ROADTRIP: Honda Super Cubs in the Ozarks // Day 1 (Labor Day 2020)

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QuasiMotard

QuasiMotard

Күн бұрын

Today, Adrian and I are starting out on a ~2000-mile road trip on our Honda Super Cubs! We are headed up to Arkansas to meet with Neil, then continuing north to Missouri. Skip to the end of this description for clickable time indexes.
Episode Links:
- Day 1: • ROADTRIP: Honda Super ...
- Day 2: • ROADTRIP: Honda Super ...
- Day 3: • ROADTRIP: Honda Super ...
- Days 4-5: • ROADTRIP: Honda Super ...
- Day 6 (long): • ROADTRIP: Honda Super ...
- Day 7-8: • ROADTRIP: Honda Super ...
Neil decided that he was going to ride up to Missouri to watch the World of Outlaw dirt track races, and he asked Adrian and me if we were up for a road trip. Well, of course! So, we loaded up the Super Cubs for a week-long trip and headed north.
We originally planned to ride about halfway up to our meeting point in central Arkansas, but then we decided to crush the miles and get the hard part behind us. So, we ended up riding about 14 hours and 600 miles today to reach Plainview, Arkansas. Neil already had a campsite waiting for us, and we finally arrived around 12:15AM at Nimrod Dam in Plainview. We sat around for a couple of hours chatting and catching up, then headed off to sleep for a few hours.
The bikes and all of our gear fared well today, and we didn't have any failures of any kind to report. The little Super Cubs managed to eke out a very respectable 55-60 MPH average speed while maintaining nearly 100 MPG in the process. My Cub seemed to run about 10% more efficient than Adrian's, but his motor is still new and might need more time to loosen up. We both saw our fuel economy dip below 100 MPG for a couple of tanks when we were pushing full-throttle against headwinds and hills... 94-98 MPG was about the worst that we observed.
Time indexes:
0:00 Heading out from Katy, description of our very loose trip plans
2:10 Topping off Adrian's tank with a whopping $0.70 of fuel! 🤣
7:35 Our new Fieldsheer Moto Morph mesh jackets seem to flow enough air
8:45 Answering viewer emails regarding rough shifting on the Cub
11:50 Our first fuel stop of the day at Buc-ee's in Madisonville, TX
14:10 Continuing the trip on TX-21 and other back highways (GoPro GPS is stuck)
16:15 The highway is turning into country road and gravel... uh-oh 😮
18:02 Garmin's Adventurous Routing is taking us down a dirt road again
23:13 Finally reaching pavement again, now Adrian needs a chiropractor 🤣
26:17 Fuel report after our 3rd fill-up... we finally dropped below 100 MPG!
28:20 Adrian ran out of fuel, refilling on the side of the highway
31:45 Stopping for fuel again (4th stop for me), Adrian was only short by about 10 miles
32:28 Slipstreaming on the C125... 15T front sprocket for the WIN!
35:58 Adrian's first oil change (600 miles) is complete, back on the road to ride in the dark
37:25 Headlight discussion and opinions, adding the driving lights to my Cub drastically helped visibility
38:36 Smooth shifting the Cub discussion... slowly releasing the shift lever is the trick!
40:04 Resuming from Nimrod Lake the following morning... 12:15AM arrival and ~5 hours of sleep
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Walking In Forests - Bin Winwood - Artlist.io license 366311
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@tomwagner6334
@tomwagner6334 3 жыл бұрын
Getting one this weekend. You pretty much sealed the deal!
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, Tom, and congrats on your new Super Cub! These little machines can go anywhere bigger bikes can. You just need to have the right mindset and accept the fact that you're not going anywhere fast. After that, everything else is easy and a whole lot more fun! My last couple of long roadtrips on the Cub were amazing. This trip was nearly 2100 miles and I only spent $35 on fuel. That's good, cheap fun! Cheers! 👍 --QM
@PicknFrets
@PicknFrets 3 жыл бұрын
@@QuasiMotard $35 for 2100 miles? Guess I better sell the Harley
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
@@PicknFrets Don't forget to buy an AirHawk seat pad with that left-over cash... the Cub's seat ain't no La-Z-Boy recliner! These are hard miles! 🤣👍 --QM
@Dumptruck70
@Dumptruck70 2 жыл бұрын
Same here! Ive been wanting to downsize from my dr650. Ive been on the fence betwixt the Trail and the Cub. You’ve closed the deal on the Cub with this video. Thanks for sharing!
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 2 жыл бұрын
​@@Dumptruck70 Thanks for the feedback, Christopher! Be sure to watch the other episodes in this series to catch all of the fun we had on the little Super Cubs! (episode links are in the video description) If you intend to do any road trips, then the Super Cub is the definite winner over the Trail 125 (CT125). I have taken my CT125 on a few short road trips in the 250-400 mile range, and it really struggled to keep up with the Super Cubs. The CT125 usually settled in around 48 MPH while the Cubs were more comfortable at 55 MPH. That was on flat roads without much wind or inclines to fight... things would certainly be worse in a hilly or mountainous region. I just completed a 9600+ mile trip around the USA on my Super Cub for the Scooter Cannonball Run in July. Our trip lasted 27 days (23 riding days), and our little Cubs lived their lives at wide-open throttle for 12+ hours/day at 55 MPH... that was 450-500 miles/day while pulling trailers behind them! I can't imagine doing even one of those days with the little CT125 at 40-45 MPH... it just doesn't have the top-end power for highway trips. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@GenXoutofamerica
@GenXoutofamerica 8 ай бұрын
I'm an American and I live in Vietnam. I ride a similar bike called a Honda wave. It's my daily rider. You talked about the issues with down shifting. You also mentioned rev matching. That is a must with these types of bikes. It doesn't take long for it to become second nature. Just rev the engine slightly just before you let your foot off of the shift lever while down shifting. When you ride as much as we do here in southeast Asia it doesnt take long to perfect this. But it is important to acquire this skill with these little bikes. Besides, it will add a lot of life to your clutch. Keep riding the little bikes they are the best and America really needs more people riding them for their daily commute.
@fly1327
@fly1327 3 жыл бұрын
Started riding in Texas (League City) on a 1966 Honda S-90. Great bike, bulletproof, could do 55mph and I remember mileage being ~120mpg. Bought it from a friend of my dad for $20 (I offered $100, he refused). This video is bringing back memories, thanks!
@barbarakemp1796
@barbarakemp1796 3 жыл бұрын
Small bikes more fun. Easier to handle and less intimidating than the big powerful machines and more relaxed ride due to slower speeds, also quieter. Another great little bike was the Honda 90.
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! 👍 --QM
@marcochavanne
@marcochavanne Жыл бұрын
I have put about 6,000 miles on a CRF300L Rally since I got it in late June and completely agree. SO much less stressful to ride smaller displacement bikes. My last bike was a DRZ470E and I have enjoyed the smaller Honda a lot more. I have been eyeballing a Trail 125 or a Super Cub for commuting on for the better fuel economy and throwing it on the back of the truck for camping and running around town when we travel.
@bobjohnson7207
@bobjohnson7207 6 ай бұрын
Brings new meaning to Easy Rider.
