Love the commute videos. I got a Super Cub I haven't used for commute yet. It's 150 miles round trip, and at 4:30 in the morning the idea of being able to ride in the car and drink coffee wins out over taking the Super Cub. Maybe one day the Super Cub will win out :D
Wow... 150 miles is a serious commute! You'd probably save a ton on fuel with the Cub, but it would take longer and wouldn't be as comfortable, that's certain. 😉👍 --QM
15:11 Thanks to your videos I just got myself a 2011 C3. Despite 31k miles on the ODO it is faster than my 2019 Ruckus was, and holds speed better on uphills with my hefty 360lbs on top of it... Really impressed so far.
Seeing the excitement of getting the backpack under the seat tells me you ‘really’ need to put some thought into an Xmax. I think you’d happy with it. You can put your laptop and lunch bag 😅. Heck, add a top case and you can even stop for some groceries on the way home.
I enjoyed that commute. A more “rural” side to the Houston area on the way to your client. Still cracks me up that you’re baking or stewing in heat and humidity and here in our UK summer, my early morning ride to work is a bit on the cool side.
I’ve got a 23 Pcx 160. Bought new, at around 1600 miles on the odometer currently. I mostly ride it to and from work 5 miles each way are about 45mph. Decent amount of stop lights. I average 101-103 calculated at the pump. I do have a national cycle touring screen which I think really helps with aerodynamics. But it’s still down from the 108-110 I used to get on my 2015 Pcx 150.
Our actual temp today is 91 feels like 101 59 humidity but 74* DEWPOINT! that separation and the temp makes it a sauna here. VERY normal for this time of year although it's usually hotter. Blessings and kind greetings from your fan in Eastern, NE! (xPaPaDx formerly in case you didn't already know, and if you did then I'm the imbecile 🤣 ) Man I gotta get to Katy and buy you a few DA's man!
Today temp 95 and humidity 46 but feel like 100 because of drought started Marion & Cass country we have not any rain for a month now and keeping eye on wildfire! Mr. Aaron
I'd look into spring and oil upgrades for front suspension, I plan on picking up a 24 zuma next week and highway pegs will be one of first things I'll do iam planning on getting pegs that fold up
Thanks for watching! These are the "raw" vids (usually ad-free and non-monetized)... so there's lots of seat time and rambling. My main channel @QuasiMotard has the shorter and more curated content. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Can't wait until Friday the 30th me and my daughter may go to Texas road house steak house, that place is great!!! Also I try to never take a vitamin or supplement on a empty stomach
That's a good question! I think you'd need to cut holes in the floorboard plastics to fit aftermarket pegs of any flavor. This Zuma has 2 small holes in the forward portions of the floorboard where a crash guard was previously mounted. Neil removed the extra guards when he purchased the scoot from the original owner. That would be the most likely starting point for highway pegs because there must be a solid frame mounting point in that area. 😉👍 --QM
I was hoping this was the machine you alluded to a couple of weeks ago. My 2023 Zuma specifies 22 psi in the front tire, 29 psi in the rear tire. Any upgrades you would suggest? I am considering adding an Airhawk and a set of Michelin City Grip 2’s? Thanks for the videos.
