Please lose some weight. I was 230 pre diabetic and it changed my life. My wife and I have this and together we weigh 305 The ADV 150 is a great scooter.
Any group of guys who can rock scooters and a mini van are great people in my book! All the stereotypes were always nonsense. Fun is fun. Practical people who know how to have fun. Best to you guys.
I understand completely on making changes to your liking or need. Because of back and hip issues, I switched to scooters from Harleys. I couldn’t take the weight on my body anymore. I also needed to slow down on the road. My ADV150 keeps me happily on two wheels!
I picked up a 2022 adv 150 two months ago, what an awesome lil scoot! I also have a goldwing but it sits a lot since i got the scoot lol. I am 6'3 230lbs and it pulls me along no problem and religiously gets 94mpg
For such a big guy, he doesn't look like circus act on that Adv150. I'm 6'2" 235# but I think my wife would love one of those for her too. She's 5'10" 160# and I'm guessing she'd be a screamer on that thing.
I was planning on getting the PCX 160 but after seeing this and watching allot of other things on it, and checking out the accessories for them. The ADV is more what I need. I’ll be doing some touring with it after I move out to CA. Thanks for the great info and on a side note I loved the rant about the haters that was hilarious. I’m with you on that. You get these for you not for them, screw them.
Howdy, JR, and thanks for watching! I don't think you can go wrong with either scooter. The PCX is slightly more efficient because of its aerodynamics and lower seating position. The ADV has better ergonomics with its wide, flat bars and better suspension. The ADV also feels a bit more stable at higher speeds with its wider tires. Neither scooter is really designed with the intention of long-distance touring... they are more suited as city runabouts. However, Honda builds these little machines as tough as nails. All of the ADV150's that entered into the 2021 Scooter Cannonball Run survived the 4500+ mile trip across the country (except for the riders who droped out). I will be riding my 2015 PCX150 6500+ miles around the USA again this June for the 2023 Scooter Cannonball Run, so stay tuned for the adventure! Cheers! 😉👍--QM
Howdy, Ronald, and thanks for the feedback! Another friend of mine (Adrian) and I rode my PCX150's nearly 2000 miles to Arkansas and back in May 2020. The scooters performed flawlessly throughout the trip, and they returned impressive fuel economy of ~100 MPG! You can watch that series here if you're interested: - Days 0-1: ua-cam.com/video/_hKgxFxoFCc/v-deo.html - Day 2: ua-cam.com/video/c0A9yasABtg/v-deo.html - Day 3: ua-cam.com/video/N0nqSR4Q_tg/v-deo.html (Zuma 125 Oil Change in the Woods) - Day 3: ua-cam.com/video/zD982CzBmLE/v-deo.html - Day 4: ua-cam.com/video/Meoos40FH4U/v-deo.html - Days 5-6: ua-cam.com/video/Ff8_05mUXo4/v-deo.html Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Your videos have greatly influenced my recent purchases of the Super Cub and the Navi. Now I want an ADV. Seriously though, I enjoy your work and have learned a lot about maintenance and riding in general. Thanks….
That does it, Im buying one tomorrow. They have two red ones at my dealer. I do a regular drive of about 35 miles one way and back at 55-60. I have a Honda Grom that has a intake, Hindle exhaust, tuned ECU, Oil spinner delete, oil cooler and a cam. The Grom will cruise at 60mph at 7k rpms. It just seems a bit to high into the rpms and I want something more suited for cruising. I am 5'7" and weigh 170lbs so I am fairly confident that 60mph cruising is going to be easy for the ADV 150. Ill probably make modifications to the clutch and variator.
Love this video! I am a new subscriber and just found your channel recently. I haven't had a bike in a while and gave been eyeing scooters. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
I'm a bicyclist who only got a car because I have to, looking into getting this. This video just made up my mind, this is exactly what I want in a vehicle
You should see the progress now ! 👍😁 I’ve got at least half of what I need cleared. I also had 36 ton of road base delivered and I spreader it all on the road area. I’ve also cleared three trails to ride on. I love doing this cause I truly love all you Ryker and spider folks. You’re all friendly and interesting. I like it !! We’re going to have fun and raise a few bucks for charities too. Thanks to Quasi and all the guys that came out. I hope you come out again soon. Quasi, this video gets ten thumbs up if I could. It’s really well done. Thank you all !
I just got a 2022 Honda adv 150 and it was the only one they had or could get so I ran down there and grabbed it😈👍👍. This thing is awesome and very fun to ride and at 220lbs it doesn’t feel and ride like I’m putting much weight on it and feels great on the road!
I really like the way the ADV looks(except for that display,you need binoculars to see whats on the display). I haven't ridden one yet but i bet it rides well and feels good too.
Agreed! I think that Honda could have done better with the ADV150's display by minimizing the clutter, increasing the font sizes, and maybe adding a non-glare cover on the plastic face. Maybe those changes will be incorporated in the next model upgrade. 😉👍 --QM
Wow man I really enjoyed the video and the end was super with the old shop and I loved the old petrol pumps with the car. 👍👍👍👍👍👍 I will be doing some videos soon with my motorscooter, have a good one.
I tried a pcx 150 a while back.. it felt cramped for me.. but im used to my 2007 morphous. I have a couple videos papaballoon. We visited Austin in 2021 or 22 visited Fredericksburg and the LBJ ranch.
I LOVED my 2015 PCX 150. I still believe it's the best all around scooter under 200cc. The one thing keeping it from perfection was the valve adjustment frequency and relative difficulty to access. I've been hoping they add some access panel eventually here to fix that.
