the special ones (Super Cub) just because I don't want to wait a few years to find one on the used market. 👍 --QM
$300 with 300 miles! Wow, awesome deal! Well worth the money. Seems like a fun little scoot. I moved back to the inner city and have been looking at scooters for putting around down. The C3 has been getting better reviews than the Honda Ruckus. People say it's faster than the Ruckus as well.
I had a few scooter when I was young, but lack of power, so much body covering, wind pushed me all over, last small trip, hard wind pushed me from left lane, all across right lane, and into right side pull off, car in right lane hit brakes, but nothing I could do to stop, and never rode except in town until I sold it, but I had other small bikes, my old Suzuki FA50 was one I loved, besides my Honda 65cc bike.
I don't mind the lower power of my scooters, as long as I don't need to travel long distances or highway speeds. I'm not a very big guy (5'7", ~165 pounds with riding gear), so the little scoots don't need to pull too much extra weight. Houston traffic is definitely a challenge for any motorcycle... especially the smaller ones... cagers are VERY aggressive down here and they like to play the intimidation game at every opportunity. The nicest, most courteous person outside of a car can become the biggest D-bag the second that they sit down behind the wheel of their 5000+ pound SUV or truck. It's an amazing transformation... the perceived "anonymity" that they feel inside of their cage lets their true personality traits show through. 😉 --QM
been riding since mid 1980's on streets, but never traveled over 300 miles on anything but Harleys, or full size Kawasaki, had a KZ1000, and a ZX1100E, but I have seen a lot myself, I really want one of them Honda 125s, lol but only for within 100 miles, but my scooter incident really got to me, maybe, maybe, a Honda Helix? or Suzuki Bergman? but, open bikes appeal to me more.
Ahh, ok, interesting. I've always called them 4-wheelers, as a truck and bus driver for years. Makes me think of the original Point Break movie where Patrick Swazie calls cars "metal coffins." I guess once you learn to ride you find new freedom and a connection to the outdoors you can't get inside. I did have a convertible once and started to feel some of that freedom, but gotta get a bike and get out there, hopefully with this C3 scoot I've got now if I can follow your videos. @@QuasiMotard
If you decide to replace the tach Northern tool has a honda tach on their web site. I have it on my metropolitan and it works well. It is probably like the one you have. It has a sealed battery and the lead wire pushes into the back.
I am Ironman. 🤣 The other voice references that I get a lot are Dave Ramsey and Nicolas Cage. I don't hear it, but those guys are a lot more successful than I am... so I guess it's a compliment?! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
It's a small scooter, so there isn't a lot of leg room. However, it does have a very long seat, so if you're long-legged, then you can scoot back as far as needed to keep your knees out of the front leg shield. 👍 --QM
Howdy, Mike! I ordered my side stand from Webike Japan about 6 years ago, but they don't have it in stock anymore. However, the Webike Thailand site still has it: thai.webike.net/en/sd/1512526 . The Yamaha P/N is 3B3-W0733-0000 . You can also search for "Yamaha VOX side stand" on many search engines. Installation of the stand was very easy, but I did need to pull the lower plastic to get a socket on the bolt that secures it to the frame. The 2-pin ignition kill wire was taped forward on the lower-left rail next to the fuel tank, so removing the plastic helped to locate that connector as well. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
What is your friction lock? Is it some sort of cruse control? I have a 2018 Honda PCX 150 and I'm wondering what I should get as a cruse control. Any ideas? I remember when the C3 came out. I always thought it was a replacement for the Yamaha Chappy. Cool scoot!