I thought running the tires a bit higher might help the squishy cornering feel, but it's just making the front end even rougher. These knobbies just squirm and fade away on the edges... not very confidnece-inspiring in the corners. I haven't ridden them on wet pavement yet to know how that works, but I'm not expecting anything good. I think a set of Michelin CG2's on the Zuma would be great for the street. If you need off-road tread, then Heidenau K58's or Shinko SR246's might work well. Beyond that, I think the front forks are in dire need of re-valving. A YSS fork upgrade kit (upgraded springs with PD valves) would do wonders for the Zuma's front end. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I hope you are wearing a hy_vis shirt,since you aren't wearing a coat. Perhaps one of those fishing shirts to protect you from the sun. I find pro golf shirts to be the best in hot weather
that zuma looks like it would be more at home on asphalt than concrete roads, I know houston roads can literally beat the shit out of tires and suspension..lol
Agreed! Houston's concrete roadways are jagged and brutal. The Zuma's front suspension is very chattery and harsh, so I think a fork upgrade would help to smooth it out. 😉👍 --QM
That's a great question! I would need to ride a TW again for a few hundred miles to make a fresh comparison. My initial thought is that the Zuma is "easier" to get along with in city life and as a quick runaround tool. The TW will definitely be more comfortable and "capable" overall due to its standard motorcycle layout and super cushy wheels & suspension. My big gripes with the Zuma so far are its small wheels, crappy tires, and VERY rough suspension. With a front fork upgrade (YSS or similar) and a set of decent tires, the Zuma might improve in my ridability index. You might skim through this follow-up Zuma ride vlog, where I discuss the rough suspension more during my 70-mile commute day: ruclips.net/video/1GFqzZbtqhs/видео.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
The top speed that I've seen on my telemetry is 63 mph on GPS. I haven't edited all of the ride footage yet, but you can see one of the 60 mph runs here (60 on gps, 62 indicated): ruclips.net/video/qGx0jNNRIpE/видео.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Yes! The Ruckus is a fun scoot, but its 50cc carbureted engine is pretty anemic. The Navi 110 smokes the Ruckus in terms of acceleration and power, as does my Yamaha C3 50cc. The Ruckus is cool and minimalistic, but quite slow and limited compared to other scooters. 😉👍 --QM
Love the commute videos. I got a Super Cub I haven't used for commute yet. It's 150 miles round trip, and at 4:30 in the morning the idea of being able to ride in the car and drink coffee wins out over taking the Super Cub. Maybe one day the Super Cub will win out :D
Wow... 150 miles is a serious commute! You'd probably save a ton on fuel with the Cub, but it would take longer and wouldn't be as comfortable, that's certain. 😉👍 --QM
15:11 Thanks to your videos I just got myself a 2011 C3. Despite 31k miles on the ODO it is faster than my 2019 Ruckus was, and holds speed better on uphills with my hefty 360lbs on top of it... Really impressed so far.
Seeing the excitement of getting the backpack under the seat tells me you ‘really’ need to put some thought into an Xmax. I think you’d happy with it. You can put your laptop and lunch bag 😅.
Heck, add a top case and you can even stop for some groceries on the way home.
Love the scooter talk. No new releases in the US this or next year? The US needs more scoots so Quasi can talk about them! 🙏✌️
Oh, I'm on an XMAX300 in Belgium Europe.. Dreaming of a TMAX but out of reach money-wise. 😅 later ✌️
I enjoyed that commute. A more “rural” side to the Houston area on the way to your client. Still cracks me up that you’re baking or stewing in heat and humidity and here in our UK summer, my early morning ride to work is a bit on the cool side.
I had a cop make a left turn right in front of me today. He wasn’t even looking for oncoming traffic.
I’ve got a 23 Pcx 160. Bought new, at around 1600 miles on the odometer currently. I mostly ride it to and from work 5 miles each way are about 45mph. Decent amount of stop lights. I average 101-103 calculated at the pump. I do have a national cycle touring screen which I think really helps with aerodynamics. But it’s still down from the 108-110 I used to get on my 2015 Pcx 150.
That's not good. Just to get a few more HP's. I would think it would be the same.
Our actual temp today is 91 feels like 101 59 humidity but 74* DEWPOINT! that separation and the temp makes it a sauna here. VERY normal for this time of year although it's usually hotter. Blessings and kind greetings from your fan in Eastern, NE! (xPaPaDx formerly in case you didn't already know, and if you did then I'm the imbecile 🤣 ) Man I gotta get to Katy and buy you a few DA's man!
Today temp 95 and humidity 46 but feel like 100 because of drought started Marion & Cass country we have not any rain for a month now and keeping eye on wildfire! Mr. Aaron
I'd look into spring and oil upgrades for front suspension,
I plan on picking up a 24 zuma next week and highway pegs will be one of first things I'll do iam planning on getting pegs that fold up
Mr. Aaron I be keeping my MP3 250ie till I get my new 2024 Amigo Tryker 300 EFI some time next year! Just look it up came out on this August! 🍻🍻
i have to take my adv back to the dealer tomorrow if the weather holds out i think my right front shock is sticking down sometimes.