Agreed! The valve maintenance procedure is tedious at best, but it's not difficult after the plastics have been removed. I need to do the adjustments again on both of my PCX150's, but I'm not looking forward to the tupperware mess. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@KINGTERIK Sorry for the late reply... just saw your comment. Honda lists the valve check/adjustment intervals at only 2.5K miles for the 2015-2018 PCX's! Realistically, it can be stretched to 4-6K miles without worrying. Every time that I've checked mine, the valves are still in-spec. I had the Honda shop do the first maintenance on both of my PCX150's so it would show on the warranty card just in case there were any problems in the future. The shop charged me $400 for labor because of all of the plastics! OUCH! I've done it myself from that point forward. The procedure isn't that difficult if you have the shop manual and the right tools on hand. It's just tedious to pull all of the plastics to get in there to do the job. The seat, center cover, side panels, and the trunk tray need to come out before you can access the engine head. There are lots of small plastic tabs that are easy to break on those panels, so it's a bit nerve wracking the first couple of times. It's not so bad after you've been in there a couple of times, but it's still time consuming. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@QuasiMotard Your response and information are greatly appreciated. My last question. What are the signs that it's time for an adjustment ? Thanks, and I enjoy your channel
@KingTerik The best approach is to follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for the first few intervals and then use your judgment about stretching or contracting those intervals based on your particular engine and usage history. The obvious signs of valves being out of adjustment can be excessive ticking at engine start-up (cold start), louder than normal valve noises at idle, backfiring, or when the engine is hard to start (spins over a long time before firing). The not-so-obvious signs are usually worsening fuel economy and slightly higher emissions. The valves will become tighter over time as the valve seats in the head wear down, which allows the valve stem to ride higher/closer to the rocker arms. This eventually prevents the valves from sealing completely, which allows loss of cylinder compression and lower engine efficiency. Hot gasses escaping past the exhaust valve during the power stroke can burn the valves, valve seats, and other engine components... eventually leading to premature engine failure. The traditional logic is that "loose valves are happy valves," meaning that they are fully closed and don't allow compression loss. However, excessive slack can also cause problems such as lower engine performace due to less valve lift and volumetric efficiency (can't move as much air through the cylinder), rocker arm and/or valve stem damage, etc... but those scenarios are much less common than tight/burned valves. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Excellent videos! Thank you! I'm enjoying your rides. I can't wait to get back to my scooter. I have a vespa 150 I answered medical assist calls and firefighting on that vespa. Lights and all! Again thank you!
I be getting the ADV 160 2024 soon and I am 6 ft 1 1/2 235 lbs. Been riding Honda knock off for years, just wasted 4k on one last April 150cc and have trust issues with it, like going XX amount of miles and halfway there a break down. Hondas built to last when taken care of. Can't wait to get the AVD 160 soon.
I like your question about what you want to buy on different bikes! QM I did a lot research on different scooter & motorcyce and I choose this 2007 Piaggio mp3 250ie because it three in one a trike a scooter & motorcycle! QM
I'm intrigued. Probably time to go look at scooting, having ridden bikes forever many years ago. I admire the 125cc offerings, but non-highway has got to top out minimum 65mph with 50mph roads around here. Thanks, this helped!
Hey thanks for this. Haven't been on two wheels in quite some time, and it was just relaxing and fun to listen to a couple of dudes just taking a trip. So thanks man. You made my night and I hope to be back getting some wind therapy soon. :)
Thanks for watching and leaving feedback! I'm glad that you enjoyed the ride! I've heard from several viewers who aren't able to ride due to health or weather that these videos are theraputic and cathartic to watch. Hopefully, you're able to get back on 2 (or 3) wheels soon and soak up some wind therapy. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I’m getting me one of these bro, You guys look like you’re having a great time they look so much fun I’m missing out so bad. Thanks for the content, new subscriber here to your channel.
They’ll def go upwards of 70mph with someone who’s 147lbs like myself lol I got to test drive one and she was humming at 68 brand new before being broken in! Seriously considering getting this instead of the Navi since I’ll be on the highway at least 8 days a month!
Hello my names Chris and I love to watch your videos not like other videos are boring but I lived in Katy I graduated in 96 at Langham creek school and wood love to get me a Honda adv 150 2023 one day so I will be watching your videos and hope to meet you one day In real life I live in Stafford Texas now so have a great one thanks for you video
Howdy, Chris, and thanks for the feedback! We're always looking for new riding buddies and adventures. Drop me a line whenever you get your scoot, and maybe we can arrange a meet-up ride somewhere in the Houston area. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
👊 Thanks for the support, Marc! These scooters are fantastic little machines, and they are far more capable than most riders realize. I completed the 2023 Scooter Cannonball Run on this white PCX150 in June 2023. I rode it ~6300 miles from Houston to California, then across the country to South Carolina, and back to Houston again! You can find that video playlist here, if you're interested in watching: ua-cam.com/play/PLLXxDh3JumLnX1mjsF0BtAmV0IqEVaAAE.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Howdy, Rolando! We didn't have much more to this particular trip for camping (scamping). I intended to camp overnight at Crooked Oak Ranch, but the owner insisted that I sleep in his spare bedroom instead of hanging from the trees! I continued the ride home through the backroads of Texas on the following day: ua-cam.com/video/HApSkVCnn1c/v-deo.html However, I have plenty of other moto-camping adventures here on my channel. Here is a scamping trip that we made in early 2023: ua-cam.com/video/1NA8Vur4IbU/v-deo.html . I recently rode the 2023 Scooter Cannonball on the PCX150, so there is an entire playlist of that 3-week adventure here: ua-cam.com/play/PLLXxDh3JumLnX1mjsF0BtAmV0IqEVaAAE.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Always hate how everyone judges your weight when you get a smaller bike or a scooter and from what I’ve seen a lot of big guys or overweight guys ride this thing and are happy like me at 220( hopefully will change to go faster quicker and easier) so if we are happy and it can hold our weight pretty good which seems to then that’s all that matters! I used to have a pcx 125 and loved it but man this adv is different for sure👍
Quasi love your adventure on the scoots, never imagined you could travel on a scooter. Gas by far is amazingly cheap, by chance can you install a bigger gas tank? Ever since you did the Navi giveaway I have been checking out your channel. Keep up the vids on your scooters ride safe Quasi !
I'm so glad you guys decided to take the backroads. I was watching and skipped ahead as watching a road trip on the freeway is the most boring riding to watch (and do) in the world. When scooting, it's all about the journey not the destination.
Agreed! I absolutely hate taking the super slab anywhere unless I really NEED to get somewhere quickly. The back roads and rural highways are much more enjoyable, and they are definitely safer for smaller bikes to travel... generally lower speeds and fewer homicidal cagers to contend with. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
What a nice video ! I learned to love small displacement bikes now that I own a CRF300L. THey are fantastic, I rediscovered why I started dual sport in the first place. On a big bike you are so concentrated not to drop it that you can't enjoy the ride anymore. In Europe there are no PCX 150's only 125's but it seems that this year they will come. I am seriosly thinking of getting one for going to the workplace. You are often speaking about the transmision upgrade, what kind of upgrade is that? really enjoyng your adv trips. Hello from Romania !