The friction lock that I have on this scooter is the Sound Off Vista Cruise: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GZPGYE . I have this same cruise control on my 2004 Honda Silverwing 600. It only works on bikes that have a slight gap between the edge of the grip and the throttle housing, and the throttle cables need to exit the bottom-left-center edge of the throttle housing. Some bikes aren't setup properly for this to be an option. However, the friction lock that I have on most of my other bikes (16 bikes in the garage right now) is the Go Cruise: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TIEATVY . The Go Cruise fits almost any bike and it works better IMHO because you can roll-on the throttle to accelerate and then release it to return to your previous setting. You can see the Go Cruise in action in many of my videos... here is a PCX150 video where you can see the throttle lock: ua-cam.com/video/PUwpi9pv0lw/v-deo.html . Cheers! 👍 --QM
I love that little scoot! I need to dust it off and take it out on a scamping trip again. I'll probably do that sometime this winter... just an exercise in minimalism to see how light I can pack and still sleep out in the cold for a couple of days. Its's gonna be fun! 😉👍 --QM
I enjoyed this video i allso have a Yamaha a 2020 Tricity 300 a 3 wheel Scooter two front wheels one in the rear i realy like the bike its fun to ride . and i just bought The 2022 Honda Forza 350 in November both bikes are love the Honda. Do thay sell the Yamaha Tricity 300 in the U. S .A . ? Love your shows i have seen a bit of them
Thanks for watching and leaving feedback! Unfortunately, we don't have the Honda Forza 350 or the Yamaha Tricity 300 here in the USA. I would definitely purchase the Forza 350 or ADV350 if Honda would import those to the States. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Congrats on finding a C3! Yes, the first upgrade I made was to derestrict the variator by removing the spacer washer. That helped to increase the top speed from 35 MPH up to around 38 MPH. Shortly afterwards, I installed a Dr.Pulley performance variator kit with sliders instead of rollers. That bumped my top speed another 5-7 MPH, and it usually reaches 45-47 MPH on flat ground. That is the Slipstreamer HD-3 SMK w/ 7/8" mounts: www.amazon.com/Slipstreamer-HD-3-Windshield-8in-Smoke/dp/B003CJHZT0 . You can probably find it cheaper if you shop around... I paid $65 for it several years ago. The hand guards are a set of generic/universal deflectors that I found on eBay, but I don't have the order information anymore. If I recall correctly, I searched "smoke handlebar deflector" and found several options. I installed a set of Denali universal turn signal LED strips and mounted those on the outside of those deflectors to augment the factory signals. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I'm not sure if I understand your question. The C3 will decelerate if the throttle is closed because the CVT doesn't allow freewheeling or idling of the engine. I don't notice any deceleration on flat ground or downhill unless I close the throttle. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Dude that was a great price of them scooter $300 you don't find too many people to sell put it that much and another thing man you wasn't kidding about that monkey Buster move that stuff you really do don't want that all right y'all have a good day and everybody leave one for him and and thank you for his videos thank you
Howdy! These Dr.Pulley variators are becoming harder to find over the past few years. Here is a link for a shop in the USA that has them: www.scootertronics.com/drpulley.html . My Dr.Pulley performance variator kit came with the 4g sliders, and it only cost me ~$45 USD several years ago. You might search the internet for "Dr Pulley Zuma 50F Vino C3" for better pricing. The engine and CVT assembly from the C3 went on to power the Vino 50 and the Zuma 50F for several years, so the parts are interchangeable. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Yes, I have a fuel tank for my Honda Super Cub that was fabricated by a good friend of mine, Neil. It's not plumbed into the fuel system, so it's just a "jerry can" that holds about 1.3 gallons of extra fuel. Neil's fabrication skills are absolutely top-notch, so the entire solution looks like it was a factory option! You can see it on the bike here ua-cam.com/video/xlLUgJau7ts/v-deo.html , and in action here ua-cam.com/video/NYjmV7FqLOM/v-deo.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Neil created those jerry cans and mounts as a surprise for Adrian and me. Unfortunately, we don't have any behind-the-scenes of the construction or Neil's amazing fabrication skills. 😉👍 --QM
The little C3 is a hoot to ride... you just can't expect to go anywhere very fast. You mentioned that you weigh ~240 pounds, so I would recommend upgrading the rear shock... it's very soft and squishy. I replaced mine with an adjustable YSS shock that I purchased out of Germany (via eBay). Let me know if you get a C3 and I can send you the part number for the shock that I used... it made a world of difference on my scoot. Cheers! 👍 --QM
That is the Slipstreamer HD-3 SMK w/ 7/8" mounts: www.amazon.com/Slipstreamer-HD-3-Windshield-8in-Smoke/dp/B003CJHZT0 . You can probably find it cheaper if you shop around... I paid $65 for it several years ago. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I ordered that OEM side stand kit direct from Japan. I think it was through Webike ( japan.webike.net/ ), but I can't remember for sure. I'll check my records to see if I can find the details if you need them. The side stand completely transformed the utility of this scooter... just flip the stand down and step off... so easy! It's annoying that the US models didn't have it as standard equipment. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Totally better. Also have the same super cub as you do. I put a sidestand on that also. Have to order the japan version footpeg bracket and some assorted hardware but worth it.
