Congrats, very entertaining and surprised the thing survived the rough journey!
@HondaFit4Adventure5 ай бұрын
Thank you! I've taken the Motocompacto apart several times. If a screw did vibrate loose, it was probably because I didn't tighten it down all the way. I also noticed the case started to separate right below the headlight. I was able to push on it and snap it back into place. Other than that, its solid! Maybe to solid, lol.
@Natureboy2074 ай бұрын
“What’s that” “A Honda” “Where did you get it from” “Honda” 😂
@HondaFit4Adventure4 ай бұрын
🤣
@TheFloridaBikeVlogger5 ай бұрын
oh this one is going to be a banger!
@HondaFit4Adventure5 ай бұрын
I hope so! I already bought some more batteries and have the next trip planned out. Floridas a bit far though, lol.
@TheFloridaBikeVlogger5 ай бұрын
it's crazy seeing some of the old spots I used to bike thru, very cool
@HondaFit4Adventure5 ай бұрын
Yeah, you moved to soon!
@TheFloridaBikeVlogger5 ай бұрын
i love how it gets dicey thru mchenry
@HondaFit4Adventure5 ай бұрын
I think Richmond was the worse. The horses tear up the trail pretty bad, making it extra bumpy on those gravel sections.
@fernannmendoza41493 ай бұрын
Been using this video as a reference to my friends interested in getting one of these in regards to the durability and possibilities of hot-swappable battery mods for these scooters. Thank you for the efforts in producing this video!
@HondaFit4Adventure3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I was going to make a video explaining how to add or swap aftermarket batteries, but my OEM battery just bricked itself for whatever reason. In order for the aftermarket batteries to work, I would first need to power cycle the Compacto on and off using the OEM battery. If you did not do this, you would get the PR72 battery communication error. Since the battery issue, Im now able to just start the Compacto on the aftermarket batteries alone. The OEM battery has power, its just not coming out of the MT60 cable. I need to figure out what is exactly happening before I make a video on it. :) I'm planning for a trip to Indiana and back which I will try to complete 200 miles in one day. This may or may not involve a solar panel trailer to continuously charge the Compacto while driving. No wasted time charging...
@kallygehly99483 ай бұрын
@@HondaFit4Adventure Have you figured out how to eliminate the OEM battery? I am using an aftermarket battery standalone, but the compacto won't get out of the slow low-power mode.
@BossManaatti4 ай бұрын
100 miles with such harsh enviroment sections is actually really impressive with that thing :D Really cool setup!
@HondaFit4Adventure4 ай бұрын
Thank You! I made a little Solar Wagon to pull behind the MotoCompacto. My goal is to continuously drive for 200 miles without stopping to charge. Wish me luck!
@BossManaatti4 ай бұрын
@@HondaFit4Adventure Wow sounds amazing! Would love to see a video about that :D Fingers crossed everything goes well🙌
@masafumi1117Ай бұрын
10:53 found a time traveler😁
@HondaFit4AdventureАй бұрын
I would really like to know the back story of where they came from and where they were going, lol.
@cottonballs9Ай бұрын
Imagine being the guy walking near them, first he says a time traveler then a lil honda thing
@arnesantics35365 ай бұрын
What a cool adventure!
@HondaFit4Adventure5 ай бұрын
Thanks Arne. What do you think? 30 days to get across the country? Lol.
@714SNF5 ай бұрын
thx for sharing the adventure! glad to hear you made it out safely and the vehicle is able to withstand being pushed to the limits. Hopefully the vehicle is still good in the future!
@HondaFit4Adventure5 ай бұрын
Thank you! I think one screw vibrated loose, other than that everything held up well. I'm already planning out the next adventure ;) Take care.
@714SNF5 ай бұрын
@@HondaFit4Adventure Excited for the next adventure! Have fun & be safe!
@TheFloridaBikeVlogger5 ай бұрын
lol the guy on the high wheel
@HondaFit4Adventure5 ай бұрын
Lol. I can only imagine what the person walking was thinking. First a guy on a PennyFarthing, then a guy rolls by on a briefcase.
