Yamaha Zuma 50FX 50cc Scooter Review
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- Опубликовано: 14 май 2020
- Just bought a 2018 Yamaha Zuma 50FX Scooter. This video gives a basic overview of the machine, steady shots from Canon XF705 and helmet shots from a GoPro Hero 8 Black.
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Mr. Olson:
This is my second post to your channel. I did subscribe to the channel. It's May 2, 2022. I ordered new the Yamaha Zuma 50FX 50cc.
I live in Clearwater Beach Florida Pinellas County. My purchase was In Tampa Florida. About 40 minutes away depending on traffic.
It was your channel that made my decision. Mr. Hahn
Oh yeah glad you went for Yamaha, not Chinese :) Remember to use high beam during daytime, drivers will see you better and safer 🙏🏼
Corey, I bought my Zuma 50f new back in 2012. I love it. For the low price and high fun factor, you can’t beat a Zuma 50f. This year I bought and put on highway bars and pegs from a guy on Ebay. It made a world of difference for riding comfort. You might want to look into them.
Excellent machine high quality 👍I have a 2015 zuma fx, blue and white bought it brand new always changed the oil on time for the most part. 5000 miles a year I put on it and I live in very hilly terrain, it's entire life was wide open throttle and I had skimped on changing the oil for about 3 months and she finally snapped a rod at 23,645.9 miles that's just shy of the circumference of the earth on a tiny little piston lol. It also was running higher rpms because of the lighter weights in the variator to climb hills better where i live. All in all until the rod she never gave me any problems or left me stranded. Got lucky and the rod snapped off the crank journal and didn't go through the case,now it has been rebuilt and big bored, maybe I will get as much or more miles with the bbk since I don't have to hold it wot the whole time to maintain speed. Getting a ruckus next time ONLY because they have more aftermarket parts to choose from.
Awesome video man thanks! I started off looking at Vespas but haven't been able to strike a deal so I moved on to the Zuma. Looks like a fantastic vehicle with all the bells and whistles I need.
Just got me a 2015 and it's the best one I've had in 15 years and not to shabby on getting to 36 mph pretty quick your video is excellent and very discriptibe too awsome man enjoy and welcome to the Yamaha side
I’m at 5812 miles and it still running great never had a problem
Yamaha all the way! 🤙🏼
which model do you have though?
I have an 2008 Zumba,it just runs, and runs and runs. From what I heard 2008 was a good year that Yamaha made them. Better built than other newer models.
I have a 2015 fx with 2,803 miles it still runs good just take care of it. There’s a little washer that if you take out it can go 42 mph.
Thanks for the high quality video review!
i have the 2019 zuma 125 and it"s great i run 55-58 in traffic if need be. added a windscreen, luggage rack, saddle bags and foot pegs to stretch out. my luggage rack i added a bicycle front rack to make it a bigger platform and 125 has a flat floor for a back pack also. i have a honda ruckus for put put drives.
The total carrying capacity of my 2014 Zuma 50 cc is 355 pounds. That is in addition to the 200 pound weight of the scooter.
Great looking bike. Scooter are good alternatives to cars. Good thorough review and walk around. The wind guards sound like a good addition. No worries, you'll get used to the multi-tiered running boards pretty quickly. Congrats on the Motovloggers set up.
Thanks for watching and the comments, sorry if I'm a slowpoke to respond. I have seen (a few of) your videos too. I hope you have a good summer / riding season this year.
@@CoreyOlsonLevi Thanks and thanks for watching. No worries on the replies. We're in a pandemic. Normal is at a slow motion speed now. Take a ride when possible, watch Godzilla v Kong, or further the art of the Scooter baker.
Great video.
Nice scooter, It's very helpful for the commute to work.. I bought a 2021 TaoTao and it works perfectly well... Drive safe and good luck..
I have 2 tao taos. No issues. Most of these scooters seem to be the exact same set up.
Zuma is better than any Chinese scooter. Kymco, a Taiwanese company is right up there in quality too, even though, I believe Kymco has some mainland plants. A Chinese scooter can be OK if you are handy, or have a good dealer. I sold Chinese scooters and had a shop that did repair. We had a 100% 90-day, or 180-day, can't remember, 3000 mile parts and labor warranty. You can see that we had confidence in our PDI.