Right?! I need to get that little mule out of my garage and ride it! I got annoyed when I put it back together and the new fuel sender or gauge wasn't working ( ua-cam.com/video/zVZSZ8wT8cI/v-deo.html ). It has been sitting since then with fuel stabilizer in the fuel, but that's only gonna last so long before it rusts up again. 😉👍 --QM
My go-to source for Japanese parts (both OEM and aftermarket) is Webike Japan: japan.webike.net . They have a great selection of accessories and performance parts for all of the major brands... stuff that's difficult (or impossible) to find here in the USA. Shipping can be quite expensive, so I usually buy several items at the same time to justify the shipping costs. On the bright side, their shipping via DHL Express is very fast... usually 3-5 business days to the USA! If Webike doesn't have what I need, then I search through Ebay to find the item from a seller with a high reputation score. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
That is the Slipstreamer HD-3 (7/8", smoke): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CJHZT0 . It's actually designed for cruiser bikes, but it fit the front aesthetic of the C3 very well because of the boxy front panel. I have also seen these fitted to Honda Ruckus scooters, but I think it looks better on my C3. 😉 Cheers! 👍 --QM
Ain't it cute?! I get so many odd looks when I ride it around... people just don't know what to think of it. Yamaha didn't sell many of these in the USA because it was just too quirky and too small to catch on here. However, in Japan, Europe, and the UK, it sold like hotcakes... the model name over there was the "XF50X", the "Giggle" in Europe/UK, or the "Vox" in Japan. --QM
My first scooter I had I was 12 was a Yamahopper, I thought I was Bad ass. I don’t remember what my last one was. I bout it from a friend for $200 when I was 17 I loved it but it wasn’t a Yamahopper so the name didn’t stick with me.
😁 I've thought about insulating the box under the seat, plugging the drain holes, and then using it as a cooler... just as a joke. I could even get a Coleman or YETI logo to paste on the side panels. That way when someone asks me at a stop light if it's a cooler on wheels, I could step off, open the seat and toss them an ice-cold drink. Then I'd just ride away like everything was completely normal. It would be priceless to see their reaction. 🤣 --QM
Two words: textile mesh. Houston's heat and humidity really sucks, but I'd rather sweat a little bit and keep my skin in case of a slide. Road rash sucks! 😉👍
I gather you have not driven on Congress(35mph marked, 55 mph if you don't want to get run over, when I was there in the late '70s) in Austin during the afternoon rush hour...LOL..BTW as for aesthetics, this is downright, FUGLY, IMHO...
Yep, I actually lived in Austin from 1995-2002, so I know how crazy their roads can be. Particular parts of Austin are fast (and furious), but it's not EVERYWHERE like it is here in Houston. As for the Yamaha C3's aesthetics, it' tends to be love or hate relationship. It didn't sell well here in the USA, but they were insanely popular in Europe and Japan for 10+ years. I like it because it's quirky and very reliable compared to other small scooters. --QM
It'll carry a 18-pack of beer or 6 dozen eggs under the seat and still have room for my rain gear. 🤣 I have hauled stupid amounts of groceries on that little mule... including a 40-pound bag of dog food across the center tunnel (sitting on top of my SHAD tunnel bag). It's even funnier to see people's faces when I pull into a camp ground and unload a full camp compliment from under the seat... people gather around and gawk in awe that everything fit... it's like a magic trick. --QM
That is the Slipstreamer HD-3 SMK w/ 7/8" mounts: www.amazon.com/Slipstreamer-HD-3-Windshield-8in-Smoke/dp/B003CJHZT0 . You can probably find it cheaper if you shop around... I paid $65 for it several years ago. Cheers! 👍 --QM
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If you think about it 40 mph is super fast compared to the old days when everyone rode horses those people would of loved to be able to go 40 mph
I have bigger bikes, but for my short commutes around town and to work my PCX150 is a blast. Thanks for showcasing these little bikes. I enjoy your reviews!