Thanks for the feedback, and greetings from the USA! Riding smaller, lighter bikes is the essence of motorcycling in my opinion. I grew up riding and racing motorcycles and karts, so making the most of what you had was the essence of the game. Congrats on your CRF300L! I completely agree... riding off-road with a big, heavy bike is clumsy and dangerous. Those big machines break things when the fall down (and they WILL fall). More weight means more kinetic energy, so things are going to break... either parts on the bike or on the rider. I prefer to tackle my off-road chores with a bike that weighs less than 350 pounds (160 kg) so it's easier to manage and that makes the ride much more enjoyable. The transmission upgrades that I installed into my PCX150's will also work on the PCX125 models. You can watch that video here: ua-cam.com/video/mGOkjguOs60/v-deo.html . The white PCX in this video has the Dr.Pulley variator and sliders in it: www.steadygarage.com/store/dr-pulley-pcx-150-125-sh125i-sh150-pcx125-pcx150-variator-set . That link is from a USA distributor, but you can probably search the part number to find a local source. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
didn't know these bikes are also sold in US. Great looking PCX you got there! I have the same scooter and it is fun for daily. Ergonomics is everything. New sub from Manila.
Hey! New follower here. I like your vids on these scooters/small displacement bikes. What is the appeal for you? (anyone reading this) when most people have the "bigger is better" mindset in the US. I love riding 125 and 250 CC bikes around the city, they're a blast!!
Agreed! Small-bore life is just more fun, in my opinion, because you can soak in the scenery instead of rushing through it. I've ridden and raced just about everything for decades (moto-x, super-x, AMA superbikes, karts, SCCA, etc), so I've done all the go-fast stuff that I need. Now, I'd rather have fun riding a slow bike fast on rural roads... wringing out every last ounce of speed but never breaking the speed limits. 😉👍 --QM
my silverwing windshield is about 2 inch's to short. but the only one i can find is 4 inch taller. the last one i got it cost me as much to hae it cut as it did for the windshield. but its worth it and now that i dont have to sell it to build my house i may order it soon. and still looking for a trail 125.
Which is better bike to drive PCX or ADV I am trying to buy one but I live in Thailand and the don’t do test drives here I rented both but the ADV handled a little bit strange but I think it had been crashed before and as you own both you would be in best place to say thanks
Big guy here too. 250 pounds, 5’9. Had a 2016 PCX a few years ago. So, would you go for a 2022 ADV or a 2021 PCX (which has the 160cc)? Of course, they are both hard to find.
I haven't ridden the new PCX160 yet, so I can't say for sure which would be the "better" scoot. With your height and weight, I think the ADV150 would be a more comfortable scoot overall compared to the older 2016 PCX150. I've heard that the newer PCX150 and 160 have revised rear suspension, so that might help, but the additional suspension travel on the ADV150 is hard to beat. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I just bought a new 2022 pcx 160 so far the rear shocks suck, the seat sucks big time, and i replaced the mirrors. But other than that its a good ride. top speed so far 80mph still stock. but im being kind of easy on it breaking in. its good to see a pcx video, not many in the USA. good video guys!...........were did you get the seat counion? i sure need one of them.
Thanks for the feedback! The AirHawk Cruiser Large seat cushion fits well on the PCX150/ADV150: amzn.to/3wlCr9a . The screen that I have on my 2015 PCX150 is the National Cycle VStream Sport Touring (medium height): www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/national-cycle-vstream-sport-touring-windscreen-honda-pcx150-2014-2018?sku_id=1161414 . I like the height of this screen, but I think that the Tall Touring screen would work better to reduce helmet turbulence: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/national-cycle-vstream-tall-touring-windscreen-honda-pcx150-2014-2018?sku_id=1161415. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Ouch, that sucks! I don't know how difficult that process might be. The factory service manual has a detailed procedure for the emergency unlock routine. It may also give details on reprogramming new remotes without replacing components... I'm not sure, though. Good luck with that recovery process! Let us know how it goes and what piece(s) you need to replace. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Hi, I notice that you had your GPS on your scooter, I was wondering how you managed to see your direction under the sun. Any idea how to add on or modify it (GPS) unit so that you can see it under the sun? Thanks.
Howdy! I am running with the Garmin Zumo XT on this trip: amzn.to/3Oai7Ba . The Zumo XT's screen is very bright and legible in full daylight, so I never have any problems reading it at a glance. The displays on previous Zumo's (e.g., 350, 396, etc) are a bit weak in direct sunlight, so I try to angle them downward or use a glare shield (extended hood over the top of the GPS, secured by Velcro). Most smartphone screens suffer similar problems in direct sunlight, so they can be nearly unusable in some cases. If you already have a dedicated GPS unit for car or motorcycle, then you can search Amazon for "GPS sun shade" to find options that will fit your unit based on the size of the display. I've made several sun shades out of black coroplast (corrugated sign board plastic). I cut a large enough rectangular sheet, bent it into a U shape, and secured it to the GPS with strips of Scotch Extreme or 3M dual-lock fastening tape (similar to Velcro, but hard plastic on both sides). I secured one side of the Scotch or 3M tape to the GPS with hot glue and stapled the other side of the tape to the coroplast sheet. It's removable, but not unless you really want it to come off. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
You should follow the rules for proper ride to positions when riding the with other guy bikes. It's all about safety. On a double lane road lead blocker position is to the right in the left lane and to the left in the right lane. Predictability is important when with other riders.
You have the best videos! I went with the 2022 Honda ADV 150. of 24 dollar question! I am getting conflicting reports. how often do we change the oil and gear oil.
Thanks for the feedback! Honda maintenance schedule for the ADV150 (and PCX150) specifies oil changes every 4K miles, and the final drive every 2 years (no mileage specified) on pages 63-64 of the owner's manual ( cdn.powersports.honda.com/documentum/MWOM/ml.remawmom.22_adv150a__kowa__owner_s_manual.pdf ). I think those are highly optimistic figures, so I don't stretch the oil life that far. These engines only hold about 1 quart of oil, and they don't have oil filters, so that's a LOT of abuse for a small quantity of oil to endure. Oil is cheap, engines aren't. I always try to change the engine oil on these small scooters and motorcycles every 2000-2500 miles. I've had very good luck with the Pro Honda HP4M (synthetic blend w/ moly) and the HP4S (full synthetic) oils in these engines. I also have magnetic drain bolts in all of my bikes and scoots to help capture abrasive ferrous particulates in the oil. I use the Gold Plug MP-01 in this scooter: amzn.to/3wUITnw The final drive oil seems to be good for 6-8K miles, but it's always quite dirty and has small metallic sparkles in it every time I change it. I typically change the final drive oil every 2-3 oil changes just to prolong the gears and bearings in there. I use the same oil in the final drive case as in the engine, but full-synthetic is probably best due to the high shear forces encountered in the final drive gears. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Yes, Kevin adjusted his windscreen before the ride to the highest position, and I showed the two positions during my initial review video here: ua-cam.com/video/zZBtuv_xmo4/v-deo.html . The problem for us is that the OEM windscreen is very small and doesn't offer much wind protection at higher speeds or for longer highway trips. He upgraded his screen to an aftermarket unit that is a bit taller and suits him better. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Howdy, Simon, and congrats on your new Forza 350! We use the Cardo PackTalk EDGE communicators on our rides. I have an extra EDGE joined into the mesh, and it's connected to a dedicated audio recorder to capture the group comm's. I sync that audio track to the helmet camera during the editing process in Adobe Premiere Pro. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I have not had a motorcycle since I was a teen (I'm in my 40s) been looking and looking and looking for something 2 wheels and I think I am going with the PCX. I like your setup. BUT what's this thing about that makes more power? That would be nice for the Ozarks here, lots of hills. BTW been to Fredericksburg, Texas years ago...Had a wild time with some friends back early 2000s. LOL EDIT: Just watched the new vid. Heck yeah, can't wait for the 2nd one to see how it will run up here.
