VLOG: Honda Super Cub Commute // Prep for 2023 Scooter Cannonball Run !

[@hankwojo]

That Super Cub 125 hauls some ass on the highway! Impressive.

[@michaelhrivnak1719]

Gotta love those "no footers" ! Stopping is a drag on a bike!

[@hondamonkeyboy]

Really looking forward to doing the Cannonball vicariously with you again this year.

[@nringle809]

Yeah def interested in seeing the prep and packing.

[@jered2177]

Still a great looking bike❤

[@paulcantshutup]

My living situation is gonna be changing soon, and having a vehicle like this for running errands or commuting the short distance to work would be wonderful. Can't afford one--for the moment!--but every video I watch suggests these are delightful rides. Thanks for the upload.

[@Sixbears]

I watched my Cannonball plans slowly fall apart over the winter. Maybe next time. At least I'll get to follow along with you this year. Good luck and enjoy!

[@DeanStLouis-uh7np]

Hey there Quasi, Yep 2 weeks out - Oh Crap!!! Pretty much got everything either buckled, strapped or duct taped down to the Forza for the SCBR. Now just taking it out for the long rides and getting my head straight for this thing I hope that i can meet up with you guys on either the 16th or 17th. Either outside 29Palns or San Clemente. Thanks for the inspiration Quasi! Be safe

[@Mayjay87]

Imagine driving on the highway in Texas and getting passed by a Super Cub 😂

[@kazybro1]

i bought a new super cub and two adv 150's partly because i watch these videos all the time. ✌👍

[@theshirehighlander7292]

What are the names of the Adventure bikes you have? And why did you get similar powered bikes?

[@QuasiMotard]

Congratulations and condolences, all in one! I'm not a good financial influence on most people because I buy most of the toys that interest me. Motorcycles and camping are my only vices in life, but at least they are better than many of the alternatives. 😉👍 --QM

[@kazybro1]

@@theshirehighlander7292 it’s a Honda Adv150. I got the second one on a good deal from another KZbinr with a yoshimuru pipe and a engine management system.

[@kazybro1]

@@theshirehighlander7292 one of the adv’s is red and the other is dark grey and the cub is red

[@larz8857]

Always good to ride-with the Super Cub! Overlays add to my entertainment (engineering brain). I'm really looking forward to your Cannonball! [A few weeks ago upped to Yoshimura exhaust, YSS shocks and bumped a tooth up on rear sprocket - to help getting up backroad hills in OK and AR. Top speed not an issue for me and actually hasn't changed, though the boost between 30-45 is significant. Looks like I'm adding a Grom this weekend.]

[@QuasiMotard]

Howdy, Larz! The Cannonball is coming up fast... I'm still not ready yet! 😉👍 --QM

[@roywalls5595]

Thanks again awesome videos and look forward on cannonball run videos too! Mr. Aaron 🍻

[@dwaynewampler9661]

Thanks for posting your commute vids every time I watch them and see the traffic I'm thankful for where I live stay safe out there and looking forward to the cannon ball series

[@HyllustheBarbarian]

Speaking of thunderstorms, wish we'd get a storm or two here in Detroit. It's been hot and dry for quite some time. But the storms explains why your lawn was looking pretty darn green as you pulled out of your driveway. 👍

[@QuasiMotard]

I've been babysitting the lawn more this year than in previous years. We had a bunch of the front yard dug up last fall to replace a bad city water line, so that needed more attention to regrow the sod. We've also been infested with chiggers and fleas this season, so I've been treating the yard every 2 weeks to eradicate the pests. 😉👍 --QM

[@HyllustheBarbarian]

@@QuasiMotard Great to see that your efforts have been rewarded. 👍

[@robbiecan]

I’ve been working on catch up 2018 PCX SCBR prep. Today I removed the plastics, changed my coolant, brake fluid, and engine oil. I still need to plumb in and Aux fuel tank, work on the clutch, and figure out how to pack everything else including two tires. I feel you Aaron. The struggle is real!