Thx for the feedback! I really enjoy the smaller bikes. It's a challenge to ride them in big city traffic sometimes. I try to make any excuse to take back roads or ride in off-hours so I can "cheat" and ride the scoots or small-displacement machines whenever possible. 👍 --QM
Dude I always loved these. Can’t believe you have one. How cool!
It's so ugly and quirky that it's cute! The "cooler on wheels" comment never ceases to amuse me... so many people ask that same question or ask "what is that thing?". 🤣 --QM
Man the heat would be unbearable for me but it sounds like you prepare well for it. Or as best as you can. Wha do you do for a living? I have an aunt and family in lake Jackson and their children in Houston now that they graduated college. Dang aggies. Lol.
@@JoesGoldenGarage Yep, the heat down here is brutal in the summer time, and there usually isn't any winter to speak of. I am an independent IT and networking consultant for the last 30+ years, with short-term positions in a few Fortune 100's along the way. I prefer the self-employment route so I can set my own schedules... work harder to make more $$ (unlike salary positions where the company owns you), or relax to enjoy family and hobbies. 😉👍 --QM
QuasiMotard 👍. You got it figured out man. I love all your toys. I had a piaggio and a Honda nhx scoot. But sold them. Really liking the super cub So I may get back into the scoot life. But I am somewhat tempted to go with something for freeway travel. I liked how your cb500 rolled down the road. I heard the ryker steering can be darty at freeway speeds but man it looks really ideal for stability. Not sure what to do right now.
@@JoesGoldenGarage There is no need to decide... just get one of each! That's my affliction! 🤣 I usually buy most of my bikes used to save money, but I'll pay full price for the special ones (Super Cub) just because I don't want to wait a few years to find one on the used market. 👍 --QM
$300 with 300 miles! Wow, awesome deal! Well worth the money. Seems like a fun little scoot. I moved back to the inner city and have been looking at scooters for putting around down. The C3 has been getting better reviews than the Honda Ruckus. People say it's faster than the Ruckus as well.
I think I can I think I can on that traffic light acceleration run.
Thinking positive helps... so do tail winds! 🤣 --QM
I had a few scooter when I was young, but lack of power, so much body covering, wind pushed me all over, last small trip, hard wind pushed me from left lane, all across right lane, and into right side pull off, car in right lane hit brakes, but nothing I could do to stop, and never rode except in town until I sold it, but I had other small bikes, my old Suzuki FA50 was one I loved, besides my Honda 65cc bike.
I don't mind the lower power of my scooters, as long as I don't need to travel long distances or highway speeds. I'm not a very big guy (5'7", ~165 pounds with riding gear), so the little scoots don't need to pull too much extra weight. Houston traffic is definitely a challenge for any motorcycle... especially the smaller ones... cagers are VERY aggressive down here and they like to play the intimidation game at every opportunity.
The nicest, most courteous person outside of a car can become the biggest D-bag the second that they sit down behind the wheel of their 5000+ pound SUV or truck. It's an amazing transformation... the perceived "anonymity" that they feel inside of their cage lets their true personality traits show through. 😉 --QM
been riding since mid 1980's on streets, but never traveled over 300 miles on anything but Harleys, or full size Kawasaki, had a KZ1000, and a ZX1100E, but I have seen a lot myself, I really want one of them Honda 125s, lol but only for within 100 miles, but my scooter incident really got to me, maybe, maybe, a Honda Helix? or Suzuki Bergman? but, open bikes appeal to me more.
Hey what is a cager?@@QuasiMotard
@professor1701 Any motorist in a car, truck, van, etc... those are cages on wheels. 😉👍
Ahh, ok, interesting. I've always called them 4-wheelers, as a truck and bus driver for years. Makes me think of the original Point Break movie where Patrick Swazie calls cars "metal coffins." I guess once you learn to ride you find new freedom and a connection to the outdoors you can't get inside. I did have a convertible once and started to feel some of that freedom, but gotta get a bike and get out there, hopefully with this C3 scoot I've got now if I can follow your videos. @@QuasiMotard
Would like to have one ,but I weigh 240
If you decide to replace the tach Northern tool has a honda tach on their web site. I have it on my metropolitan and it works well. It is probably like the one you have. It has a sealed battery and the lead wire pushes into the back.