@Roadstar1602
@Roadstar1602 2 жыл бұрын
This might bore the hell out of some, but I'm jealous. I want to get a Trail 125 and do something like this. That's actually how I found this video. Slow adventuring on a tiny bike loaded down with gear sounds great to me.
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! Adrian and I just returned from another epic road trip on the little Super Cubs. We rode 9600+ miles around the USA for the Scooter Cannonball Run. We started from Houston, TX on July 1st and rode to Bar Harbor, ME via the Natchez Trace and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Cannonball Run took us 4500 miles west from Bar Harbor to Eureka, CA in 10 days. Then we rode back home through AZ to see the Grand Canyon, and we also stopped in Albuquerque, NM for a hot air balloon ride! We arrived back in Houston on July 27th after 9650 miles and 23 riding days (had 4 down/rest days). It was a big triangle around the USA... absolutely fabulous! I plan to start editing and posting those videos within the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@fearnopatriot
@fearnopatriot Жыл бұрын
You're in Katy! Man I miss that place. My Dad used to live there and I haven't been back since I lost him in 2020 at 63. I love watching your videos driving around, reminds me of the happy times with him 🙂 thank you
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry for your loss... 63 is still young. Katy has gotten much busier and more frantic over the past few years, but it's still better than most of the Houston metro. I try to focus on the good and snip out the bad! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@Ozsmallbore
@Ozsmallbore 3 жыл бұрын
Another top video..Love watching the small bike road trips. Keep them coming Quasi!
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Howdy, Alan, and thanks for the feedback! I uploaded Day 2 of this series yesterday, and I'm working to get the remaining episodes edited and posted soon... probably 3-4 more in this series. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@yorkshiretink3188
@yorkshiretink3188 3 жыл бұрын
Wow!!!!!!......That's mega miles in a day, RESPECT to you both 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍...... Absolutely love watching and listening to your trips there truely inspirational and many thanks for taking the time to film them......All the best ... regards John (from the UK)...🍻🍺🍺🍺🍺🍻🍻🍻✌✌✌
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, John! I am still posting more episodes in this series, so stay tuned! Cheers! 👍 --QM
@CPalanysamy
@CPalanysamy Жыл бұрын
these machines bring you anywhere, super resilient and fun
@martingreen109
@martingreen109 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic adventure videos and just goes to prove you don't need big heavy BMW gs type bikes to enjoy yourself. I currently own the little honda monkey 125 with same engine as the super cub and really makes me determined to do similar type adventures over in the uk where I live. Fantastic to watch and please keep up the good work.😊👍👍
@Akibatai00
@Akibatai00 3 жыл бұрын
I just bought the new Honda CT125. Downshifting can be a little jerky, but nothing too scary. I found the best way to conquer fear is to confront it head on: just ride the bike, one will get used to how it handles pretty quickly. AND watching your super cubs videos will certainly help too.
@bonuspal
@bonuspal 3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome and on super cubs. 👍
@lorquet21
@lorquet21 2 жыл бұрын
This is f'ing brilliant! Nice one!!
@carlarthur4442
@carlarthur4442 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, hard work you did but will give you great memories, well done 👍, 😊
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, Carl! We are out doing it again next weekend, so I'll be sure to record and post the videos soon. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@johnbellamy6449
@johnbellamy6449 3 жыл бұрын
best wishes from the uk. enjoyed your 1st day and the cubs ran perfectly. in the early 1970s my wife and myself had c50 ,c70, c90. i used for shift work,in thick snow, fell off several times once on solid ice in the middle of the night,no one else about. great memories. now i am 72 my wife 70 soon and still riding. enjoy your motorcycling lives. we have not got the distances over here as you know. but still enjoy ourselves.
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, John, and greetings from the USA! The Super Cubs are fantastic, reliable machines. Adrian and I will be taking these Cubs for a 9200+ mile trip around the USA this July for the Scooter Cannonball Run. We're going to have an epic time! Win, lose, or fail... it will be an adventure. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@johnbellamy6449
@johnbellamy6449 3 жыл бұрын
@@QuasiMotard thanks for great message. Linda x.i love your video's. Will follow you both .be safe and good wishes .would like to.hear from you any time .from john ,Linda and Chris Bellamy UK
@daftpunk9050
@daftpunk9050 2 жыл бұрын
Most beautiful neighborhood I have ever seen.
@GrumpySpyder-Ryder
@GrumpySpyder-Ryder 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I am amazed at the trips you take and have watched all of them. Looking forward to the next episodes,
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them, and thanks for the feedback! I have several more episodes in the editing queue now, and I hope to get a few more published this weekend. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@marcelvandiessen6778
@marcelvandiessen6778 Жыл бұрын
Looks like a lot of fun. Safe trips
@cubgsan
@cubgsan Жыл бұрын
Good day to you. I am a Honda Cross Cub Grandpa from Japan. It is a nice C125 video!! Thank you so much for sharing. Have a nice day!!
@zaibkhan5037
@zaibkhan5037 3 жыл бұрын
Another great vid ,great with 2 supercubs. special thank you for a mention on gear shifting . I have ridden automatics since 98 and still getting used to gear shifting on the cub . I hope you do a vid on gear shifting on the cub .. Many thanks again for sharing another great ride and commentary
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! I will try to make a dedicated video about shifting the Cub that covers smooth up/down shifts and also the rev-matching (throttle-blip) for the downshifts. It's tricky because of the timing, but it becomes second nature after a few hours of stop-and-go city riding. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@jefflink4671
@jefflink4671 3 жыл бұрын
1st day....Hardcore ride, getting it done though. Enjoy these vids.....will be following along on your adventure. Thanks.
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! I am editing days 2 and 3 of this series now. I'm hoping to finish and upload those within the next couple of days. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@freedomformen2548
@freedomformen2548 3 жыл бұрын
Love this video very much 👌🌳🌲🌲🌿🌿☘☘🍀🍀
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! I will have more Super Cub and CT125 videos coming soon! 👍 --QM
@anh304tuan
@anh304tuan 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful trip !! love your videos
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, Andy! Here are the links to the other videos in this series if you're interested: - Day 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3yUhoqPaqmdbJI - Day 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3Opmnp9aL1soJI - Days 4-5: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJyTdmhnjbV3aZY - Day 6 (long): kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHTKiJVpmLeEoZY - Day 7-8: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ_VhImZq7-AqtU Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@jeffmckie7300
@jeffmckie7300 7 ай бұрын
Looks like fun. Im getting too old to do this anymore but i surely enjoyed watching.
@wynandsteyn3666
@wynandsteyn3666 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing - I thoroughly enjoyed the ride! You have a new subscriber :)
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback and the sub! I have several other videos in this Super Cub road trip series that you might enjoy: - Day 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpaQqmWsgLuGn5I - Day 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3yUhoqPaqmdbJI - Day 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3Opmnp9aL1soJI - Days 4-5: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJyTdmhnjbV3aZY - Day 6 (long): kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHTKiJVpmLeEoZY - Day 7-8: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ_VhImZq7-AqtU Cheers! 👍 --QM
@nickpedley3502
@nickpedley3502 3 жыл бұрын
I’m pleasantly surprised by your open countryside in Texas . Its much greener than I expected and it compares well with open countryside in England. I must admit I’m envious of those dirt trails you rode on. They look like good fun on the Super Cub. I just love how empty those country roads are. Riding them looks like a bikers dream...... no other trafic...Wow!