[@QuasiMotard]

I was considering a custom 3-4 gallon fuel cell to fit into the step-thru tunnel area. My idea was to have it seal directly onto the fuel fill nozzle on top of the main tank, then have a racing aircraft-type filler on top of the aux tank. That would let me fill from the upper tank, and that would just feed the main tank below. It would retain the original fuel sender and nothing extra would be needed (except maybe a fuel petcock or emergency shut off to prevent runaway leaks from the top tank). The rub with that whole plan is that the tank would need to be custom fabricated. It would also need reinforced frame mounts that attach through to the lower floorboard supports and something triangulating forward into the front plastics below the steering stem. 18-20 lbs of volatile fuel bouncing and sloshing around near my balls calls for some safety consideration. 🤣👍 --QM

[@Bigmoosebelly]

I’m excited to watch you new CB videos!! When do you think they will be coming out? I am going to definitely do next year god willing!! Thanks Aaron for sending me the prototype plate for the trailer!!

[@guyallphin1295]

I'm really excited for you.

[@marsy_mcmarsface]

Good luck with the cannonball and stay safe!

[@MadsWorld34]

all of my bikes are stuck out in the weather for now. no place to store them. until when ever. and i hate it. damn i want a super cub but at this moment i have to build something to store my bikes, mower tool boxes and other stuff in before i can even think of buying anything else.

[@QuasiMotard]

Can you get some motorcycle covers for them? 🤔

[@MadsWorld34]

@@QuasiMotard i'm hoping i can soon but everything went to hell last week and trying to figure out whats more important i went down to buy one of them cheap harborfright 10x17 car cover for now but they out. a tornado came though and tore lots of shit up enclouding my garage. at least its the garage on the old house. i haven't built one on the new house yet. i'm telling you I CAN NOT WIN

[@bagchaseonly1881]

Hello QM 😊 don’t forget to do the videos of the pcx maintenance 😅

[@davidgiezyng4195]

Good luck

[@BilliumRidesNC]

Hey Quasi, looking forward to the cannonball vids! Got done binging your '21 vids yesterday, great stuff! I'm still on the fence if I want to tempt fate and participate in '25. I'm hoping to snag an ADV160 once they hit the stores.

[@johnspeer9244]

Would you suggest the Honda Trail 125 for a cannonball? I have never done one but I have been hooked to the idea of doing one from the day I learned of this events existence.

[@QuasiMotard]

Yes, the CT125 is a decent choice for the Scooter Cannonball. I considered taking my Trail 125 on the 2023 Cannonball, but I was already set on riding my 2015 PCX150. There were several other CT125's that ran this year and completed the event without any problems. The only potential downsides are the tubed tires (flats are harder to repair if/when they happen), and the CT's relatively low top speed of 55-ish MPH. Otherwise, they are very reliable and can handle the off-road sections with ease. We'll be doing it again in 2025, so we hope to see you there! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@tonyr2365]

Hey Quasi! Your videos on the Super/Trail Cub got me really jazzed to get one, as well as my Class M, which I've now done, finally.. been wanting to for years. Think my first bike will end up being something a bit bigger, but love seeing your videos on these cubs!! Cheers!

[@QuasiMotard]

Thanks for the feedback, Tony! Congrats on getting into motorcycling, and I hope you find a good fit soon. Gotta get out for some of that wind therapy and moto-Zen! 😉👍 --QM

[@jerrycoleman6910]

Looking forward to seeing the new Cannon Ball videos. Appreciate your work, great videos!

[@MooRaiMotovlogs]

Looking forward to the videos from the run! I recently decided to start recording some of my rides and always enjoy watching your rides! Hoping to get a new mic soon. Stay safe out there!