Thanks for the tip! I'll keep that on my shopping list for the next time I stop there. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Wide open wide open cool.
Kool video remember ...its a yamaha.💗
This guy sounds like Tony stark
I am Ironman. 🤣 The other voice references that I get a lot are Dave Ramsey and Nicolas Cage. I don't hear it, but those guys are a lot more successful than I am... so I guess it's a compliment?! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Dude now that you've put it in my head, I can't unhear it. He seriously does
Just wandering hows the leg room
It's a small scooter, so there isn't a lot of leg room. However, it does have a very long seat, so if you're long-legged, then you can scoot back as far as needed to keep your knees out of the front leg shield. 👍 --QM
Fun wheels, own the same bike. Could you pass on info about side stand if possible, thanks
Howdy, Mike! I ordered my side stand from Webike Japan about 6 years ago, but they don't have it in stock anymore. However, the Webike Thailand site still has it: thai.webike.net/en/sd/1512526 .
The Yamaha P/N is 3B3-W0733-0000 . You can also search for "Yamaha VOX side stand" on many search engines.
Installation of the stand was very easy, but I did need to pull the lower plastic to get a socket on the bolt that secures it to the frame. The 2-pin ignition kill wire was taped forward on the lower-left rail next to the fuel tank, so removing the plastic helped to locate that connector as well. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
What a sweet A$$ steal of a deal 😁
Right?! I was quite content with myself on that little bargain! 🤣👍 --QM
What is your friction lock? Is it some sort of cruse control? I have a 2018 Honda PCX 150 and I'm wondering what I should get as a cruse control. Any ideas? I remember when the C3 came out. I always thought it was a replacement for the Yamaha Chappy. Cool scoot!
The friction lock that I have on this scooter is the Sound Off Vista Cruise: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GZPGYE . I have this same cruise control on my 2004 Honda Silverwing 600. It only works on bikes that have a slight gap between the edge of the grip and the throttle housing, and the throttle cables need to exit the bottom-left-center edge of the throttle housing. Some bikes aren't setup properly for this to be an option. However, the friction lock that I have on most of my other bikes (16 bikes in the garage right now) is the Go Cruise: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TIEATVY . The Go Cruise fits almost any bike and it works better IMHO because you can roll-on the throttle to accelerate and then release it to return to your previous setting. You can see the Go Cruise in action in many of my videos... here is a PCX150 video where you can see the throttle lock: ua-cam.com/video/PUwpi9pv0lw/v-deo.html . Cheers! 👍 --QM
C3 ftw
I love that little scoot! I need to dust it off and take it out on a scamping trip again. I'll probably do that sometime this winter... just an exercise in minimalism to see how light I can pack and still sleep out in the cold for a couple of days. Its's gonna be fun! 😉👍 --QM
Faster than my 50 cc
I enjoyed this video i allso have a Yamaha a 2020 Tricity 300 a 3 wheel Scooter two front wheels one in the rear i realy like the bike its fun to ride . and i just bought The 2022 Honda Forza 350 in November both bikes are love the Honda. Do thay sell the Yamaha Tricity 300 in the U. S .A . ? Love your shows i have seen a bit of them
Thanks for watching and leaving feedback! Unfortunately, we don't have the Honda Forza 350 or the Yamaha Tricity 300 here in the USA. I would definitely purchase the Forza 350 or ADV350 if Honda would import those to the States. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
have you removed the variator spacer on your scooter? Also what brand is the sheild and hand shield you are using? I just got a c3.
Congrats on finding a C3! Yes, the first upgrade I made was to derestrict the variator by removing the spacer washer. That helped to increase the top speed from 35 MPH up to around 38 MPH.
Shortly afterwards, I installed a Dr.Pulley performance variator kit with sliders instead of rollers. That bumped my top speed another 5-7 MPH, and it usually reaches 45-47 MPH on flat ground.