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Howdy, Nick, and thanks for the feedback! When you drive or ride around in our big cities here in Texas (e.g. Austin, Dallas, or Houston), it's easy to forget that the green exists... it feels like a concrete jungle. When you get just outside of the cities, the Texas landscape is very green and varies considerably from region to region. We have everything from flat coastal plains to lush, rolling green hills to dry, barren wastelands here in Texas. I wouldn't say that we can experience 4 full seasons in a single day's ride here (not enough altitude for the snow/ice experience), but we certainly have a varied climate. It can be hot and humid near the coast, while it's near freezing near Dallas just 300 miles away... it happens all the time. Houston is known for our t-shirt Christmases... usually 75°F and sunny. As for the wonderful, empty rural highways... that's not always the case as it appears in some of my videos. I am self-employed, so I can decide when I wan to start out on a road trip. I usually take my trips during the workweek so I can avoid the extra traffic on the highways. Even during the busy weekends, the rural highways tend to be more friendly because there is less traffic volume to contend with. Between the major metropolitan areas, there are huge expanses of open land and very few people... that's my ideal playground! Cheers! 👍 --QM
@johnrickards1908
@johnrickards1908 2 жыл бұрын
Just watched day 1, totally enthralled. Bob Ross of moto documentary! I was thinking g of down sizeing to a TW200 but, I'm now seriously reconsidering (old age and deep vein thrombosis). I'm about to binge watch the rest of the trip, I'm sure it will help me make up my mind, thanks. :-)
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 2 жыл бұрын
Howdy, John, and thanks for the feedback! I just returned from another epic journey on the little Super Cub! Adrian and I just rode 9600+ miles around the country for the Scooter Cannonball Run that started in Bar Harbor, ME and ended in Eureka, CA. We rode from Houston, TX to the starting point and then back from the end, so we made a big triangle around the USA. The trip lasted 27 days with 23 riding days and 4 rest/wait days toward the beginning. We crushed about 400 miles/day, with some days over 525 miles. Our average highway speed was 54 MPH, and our "moving average" was reduced to 44 MPH due to the frequent fuel stops (about every 85-90 miles). So, we sat on the Cubs' saddles for ~12 hours/day for nearly a month straight! 🤣 We pulled KipMoto SherpaX trailers ( kipmoto.com/pages/sherpax ) behind our Cubs for the entire journey. The bikes and trailers performed flawlessly... no mechanical problems or failures of any kind. We ate through 2 rear tires each, but that was expected with the long, hard highway miles. Our top speeds were reduced about 8 MPH due to the trailers' extra weight and drag, and our fuel economy dropped about 10% compared to our other long-distance trips. The convenience of carrying our tools and spares for the trip (to be self-sufficient) was well worth those speed/efficiency trade-offs. If you can plan your trips along the back roads and rural highways, then the Super Cubs are great little touring bikes. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@theshirehighlander7292
@theshirehighlander7292 Жыл бұрын
​@@QuasiMotard man you're the man that shows people that you don't have to het a 1000cc bike to go on epic adventures..... Because of you am considering getting an SYM Symba which is like the super cub made in Taiwan.
@gjclark2478
@gjclark2478 Ай бұрын
This is epic. I'm looking into getting a C50 cub (I can ride a 50 without taking tests and giving the government more money) but rode 30 +years ago Jawa 125 and DT 80's Really miss the freedom of riding 😕 Your countryside is similar to me in the West of England 👍 Subbed, greetings from 🇬🇧
@edhastie6074
@edhastie6074 3 жыл бұрын
First bike I ever road back in 1969. I loved that bike. Gotta get one.
@seankearney6915
@seankearney6915 3 жыл бұрын
Landed here while killing time in Lockdown in the UK. Excellent video brings back memories I had a C90 in the late 70s in the UK when they were leading link front suspension. The C50 was magneto then and the C70 and C90s had alternators. I was so strapped for cash as a teenager when the clutch started slipping we just threw in a few extra plates from another bike to pack the clutch pack out again. I couldn't get to grips with the heel change either and in those days the toe change was a pad like the heel pad on yours. I started off pressing the rear bit down with my toe then moved the lever the opposite way to you taped a short piece of pipe under it and from then on changed up or down with my toe on the front part. The 125 is over 25% bigger than the 90 and Discs with ABS too must be great. I was for ever adjusting drums when I was doing a lot of miles. Extra gear must be great with 3 gears you know you are too fast too change down, but you know its not going to make the hill. Saw your video on the CT125 too. You may just turn me into a born again biker. P.S. Your slow fuel can will flow better with the little hole on top, it lets the air in the can as the fuel leaves.
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, and greetings from the USA! I mentioned to Adrian that the spout was upside-down, and he figured it out toward the end of that first roadside refill. We used the Rotopax several times during that trip, and we made sure to have the spout in the correct orientation. 😉 I've been a dedicated motorcyclist for decades, and I can't even imagine my life without riding... it's just a core part of my existence. Had a bad day?... go for a ride. Stressed out from work?... go for a ride. Don't want to go to work?... just take the bike and Zen-out on the way there. If I can make the excuse to ride instead of driving a cage, then the bike wins the coin toss every time. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@meat_kid
@meat_kid 3 жыл бұрын
A 2000 mile road trip? that's crazy man. moto camping on a super cub sounds to relaxing, one of many reasons I want one
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
The little Cubs are great... you just need to have the right expectations and pick your battles where roads are concerned. I try to stay off of the main (fast) highways and stick to the rural highways during the daytime (nighttime on rural roads is risky). The Cub's seat isn't the most comfortable long-distance perch, but it's no worse than most other small bikes or dual-sports. The Cub's road manners are very good and handling the twisty back roads is effortless. The craziest thing is the fuel economy: I averaged 117MPG (adjusted) over the trip, and I only spent $35.33 on fuel for ~2000 miles of riding! Cheers! 👍 --QM
@user-ci7fz5kp8e
@user-ci7fz5kp8e 3 жыл бұрын
@@QuasiMotard I think they have Iron Butt awards for riding that long on regular motorcycles. 2000 miles on a Super Cub you deserve Titanium Butt award .
@ruserious9577
@ruserious9577 Жыл бұрын
What a cute mini-Buc Ee's! I've only seen two on the road, but the one in Lexington I stopped at had 125 gas pumps, and the other south of Chattanooga looked just as big ! I imagine they all are the same inside for the most part...great snax!
@pmay222
@pmay222 2 жыл бұрын
loved the stars an stripes in your neighbourhood.... they are great lil bikes those super cubs...THE best bikes ever invented no question.... i think id go crazy touring usa on one but i will definitely see my biking days out on one of those if the covid death shot doesnt finish me offf beforehand.... nice one
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 2 жыл бұрын
It's nice to tour on smaller bikes so you can slow down and enjoy the scenery. However, we were definitely tired and ready to get off of these little machines after a month of riding them 12+ hours/day. 😉👍 --QM
@omarramos8288
@omarramos8288 Жыл бұрын
That is an awesome little machine
@josephbingham1255
@josephbingham1255 8 ай бұрын
In the late 1960's we met up in Lake Tahoe with two gals who had driven their 50cc Honda Cubs from Saskatchewan, Canada.
