The company you keep with says a lot. Quaai you have some very good good friends. Good stuff. Neil is good man. It would be cool if he did a video or just a series of pictures of the work as it progresses. Custom PCX fabrications, that is so awesome. All the kit on his Zuma and trailer, that's not "on" there is awesome. If I recall correctly you did a very cool video with Neil and his trailer set.-up/ fabrication. God bless the lot of you ,keep you save from the evil and careless people. And thank you for another video
I had an older Zuma 125 and 50cc model. Both were solid scooters. I did a 235 mile round trip on the 50cc, and it didn’t skip a beat. The 125 also went on many long rides here in Southern California. The 125 is an all around solid little tank. ✌️
Cool, I was just looking at the 24 model at my local yamaha dealer. They had 2. One in black with orange highlights and a desert tan and black (my favorite). 😃
I just bought a 2024 XMAX 300, so selfishly I hope you get one because I know the wrench videos that you would do with the XMAX would be excellent and I would learn a lot from them!
@zacharythompson9637 Congrats on your new XMAX! Those are nice scoots! I saw a new 2024 (25?) at Wild West Motoplex a few days ago in grey... sweeeet! 👌 --QM
Fun fact about the predecessor of the Volvo C30 which is the Volvo 480. It was targeted at the U.S. market. The C30 is heavily inspired by the looks of the 480.
Hey quasi I have ridden just about every scoot out there. Hands down the best all around is the Yamaha xmax 300. 75-85mpg and it will do highway speeds all day long with 0 issues. Also has tons of storage. If you want the best performance scoot you can get in the US try the kymco ak550! Brembo brakes, awesome suspension and triple digit speeds no problem, plus a 270 degree crank makes a great sound with an akrapovic exhaust
Got a minimum of 72 mpg with my Xmax & it would do highway speeds comfortably even with a passenger. I regret trading it on another bike. The scooter I have now is Honda ADV160. It's pretty good for the size and engine power, but wish I still had the Xmax.
@dcmphoto7437 I just sold my adv 150, I had about 8,000 miles on it. Awesome machine. I have the xmax and a kymco ak550 now for my commuters. Hands down the ak550 is the best handling/performing scooter out there that we can get in the states
Malossi is probably the best variator for the Zuma if you're trying to improve it's performance, stronger clutch springs should really help takeoff. A pipe won't do that much for such a small displacement four stroke unfortunately. But CVT work can make em perk up quite a bit.
I think the Zuma 125 would handle the Cannonball just fine. Seth rocked last year on his little Buddy 125, so the Zuma should work. Neil has 51K torture-test miles on his little 2013 Zuma 125... and he might ride that one for the 2025 SCBR! I'm 99% likely to ride my PCX150 in 2025. Alex from Romania will be riding his 150-class scoot with me across the country, so that should be a good match. I'll still be doing the remdiation and reskinning of my PCX after Neil finishes hacking at it for a couple of months. I can't wait to see what Mad Max fabrication ideas that Neil has planned for my PCX... it's gonna be great! 😉👍 --QM
15:54 you gotta own a little sports hatchback at least once in your life. They are so nice to drive. The one want would be the Renault Clio V6. Mid engine and it looks cool with the air vents on the side.
I have a 2023 Yamaha Nmax 155, VVA comes on so quickly even in light throttle, I don't see the purpose of it flashing on the dash. Purchased it on November 2023 and put 17,000KM (10,600 miles), I use it for commuting. Taller riders prefer Nmax over PCX due to more leg room. Enjoy riding the Zuma.
No abs. Just speed sensor. I’m in Crosby not far from you. I have the black 23 Zuma and run it all around lake Houston area. Feels as powerful as my adv 150 I had.
Good catch! I thought the Zuma had front ABS, but apparently not. I'm surprised how quick it gets off the line for a 125cc engine! It's not quite as quick as my PCX150, but very close up to 45-ish mph. I plan to take the Navi 110 and the Zuma 125 out for some drag races and top-speed runs for comparison sometime soon. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I really hope you get the PCX together in time for the Cannonball. She deserves her redemption arc. lol What shoes were you wearing? I'm assuming they're for motorcycle riding.