I have a 20`9 PCX 1500 and I love it in city. Once I leave the city, I get blown around by the wind. What did you do to deal with getting blown off the road? Thank you.
The PCX is a lightweight scooter with a LOT of surface area, so it tends to get pushed around on the highway. I've learned to keep a light grip on the bars so I don't influence the steering as my body weight is pushed side to side. If you haven't installed a windscreen yet, then you should do that immediately! A properly sized screen (just below eye level) makes a huge difference above 50 mph. I noticed that I was gripping the bars too tightly above 50 mph due to the wind pressure on my chest... that was influencing the bike's handling. The National Cycle VStream screen removed all of my chest pressure, so I wasn't influencing the handlebars as much. Beyond that, I just let it sway around a bit before countersteering so I don't end up wobbling side-to-side as I try to fight gusty conditions. Adrian and I will be riding our PCX150's in the 2023 Scooter Cannonball Run across the USA. We'll have plenty of time to adjust our riding habits for the PCX's highway crosswind dances! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Howdy, Bruce! The Dr.Pulley variator upgrade that I installed in my 2015 PCX150 is here: drpulley.co/product/over-range-variator-kit-211501/ . You can see a detailed re-installation video about it on my channel here: ua-cam.com/video/gz3CZIis54Y/v-deo.html . Kevin (@ExcelsiorDDZ) has installed a new variator in his ADV150 since this video, but I don't have the product information. I will try to post an update to this comment if I can get that information. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Thanks for the feedback! This video was recorded on my trusty old GoPro Hero 7 Black camera. I process all of my video with Adobe Premiere Pro. I do minor color correction and audio processing (e.g., volume normalization and noise reduction), but most of the picture quality is straight from the cameras. I record group conversations with a dedicated audio recorder and an extra Cardo PackTalk communicator. I used the Hero 7 cameras for several years, but I have recently upgraded to the Hero 11. The 11 has better image quality, video stabilization, and low-light performance, but it's significantly larger and more cumbersome on the helmet than the older, smaller Hero 7. I might switch back to the Hero 7 at times when I need a smaller footprint. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard One dealer in Japan imported ADV160s from Indonesia, where these are already on sale now. If a dealer in Silicon Valley do the same, I will buy one!
30:23 airhawk - i was hugely sceptical of them also but the price here - thats a weekend away - so bought a chinese one for 18 dollars - i wonder why i waited so long haha
Agreed! She was very nice and a real pleasure to talk with! I really liked those leather bike chaps to shield the rider's legs from the engine heat. 👏😉👍 --QM
You got the full 54 plus minutes out of me today! What a beautiful place at crooked oak
We just bought a Adv150. I'm 5'7" 300lbs. My wife is 5' 120lbs. We rode together and max speed was 60. This is a fantastic bike!!!
thank you... THANK YOU so much for this info
Similar for us.. 6'2" 235, 5'2" 130 on a ADV160. Still in breaking, but still getting almost 90mpg 2-up in town.
Thanks I’m the same size as you right now I have a Ct 125
Please lose some weight. I was 230 pre diabetic and it changed my life.
My wife and I have this and together we weigh 305
The ADV 150 is a great scooter.
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Any group of guys who can rock scooters and a mini van are great people in my book! All the stereotypes were always nonsense. Fun is fun. Practical people who know how to have fun. Best to you guys.
I have been a scooter geek since 1965. Still am at 73! I also am a lifelong mixed martial artist still. Never Never Judge that old bald scooter Geek.
@@stonehand49 Lol. So I am starting to see. The light-heartedness from the whole community is awesome! I’m afraid to start looking at them.
I understand completely on making changes to your liking or need. Because of back and hip issues, I switched to scooters from Harleys. I couldn’t take the weight on my body anymore. I also needed to slow down on the road. My ADV150 keeps me happily on two wheels!
Same here thinking about selling my street bob and get a scooter or honda Navi.
Ditto, I’ve been riding scooters for some time now.
Trips on bikes like these are absolutely made by having a buddy along.
I got a Honda ADV 150 just a month ago. I am losing weight riding it. I'll gladly take that side effect
I picked up a 2022 adv 150 two months ago, what an awesome lil scoot! I also have a goldwing but it sits a lot since i got the scoot lol. I am 6'3 230lbs and it pulls me along no problem and religiously gets 94mpg
Yeah people don't know what they're missing scooters are a lot of fun 😎
“If you don’t like it, change the channel, eat my ass!” Best thing I’ve heard in a while!
"If you're on two wheels its a lot of fun!" Excellent comment!
America is more beautiful when seen on rural roads.
I’m not only a first time scooter driver, I’m a first time driver period, so this kind of trip is what I’m building to down the road, great video.
For such a big guy, he doesn't look like circus act on that Adv150. I'm 6'2" 235# but I think my wife would love one of those for her too. She's 5'10" 160# and I'm guessing she'd be a screamer on that thing.
I was planning on getting the PCX 160 but after seeing this and watching allot of other things on it, and checking out the accessories for them. The ADV is more what I need. I’ll be doing some touring with it after I move out to CA. Thanks for the great info and on a side note I loved the rant about the haters that was hilarious. I’m with you on that. You get these for you not for them, screw them.
Howdy, JR, and thanks for watching! I don't think you can go wrong with either scooter. The PCX is slightly more efficient because of its aerodynamics and lower seating position. The ADV has better ergonomics with its wide, flat bars and better suspension. The ADV also feels a bit more stable at higher speeds with its wider tires.
Neither scooter is really designed with the intention of long-distance touring... they are more suited as city runabouts. However, Honda builds these little machines as tough as nails. All of the ADV150's that entered into the 2021 Scooter Cannonball Run survived the 4500+ mile trip across the country (except for the riders who droped out).
I will be riding my 2015 PCX150 6500+ miles around the USA again this June for the 2023 Scooter Cannonball Run, so stay tuned for the adventure! Cheers! 😉👍--QM
Adv guy looks like a big dude.
