@Game Bred Duramax This trip was only about 350 miles. I have taken the Cub on a couple of additional road trips in the 400-600 mile range (round-trip). It performed flawlessly... I just puttered along at 50-55 mph without taxing the engine too much, and it returned an average of about 118-120 mpg. 👍 --QM
Don't even know why im watching this, im sat on a hillside on a sunny day with my dog during a lockdown. Watching a man i don't know ride a supercub. You seem a good fella though.
It's funny that these long-format ride videos seem to be the ones that catch most of the views on my channel. I had a few viewers comment that they watch my videos when they can't get out to ride because of weather or other circumstances (e.g. health or mobility). So, I guess that it's therapeutic or cathartic in some way for some people. I'm just glad to share the ride and maybe to pick up a few like-minded folks along the way. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@Aaron Fire Thanks for the feedback and compliments! I really enjoy riding the smaller bikes because of the lower speeds and their relative simplicity. I owned a Honda Trail 90 and Trail 110, as did many of my friends while growing up in Oklahoma back in the 1980s. We had so much fun exploring and adventuring on those bikes, and they were nearly indestructible! You might enjoy another road trip video series of mine when I took on the Cub to Ratcliff Lake in Texas: czcams.com/video/37BTEHXWfxU/video.html . Cheers! 👍 --QM
@Aaron Fire I had a Honda 50 scrambler in high school. Same as the cub but looked like a scrambler motorcycle. Glad to see Honda bringing out the CT125 Hunter Cub.... sort of looks like my old bike.
Thank you! Taking the SuperCub on a decent road trip. Americans think a vehicle is useless if you can't get on the interstate and go 75 mph. With just a little patience, smaller cycles can do anything a larger cycle can do, and most of what a car can do! This vid will not be watched by the general public, but I'm hoping more cycle riders get it and more 125/250's get some market share. Greenie/Tree Huggers that think ICE is evil- If Americans dropped 25% of their car travel (mostly truck and SUV!) and instead used these little rascals for visiting friends, getting groceries, running errands, etc. Our fuel/oil needs of this country would be solved! (well, at least for another 40-50 years as we transition to other energy sources) P.S. your YT production values are top class. Thanks for putting in the time.
Thx for the feedback and the compliments! Most folks here in the USA are stuck on the bigger/better/faster mentality, so the small bikes are frowned upon as being "starter bikes" or inferior in some way. That's a shame (and those peoples' loss) because the smaller bikes can be just as entertaining to ride and they let you enjoy more of the scenery! I just chuckle whenever someone tells me that this bike can't do "that", or "you must be crazy", or that they wouldn't be caught dead riding anything less than 1000cc's, etc, etc. I just motor on and prove to myself what CAN be done, and I have a great time learning from any mistakes that I make along the way. 😉 The old axiom of "put up or shut up" rings true, IMHO. 🤣 The USA has been a tough market for small-displacement bikes for decades, so many of the manufacturers have been reluctant to bring those bikes to the states... but they sell like hotcakes in most of the foreign markets. I think it's great that Honda has started to shake up the market here with lots of fun, smaller bikes over the past few years. I'm probably going to snag one of the ADV150's in a couple of months (powersports.honda.com/street/scooter/adv150), and then I'll DEFINITELY buy at least one Honda CT125 next year or whenever they finally arrive on our shores. That little mule should be capable of going just about anywhere, and I look forward to testing that theory. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@Kimbrough87 Yep! 50 bucks a week into the tank is 2 bar tabs for me. Maybe one big night with guests. Trucks take 80-100, right? Americans gotta back off consumption/materialism. Either do it now, or be forced to do it when the shit hits the fan. The wee cycle is 5 dollars into the tank, for 2 weeks? You know what would change things? If Americans had to throw dollar bills out the truck/SUV window while they were driving! Ha,ha!!!! Or hand money to Hugo Chavez-look-a-likes at the gas station! Holy mackeral.
reminds me of my 10 year self back in the Dominican Republic riding my brother's super cub coming back from the farm when I visited my grandmother for summer vacation it truly is an all purpose vehicle
~ 20:00, THAT'S what helped get me out of fast bikes, ESPECIALLY in groups. 100+ on skinny mountain roads full of blind curves, traffic on the wrong side, rock slides, hell even slippery sand and you're down if not out for good. I gave up on those as I wasn't game for that kind of action, a couple had pretty bad accidents but they survived. Stunning what some folks worry about, but are willing to play Russian Roulette with a motorcycle.