@athanasiospapadimitriou5216
@athanasiospapadimitriou5216 2 жыл бұрын
I love my new blue super cup 125, greetings from Thessaloniki of Greece!!!!!!
@johnryan2193
@johnryan2193 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant thanks
@CiBi1968
@CiBi1968 3 жыл бұрын
@23:00 That reminds me of being about 10 yrs old hurtling down a dirt track like that on a late 1960's C90 pulling my friend along in a go-kart ..... That's how i learned to ride & wouldn't have changed that memory for the world . I spent hour upon hour on that little red bike & it never let me down .
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, you and me both! I had the CT90 and CT110 decades ago, and we had literally thousands of miles of epic adventures on those bikes. I can't imagine how different (empty) my formative years would have been without being able to ride and explore freely when I was young. I pity my children for not being able to experience those things because we live in a concrete jungle (Houston)... they don't know that level of freedom and exploration. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@slavkokrivokapic3752
@slavkokrivokapic3752 2 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos, they are great ... I enjoy it. Greetings from Serbia!
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, and greetings from the USA! I hope that my speech is easy to understand, and that the automatically generated subtitles are accurate. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@slavkokrivokapic3752
@slavkokrivokapic3752 2 жыл бұрын
@@QuasiMotard Thanks for reporting, the speech is great for me who knows less English. I'm thinking of buying this beautiful Honda Super Cub ... I watch your rides and enjoy. One question: How heavy is your luggage? Can it carry that much? Have you thought about side suitcases?
@slavkokrivokapic3752
@slavkokrivokapic3752 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, I just saw the D20 Dry Bag Saddlebag Set, great! You also provided useful information for shopping. Thank you. Good luck!
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 2 жыл бұрын
@@slavkokrivokapic3752 We upgraded our Super Cubs for serious long-distance touring for our Scooter Cannonball Run trip in July 2021. We installed KipMoto SherpaX trailers in our bikes to carry all of our spares and camping equipment for a 1-month ride! We traveled nearly 10K miles (15.5K km) around the USA with these bikes and trailers. You can see the trailers in action here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3umo6honZyFo9k . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@slavkokrivokapic3752
@slavkokrivokapic3752 2 жыл бұрын
@@QuasiMotard Thanks for the reply. Cheers!
@tommays56
@tommays56 3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your trips as it gives me encouragement that I can also tour on a small bike as C90 adventures was a bit hardcore I can feel the gas worry as even my old GS850 Suzuki with 6 gallons got iffy in remote area of the west
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
LOL... Ed March (C90 Adventures) is absolutely nuts, but it's entertaining to watch his adventures. I started doing my crazy moto-camping trips back in the mid-80's, probably when he was still in diapers, but I've never had the opportunity (or the balls) to take that insanity GLOBAL! He's a champ in my book! The small bikes are great fun if you can plan the journey to stay off of the main (fast) highways. There is almost always a back road that can take you where you want to go. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@UncleLongbeard
@UncleLongbeard 3 жыл бұрын
I love those bikes :) nice trup
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! We had a great time, and the bikes performed flawlessly. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@user-kg9ci1kz9f
@user-kg9ci1kz9f 6 ай бұрын
Urban commuting is about to get more exciting with the XMAX 300. Great review!
@Dachshund-Nator
@Dachshund-Nator 11 ай бұрын
AMAZING amount of miles in a day. I sold my 7th, and last Harley Davidson 3 years ago. Since then I’ve had 2 CT90’s, a Kawasaki 230, and a Honda XL250 I’ve sold them,they’re all fun. Now I’m going to buy a pre-owned 2019 Super Cub with only 19 miles on it. At 12 years old I had my first bike a 1968? Honda S65. Yep started on a small Honda and will finish with a small Honda. Most likely I’ll average 20 mile days on the Cub, most of it’s miles will be on a rack on the back of a motor home. Anyway I subbed. You guys are amazing… 600 miles a day is a long day on a H.D. shaking vibrating “REAL“ Harley Davidson SHOVEL HEAD.💣💣👍😎
@shrevewaxter4876
@shrevewaxter4876 3 жыл бұрын
Love the Cub motocamping! You guys are a bit crazy in a good way. Anyone can make that trip on a 650 enduro, but it takes a real sickler to ride the Cubs! No trailers this time I guess. FUN STUFF either way! 👍👍
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Yep, I'm a crazy SOB where road trips are concerned. I enjoy the minimalist challenge... just to see if it can be done. 😉 If you have the right expectations for the smaller bikes, I find that they are actually more fun than the big bikes because you can slow down and enjoy the scenery instead of rushing through it to a destination. The trip is the journey and the adventure, not just the arrival. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@MirchiBoy
@MirchiBoy 3 жыл бұрын
@@QuasiMotard small bike big adventure to a whole another level. 👊
@jered2177
@jered2177 3 жыл бұрын
Nice ride,I picked up my k pipe about a month ago. I'm enjoying it
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
That's excellent... congrats on your new bike! How is the fit and finish on the Kymco compared to the Japanese bikes? I like the larger wheels on the K-Pipe compared to the Grom and Z125. 👍 --QM
@allanweseman5433
@allanweseman5433 Жыл бұрын
I went to the Honda dealer yesterday looking for a '23 Super Cub being as it was March 1st. They didn't have one but they DID have a '23 black Grom which is even better, as I like the gear position indicator and manual clutch and don't care for the reversed shifting position. I will pick it up today. I notice Grom and Cub owners usually have other big motorcycles in the garage. Me too. Your video has been a great inspiration for me. Thanks
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard Жыл бұрын
Congrats on your new Grom, and thanks for leaving feedback! These little machines are amazingly efficient and extremely reliable. We rode our little Cubs 10K miles around the USA for the Scooter Cannonball Run... 12+ hours/day at wide-open throttle for nearly a month straight, and we experienced ZERO mechanical issues. 👏😉👍 --QM
@andreacerutti5090
@andreacerutti5090 3 жыл бұрын
Che spettacolo! Complimenti. Mi sono fatto una idea del Texas, gli States sono meravigliosi!
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Molte grazie per il feedback! Sto modificando le parti 2 e 3 di questa serie in questo momento e dovrebbe essere disponibile tra pochi giorni. Saluti! 😄 --QM
@MrBoutland
@MrBoutland Жыл бұрын
Greetings from the u.k. Used to have honda C90 In the late 70s super little bike. So jealous of you guys
@christophermurphy5454
@christophermurphy5454 2 жыл бұрын
I'm Australian and I delivered mail on these bikes . Saddle bags on the side and pouch between the handle bars for letters . Great job and those bikes are great .