I would highly recommend this scooter. It’s a lot of fun
it's nice to see you guys love to ride 150cc because here in Indonesia 150cc is a commonly affordable scooter bike.
I'm very impressed by how well those scooters performed on the highway
Howdy, Ronald, and thanks for the feedback! Another friend of mine (Adrian) and I rode my PCX150's nearly 2000 miles to Arkansas and back in May 2020. The scooters performed flawlessly throughout the trip, and they returned impressive fuel economy of ~100 MPG! You can watch that series here if you're interested:
- Days 0-1: ua-cam.com/video/_hKgxFxoFCc/v-deo.html
- Day 2: ua-cam.com/video/c0A9yasABtg/v-deo.html
- Day 3: ua-cam.com/video/N0nqSR4Q_tg/v-deo.html (Zuma 125 Oil Change in the Woods)
- Day 3: ua-cam.com/video/zD982CzBmLE/v-deo.html
- Day 4: ua-cam.com/video/Meoos40FH4U/v-deo.html
- Days 5-6: ua-cam.com/video/Ff8_05mUXo4/v-deo.html
Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard I will check it out
Your videos have greatly influenced my recent purchases of the Super Cub and the Navi. Now I want an ADV. Seriously though, I enjoy your work and have learned a lot about maintenance and riding in general. Thanks….
ADV is a great bike, you will love it~
I also love Quasi videos and learned a lot. Thanks to videos I purchased pcx 2021 model and I am so happy. Greetings from Poland
Just bought a Piaggio Beverly 400 hpe, best scoot I've had so far. U should be getting it in USA this year.
Love the Hank Hill sounds at 9:54
That does it, Im buying one tomorrow. They have two red ones at my dealer. I do a regular drive of about 35 miles one way and back at 55-60. I have a Honda Grom that has a intake, Hindle exhaust, tuned ECU, Oil spinner delete, oil cooler and a cam. The Grom will cruise at 60mph at 7k rpms. It just seems a bit to high into the rpms and I want something more suited for cruising. I am 5'7" and weigh 170lbs so I am fairly confident that 60mph cruising is going to be easy for the ADV 150. Ill probably make modifications to the clutch and variator.
Scooters are so much fun and way more comfortable for me.. Keep on riding..
Love this video! I am a new subscriber and just found your channel recently. I haven't had a bike in a while and gave been eyeing scooters. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Your language is very comforting. You are my new favorite UA-camr. :)
Wow, thank you! 🙏😉👍 --QM
I'm a bicyclist who only got a car because I have to, looking into getting this. This video just made up my mind, this is exactly what I want in a vehicle
So excited with your videos, already planning my trips for summer. Thanks
You should see the progress now ! 👍😁 I’ve got at least half of what I need cleared. I also had 36 ton of road base delivered and I spreader it all on the road area. I’ve also cleared three trails to ride on. I love doing this cause I truly love all you Ryker and spider folks. You’re all friendly and interesting. I like it !! We’re going to have fun and raise a few bucks for charities too. Thanks to Quasi and all the guys that came out. I hope you come out again soon.
Quasi, this video gets ten thumbs up if I could. It’s really well done. Thank you all !
I just got a 2022 Honda adv 150 and it was the only one they had or could get so I ran down there and grabbed it😈👍👍. This thing is awesome and very fun to ride and at 220lbs it doesn’t feel and ride like I’m putting much weight on it and feels great on the road!
I really like the way the ADV looks(except for that display,you need binoculars to see whats on the display). I haven't ridden one yet but i bet it rides well and feels good too.
Agreed! I think that Honda could have done better with the ADV150's display by minimizing the clutter, increasing the font sizes, and maybe adding a non-glare cover on the plastic face. Maybe those changes will be incorporated in the next model upgrade. 😉👍 --QM
My 2024 Honda adv 150's display is super bright I can see it clear on a bright sunny day.
The cut outs on the windscreen are so you can more easily reach the adjuster knobs for the windscreen
Wow man I really enjoyed the video and the end was super with the old shop and I loved the old petrol pumps with the car. 👍👍👍👍👍👍 I will be doing some videos soon with my motorscooter, have a good one.
I have a 2013 pcx 150 it's a blast to ride around town.
I tried a pcx 150 a while back.. it felt cramped for me.. but im used to my 2007 morphous. I have a couple videos papaballoon.
We visited Austin in 2021 or 22 visited Fredericksburg and the LBJ ranch.
I LOVED my 2015 PCX 150. I still believe it's the best all around scooter under 200cc. The one thing keeping it from perfection was the valve adjustment frequency and relative difficulty to access. I've been hoping they add some access panel eventually here to fix that.
Agreed! The valve maintenance procedure is tedious at best, but it's not difficult after the plastics have been removed. I need to do the adjustments again on both of my PCX150's, but I'm not looking forward to the tupperware mess. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
How often does it need to be adjusted and how much does that cost in a shop ?
@@KINGTERIK Sorry for the late reply... just saw your comment. Honda lists the valve check/adjustment intervals at only 2.5K miles for the 2015-2018 PCX's! Realistically, it can be stretched to 4-6K miles without worrying. Every time that I've checked mine, the valves are still in-spec. I had the Honda shop do the first maintenance on both of my PCX150's so it would show on the warranty card just in case there were any problems in the future. The shop charged me $400 for labor because of all of the plastics! OUCH! I've done it myself from that point forward.
The procedure isn't that difficult if you have the shop manual and the right tools on hand. It's just tedious to pull all of the plastics to get in there to do the job. The seat, center cover, side panels, and the trunk tray need to come out before you can access the engine head. There are lots of small plastic tabs that are easy to break on those panels, so it's a bit nerve wracking the first couple of times. It's not so bad after you've been in there a couple of times, but it's still time consuming. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@QuasiMotard Your response and information are greatly appreciated. My last question. What are the signs that it's time for an adjustment ? Thanks, and I enjoy your channel
@KingTerik The best approach is to follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for the first few intervals and then use your judgment about stretching or contracting those intervals based on your particular engine and usage history.
The obvious signs of valves being out of adjustment can be excessive ticking at engine start-up (cold start), louder than normal valve noises at idle, backfiring, or when the engine is hard to start (spins over a long time before firing). The not-so-obvious signs are usually worsening fuel economy and slightly higher emissions.
The valves will become tighter over time as the valve seats in the head wear down, which allows the valve stem to ride higher/closer to the rocker arms. This eventually prevents the valves from sealing completely, which allows loss of cylinder compression and lower engine efficiency. Hot gasses escaping past the exhaust valve during the power stroke can burn the valves, valve seats, and other engine components... eventually leading to premature engine failure.