If the Zuma has only a screen for oil filtration, change the oil frequently. Definately no more than 1000 mile interval. I once serviced a generic Chinese 50cc that had never had and oil change. I had over 6000 mile on the odometer. The oil was thick and black, but it was running fine.
I had a 2002 Zuma. The best scooter I ever owned. Got rid of it when I had my first child because I was broke. But I could have kept it. I should have kept it.
I still have my 2002 zuma... looking for an upgrade lol. It's been so good to me ❤
I have this unit and trust me this is the best brand of scooter ive ever had compare to taotao(of course chinese made..what do you expect) and btw this was made from taiwan and ibelieve the other parts was came from japan thats why this was sturdy and strong. Yes its yamaha..yamaha never fails us
I got exactly same scooter that I bought last year for 2400$ Canadian from the dealer with 10 miles on the odometer. I did install original Yamaha hand guards and windshield. I do recommend the windshield as it dramatically reduces the wind in you face. Great scooter and good quality. Make sure to do valve adjustment at 600 mile mark.
Nice, thanks for the tip man.
volvosweden did windshield make it look big? Aesthetically and also did it reduce the speed
What's the valve adjustment thing you're talking about?
We have a 2012 Yamaha BWS 50f and a 2019 Honda Ruckus, both are great bikes, we like the Yamaha for the efi ....... much better than the carb on the Honda.
We plan to do some adventure scootering in 2021.
Love my 50cc vespa, city driving
beautiful scooter, i just got one that looks like that but 150 cc
Nice
You’d be surprised how many miles one will last with proper care. I had a ruckus recently that had not been cared for nearly as well as I cared for it while I owned it and it had over 30k miles on it and still ran like a top. I honestly believe it had another 30k miles left in it easy
Nice, I’m hoping to break 30k on this one; my father-in-law knows a lot about small engine repair so I think it’s doable. I am already at 1k miles in ~3 months but I personally think there’s a lot of value in scooters if you can survive on one car for the family, and one scooter. Already saved a ton of money versus buying a second car, etc. The scooter is actually one of my favorite / best return / value buys in a long time. I get a lot out of it.
Nice bike
dont listen too the weight limit. im 340lbs still goes around 35mph. mine got 9,860 miles never had a bit of problems
Hey dude, the hook is worth the flat floor, I hate the not flat floor. But I have found that with the hook I can carry the same and I carry a lot.
I just googled it, wiki states that the 2018 can also support 315lbs
So cute
How do people rides these on 45 - 50 mph roads? I asked myself a lot. Well I have one arriving Monday! Wish me luck
What camera did use to record this video? Does not look like Gopro.
Main footage is with a Canon XF705.
@@CoreyOlsonLevi Wow. Great quality. IO am using much cheaper Canon HF G40.
@@volvosweden Yeah the XF705 is nice, I have an XF400 (which also does 4K) with similar picture quality but not as intense or as expensive as the 705. My company does video production, that's why I have a nicer camera haha. Borrowed this during these shutdowns and making some RUclips videos as a pandemic hobby I guess.
Yea Yamaha was a good choice I think kymco is a good choice also they are pretty reliable also I’ve had no trouble with my kymco at all
Thanks for the review what's the top speed I heard you can go up to about 43 miles per hour great video
The most I’ve done is around 40, but I’m a little heavier right now. If I lost weight it might be different. You can definitely tell around ~40 the governor ring kicks in, I think you can remove it to get a higher top speed, but it’ll reduce your lower speed acceleration. Around ~40mph you’ll be able to feel it kick-in, I believe it’s just a metal ring you take out, but I haven’t done that on mine.
for 11700.00 i got this zuma new and a new ryker both are fun
Nice scooter I'm going to get one do you need a motorcycle endorsement to ride it?
Thanks for the review. I'm looking to buy this. I'm 200 pounds, 6ft2 so I hope I can drive it.
Living in a wintery city, are you not able to use it for half the year? I live in Canada.
I got this in May 2020, so only experienced a few days where it was around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. With an actual motorcycle jacket it seems like 40 to 50 is doable. There is a guy over in Indiana on RUclips, with a similar 50cc Zuma, who drives it year round, even in light snow. I intend to drive it year round, but we will see. I used to hike a lot (in winter too,) and when the temp went below freezing it was more difficult. But, with enough layers it was fine. Honestly, I don't know yet how things will go in the winter. In Chicago, we do have a fair amount of winter days above freezing, and only one or two months where it gets really cold. It's likely a matter of dressing appropriately, we'll see.
