My First MotoVlog! - Xmax 300 Footage; Rode Mic; GoPro Hero 10. (Ride with Me Series)

[@pcofranc]

Smart choice going with a Japanese brand because I found with Kymco there are very few places that can gets parts in the USA. 2011 I bought a 2005 Kymco Grandvista 250cc scooter with 2600 miles. I sold it a couple of years ago with around 28K miles. I live in CA and rode it on the highway all the time. After break in don't be afraid to rev motor. I ran mine 80 to 100% throttle every time I went on the highway. 300 to 350cc makes a scooter a lot more versatile even on surface streets. It rides and handles much better than a 150cc.

[@motohound90]

I am definitely partial to the big 3 manufacturers for servicing and parts consideration! I agree on the versatility. Alot of people love 150s but the 300 class is my favorite for sure.

[@ScooterwolfsMotovlog]

Great looking set up. It’s a shame the visor doesn’t fully lower. Does that cause extra wind noise? I think every motovlogger has to figure out their own audio sweet spot, especially with the external audio set-ups with the GoPros. I was told for my break in period to keep it under 60 for the first 300 miles, then change out the break-in synthetic oil. I … ahem, didn’t really follow those rules. Seeing nice blue skies, and no need to wear winter gear keeps hitting me as strange. Within 3 months that may be me as well. I took the BRC on a motorcycle too. No regrets, but I really love the freedom of twist and go. I may have said it before, but scooters are the Swiss Army knives of the 2-wheeled world. Shopping, Christmas shopping, commuting, camping, and more. I’m sure dual sport riders will disagree, but I’ve found a scooter can do a lot of things directly off the dealership floor (without accessories like a top case, or panniers) than a lot of MCs can.

[@motohound90]

About to post a video showcasing all the different set ups and results. Switching to an adhesive mount that allowed me to close the visor and windguard def made a big difference! If i could have only one bike in the world it would be a 300-400cc scooter. Not that i dont love a million other two wheelers but I have to have the scooter as my daily. I will probably be getting a Honda CT125 next and then a 500cc moto and then a Vespa. Atleast thats the dream/plan haha.

[@ScooterwolfsMotovlog]

@@motohound90 Sounds like a plan. I think I may have discovered that the scooter dealership near me has a AK 550 in stock. If so, I may get it sooner than I anticipated since I excepted it to be ordered and ship to the US from over seas.

[@TheBombgardener]

Never heard of that brand of mic but it sounds good! I am currently using a purple panda so I may have to check out that brand!

[@motohound90]

The Rode GO had the TRS connection that was compatible to plug straight into media mod so i went with it. I am very pleased with it!

[@aderitodealmeida5644]

If you liked the ADV150... but needed more power... then you would love the new ADV350 (available in Europe and in other parts of the world)! Again, it's a pitty that the US maxi-scooter market... sucks... big time!

[@guysmith3146]

I recommend wearing gloves when out riding, even low speed spills will result in you stretching out with yours hands. Tarmac is not kind on the hands.

[@taebert]

I totally agree. If there is only one piece of gear that you are going to wear in addition to a helmet, it should be gloves. Losing some or all of the function of your hands is probably the worst scenario I can think of. I am nearly an ATGATT guy. Riders are free to choose. But please consider how you would faire if you low-sided in some gravel, or like my first get-off, found some transmission fluid as I rolled through a right hand turn in an intersection.

[@motohound90]

Roger that. I usually wear gloves but I was having a heck of a time operating the phone. I need to get a pair with fingertips made for phones!

[@guysmith3146]

@@motohound90 Here in France after much lobbying by the emergency health services, it was made compulsory to wear approved gloves when riding a motorbike. It's been law for 3 to 4 years now.