That is the Slipstreamer HD-3 SMK w/ 7/8" mounts: www.amazon.com/Slipstreamer-HD-3-Windshield-8in-Smoke/dp/B003CJHZT0 . You can probably find it cheaper if you shop around... I paid $65 for it several years ago.
The hand guards are a set of generic/universal deflectors that I found on eBay, but I don't have the order information anymore. If I recall correctly, I searched "smoke handlebar deflector" and found several options. I installed a set of Denali universal turn signal LED strips and mounted those on the outside of those deflectors to augment the factory signals.
Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Thank you for taking the time to reply!! I am loving this C3! so much fun to ride.
My c3 slow downs in downhills when it's not accelerated (when it is in niwtal). I don't know why is that. Do your one have that problem.?
I'm not sure if I understand your question. The C3 will decelerate if the throttle is closed because the CVT doesn't allow freewheeling or idling of the engine. I don't notice any deceleration on flat ground or downhill unless I close the throttle. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Put a big bore kit on it for more power
Do you have the link to that
Dude that was a great price of them scooter $300 you don't find too many people to sell put it that much and another thing man you wasn't kidding about that monkey Buster move that stuff you really do don't want that all right y'all have a good day and everybody leave one for him and and thank you for his videos thank you
Nice windscreen? Does it come in clear?
Howdy, Joseph! That is the Slipstreamer HD-3 windscreen, and it does come in a clear option: amzn.to/3Ty01uB . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Do you have the link to the variator and roller set
Howdy! These Dr.Pulley variators are becoming harder to find over the past few years. Here is a link for a shop in the USA that has them: www.scootertronics.com/drpulley.html . My Dr.Pulley performance variator kit came with the 4g sliders, and it only cost me ~$45 USD several years ago.
You might search the internet for "Dr Pulley Zuma 50F Vino C3" for better pricing. The engine and CVT assembly from the C3 went on to power the Vino 50 and the Zuma 50F for several years, so the parts are interchangeable. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Someone said you have a gas can mod where you installed a can for extra gas on your bike is that you quasiimoto?
Yes, I have a fuel tank for my Honda Super Cub that was fabricated by a good friend of mine, Neil. It's not plumbed into the fuel system, so it's just a "jerry can" that holds about 1.3 gallons of extra fuel.
Neil's fabrication skills are absolutely top-notch, so the entire solution looks like it was a factory option! You can see it on the bike here ua-cam.com/video/xlLUgJau7ts/v-deo.html , and in action here ua-cam.com/video/NYjmV7FqLOM/v-deo.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Thank you sir this is exactly what I wanted to see you are the freaking best! Love your video's by the way.
Where is the video of gow the Jerry can gas can was built?? The link you gave isn't it
Neil created those jerry cans and mounts as a surprise for Adrian and me. Unfortunately, we don't have any behind-the-scenes of the construction or Neil's amazing fabrication skills. 😉👍 --QM
I'm going to look for one despite my weight.i like it better than honda metropolitan for round town riding
The little C3 is a hoot to ride... you just can't expect to go anywhere very fast. You mentioned that you weigh ~240 pounds, so I would recommend upgrading the rear shock... it's very soft and squishy. I replaced mine with an adjustable YSS shock that I purchased out of Germany (via eBay). Let me know if you get a C3 and I can send you the part number for the shock that I used... it made a world of difference on my scoot. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard i cant seem to find the shocks you're talking about
Hi. What is the name of the windshield?
That is the Slipstreamer HD-3 SMK w/ 7/8" mounts: www.amazon.com/Slipstreamer-HD-3-Windshield-8in-Smoke/dp/B003CJHZT0 . You can probably find it cheaper if you shop around... I paid $65 for it several years ago. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Where did you get your sidestand?
I ordered that OEM side stand kit direct from Japan. I think it was through Webike ( japan.webike.net/ ), but I can't remember for sure. I'll check my records to see if I can find the details if you need them. The side stand completely transformed the utility of this scooter... just flip the stand down and step off... so easy! It's annoying that the US models didn't have it as standard equipment. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Totally better. Also have the same super cub as you do. I put a sidestand on that also. Have to order the japan version footpeg bracket and some assorted hardware but worth it.