@SpaceGillz18 күн бұрын
@@HondaFit4Adventure thats actually insane it deserves to go viral for how ridiculous it is
@HZAresКүн бұрын
lol okay honda, you need to actually make a ADV version, the ball is in your court
@OdysseyCamper4 ай бұрын
Just watched this again with my kid, he was like “Oof, ow, that looks fucking awful!” Also, “that’s cool, whoa, is he going to ride back in the DARK!?” Great video. We should meet up for some camping. Maybe in the UP or something.
@HondaFit4Adventure4 ай бұрын
Lol, the wife said I should've had a grunt counter at the bottom of the screen. That sounds like a great idea. Anytime works for me, except October.
@mjh59473 ай бұрын
So cool... now I want one even more. I saw a guy that did a seat mod with a cushy seat- might be a life saver for a longer trip!
@HondaFit4Adventure3 ай бұрын
Thank you. I'm not going to lie, an ebike is faster and cheaper, but I am a big Honda Fan so I bought this. I purchased a seatpost with built in shock. Now I can have a cushy seat with shock absorbers :) I'm currently scouting out my next adventure. Chicago to Indiana, which is 160 miles round trip. I turned one of those bicycle carriers for kids into a little solar trailer. I should be able to charge up my empty batteries while riding, so less down time.
@RossomeSauce12 ай бұрын
You're crazy for doing so much of this on dirt and gravel lmao. Great job with the video and journey, hope your back has recovered 😆
@HondaFit4Adventure2 ай бұрын
Bro, I just made it to the Indiana boarder and currently charging at a subway. 🤣 I was going tonride all the way up to GridLife but no one confirmed that they were going, so it's just to Indiana and back for the day.
@russellbreyley63872 ай бұрын
LOL good for you I enjoyed watching this. Do things like this while you are young.
@HondaFit4Adventure2 ай бұрын
Thank you. I'd consider myself middle-aged, lol. In my younger years, I drove a 50cc Honda Ruckus to Canada. Great news! "115 Miles on a Motocompacto - Illinois to Indiana" should be out in a day or two.
@SleeperHonda3 ай бұрын
Damn, the durability is insane
@HondaFit4Adventure3 ай бұрын
Lol, you spoke too soon. I've encountered several errors after filming this video. ER72 Battery communication error. Battery cable got pinched and shorted. ER71 Motor communication error. One of the plugs on the motor controller vibrated loose. At least I was able to fix the issues. I'm going to try for 200 miles in one day later this summer. I will be using a trailer with a solar panel to help keep the stationary charge times down.
@SleeperHonda3 ай бұрын
@@HondaFit4Adventure Time to take it apart and reconnect whatever happened there. My group has 4 of them and no issues so far for us.
@danslininger131527 күн бұрын
Considering you needed your phone in your hand for most the trip it might have been easier on you to have made or put a mount on the handlebars for it. That being said I'm sure this was a cumbersome trip considering I'm sure these bikes arnt ment for it. Nice to see someone make a video to highlight its capabilities. Also I didn't know aftermarket batteries where a thing for these yet. I've been contemplating getting one for shi#s and gigs, well see.
@HondaFit4Adventure27 күн бұрын
I purchased a cell phone mount to use on my Chicago to Indiana trip. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJKbeZRtl9yLj9Esi=F1YWrg2nQbaW06i8 But then I ended up using two phones, lol. The Motocompacto had to be lightly modified to accept an aftermarket battery. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKrdoYVuqpubbsksi=OPVqRCLs9Yb7FS4r If you do decide to get one, I would wait until the winter. The hype for these is starting to die down and they are starting to appear on facebook market place for $750
@auomauom5 ай бұрын
This is amazing 😂😂❤❤
@HondaFit4Adventure4 ай бұрын
Thank you. Ill be going for 200 miles next!
@four815 ай бұрын
Haha, this was great! 👏
@HondaFit4Adventure5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I already have my next adventure planned out. I hope to spend more time riding than charging next time.