Yessir! Those are the TCX Street Ace WP (waterproof) motorcycle boots. They look like hightop sneakers, but they have ankle/medial protection and a heel cup. I'm sure we can have the PCX ready for the torture in 2025. I'm anxious to see what Neil has up his sleeve for mods! 🍿😉 --QM
Ever give a test run on a ‘24 - ‘25 Honda Adv 160 scooter ? That model seems to be the real sweet spot spec/performace - wise for an all around commuter scooter. Not too small, not too big, value priced to do what a 250 - 300 cc scooter can do. Before a Yamaha 300 Xmax or wait for a Honda 250cc + scooter, give a Honda Adv160 a test ride - review. It may be the best bang for the buck$ multi-use fun scooter on the market & becoming more & more available at dealers now.
I've never owned a Morphous, but I've ridden a couple of them. They are great scoots with EFI, a big fuel tank (3.7 gal), and plenty of power to crush those 500-mile Cannonball days. You'll probably want a better windscreen for it because the original flyscreen is a joke... it directs all of the wind and bugs right at your neck. The aftermarket support for the Morphous isn't great here in the USA because it didn't sell well, but there are plenty of suppliers overseas (e.g., Webike Japan, etc). Good luck! 😉👍 --QM
Hey brother, have you ever been through the Luray Va. area? You should take a trip up here when you get a chance. Luray caverns is here, the skyline drive is about 20 minutes away. I don't have a big bike to take a long ride on, but I have a brand new 24' 50cc two stroke Genuine Roughhouse scoot that's pretty fun 😂 But It's truly gorgeous here, come on up and camp for a few days, and hit the local sights, and grab some pizza and beer together. Love to have ya visit! Love your channel. Keep it vertical brother, and be safe. 💖⚔🔥☯️🙏🏽
Hey out of curiosity, were you guys ever to come up with any kind of solution for highway pegs for the super cub? I would like to put some on mine that would be cool and if you had any ideas or made a video about or anything, I would appreciate it.
Howdy, Charles! No... we haven't found (or fabricated) a solution for the Super Cub yet, but that might be coming soon. Neil is playing mad scientist on my PCX150 right now, and I'm hoping that he comes up with a footpeg/highway-peg solution for that scoot. When he's done with that one, I'll see if he wants to hack on my Super Cub. 😉👍 --QM
I moved to the Philippines a month ago and got a Honda click 160 . Downside is it’s gonner be 2 months before I can ride it cause that the time I have to wait for the registration papers to get a plate
i'm at almost 600 miles on my adv and still trying to shift it. and my speedometer once i level out seems to be right on the money. red line is 9500 rpm and at 73 mph i'm turning 10000 but it loves 65 mph all day. and so far i am averring 98.1 mpg. but i HATE my seat. and i think i may have more leg room on my adv than i do on my silverwing. i am on the list incase someone drops out but i am like 300 on the list. so i most likely wont be involved in it but i might just come along for the ride and save 500 plus dollars. i mean you dont win anything anyways.