The traditional logic is that "loose valves are happy valves," meaning that they are fully closed and don't allow compression loss. However, excessive slack can also cause problems such as lower engine performace due to less valve lift and volumetric efficiency (can't move as much air through the cylinder), rocker arm and/or valve stem damage, etc... but those scenarios are much less common than tight/burned valves. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Excellent videos! Thank you! I'm enjoying your rides. I can't wait to get back to my scooter. I have a vespa 150 I answered medical assist calls and firefighting on that vespa. Lights and all! Again thank you!
I be getting the ADV 160 2024 soon and I am 6 ft 1 1/2 235 lbs. Been riding Honda knock off for years, just wasted 4k on one last April 150cc and have trust issues with it, like going XX amount of miles and halfway there a break down. Hondas built to last when taken care of. Can't wait to get the AVD 160 soon.
I like your question about what you want to buy on different bikes! QM I did a lot research on different scooter & motorcyce and I choose this 2007 Piaggio mp3 250ie because it three in one a trike a scooter & motorcycle! QM
I'm intrigued. Probably time to go look at scooting, having ridden bikes forever many years ago. I admire the 125cc offerings, but non-highway has got to top out minimum 65mph with 50mph roads around here. Thanks, this helped!
Quasi - I think having the event at that campsite will be amazing! If you do I will ride down from New Jersey!
Hey thanks for this. Haven't been on two wheels in quite some time, and it was just relaxing and fun to listen to a couple of dudes just taking a trip. So thanks man. You made my night and I hope to be back getting some wind therapy soon. :)
Thanks for watching and leaving feedback! I'm glad that you enjoyed the ride! I've heard from several viewers who aren't able to ride due to health or weather that these videos are theraputic and cathartic to watch. Hopefully, you're able to get back on 2 (or 3) wheels soon and soak up some wind therapy. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Wow, that would be such a fun trip to take.
I’m getting me one of these bro, You guys look like you’re having a great time they look so much fun I’m missing out so bad. Thanks for the content, new subscriber here to your channel.
I purchased a used Piaggio mp3 250 IE because I wanted go back riding again after my retirement from the Doctors!
I like the NEW word for camping besides glamping. Scamping.
Nice addition by asking height and weight, Quasi. 👍👍
67 MPH he weighs 270 fresh bike, that pretty good for a ADV150cc scooter
They’ll def go upwards of 70mph with someone who’s 147lbs like myself lol I got to test drive one and she was humming at 68 brand new before being broken in! Seriously considering getting this instead of the Navi since I’ll be on the highway at least 8 days a month!
These are the comments I was looking for. Thank you😁
Lol he's literally not "270" listen to 3:10 he says 207 and his friend repeats 270
No, Kevin does indeed weigh 270 pounds. The intercom is a bit crackly and cuts off the end of "70" at the end of his transmission. 😉👍 --QM
The fun you have isn’t necessarily related to the size of your ride. Scooters are great fun, especially here in the smaller islands of the Caribbean.
Hello my names Chris and I love to watch your videos not like other videos are boring but I lived in Katy I graduated in 96 at Langham creek school and wood love to get me a Honda adv 150 2023 one day so I will be watching your videos and hope to meet you one day In real life I live in Stafford Texas now so have a great one thanks for you video
Howdy, Chris, and thanks for the feedback! We're always looking for new riding buddies and adventures. Drop me a line whenever you get your scoot, and maybe we can arrange a meet-up ride somewhere in the Houston area. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
You gotta love a Honda these pcx150 run as good as they look and they do look good , love the channel I’m a subscriber
👊 Thanks for the support, Marc! These scooters are fantastic little machines, and they are far more capable than most riders realize. I completed the 2023 Scooter Cannonball Run on this white PCX150 in June 2023. I rode it ~6300 miles from Houston to California, then across the country to South Carolina, and back to Houston again! You can find that video playlist here, if you're interested in watching: ua-cam.com/play/PLLXxDh3JumLnX1mjsF0BtAmV0IqEVaAAE.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Good to know about the grasshopper/gravel/bug warning cause if that hit me my dramatic self will just fall over 😭
Thanks for the video! 💯
I have a BMW C400x and a Harley 883 Iron great work
Feel like this is not over.
Hope you have a continuation of your scamping tour
Howdy, Rolando! We didn't have much more to this particular trip for camping (scamping). I intended to camp overnight at Crooked Oak Ranch, but the owner insisted that I sleep in his spare bedroom instead of hanging from the trees! I continued the ride home through the backroads of Texas on the following day: ua-cam.com/video/HApSkVCnn1c/v-deo.html
However, I have plenty of other moto-camping adventures here on my channel. Here is a scamping trip that we made in early 2023: ua-cam.com/video/1NA8Vur4IbU/v-deo.html . I recently rode the 2023 Scooter Cannonball on the PCX150, so there is an entire playlist of that 3-week adventure here: ua-cam.com/play/PLLXxDh3JumLnX1mjsF0BtAmV0IqEVaAAE.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Awesome New Scoots.....My 1985 Elite 250 will only run 68mph.....Still Runs like new though.
Always hate how everyone judges your weight when you get a smaller bike or a scooter and from what I’ve seen a lot of big guys or overweight guys ride this thing and are happy like me at 220( hopefully will change to go faster quicker and easier) so if we are happy and it can hold our weight pretty good which seems to then that’s all that matters! I used to have a pcx 125 and loved it but man this adv is different for sure👍
I wish we have great roads like that.
most of the time when i run the rear and i see a car coming up behind me i will go side to side a few time so hopefully he will see us.
I like your videos , I own a SH150 I love my scoot and driving everywhere on my little Honda 😂
Quasi love your adventure on the scoots, never imagined you could travel on a scooter. Gas by far is amazingly cheap, by chance can you install a bigger gas tank? Ever since you did the Navi giveaway I have been checking out your channel. Keep up the vids on your scooters ride safe Quasi !
Excellent review sir I don’t like riding on interstate with my Honda pcx150 to much blowing lateral!❤️💪
Great video, please post source for taller windshield, ADV160, TIA Joey.
I'm so glad you guys decided to take the backroads. I was watching and skipped ahead as watching a road trip on the freeway is the most boring riding to watch (and do) in the world. When scooting, it's all about the journey not the destination.
Agreed! I absolutely hate taking the super slab anywhere unless I really NEED to get somewhere quickly. The back roads and rural highways are much more enjoyable, and they are definitely safer for smaller bikes to travel... generally lower speeds and fewer homicidal cagers to contend with. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I might be on a scoot but I still give the 2 Tires down wave to every 2 wheeler I see.