@hondaaccord19714 ай бұрын
super cool
@HondaFit4Adventure4 ай бұрын
Thank You!
@kevingianaris66225 ай бұрын
How did that one feel pulling up to the fit?
@HondaFit4Adventure5 ай бұрын
Hard to stand! Lol
@TheMediocreMountainBiker5 ай бұрын
Haha, looks like perpetual range anxiety. Would one of those portable power stations like a Jackery be feasible for charging one battries while riding?
@HondaFit4Adventure4 ай бұрын
I recently bought a bicycle trailer to put a DIY power station on the inside and a solar panel on the top. Lets go 200 miles! Thank you for the trailer recommendations.
@jeffskinner3572 ай бұрын
Have you tried to put a Grom in your Fit? That's a question I must have answered.
@HondaFit4Adventure2 ай бұрын
Grom, no. Ruckus, yes.
@ishmaelcolon52633 ай бұрын
Any chance we can get a video on your setup to swap out battery’s and links to your battery’s of choice
@HondaFit4Adventure3 ай бұрын
I'm working on the video now. It should be up by next weekend. 😎
@ishmaelcolon52633 ай бұрын
Appreciate it and your videos are great. Understanding and great information and explanation
@kevingianaris66225 ай бұрын
Couldn’t u solar charge as u drove?
@HondaFit4Adventure5 ай бұрын
Already working on it my friend. :)
@conniewaite13715 ай бұрын
What trail was that? I kice near the end of the fox river where it dumps into the Illinois river in ottawa.wish we could ride our scooters on the canal
@HondaFit4Adventure5 ай бұрын
It's the Illinois Prairie Trail or "Prairie Path Bicycle Trail" I think it ends an hour east from Ottawa. I've been using this website/app to plan my next adventure using the bike paths. www.traillink.com/stateactivity/il-bike-trails/
@conniewaite13715 ай бұрын
@@HondaFit4Adventure it ends right in ottawa,I went to hi school there where they met.here,we arent allowed to have electric bikes on that canal road.the canal road ends in LaSalle
@forrestadams2 ай бұрын
How’s the tire holding up?
@HondaFit4Adventure2 ай бұрын
I own two Motocompactos. The high milage tire still looks very similar to the other Motocompacto that I just ride at work. My 115 mile adventure is currently uploading.
@aljaim4 ай бұрын
Can you share how you set up the diy batteries?
@HondaFit4Adventure4 ай бұрын
I sure can. I have another car video to finish and then Ill work on the battery video.
@VietPho4 ай бұрын
Can this thing go up hills?
@HondaFit4Adventure4 ай бұрын
Mostly yes. There was one or two times I had to assist it up a steep hill. @6:37 The seat is fairly comfortable, but the MotoCompacto could use some suspension.
@DaniEles-rc7ijАй бұрын
Should have quit at the planed distance.. all the problems happen after you should have quit.
@HondaFit4AdventureАй бұрын
Hi Daniel. The plan was to drive from Illinois to Wisconsin and back stopping every 15miles or so to charge up. Even with the gravel affecting the battery range, I still should've had enough power in the aftermarket batteries to get back to the McHenery charge point, if I didn't let the OEM battery die first. Now that I know the scooter wont recognize the aftermarket batteries without the OEM battery, I wont accidentally put my self in that situation again. I recently rode 115 miles with no issues at all. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJKbeZRtl9yLj9Esi=bhEGoRxWyM2LIM2Q
@DaniEles-rc7ijАй бұрын
@@HondaFit4Adventure that's awesome.. i want to learn more about the aftermarket batteries.. mainly how do you swap it. where you buy it, what are the best aftermarket options.. ETC... Again, thanks for posting and riding.
@HondaFit4AdventureАй бұрын
@@DaniEles-rc7ij Here's how to swap batteries or to get aftermarket batteries to work on the Motocompacto kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKrdoYVuqpubbsksi=xCiGUTW5WG9QTSv1 I purchased the batteries off Amazon. There are plenty of aftermarket options, but I went with a seller that had plenty of photo reviews and responsive to emails.