@@CoreyOlsonLevi I just got it! It's really fun, especially coming from only owning a bike before this. I am large for it, but it doesn't effect my turning.
Mixima101 hey man, congrats! That’s awesome, and I hope you enjoy it. Nothing like cruising around town on the scooter in nice late summer weather (I did a little riding today.) Be sure to lookup safety tips, and stay alert out there. But yeah man, fun scooter times. Half the fun is taking side roads, and soaking up the sun. Enjoy!
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I'm in the Chicago suburbs too. Do you need to have a motorcycle license? Where did you buy it from?
Does it have kickstart also?
Is the power sufficient?
Why is it that my 2004 Zuma can support 315 lbs?
Great video. How much did you pay for this otd?
IIRC the MSRP was $2399 and original OTD quoted price was $2,857.50.
Btw the maximum capacity for the scooter is 315 lb.
That's odd cause idk if any 49cc scooter has only a 1 person seating capacity yet come with 2 up seats?, I double with my girlfriend on my 2012 zuma and I'm were 330 combined and that scooter handles it fine, still dose 50 on flat but can tell when going up steap hills
Hey Corey, nice vid, does it come with a side kick stand?
No side kick stand, only the main middle stand.
@@CoreyOlsonLevi thanks, i just got the same scooter here in Canada. I find the seat is a bit high compared to regular motorcycles ( grom, mt03) and I'm 5'7. I had to tiptoe a little :)
Where did you buy it?
Wait, why do you have to change the wheels every 4,000 miles?
The manual recommended rotation and then of course replacement at certain intervals, due to the tire tread wear. I do not recall the specific or exact mileages, but they’d be in the manual.
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Getting a moped for my nephew, (15) I know you said the weight limit is pretty accurate, but if he has a GF on the back and they are under the weight, can they fit both of them?
This model is not a two-seater, and does not have foot pegs for a second rider. I wouldn't recommend it haha.
@@CoreyOlsonLevi Zumas are two seaters and have passenger footboards. They hold a ton for a 50... But that doesnt mean they will be spacious. 😊
I have a 2012 with over 12k miles I rode it as a dumb teenager put 12k on it with no maintenance at all no oil changes nothing but new tires the only reason it isn't running right now is that I let it sit for years and the fuel tank rusted up and killed the fuel pump
How does this compare with Italian scooters like Vespa?
I'm 6'5"...can I assume I am too big fr this? Looks very cool.
My dad is about 6'1'' - 6'2'' and he fits on it but says it is small.
@@CoreyOlsonLevi I ended up buying the Lance Cabo 125....so awesome! Just great to ride.
Dude, you hit the nail on the head, Chinese = work on it CONSTANTLY! It is not a savings to go chinese! Had a Honda Ruckus 50cc, lasted 8 years and 25,000 before it needed work, valves needed adjusting. Then as soon as I spent 600$ to get for another 25,000 miles got stolen.
The Chinese scooters and Chinese motorcycles are some of the worst things to ever purchase they might be cheaper affordable but a lot of those companies after you buy them they break down there no longer in the service. I've always been told stick with Honda Yamaha Suzuki Vespa.
Sorry to hear about the scooter getting stolen man. That's one of my concerns when parking it somewhere I don't often visit. Like going hiking, etc. I do have some insurance which I believe covers theft on mine since it is new, but may drop that as it goes up in mileage. On the Zuma, you have helmet hooks for the helmet, and one of my other worries is leaving my helmet on there, but now it has a GoPro mounted on it. So when I park my Zuma and leave my helmet, I actually have to unscrew the GoPro / take the whole helmet.
Anyways, thanks for watching dude. Happy riding.
Too bad 50cc is no longer 2 stroke more power
Big time! I had a Yamaha CA50 in 1986 2 stroke. Easily got up to 40mph which is where the speedometer ended. Of course I was 80 pounds soaken wet back then😂😂
49cc moped scooter
This guy just wants to talk about the weather and go on and on about nothing I hate when people wanna make a video and waste my time no one cares you ordered handlebar guards
Over 2grand for a 50cc scooter? Overpriced and Under Powered 10inch wheels with 40mph on the dash just to rip in your neighborhood, don't care who made it not worth it. Plenty of quality options out there since the upload of this video. BrainWashed.