@johncas1 I wish we could get ANY of those here in the States! Unfortunately, Honda doesn't see the USA as a big enough market to import those models here. 😒 --QM
That's a good question! I don't recall seeing any Zuma's in the 2021 or 2023 Cannonball, but I wasn't really looking for them. I think this new water-cooled Zuma would do just fine crossing the USA. Neil is considering taking his air-cooled 2013 Zuma 125 (with the trailer) for the 2025 Cannonball. He's itching for more punishment than his luxurious SMAX 155 doled out in 2023, so stepping down to the 125 might do it. 🤣👍
I couldnt get a good close look at the instrument cluster on this screen, but is it not adjustable? It looks like it can be reoriented without much fuss
The Zuma's instrument cluster is mounted to a steel bracket that doesn't offer any adjustment. It could probably be bent upward a few degrees to give better visibility for short people like me. There is a "city light" or parking light on the front of the cluster, so I assume that should be pointed mostly forward for better visibility. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I don't recall if any Zuma 125's have competed (or completed) the Scooter Cannonball, but I"m sure they could! This 2022 model with the new water-cooled engine is surprisingly quick, and it can maintain 58-61 mph on the highway. The knobby tires would need to be upgraded, in my opinion, but the scoot should fare quite well for long-distance touring. Neil might be taking his 2013 Zuma 125 for the 2025 Scooter Cannonball! That's the older air-cooled engine, and he already has 50K+ brutal touring miles on that little beast. We'll see how brave he feels when next June comes around! 😉👍 --QM
I think a better set of tires would do wonders for the Zuma's handling. These chunky knobbies and flimsy sidewalls don't offer much confidence for cornering or quick transitions. 🤔 --QM
Nooo... this is just a loaner from Neil while he does some Mad Max fabrication on my PCX150. We'll meet up in a couple of months to swap scoots again. I'm anxious to see what mods he has planned for my PCX. I'm hoping for footpegs or highway pegs. We'll see! 😉👍 --QM
While we may never calculate the actual temperature of a frozen Hell, we can safely assume that an ice cube still wouldn't stand a chance in Texas. If we were able to determine whether Hell is exothermic or endothermic ( www.albany.edu/faculty/miesing/teaching/assess/hell.html ), perhaps we could calculate the melting rate of that poor ice cube. However, the following article gives us some relative "feels like" temperatures: mashable.com/article/temperature-curse-words-tweets . 🔥🤣👍 --QM
you are now neil in disguise?? also you could get the 5 cylinder volvo engine in them - quick you dont want the diesel although its the same as transit connect so parts are no problem cos theres millions of them there
I haven't ridden it enough to make any "intelligent" opinions, but the Zuma 125 definitely has a few drawbacks compared to the PCX150. This is a short-term swap, so I'm not worried. Neil wanted me to ride it for a while and give my honest opinions about it (he has some quibbles and complaints against this new 2022 model vs his trusty old 2013 Zuma). 😉👍 --QM
Scooters in Asia have large diameter wheels like motorcycles. Why does the scooters sold in the USA have the small wheels. I've ridden scooters in Thailand & China & they handle so much better.
Man... it's been BRUTAL here in southern Texas lately. I've been working in my garage late nights because the daytime heat is just unbearable. Last night, it was still 96°F at 10PM, and the humidity (heat index) was 105°F... that's 2 hours AFTER sunset! 🔥🥵 --QM
Meh... Honda and Yamaha quality are neck and neck. I've been amazed at the quality and fit/finish of the Thai-built Honda bikes. Nearly every Honda scoot/bike in my stable (except the Rebel 1100) are Thai Hondas. I've had a nearly perfect track record with Honda and Yamaha for their street bikes, scooters, and touring bikes. I've owned 30+ Yamaha street bikes/scooters in my riding career (I was factory-sponsored for 6 years for moto-x/super-x). In general terms, Yamaha tends to be more focused on performance and power, and they are less efficient than Hondas of similar displacement. The Honda bikes are detuned for reliability and efficiency, so they don't perform quite as well as similar Yamahas. Mechanically and electrically, both have been very reliable for me. Kawasaki and Suzuki are odd children with varied reliability and trust histories, in my experience. The Kawi touring bikes have been amazing and nearly bulletproof, but their sports bikes have been a mixed bag for me (random mechanical and electrical issues). Suzuki sport bikes were either amazing (performance) or complete sh*t (reliability)... but that was mostly with late 90s to early 2000s bikes (I haven't owned a Suzi newer than 2006). Suzuki scooters have also been a poor experience for me after two Burgman 650's. 🤷♂️ --QM
@@QuasiMotard Just bought a 2022 Burgman because it has the lowest seat height of any maxi scooters available in the US. So far loving it as it the first scooter I've ever ridden. Also have a 2021 Rebel 1100 DCT.