Ugh, another vid it'll take me all day to watch :)
Thanks for watching! These are the "raw" vids (usually ad-free and non-monetized)... so there's lots of seat time and rambling. My main channel @QuasiMotard has the shorter and more curated content. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I keep getting signs that I should go to Whataburger... I'm craving it myself
Can't wait until Friday the 30th me and my daughter may go to Texas road house steak house, that place is great!!! Also I try to never take a vitamin or supplement on a empty stomach
Dig the lower overlay in the video.
I was thinking of getting the 2025 PCX but sounds like the MPG of the new one is way down.
Waiting for your review on this
Waiting for plane home at bawston and here 72
Phoenix 101 san diego 78 but chicago is 93 wtf
Is there a good place to attach highway pegs? Would you have to cut through some plastic?
That's a good question! I think you'd need to cut holes in the floorboard plastics to fit aftermarket pegs of any flavor. This Zuma has 2 small holes in the forward portions of the floorboard where a crash guard was previously mounted. Neil removed the extra guards when he purchased the scoot from the original owner. That would be the most likely starting point for highway pegs because there must be a solid frame mounting point in that area. 😉👍 --QM
I was hoping this was the machine you alluded to a couple of weeks ago. My 2023 Zuma specifies 22 psi in the front tire, 29 psi in the rear tire. Any upgrades you would suggest? I am considering adding an Airhawk and a set of Michelin City Grip 2’s? Thanks for the videos.
I thought running the tires a bit higher might help the squishy cornering feel, but it's just making the front end even rougher. These knobbies just squirm and fade away on the edges... not very confidnece-inspiring in the corners. I haven't ridden them on wet pavement yet to know how that works, but I'm not expecting anything good.
I think a set of Michelin CG2's on the Zuma would be great for the street. If you need off-road tread, then Heidenau K58's or Shinko SR246's might work well.
Beyond that, I think the front forks are in dire need of re-valving. A YSS fork upgrade kit (upgraded springs with PD valves) would do wonders for the Zuma's front end. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
What size wheels is this in inches?
Never heard of fried ribs.
I've been watching your videos for a few years now, and for some reason I just never realized until now how flat AF Houston is. lol
Nah, we have mountains here, too. The highway overpasses are Houston mountains! 🤣👍 --QM
Doesn’t handle highways?
I hope you are wearing a hy_vis shirt,since you aren't wearing a coat. Perhaps one of those fishing shirts to protect you from the sun. I find pro golf shirts to be the best in hot weather
that zuma looks like it would be more at home on asphalt than concrete roads, I know houston roads can literally beat the shit out of tires and suspension..lol
Agreed! Houston's concrete roadways are jagged and brutal. The Zuma's front suspension is very chattery and harsh, so I think a fork upgrade would help to smooth it out. 😉👍 --QM
Zoom-zoom on the Zuma
@@REZrblde Howdy, Rez! 👊😉👍 --QM
Would you buy this over a tw200
That's a great question! I would need to ride a TW again for a few hundred miles to make a fresh comparison. My initial thought is that the Zuma is "easier" to get along with in city life and as a quick runaround tool. The TW will definitely be more comfortable and "capable" overall due to its standard motorcycle layout and super cushy wheels & suspension.
My big gripes with the Zuma so far are its small wheels, crappy tires, and VERY rough suspension. With a front fork upgrade (YSS or similar) and a set of decent tires, the Zuma might improve in my ridability index. You might skim through this follow-up Zuma ride vlog, where I discuss the rough suspension more during my 70-mile commute day: ruclips.net/video/1GFqzZbtqhs/видео.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
what the flat road gps TOP SPEED ?
The top speed that I've seen on my telemetry is 63 mph on GPS. I haven't edited all of the ride footage yet, but you can see one of the 60 mph runs here (60 on gps, 62 indicated): ruclips.net/video/qGx0jNNRIpE/видео.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Have you ever tried a ruckus?
Yes! The Ruckus is a fun scoot, but its 50cc carbureted engine is pretty anemic. The Navi 110 smokes the Ruckus in terms of acceleration and power, as does my Yamaha C3 50cc. The Ruckus is cool and minimalistic, but quite slow and limited compared to other scooters. 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiRAW Thank you
They either drive too fast or too slow.
Minneapolis 91 ffs
Kod vas ofroad svuda.
Bro be yapping the whole ride.
Video titled as "vlog". Feel free to change the channel.