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 2 жыл бұрын
Honda stopped importing these into the USA market in 1984 when they were known as the Passport C70. The CT110 was sold here until 1986 and then discontinued. However, they were both very rare during their last few years on the market here. Did your postie bikes include the Super Cub variant, or were they just the CT90/110 versions without the leg shields? Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@christophermurphy5454
@christophermurphy5454 2 жыл бұрын
We have Super Cubs for a few years now . Before that we had CT 110s
@TheSpearPoint
@TheSpearPoint 3 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome video! Ive been looking at a trail 125 this helps to give me a better idea of what you can get up to on the road trip wise with a 125cc
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! The CT125 has a slightly lower top speed and a little bit less highway "comfort" than the Super Cub. You can watch my owner's first ride video on the CT125 here if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnfWYaCabL6ImLc . I haven't put many miles on my CT125 yet, but I plan to take it out adventure camping very soon. I'll be sure to share those videos so you can know what to expect of the Trail 125 for road trips. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@daronm8268
@daronm8268 3 жыл бұрын
@@QuasiMotard Hi QM, I'm looking at a CT 125, live in Texas (Kingwood), and would use it somewhat like you on the roads. Question: is a 125cc engine legal on all roads in Texas other than restricted access roads such as interstates? In other words, two lane highways and other slower speed roads are okay for the small displacement SuperCub and Trail bikes?
@isuni9483
@isuni9483 Жыл бұрын
Sorry about the spelling mistakes it was dark and I did not check it I just posted it
@tonycrabtree3416
@tonycrabtree3416 2 жыл бұрын
You should have flashed Adrian your hazards when you went by him after the slipstream. 😂
@theodorehaskins3756
@theodorehaskins3756 9 ай бұрын
I cannot believe you guys rode those bikes for 600 miles. Wow! There’s no way I would ever ride one of those things 50 miles let alone 600 miles. I drive a Tesla Model 3 with FSD beta and after about 300 miles I am already in the tank, and I am not sleeping outside. I’m sleeping in a five-star hotel, and by the time I get to my destination, I am spent. Cheers 🥂
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 9 ай бұрын
That's nothing! If you want to see crazy, then watch our Scooter Cannonball Run adventure that followed this trip. We rode these Super Cubs 10K miles around the USA in under a month. We rode an average of 480+ miles per day at full-throttle, over 12 hours/day, running at 52-53 mph for 24 days straight. That was an adventure! Here is the video for Day 1 of the Cannonball: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWKunYWimdmFh5Y . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@theodorehaskins3756
@theodorehaskins3756 9 ай бұрын
@@QuasiMotard Bravo, my friend, you got my admiration and my respect! Cheers! This one’s for you!🍻
@jameslundy70
@jameslundy70 3 жыл бұрын
Great ride, I like the 100 mpg, i had a 1966 Yamaha 80 with a high and low sprocket on it , i did a lot of riding on it. I sold it when it had 10,000 miles on it, Being a 2 stroke motor i never made over 60mpg.
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, James! These Super Cubs are crazy efficient... over 135 MPG in town if you keep the speeds below 45-50 MPH. My Cub with the 15T front sprocket usually averages 112-119 MPG on the highway at a steady 55-60 MPH. Full-throttle for extended periods will drop the efficiency down to the 100 MPG mark, but those are rare events. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@jackvoss175
@jackvoss175 2 жыл бұрын
I’d suggest carrying some bulky, light weight gear hanging on the back side of the front fairings. Air mattress, sleeping bag, clothing, etc are good candidates. A screw in bracket on the lower end. And two small holes for lashing the upper end will secure and hold the load. Helps unload the rear rack and keep the center of gravity (CG) better aligned. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
@francisphillips53
@francisphillips53 2 жыл бұрын
I’d love to take my Honda silver wing and go with you!! This looks like a great trip.
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 2 жыл бұрын
I'll probably be taking my SilverWing out to Arkansas again this fall for the "Scoot the Ozarks" ride in September. I'll keep everyone updated on my schedule, and anyone is welcome to join or meet-up along that ride. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@weavery2k
@weavery2k 2 жыл бұрын
wow. love this video and will watch more and all.. looking now to see what camera gear you used and how you got the information on the screen and stuff. very cool. I am getting ruckus I think very soon
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 2 жыл бұрын
Howdy, Matt! Thanks for the feedbacka and the sub! I am currently editing my Scooter Cannonball Run series from July 2021 when Adrian and I rode these Super Cubs 9700+ miles around the country. That was an epic trip, and we're already planning the next one. Stay tuned for more Super Cub and small-bore touring videos that I'll be posting soon! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@seandunn3116
@seandunn3116 2 жыл бұрын
When changing down the best way to get a smooth downchange is to rev match like you would on a normal bike, just a little throttle blip as you change down will give you smooth changes, I've done a lot of riding on auto clutch Honda's and once you master the skill it's smooth sailing
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 2 жыл бұрын
Yep! The trick on the Cub vs a "normal" clutched motorcycle is the slight delay in rolling on the throttle and the smooth disengagement of the shift lever (which re-engages the clutch). I typically hold the throttle open about 25% and that lets the engine rev up while I switch down... if it's timed right, the resulting RPM jump matches perfectly to the lower gear. Full-throttle downshifts are even easier when you get the hang of it. We toured these little beasts nearly 10K miles across the country in July 2021 for the Scooter Cannonball Run. We encountered tons of steep mountain roads where we would be rowing gears constantly between 2nd and 3rd gear. To maintain momentum, we just pinned the throttle wide-open and stomped the shift lever down quickly... the RPM matched almost seamlessly into the lower gear every time. Practice, practice, practice! 😉👍 --QM
@wolfburgman
@wolfburgman 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent I shall look forward to more of your adventures. How about a gel seat cover or one of those air cushions to assist your derriers?
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 2 жыл бұрын
We use the AirHawk Cruiser (large) cushions on our Cubs for our longer rides. 😉👍 --QM
@piedpiper7051
@piedpiper7051 10 ай бұрын
Liked, subscribed and RANG that bell!
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback and support! 👊😉👍 --QM
@lancecullinane2121
@lancecullinane2121 2 жыл бұрын
Will buy for fun!
@philjones2397
@philjones2397 2 жыл бұрын
600 miles day one on 125cc cubs. Mega respect. Absolutely enjoying this video. I've got a wee kymco 125cc heroism. 23 years old and still running strong. Only 10 inch wheels though but you guys have inspired me for sure
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! We didn't set out to crush that many miles in one day, but we decided to push on when we were about 2/3 there already. It certainly takes some conditioning to get accustomed to sitting in the Cub's seat for that long. Get out there and do it... you won't regret it! We have covered 15K cross-country miles with our little 125's so far, and we're already itching for our next big road trip. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@ret1sgreyes
@ret1sgreyes 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing, your trip with us, a question for you: about how much weight in bike accessories and camping equipment did you add for this trip the bike seemed to pull you very well, even though it was loaded up with gear?