What a nice video ! I learned to love small displacement bikes now that I own a CRF300L. THey are fantastic, I rediscovered why I started dual sport in the first place. On a big bike you are so concentrated not to drop it that you can't enjoy the ride anymore. In Europe there are no PCX 150's only 125's but it seems that this year they will come. I am seriosly thinking of getting one for going to the workplace. You are often speaking about the transmision upgrade, what kind of upgrade is that? really enjoyng your adv trips. Hello from Romania !
Thanks for the feedback, and greetings from the USA! Riding smaller, lighter bikes is the essence of motorcycling in my opinion. I grew up riding and racing motorcycles and karts, so making the most of what you had was the essence of the game.
Congrats on your CRF300L! I completely agree... riding off-road with a big, heavy bike is clumsy and dangerous. Those big machines break things when the fall down (and they WILL fall). More weight means more kinetic energy, so things are going to break... either parts on the bike or on the rider. I prefer to tackle my off-road chores with a bike that weighs less than 350 pounds (160 kg) so it's easier to manage and that makes the ride much more enjoyable.
The transmission upgrades that I installed into my PCX150's will also work on the PCX125 models. You can watch that video here: ua-cam.com/video/mGOkjguOs60/v-deo.html . The white PCX in this video has the Dr.Pulley variator and sliders in it: www.steadygarage.com/store/dr-pulley-pcx-150-125-sh125i-sh150-pcx125-pcx150-variator-set . That link is from a USA distributor, but you can probably search the part number to find a local source. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard thank you ! I will take a detailed look on this mod ! Have a great day !
I am from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 I have a Honda Forza 2023 model European specs I really like it. It’s can easily go 80 miles an hour.
Speaking of pain got sunburnt and then it rain while in a t-shirt. Felt like razor blades.
didn't know these bikes are also sold in US. Great looking PCX you got there! I have the same scooter and it is fun for daily. Ergonomics is everything. New sub from Manila.
Ride your own ride, buddy!! 🙂
Hey, you ended up getting more than a few hours out of the meet up! 😂😂😂 Still can’t believe you made that trek, but glad you did! 🤘🏻
I'm finally editing that ride series right now! 😉👍 --QM
Hey! New follower here. I like your vids on these scooters/small displacement bikes. What is the appeal for you? (anyone reading this) when most people have the "bigger is better" mindset in the US. I love riding 125 and 250 CC bikes around the city, they're a blast!!
Agreed! Small-bore life is just more fun, in my opinion, because you can soak in the scenery instead of rushing through it. I've ridden and raced just about everything for decades (moto-x, super-x, AMA superbikes, karts, SCCA, etc), so I've done all the go-fast stuff that I need. Now, I'd rather have fun riding a slow bike fast on rural roads... wringing out every last ounce of speed but never breaking the speed limits. 😉👍 --QM
my silverwing windshield is about 2 inch's to short. but the only one i can find is 4 inch taller. the last one i got it cost me as much to hae it cut as it did for the windshield. but its worth it and now that i dont have to sell it to build my house i may order it soon. and still looking for a trail 125.
Hey that is cool to see a lady out for a ride on a Harley.
Yeah buddy! 👌
Which is better bike to drive PCX or ADV I am trying to buy one but I live in Thailand and the don’t do test drives here I rented both but the ADV handled a little bit strange but I think it had been crashed before and as you own both you would be in best place to say thanks
Big guy here too. 250 pounds, 5’9. Had a 2016 PCX a few years ago. So, would you go for a 2022 ADV or a 2021 PCX (which has the 160cc)? Of course, they are both hard to find.
I haven't ridden the new PCX160 yet, so I can't say for sure which would be the "better" scoot. With your height and weight, I think the ADV150 would be a more comfortable scoot overall compared to the older 2016 PCX150. I've heard that the newer PCX150 and 160 have revised rear suspension, so that might help, but the additional suspension travel on the ADV150 is hard to beat. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard thanks!
I just bought a new 2022 pcx 160 so far the rear shocks suck, the seat sucks big time, and i replaced the mirrors. But other than that its a good ride. top speed so far 80mph still stock. but im being kind of easy on it breaking in. its good to see a pcx video, not many in the USA. good video guys!...........were did you get the seat counion? i sure need one of them.
Thanks for the feedback! The AirHawk Cruiser Large seat cushion fits well on the PCX150/ADV150: amzn.to/3wlCr9a . The screen that I have on my 2015 PCX150 is the National Cycle VStream Sport Touring (medium height): www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/national-cycle-vstream-sport-touring-windscreen-honda-pcx150-2014-2018?sku_id=1161414 . I like the height of this screen, but I think that the Tall Touring screen would work better to reduce helmet turbulence: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/national-cycle-vstream-tall-touring-windscreen-honda-pcx150-2014-2018?sku_id=1161415. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
My husband and I lost our only key, per dealership we had to purchase fob key and control unit from a dealer, easy to install? ADV 150 2022
Ouch, that sucks! I don't know how difficult that process might be. The factory service manual has a detailed procedure for the emergency unlock routine. It may also give details on reprogramming new remotes without replacing components... I'm not sure, though.
Good luck with that recovery process! Let us know how it goes and what piece(s) you need to replace. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
High 5 my fellow Houstonians!
Howdy, neighbor! 👊😉👍 --QM
Where it’s at….got 2 two cool scooters and a mini van…where it’s at…
Hi, I notice that you had your GPS on your scooter, I was wondering how you managed to see your direction under the sun. Any idea how to add on or modify it (GPS) unit so that you can see it under the sun? Thanks.
Howdy! I am running with the Garmin Zumo XT on this trip: amzn.to/3Oai7Ba . The Zumo XT's screen is very bright and legible in full daylight, so I never have any problems reading it at a glance.
The displays on previous Zumo's (e.g., 350, 396, etc) are a bit weak in direct sunlight, so I try to angle them downward or use a glare shield (extended hood over the top of the GPS, secured by Velcro). Most smartphone screens suffer similar problems in direct sunlight, so they can be nearly unusable in some cases.
If you already have a dedicated GPS unit for car or motorcycle, then you can search Amazon for "GPS sun shade" to find options that will fit your unit based on the size of the display.
I've made several sun shades out of black coroplast (corrugated sign board plastic). I cut a large enough rectangular sheet, bent it into a U shape, and secured it to the GPS with strips of Scotch Extreme or 3M dual-lock fastening tape (similar to Velcro, but hard plastic on both sides). I secured one side of the Scotch or 3M tape to the GPS with hot glue and stapled the other side of the tape to the coroplast sheet. It's removable, but not unless you really want it to come off. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
You should follow the rules for proper ride to positions when riding the with other guy bikes. It's all about safety. On a double lane road lead blocker position is to the right in the left lane and to the left in the right lane. Predictability is important when with other riders.