[@01timegone]

Hi Quasi! A ? If you can't use your Trailer for what ever reason. Why not use Adrian's Trailer for the Cannon Ball. It's to bad about Adrian not being able to go!! But Kids are more Important and you Don't get that Time back!! By the way I love way you do your Videos!! (it's like being a passenger on your Bike Or being there)

[@QuasiMotard]

Thanks for the feedback! I try to give a first-person experience in the videos so viewers get that "in the seat" perspective of riding. My SherpaX trailer is road-ready, but I didn't have time to coordinate with KipMoto to build a new hitch (hoop) to fit the PCX150 for this trip. The owner, Joel, has been very busy lately, so we just ran out of time to get it done. So, I'll be shoving all of my stuff under the scooter's seat, into my SHAD SH33 top box, and strapping down the DrySpec D38 drybag on the back seat. I'm not sure how I'll carry my spare tires, but I'll sort that out somehow. I hoped to contract a local fabricator to build a carrier bracket on the right side of the scoot, but that's probably not going to happen this late in the game. We'll see! 😉👍 --QM

[@01timegone]

@@QuasiMotard Just a thought!! If He can build Both and tell them what you are going to be doing CB wise and how much time you have. He might want to help just 4 Fun and 2 weeks it's do able, if it's a No, You made other Plans anyway!! (Tell him that you will give the place some Online Pugs for his Business as well!! A little PR to Sweeten the Deal!!} Also see if you can buy that hitch online or maybe the trailer company's Site knows who makes one!! If The Trailer is fixed it Solves the Tire problem too!! But either way Looking forward to more Vids!!!

[@MotoMuscleChick]

Well slammed with work is great B4 you take a month off. I understand that you are running out of time. So is the oil plug of the pcx150 on the bottom of the engine under where the oil dip stick is? I can't wait to see your adventures of this yr Cannonball. Thats really nice to have friends with same hobbies to buy and sell in between each other lol

[@QuasiMotard]

Yes, the oil drain bolt is on the bottom of the engine, roughly in the middle, facing the ground. I hope to get my maintenance chores for the PCX done this weekend, and I'll try to edit and post that video for you. If you need pictures of the service manual pages for the various procedures, you can email me at [e-mail]. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@MotoMuscleChick]

@@QuasiMotard thank you very much for the information

[@PetrosLAN]

Where do you get all these cool extras for it ?

[@QuasiMotard]

Most of my accessories for the Super Cub have been purchased from Webike in Japan: japan.webike.net A few of the other bits are custom fabricated, kike the center fuel tank and rack. Everything else for my cross-country touring is from resellers in the USA l, like the DrySpec rollback and panniers. I'll try to find one of my videos that has all of the product links and forward that link to you.

[@redhorsegarage]

If I missed the video .. i apologize, but can you point me to your aux gas tank. And, what are you using to post your graphic on your videos .. its awesome. Just starting to look at 2026 Cannon ball.

[@QuasiMotard]

That tank is one of only two "Neil tanks" in existence! I have one on my Cub, and a friend of mine, Adrian, has the other one. Our buddy, Neil, custom fabricated those tanks and mounting cradles for us before we left on our 10K-mile cross-country trip for the 2021 Scooter Cannonball Run. They hold about 1.3 gallons of fuel, but they aren't plumbed into the main fuel supply. We used them as emergency fuel supplies and as transfer tanks during our extended road trip. You can see it in action here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIrNnolte9Z_ha8 . The telemetry data for the heads-up display is recorded by my GoPro Hero11 camera (and my Garmin Zumo GPS when I'm riding with it). The gauge overlay is generated using a third-party program called Telemetry Overlay: goprotelemetryextractor.com/ I stitch everything together with Adobe Premiere Pro to create the final videos. Creating the overlays is a lot of extra work, but I think the end results are worth the effort. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@redhorsegarage]

@@QuasiMotard THANK you for the responses - your videos are outstanding. We are just starting to look at scooter cannonballs runs ... long story. I am binging a bit on your videos as we in New England are enduring winter. Do you have a website or email if we have other questions?