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 2 жыл бұрын
My riding weight is ~170 pounds (77 kg), and I had an extra ~55 pounds (25 kg) of gear in the rear drybag and panniers. The Cub's top speed was reduced a bit due to the panniers' extra aerodynamic drag... down to 59-62 MPH average instead of 67-69 MPH. Fuel economy dropped slightly as well, but not excessively. Overall, the Cub performed very well with the extra weight and the handling wasn't negatively impacted. I just completed a 9600+ mile trip around the country on my Cub while pulling a 80-pound trailer. The Cub performed flawlessly again as expected. Stay tuned for that series coming soon! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@johnmitchell8925
@johnmitchell8925 2 жыл бұрын
I live in the foot hills of Arkansas moved up here 10 years ago from Florida. lived in Florida 40 years.ive owned several motorcycles and 3 scooters since moving here.my current scooter is a 2015 Yamaha smax.the thing you have to lookout for up here is them dead end roads.You never know what could be at the end of one.and the rural winding roads can be a death trap if you don't pay attention
@tonycrabtree3416
@tonycrabtree3416 2 жыл бұрын
Ritter’s on Fry is awesome.
@travelinman482
@travelinman482 3 жыл бұрын
That SherpaX trailer would be a must for me if I was doing a long road trip with the Cub 125 scooter. Looks cool, too! You missed a chance to review this unique trailer for scooters.
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
I'm still waiting on the mount to be fabricated for the Super Cub, but I already have the trailer mounts for my Yamaha XT250 and Honda CB500X. The SherpaX is an amazing travel aid... just adding a trailer to a scooter seems like second nature after you've seen one in action. Neil (our buddy that rides the Zuma 125) has been pulling a custom-built trailer behind his Zuma for 5+ years. We always marvel at how well it works and how easily he hauls gear. His camp setup and teardown only takes about half the time of what we need... shoving stuff into bags and strapping down every time is antiquated after watching his box-and-go routine! 👍 --QM
@TreDeuce-qw3kv
@TreDeuce-qw3kv Жыл бұрын
Amazing that one would attempt a trip like this on such a low powered bike. Kudos! That said, In the NW & SW there wouldn't enough power available for the hills, altitude, and winds so maybe a Yoshimura or similar aftermarket exhaust would help that situation. and maybe a chip or tune? All that said the New Cub is a delight with typical 60's Honda detailing and quality. My first Honda was a 305-Dream(used) and my first new Honda was and SL-125. A bike well abused but never quit. Lots of Honda's and other bikes since. Keep the shiny side up.
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and leaving feedback! These little bikes are amazing. We actually rode these two Cubs 10K miles around the USA for the 2021 Scooter Cannonball Run, and we pulled single-wheel trailers behind them! We never had a single mechanical problem or failure of the motorcycles or trailers diring the entire epic journey! Here is the full playlist of that trip if you're interested in watching: Scooter Cannonball Run - 2021: kzbin.info/aero/PLLXxDh3JumLnSK37lF4AcrF28frAIfLfA . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@p6x2
@p6x2 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I went to Marfa, just before TG. Not on a bike though... When do you expect your 125 City trail to arrive? they were announced for November this year? delayed?
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
I have been bugging my dealers weekly for updates... they keep saying late November to early December. There are owners in California that already have theirs... DaBinChe has already been wrenching on his for over a week: kzbin.info . I'm holding my breath for next week... we'll see! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@marchampson006
@marchampson006 3 жыл бұрын
Wow thats a good Autumn road trip Aaron hope that WX holds out we are not moving about very much its cold and dismal. Must admit the Cub could have done with a bigger tank i tend to do 60 miles then fill up or rather top up. Wish we could hear your two way Comms. Another good VLOG look forward to Day 2 Marc In Bletchley Towers G6XEG
@marchampson006
@marchampson006 3 жыл бұрын
Oh by the way has your mate got same Sprocket kit as yours ?
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
No, he is still running the factory ratio of 14/36T. 👍 --QM
@billlester3088
@billlester3088 2 жыл бұрын
I found this series so exciting I went out today and bought a 2021 super cub, somewhere in the series you identified the source of the app for the on screen data display but cannot seem to locate again, also would you identify the model and source for the windscreen. Thanks
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, and congrats on your new Super Cub! They are fantastic little bikes! I just completed a 9600+ mile trip around the USA in July on my Super Cub for the Scooter Cannonball Run... stay tuned for that video series! The windscreen that I have installed on my Cub is the Asahi Short Visor: japan.webike.net/products/23952404.html The gauge overlays are built into the GoPro Hero5 and later cameras (e.g., Hero 5, 6, 7, 8, 9). You must use the GoPro Quik app to enable the gauges that you want and then you export the video clips to burn-in the overlay. I injest those video clips into Adobe Premiere Pro for the rest of my editing chores (e.g., stitching, editing, color grading, audio normalization, etc). If you're interested in the video workflow, then send me an email at quasimotard@gmail.com and I'll reply back with the full recipe. Cheers, and I hope you enjoy your new Cub! 👏😉👍 --QM
@davestraight8219
@davestraight8219 3 жыл бұрын
enjoy
@opichocal
@opichocal 3 жыл бұрын
I always carry extra gas. 2 liter bottles work great as long as you don’t fill full and squeeze the bottle before you tighten the cap. Love the videos!
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for the feedback! Thanks for the feedback! I am editing days 2 and 3 of this series now. I'm hoping to finish and upload those within the next couple of days. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@michaelbayliss1794
@michaelbayliss1794 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like fun , but you guys are insane. Think I'll keep my Honda Goldwing for a while.
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Aww... c'mon man! That Goldwing is just a big motorized La-Z-Boy recliner rolling down the highway. Throw some challenge into the ride and make the journey more memorable! Taking a road trip on these little bikes is a minimalist challenge, and it's a ton of fun! 🤣👍 --QM
@rfluharty
@rfluharty 3 жыл бұрын
I'd agree. Did a 1000 mi trip from WV to to Mena, AR (near OK border) on my GL1800 last fall over 2 days. Could have done more, but it was fall and we don't like to ride in the dark, (we had a buddy nearly killed when a 2 deer T-Boned him at dawn). You guys are masochists!
@Sipthajuucee
@Sipthajuucee 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, I have had one for some time now. With these current gas prices… im thinking about using it to go to work. 80mile round trip back roads and two lanes. How long did you run this bike wide open? How did it take it?
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 2 жыл бұрын
My buddy, Adrian, and I rode our Cubs nearly 10K miles around the country at wide-open throttle for 12+ hours/day during the Scooter Cannonball Run in July 2021. The little Cub can handle all the abuse you can heap onto it. My Cub averaged 109 MPG across the entire trip, with lows around 95 MPG and highs around 125 MPG. I upgraded my Cub to a 15T front sprocket to slow the engine RPM's at cruising speeds. Adrian's Cub returned about 10-15% lower economy overall due to his windscreen and the original 14T front sprocket. We carried extra fuel with us so we wouldn't run dry on the long stretches of rural back roads. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@jesusfollower1055
@jesusfollower1055 3 жыл бұрын
Hello! Thanks for recording and sharing your experience with us. Could you please share info products to hold your cell phone and GPS. And looks like your phone also charging some how. Oh and curious how much is the small wind shield cost. Thank you.