You did a great video!
Thanks for the feedback! 👊😉👍 --QM
You have the best videos! I went with the 2022 Honda ADV 150. of 24 dollar question! I am getting conflicting reports. how often do we change the oil and gear oil.
Thanks for the feedback! Honda maintenance schedule for the ADV150 (and PCX150) specifies oil changes every 4K miles, and the final drive every 2 years (no mileage specified) on pages 63-64 of the owner's manual ( cdn.powersports.honda.com/documentum/MWOM/ml.remawmom.22_adv150a__kowa__owner_s_manual.pdf ). I think those are highly optimistic figures, so I don't stretch the oil life that far. These engines only hold about 1 quart of oil, and they don't have oil filters, so that's a LOT of abuse for a small quantity of oil to endure. Oil is cheap, engines aren't.
I always try to change the engine oil on these small scooters and motorcycles every 2000-2500 miles. I've had very good luck with the Pro Honda HP4M (synthetic blend w/ moly) and the HP4S (full synthetic) oils in these engines. I also have magnetic drain bolts in all of my bikes and scoots to help capture abrasive ferrous particulates in the oil. I use the Gold Plug MP-01 in this scooter: amzn.to/3wUITnw
The final drive oil seems to be good for 6-8K miles, but it's always quite dirty and has small metallic sparkles in it every time I change it. I typically change the final drive oil every 2-3 oil changes just to prolong the gears and bearings in there. I use the same oil in the final drive case as in the engine, but full-synthetic is probably best due to the high shear forces encountered in the final drive gears. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Thanks! Bro! you are the scoot man!!
Did you guys ever figure out you can adjust the windshield on the AVD150?
Yes, Kevin adjusted his windscreen before the ride to the highest position, and I showed the two positions during my initial review video here: ua-cam.com/video/zZBtuv_xmo4/v-deo.html . The problem for us is that the OEM windscreen is very small and doesn't offer much wind protection at higher speeds or for longer highway trips. He upgraded his screen to an aftermarket unit that is a bit taller and suits him better. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Thanks
Man, l'd love to come to a meet up at crooked Oak. I only live 70 miles from Fredrickberd
You could raffle off a navi or another small bike at this place...that would be cool as hell.
QuAwsome. I would love to see you do a piece on comms and vlogger tech sometime. Kind regards.
I've just got a Forza 350 .interested too know what you are using to communicate with.it's clear. It's it Bluetooth.anyways great vid thanks
Howdy, Simon, and congrats on your new Forza 350! We use the Cardo PackTalk EDGE communicators on our rides. I have an extra EDGE joined into the mesh, and it's connected to a dedicated audio recorder to capture the group comm's. I sync that audio track to the helmet camera during the editing process in Adobe Premiere Pro. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I have not had a motorcycle since I was a teen (I'm in my 40s) been looking and looking and looking for something 2 wheels and I think I am going with the PCX. I like your setup. BUT what's this thing about that makes more power? That would be nice for the Ozarks here, lots of hills. BTW been to Fredericksburg, Texas years ago...Had a wild time with some friends back early 2000s. LOL EDIT: Just watched the new vid. Heck yeah, can't wait for the 2nd one to see how it will run up here.
I have a 20`9 PCX 1500 and I love it in city. Once I leave the city, I get blown around by the wind. What did you do to deal with getting blown off the road? Thank you.
The PCX is a lightweight scooter with a LOT of surface area, so it tends to get pushed around on the highway. I've learned to keep a light grip on the bars so I don't influence the steering as my body weight is pushed side to side.
If you haven't installed a windscreen yet, then you should do that immediately! A properly sized screen (just below eye level) makes a huge difference above 50 mph. I noticed that I was gripping the bars too tightly above 50 mph due to the wind pressure on my chest... that was influencing the bike's handling. The National Cycle VStream screen removed all of my chest pressure, so I wasn't influencing the handlebars as much.
Beyond that, I just let it sway around a bit before countersteering so I don't end up wobbling side-to-side as I try to fight gusty conditions. Adrian and I will be riding our PCX150's in the 2023 Scooter Cannonball Run across the USA. We'll have plenty of time to adjust our riding habits for the PCX's highway crosswind dances! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
can you link variator upgrade?
Howdy, Bruce! The Dr.Pulley variator upgrade that I installed in my 2015 PCX150 is here: drpulley.co/product/over-range-variator-kit-211501/ . You can see a detailed re-installation video about it on my channel here: ua-cam.com/video/gz3CZIis54Y/v-deo.html .
Kevin (@ExcelsiorDDZ) has installed a new variator in his ADV150 since this video, but I don't have the product information. I will try to post an update to this comment if I can get that information. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
omg mini brave man :D - surprised you didnt draft tom on some straighter sections - woulda pulled you quicker
Love the Video..Im looking for a nice used PCX150 myself. They are about $3000 in So Cal. BTW..video is beautiful..What type Camera are you using??
Thanks for the feedback! This video was recorded on my trusty old GoPro Hero 7 Black camera. I process all of my video with Adobe Premiere Pro. I do minor color correction and audio processing (e.g., volume normalization and noise reduction), but most of the picture quality is straight from the cameras. I record group conversations with a dedicated audio recorder and an extra Cardo PackTalk communicator.
I used the Hero 7 cameras for several years, but I have recently upgraded to the Hero 11. The 11 has better image quality, video stabilization, and low-light performance, but it's significantly larger and more cumbersome on the helmet than the older, smaller Hero 7. I might switch back to the Hero 7 at times when I need a smaller footprint. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
ADV160 will be on sale in Japan on January 26, 2023. Do you have any news of its US sales date?
That's great! We don't have any release dates for the USA yet, but we are anxiously waiting. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard
One dealer in Japan imported ADV160s from Indonesia, where these are already on sale now. If a dealer in Silicon Valley do the same, I will buy one!
30:23 airhawk - i was hugely sceptical of them also but the price here - thats a weekend away - so bought a chinese one for 18 dollars - i wonder why i waited so long haha
I think I'll buy one of those
was tom hadning out coffee supplies lol
'we'll stop at bucc ees = SURPRISE lmao
The highways don't pass by them any more, they just lead directly into them.
I love seeing that beautiful older lady on a kick ass bike. #goals
Agreed! She was very nice and a real pleasure to talk with! I really liked those leather bike chaps to shield the rider's legs from the engine heat. 👏😉👍 --QM
How do you like your phone mounts?
Recommend them and if so, what kind are they?
Thanks in advance.