[@QuasiMotard]

@redhorsegarage I haven't done much with a website (yet), but you can find my contact into on my KZbin page. Feel free to contact me by email at [e-mail] . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@terrykerr1691]

Also looking forward to your next cannon ball run , thanks for all the vidios, I think I've seen most of them . Also is your SC Cub stock, or does it have more than 125cc ? cms

[@davestraight8219]

chant *quasi quasi quasi - glad youre not trailering - less hassle and lighter and quicker for you

[@zachsummers3321]

How would the super cub be for a first bike? Or navi?

[@QuasiMotard]

Howdy, Zach! Either the Super Cub or the Navi would be superb first bikes for most people. The decision depends on whether you want to shift gears or just twist-and-go. The Super Cub is technically a small motorcycle, and you shift through its semi-automatic 4-speed gearbox using the heel-toe shift lever. The Navi is a scooter that thinks it's a motorcycle... CVT belt-drive transmission, so it's twist-and-go without any shifting. Objectively, the Super Cub is the better machine due to the fuel injection, more power, better handling, better brakes, etc. The Navi is less expensive and works great as a local run-around tool, but its range is limited compared to the other mini-motos due to its small fuel tank and relatively poor fuel economy. I thoroughly enjoy both machines, but the Super Cub is the more capable machine. Expectation management is the next hurdle for most first-time motorcycle buyers. If you're looking for a do-it-all machine, then mini-motos might not suit your riding style or needs. They are physically smaller than other bikes, and their capabilities are limited for speed and comfort. Many people buy mini-motos for their ease of use and then realize they need something more capable (or don't like the small bike dimensions/comfort). If you need to commute on the highways, or you intend to ride farther/faster than is comfortable on mini-motos (e.g., 55+ mph sustained for long periods), then a mid-sized motorcycle like a Honda CB300R, Rebel 300/500, or CB500X would be more capable overall. The Honda ADV150 (or upcoming ADV160), PCX160, and other 150-class scooters are also great first bikes and commuting tools. Many experienced riders add those smaller bikes/scoots to their garage for run-around chores and keep their bigger bikes for faster/longer highway trips. Good luck shopping, and I hope you find something that works for you! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@zachsummers3321]

@QuasiMotard thanks for the advice probably save up and get a super cub mostly going to be for in town riding.

[@andymaurice7693]

Have a important question.. Just acquired my 2020 super cub that was a dealer model with only 500 miles. I took it on the road and the engine produces a very high vibration through the chassis at 70 kph or higher.. At less speed its perfect.. Did that happen to yours?? Some say the engine is not broken in....What would you recommend???

[@QuasiMotard]

I wouldn't worry too much about the vibrations and harmonics on the Super Cub. These little thumpers (single-cylinder engines) aren't sewing machine smooth... some vibrations and harmonics are to be expected. I have used and abused my little Cub for 15K+ miles (24K+ km's) over USA highways and back roads, and it's still going strong! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@conniewaite1371]

Its a scooter cannonball,what are the cc recommendations for the trip?

[@Bonjour-World]

I would swear it appeared that you were hitting 65 MPH on I10 West ??? I was thinking the Super Cub was for 'surface roads' only.

[@greymas3006]

What changes did you make to your cub that gets you that kinda speed?

[@123edwardzpad]

I think, up one tooth on the front sprocket and the windshield.