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
My phone mounting solution is comprised of 3 different parts: RAM 9mm mirror mount adapter RAM-B-272U: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012TRIY4 RAM short double-socket arm: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KWPJ04 (be sure it's the one with the flat twist knob, the round knob doesn't work well) Quad Lock 1" ball adapter mount: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F8H7VZS) Note that you will need a phone-specific case for use with the Quad Lock mount, so you can shop those here: www.quadlockcase.com/collections/shop-moto . The GPS mount uses a RAM 9mm mirror mount adapter, and the cradle is included with the Garmin Zumo unit. Running power from the Cub's battery for the GPS and a USB charger is difficult. You can feed a USB charger adapter from the battery compartment, through the body panels, and out to the front of the leg shield. I used zip ties to secure the charger behind the rubber apron covering the airbox. If you're interested, you can watch my video on the plastic teardown here, if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWLVmmWQer1sgKs . Cheers! 👍 --QM The Asahi Short Visor windscreen is available from Webike in Japan here: japan.webike.net/products/23952404.html Cheers! 👍 --QM
@travelinman482
@travelinman482 3 жыл бұрын
@@QuasiMotard Where’s the footage of you picking up the new windshield? I must’ve missed it.
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
@@travelinman482 We decided not to stop and pick up Adrian's new screen... he installed that after we returned from this trip. I installed the Asahi Short Visor on my bike right after getting the bike: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hV6TZ6xvjql_m8U . The Asahi is more of an aesthetic improvement for the Cub, but it does help to break up the wind pressure on my torso at highway speeds. 👍 --QM
@truhunk1
@truhunk1 3 жыл бұрын
You mention something about 15 tooth sprocket. How many teeth is the original ? Did you change sprockets to get more speed ?
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
I upgraded the original 14T front sprocket for a 15T so I could "relax" the motor about 400-500 RPM at higjway cruising speeds. I planned to take the Super Cub on a 9000-mile trip around the country for the 2020 Scooter Cannonball Run (that event was postponed until July 2021). You can watch the sprocket upgrade video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmGQkoRjhrOMftU . Cheers! 👍 --QM
@Jev8oy
@Jev8oy 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, how miles on the clock of your Super Cub? As well did you had any issues with Super Cub during your ownership? Thanks
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
I currently have just under 5K miles on my Super Cub, and I'm planning to do my 5K Mile Owner's Review video soon. I've only had a couple of minor problems with my Cub: 1. The smart key has lost sync with the bike and left me temporarily stranded until I figured out how to wake it up again; 2. The Cub's cold-start routine causes it to die occasionally on the first startup, but restarting it the second time always works; 3. The OEM chain is very poor quality and it already has several kinked links, so I will be replacing it soon with a higher-quality X-ring chain. Other than those minor issues, the bike has been extremely reliable and efficient. My average fuel economy over the past 4500+ miles has been 117.3 US MPG ( www.fuelly.com/motorcycle/honda/ca125a_super_cub/2019/quasimotard/903362 ). I highly recommend the bike for anyone who is looking for a fun, efficient city bike. Highway chores aren't the Cub's specialty, but that hasn't stopped me from taking it on many long road trips! Cheers! 👍 --QM
@LazyHitman1993
@LazyHitman1993 3 жыл бұрын
Is that a charger system for your phone on your cub? That’s sick if so? How’d you manage that?
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Are you referring to the USB cable for the phone? When I replaced the leg shield, I took the opportunity to tap the 12V switched ignition wire on the back of the ignition switch. You can see it here in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWLVmmWQer1sgKs . The wire that I tapped was the BLACK wire, and that switched 12V line feeds the coil of a standard automotive-type Bosch 40A SPDT relay. The relay is fused and tied directly to the battery to give me a separate 12V accessory circuit for the bike. I use that to power my driving lights, the USB phone charger, and the Garmin GPS cradle. I also installed an SAE-type battery tender lead on the battery so I can charge the battery during storage, or I can use it to power extra USB chargers in my tail bags while I ride. My other charging solution while I'm out motocamping or doing extended boondocking is to use Goal Zero Nomad solar panels. You can see those in action here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJyTdmhnjbV3aZY and here kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5eUZnqYfJprd68 . Cheers! 👍 --QM
@michaelkurz9067
@michaelkurz9067 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely don't pull over in Phoenix Arizona,people here have no mercy what so ever
@soryounnarro9913
@soryounnarro9913 3 жыл бұрын
love to watch your adventure sir!
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! Be sure to check the video description to find links to the other episodes in the series. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@Raevin25
@Raevin25 3 жыл бұрын
I am considering a Super Cub, your video is super helpful on its capabilities 😀😀 BTW, what Cam are you using, it’s flawless! Great video!
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! My primary camera is a GoPro Hero7 Black. I use Adobe Premiere Pro to handle the editing chores and do some minor color correction and audio processing. Other than that, the camera records quite well. I will probably be upgrading my helmet cam to the GoPro Hero 9 Black in the next few weeks (those videos probably won't hit for another month or so)... but I'll let you know how it goes. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@Primez5
@Primez5 3 жыл бұрын
Defo buy one Sheila. I bought one here in Dublin, Ireland and love it. Easy to drive and a great bike around city. A good reliable build.keep up the videos Quasi 👍
@randybeard6040
@randybeard6040 3 жыл бұрын
Tubeless Tires Helps a whole bunch dealing with Flats, Plug them and Go on Down the Road...
@1grobbo
@1grobbo 2 жыл бұрын
Great video guys. Love the commentary. Do you have a phone charger on your cub?
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! Yes, we both have USB chargers connected to our Super Cubs' batteries so we can charge phones and other electronics. Adrian's charger is connected directly to his battery, but my charger is connected to the 12V switched side of the ignition (only energized when the bike is turned on). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@ebojager
@ebojager 3 жыл бұрын
Just started looking at the Super Cub after watching some other channel review, they look pretty fun. How fast can you go on them? Probably no freeway driving right?
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Top speed is usually 62-65 MPH under ideal conditions. I added a 15T front sprocket to mine, so it can reach 71-72 MPH without any headwinds or inclines. We usually stick to slower back roads and rural highways and avoid the faster roads whenever possible. We will be heading out on July 1st to begin our 9200-mile trip around the USA for the Scooter Cannonball Run. That will take us a little over 3 weeks, lots of back roads, and mostly 12+ hours per day averaging ~450 miles per day. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@ebojager
@ebojager 3 жыл бұрын
@@QuasiMotard Wow sounds like fun, thank you.
@davidhunternyc1
@davidhunternyc1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this awesome video. Would you rather have used your smart phone or the Garmin for navigation?
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and leaving feedback! Both methods of navigation have their merits. The cell phone with Waze or Google Maps is usually the better option because that offers real-time traffic information and threat notices (e.g., road hazards, police, etc). However, the phone doesn't always work everywhere... lack of signal or data connection to the cell towers can render it useless sometimes. The Garmin Zumo GPS always works whether I'm in the city or lost on rural highways. That makes it practically foolproof and 100% dependable. Its routing is generally not as direct as Waze, but that's not necessarily a bad thing when touring on small bikes. The back roads and twisty routes are more fun anyway! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@davidhunternyc1
@davidhunternyc1 Жыл бұрын
@@QuasiMotard Wow, I would never have thought about this. Thank you for the incite! Very helpful. 👍🏼
@RoelLopez92
@RoelLopez92 Жыл бұрын
Ive always wanted to tour on a small bike but getting out of Texas would be really difficult as I live I the bottom tip of Texas in the city of mcallen. On car and speed limit it takes me about 11-13 hours to get out of Texas on the north side for me.