C'mon Quasimotard, ride the C3 before the new tank rusts out like the old one... Take the roads less traveled:)
Right?! I need to get that little mule out of my garage and ride it! I got annoyed when I put it back together and the new fuel sender or gauge wasn't working ( ua-cam.com/video/zVZSZ8wT8cI/v-deo.html ). It has been sitting since then with fuel stabilizer in the fuel, but that's only gonna last so long before it rusts up again. 😉👍 --QM
How do you order parts from Japan?
My go-to source for Japanese parts (both OEM and aftermarket) is Webike Japan: japan.webike.net . They have a great selection of accessories and performance parts for all of the major brands... stuff that's difficult (or impossible) to find here in the USA.
Shipping can be quite expensive, so I usually buy several items at the same time to justify the shipping costs. On the bright side, their shipping via DHL Express is very fast... usually 3-5 business days to the USA! If Webike doesn't have what I need, then I search through Ebay to find the item from a seller with a high reputation score. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard thanks a bunch!! I’ll take a look at webike - appreciate the advice!
What kinda windshield is that?
That is the Slipstreamer HD-3 (7/8", smoke): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CJHZT0 . It's actually designed for cruiser bikes, but it fit the front aesthetic of the C3 very well because of the boxy front panel. I have also seen these fitted to Honda Ruckus scooters, but I think it looks better on my C3. 😉 Cheers! 👍 --QM
That thing is so Ugly I love it....
Ain't it cute?! I get so many odd looks when I ride it around... people just don't know what to think of it. Yamaha didn't sell many of these in the USA because it was just too quirky and too small to catch on here. However, in Japan, Europe, and the UK, it sold like hotcakes... the model name over there was the "XF50X", the "Giggle" in Europe/UK, or the "Vox" in Japan. --QM
My first scooter I had I was 12 was a Yamahopper, I thought I was Bad ass. I don’t remember what my last one was. I bout it from a friend for $200 when I was 17 I loved it but it wasn’t a Yamahopper so the name didn’t stick with me.
a cooler on wheels ha ha
😁 I've thought about insulating the box under the seat, plugging the drain holes, and then using it as a cooler... just as a joke. I could even get a Coleman or YETI logo to paste on the side panels. That way when someone asks me at a stop light if it's a cooler on wheels, I could step off, open the seat and toss them an ice-cold drink. Then I'd just ride away like everything was completely normal. It would be priceless to see their reaction. 🤣 --QM
No way would I be wearing gloves and long sleeves on a hot day like that.
Two words: textile mesh. Houston's heat and humidity really sucks, but I'd rather sweat a little bit and keep my skin in case of a slide. Road rash sucks! 😉👍
I gather you have not driven on Congress(35mph marked, 55 mph if you don't want to get run over, when I was there in the late '70s) in Austin during the afternoon rush hour...LOL..BTW as for aesthetics, this is downright, FUGLY, IMHO...
Yep, I actually lived in Austin from 1995-2002, so I know how crazy their roads can be. Particular parts of Austin are fast (and furious), but it's not EVERYWHERE like it is here in Houston. As for the Yamaha C3's aesthetics, it' tends to be love or hate relationship. It didn't sell well here in the USA, but they were insanely popular in Europe and Japan for 10+ years. I like it because it's quirky and very reliable compared to other small scooters. --QM
how many eggs can u carry on that bad boi? naughty
It'll carry a 18-pack of beer or 6 dozen eggs under the seat and still have room for my rain gear. 🤣 I have hauled stupid amounts of groceries on that little mule... including a 40-pound bag of dog food across the center tunnel (sitting on top of my SHAD tunnel bag). It's even funnier to see people's faces when I pull into a camp ground and unload a full camp compliment from under the seat... people gather around and gawk in awe that everything fit... it's like a magic trick. --QM
@@QuasiMotard hmm, still not enough eggs for me. thanks though. i'll look elsewhere
Hi. What is the name of the windshield?
That is the Slipstreamer HD-3 SMK w/ 7/8" mounts: www.amazon.com/Slipstreamer-HD-3-Windshield-8in-Smoke/dp/B003CJHZT0 . You can probably find it cheaper if you shop around... I paid $65 for it several years ago. Cheers! 👍 --QM