[@QuasiMotard]

I upgraded to a Kitaco 15T front sprocket ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmGQkoRjhrOMftU ) and installed a small Asahi Short Visor windscreen ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/hV6TZ6xvjql_m8U ). Otherwise, my Super Cub is completely stock mechanically. Those two upgrades helps it to cruise at 55-60 easier, and the top speed is a drag-limited 71-72 mph under ideal circumstances ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGqvZ3uhZdCCb5I ). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@corydavis3258]

Do you still have an extra steel braided front break line for an xt250 by chance

[@QuasiMotard]

Howdy, Cory! Yes, I still have it sitting in the original plastic packaging in my XT250 project box. Do you need it? 🤔 --QM

[@corydavis3258]

@QuasiMotard i do need one for my 2014 xt250 i saw a previous video of yours saying you ended up with 2 of them and i live north of you in Conroe

[@QuasiMotard]

@@corydavis3258 Cool... howdy, neighbor! Send me an email at [e-mail] or jump onto my Discord server ( discord.gg/DfC97FU ) to coordinate a meet-up or shipping. 😉👍 --QM

[@Moondoggy1941]

Funny I thought I was sub'd, but now I am. So when and where will you be in Ca.? Are you doing a Route 66 trip?

[@QuasiMotard]

Howdy, Jim! I will be in CA from June 15-18. The Scooter Cannonball starts on the 18th, and we'll be headed toward AZ on the first day. Here is the schedule if you're interested: scootercannonball.com/route . I'll be posting videos and (hopefully) live streams during the ride so you can follow along as the ride progresses. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@Moondoggy1941]

@@QuasiMotard Too funny you are going right by my house, I see you guys are going over Ortega Hwy, will you have a support vehicle follow behind you? I drove that road for 5 years. Lake Havasu can get extremely hot, too bad the Desert Bar in Lake Havasu will be closed, you guys would have really like it. There are KZbin videos on it.

[@fly1327]

Quasi, after watching your Cannonball, I have just a few words. Gears and chain drive. Not allowed in Cannonball now? Start your own.

[@gerardgerard5681]

How much weight will the Cub carry?

[@QuasiMotard]

The official weight limit specified in the USA model's owner's manual is 234 pounds. However, these bikes are legendary in most Asian countries for carring entire families, mobile food trucks, and a small herd of livestock onboard (probably in excess of 400 lbs). Here in the USA, I've seen riders 300+ lbs riding their Cub's without any problems. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@ericbowers71]

What microphone setup do you use?

[@QuasiMotard]

The microphone that I use is from an older Cardo Scala G9X headset. I got lucky on my second try with my helmet recording setup: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epDPk6CCmcqhfrc This Cardo microphone has the 3.5mm audio plug on it, and that's connected to the GoPro USB-C audio adapter. I tried a few other microphones like the "Purple Panda" from Amazon, but it didn't provide the same voice quality as the Cardo mic. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@paulsturtz7638]

Did you sell the Ryker?

[@QuasiMotard]

Howdy, Paul! No, I haven't sold the Ryker yet. I hoped to have time before the Cannonball to get that done, but I've been swamped with work... too many projects, too little time. Hopefully, I'll have time to do that when I return from the Cannonall in late June. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@paulgreenfield1237]

Did you say new bike ? Or is it just me 🦻

[@djcapri3093]

You going this year

[@QuasiMotard]

The Scooter Cannonball event is held every two years, so 2025 is the next run. I'm planning to ride in '25, but I haven't decided which scoot to ride... we'll see! 😉👍 --QM

[@yokosomike]

Never even saw the “cub”….

[@rolandos64]

Although this scoot is the one sold the most world wide. I could not get on board nor understand. I own all sort of make and models and I couldn’t enjoy it. I had Harley’s. BMW enduros. Zuma 125. All generations. Ruckus C3….

[@QuasiMotard]

Different strokes for different folks, I guess. Ergonomics play as big of a role as rider expectations when it comes to these mini-motos and scooters. I own tons of bikes and scoots, ranging in size from 50cc to 1100cc, so I don't expect any one bike/scoot to fill all roles and riding modes. Even though I've forced my little Super Cub into cross-country touring duty, it's more at home on surface streets and toodling along at 40-50 mph on rural roads. 😉👍 --QM

[@go5582]

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