@philcasey3321
@philcasey3321 3 жыл бұрын
Which app are you using to track your trip and is it monitoring all that we see on the video? The path followed, the speed and direction, and altitude, etc...
@philcasey3321
@philcasey3321 3 жыл бұрын
Or is some a phone app and some a garmin?
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
The in-video overlay with the speed and GPS info are from my GoPro Hero 7 Black camera. The gauges can be enabled in the GoPro Quik application, and then the video clips are exported to burn-in the overlays. The problem with the GoPro apps is that the videos are automatically split into 11m 47s files (at 1080p60 resolution), and the gauge data resets at every break. So, the longest track that I can have is ~12 minutes before the GPS track and other stats reset. There are third-party tools that can extract the GPS data from the GoPro files so you can work with the information in different ways (e.g., import into Adobe After Effects, auto-increment from the last file's data to avoid jumps/resets, etc). Unfortunately, that software isn't cheap... it's around $400+ to get all of the features needed. Then there is the learning curve to plug the data into the editing tools, etc, etc. I might jump into that for my upcoming Scooter Cannonball Run trip videos... we'll see! Cheers! 👍 --QM
@ivankuljis1780
@ivankuljis1780 2 жыл бұрын
_Pleased to see you guys do this trip!_ _Reminds me of our days on Honda 250 XLs going from Melbourne to Fraser Island in '81_ _40 years later they gave me back my licence, and l have a 2019 SC 125 with 1550 kms only!_ Covid shut me down even getting the bike delivered last year (it had traveled 575kms when l bought it)_ What's the front screen, please? I saw you do a video on it but lost the brand! :)
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for following along, and sorry for the late reply! The shorter screen on my Cub is the Asahi Short Visor ( japan.webike.net/products/23952404.html ), and the taller screen on Adrian's Cub is the PUIG T.X. ( amzn.to/3AQjOMi ). Cheers! 👍 --QM
@tamerersoy9535
@tamerersoy9535 9 ай бұрын
Hi shal i learn where did you buy the trip mater for navigation .is there any links that we can buy it
@ttcao100
@ttcao100 6 ай бұрын
where did you get the phone and gps holder? is it come with charger as i saw on your phone?
@papaballoon
@papaballoon 3 жыл бұрын
Ride aCB125S for a long time. I got 110-130 mph most of the time.. but it was tired! An 87
@inea815
@inea815 3 жыл бұрын
I have been trying to take a road trip on my crf250l ... this dirt roads look perfect for that! might have to buy a garmin! Ive had the bike for a couole of months and havent tested it in dirt roads.
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
The recent Garmin Zumo units are good for light off-road exploration. When you select the routes, turn on the "adventurous routing" option and permit the "unpaved roads" option under "avoidances". That will get you back on county roads and maybe even forestry trails that still connect to other major roads (not too many dead ends). Good luck exploring! 👍 --QM
@howardbodiford7130
@howardbodiford7130 3 жыл бұрын
What is the weight capacity on your bike ? I would like to buy a ct125 but I’m about 260 lbs , what do you think ?
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Another channel viewer ( @Tim Doughty ) asked the exact same question a few days ago with the same scenario. I'll just paste my reply here for consistency... I think you're probably on the upper end of the CT125's capabilities. Honda rates the maximum weight capacity at 265 pounds (117 kg). We all know that the Super Cub and CT125 can carry a LOT more weight (entire families along with their family dog and a goat), but it certainly won't be quick to accelerate or stop under those conditions. The brakes are quite good on the CT125 in comparison to the Super Cub... the front and rear disc brakes really make a difference in stopping power. If you aren't planning to ride far or fast, then the CT125 might be a decent fit for you. The CT125 can reach 52-55 MPH with my 170 pounds (77 kg) on it under ideal conditions. So, you'll probably be able to get a little less out of it... maybe around 45-50 MPH. You might want to upgrade the front fork springs and rear shocks for stiffer units that can handle your weight a bit better without bottoming out. Good luck shopping, and I hope you find a good fit! 👍 --QM
@gustwowheeling7337
@gustwowheeling7337 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome day 1, six hundred miles, wow! I've read the max rider weight is 230 pounds for this model. With you and gear what is the total weight? Great video, I really enjoyed watching, be safe.
@user-ci7fz5kp8e
@user-ci7fz5kp8e 3 жыл бұрын
I got a Super Cub 90 cc in the ‘90. Regularly loaded with more than 300 lbs (2 people) in the city. With 125 cc easy can take 400 lbs. Don’t expect speed or fuel economy or ascending 10% grades though.
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! My riding weight is only ~170 pounds, and my overloaded camping setup clocks in at around 40 pounds... so I'm still under the weight cap. Honda lists the "official" weight capacity at 230 pounds for the US-spec model, but the Asian-spec Cubs regularly carry two adults... maybe 3-4 kids, the family dog, a goat, and 7 bags of market shopping. 🤣 These bikes are as tough as nails, so I don't have any concerns about loading them up. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@leosnijders4954
@leosnijders4954 3 жыл бұрын
Mr.Motard, what is your opinion about the 2021 honda cb 125 f ?
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, we don't have the CB125F here in the USA. Our selection of small-displacement bikes is very limited because small bikes don't sell very well here. Most American buyers don't consider smaller bikes as "real" motorcycles, and they are stuck with the idea that you need 100 HP to go anywhere. Our roadways and our cagers are very fast and aggressive here, so riding smaller/slower bikes can be challenging. 👍 --QM
@yahh0o
@yahh0o Жыл бұрын
Scooter Cannonball Run! F*ck YES!
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard Жыл бұрын
We rode our Super Cubs 10K miles around the USA for the Cannonball in July 2021. Here is the full playlist if you're interested: kzbin.info/aero/PLLXxDh3JumLnSK37lF4AcrF28frAIfLfA . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@ioakimmakis9288
@ioakimmakis9288 3 жыл бұрын
about fuel consumption...here in Greece, Honda_GR says it is 0.43 gallons/62 miles. Could this be true?
@K22MDL
@K22MDL 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Aaron, wish i was out there with you - love to join the QM team on a ride ! Stay & ride safe
@QuasiMotard
@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын
Howdy, Martin! You're welcome to hop the pond and join us anytime... my door is always open! I'm hoping that the world settles down and gets back to "normal" sometime soon. I've always wanted to tour the UK, Ireland, and Scotland by motorcycle. Doing the Land’s End to John O’Groats ride would be epic fun. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@K22MDL
@K22MDL 3 жыл бұрын
@@QuasiMotard I tell you what Aaron, if you ever want a tour on the Cubs over in the UK I'll join you. We'll have so many cameras on our bikes you won't know what to edit in first. When this pandemic is over I'll be coming over anyway - you bet! Stay safe and keep giving us the video tours.
@jimmyjones5533
@jimmyjones5533 2 жыл бұрын
@@QuasiMotard wow keep me posted, I’m from the uk 🇬🇧 would love to join you, looking at selling my Vespa and buying the new 2022 model they say it does 156mpg
@eutimiochavez415
@eutimiochavez415 3 жыл бұрын
Love the American flag s sir.
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