Agreed! I didn't go into the details of that event, but it wasn't pleasant. I narrowly escaped the wreckage of both man and machine during that ride. I'll just summarize with this... both the motorcycle and the rider were in several pieces after the accident... nothing was in one piece. There are certain things that you can't "un-see", and that event definitely made an impression on me. From that point forward, I left the crazy "sport" riding at the track and stayed out of the groups of guys that like to hang it out on the ragged edge. Public roads are not race tracks, and it's just a matter of time before luck catches up with the guys that treat them as such. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Yep, it's a great little machine. I haven't been riding it much over the past couple of months, but I'm planning to get it out for a few road trips soon. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I couldn't agree more. That's why I prefer the smaller bikes... they are more of a challenge, but you can ride slower and enjoy the scenery more than on bigger, faster machines. The big machines push people to go faster and farther, but the trip becomes more about the destination than the journey... so much scenery is lost to fast pace on the highways and superslabs. I prefer the slower pace to savor the sights and sounds. --QM
Thx for the feedback! I enjoy taking these slower backroad trips whenever I can. I've taken a few other road trips on the Cub that you might like to watch. Here is a trip that I took to Ratcliff Lake in Texas: czcams.com/video/37BTEHXWfxU/video.html . Cheers! 👍 --QM
Thx for the feedback! I always get a chuckle when those macho types start in with the "get a real bike" comments. I start to reply in an attempt to educate them, but then I remember that you can't fix stupid. 🤣 I currently have 18 bikes in the garage of all sizes and flavors, and I ride whatever pleases me. I'm not out to show off or prove anything to anyone... I just ride to have fun and relax! Cheers! 😉👍
Thanks for watching and for the feedback! I have several other Super Cub road trip video series on my channel if you're interested in watching: - Super Cub First Motocamping Trip: czcams.com/video/_uSh6S6tDfM/video.html - Super Cub Motocamping at Ratcliff Lake: czcams.com/video/37BTEHXWfxU/video.html - Super Cubs in the Ozarks: czcams.com/video/Pe-y2vKVSi0/video.html I also just completed a 9600+ (15K km) trip around the USA on my Super Cub in July 2020 for the Scooter Cannonball Run. I will be posting that video series soon. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Thx for the feedback! This was a fun trip, and I've taken the Cub on several more motocamping adventures since then. This load-out was an exercise in the ridiculous, and I took WAY too much gear just to see if I could do it. Everything went well (minus the crazy weather), so I don't have any reservations in pressing the Cub into harder chores. The 2020 Scooter Cannonball Run in July will be the real test... 8000+ miles around the country! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
This is an amazing video. Perfectly balanced, calm, informative and relaxed. Also you seem to be a great dude. Im also on those backroads on my scoot but its only a 50 cc but does 50 mph easy since its a two stroke.
Thanks for the feedback, Kim! I really enjoy the small-displacement bikes, and touring with them is great fun... you can slow down to enjoy the scenery instead of rushing through it. You might enjoy some of my other Super Cub and scooter road trips: 2020 Labor Day - Super Cubs in the Ozarks: Episode Links: - Day 1: czcams.com/video/Pe-y2vKVSi0/video.html - Day 2: czcams.com/video/IK1UWY5Dj60/video.html - Day 3: czcams.com/video/YBFiGG3X9j0/video.html - Days 4-5: czcams.com/video/jk0E51XPD34/video.html - Day 6 (long): czcams.com/video/2CgWb3cRQk4/video.html - Day 7-8: czcams.com/video/jnrSVcvZMts/video.html 2020 Memorial Day - Scooters in the Ozarks Episode Links: - Days 0-1: czcams.com/video/_hKgxFxoFCc/video.html - Day 2: czcams.com/video/c0A9yasABtg/video.html - Day 3: czcams.com/video/N0nqSR4Q_tg/video.html (Zuma 125 Oil Change in the Woods) - Day 3: czcams.com/video/zD982CzBmLE/video.html - Day 4: czcams.com/video/Meoos40FH4U/video.html - Days 5-6: czcams.com/video/Ff8_05mUXo4/video.html Cheers! 👍 --QM
Like the motorcycle philosophy Quasi, incredibly sensible words. I ride a VTR 1000 twin in the UK. Fascinating video just love what we call in UK `step thru` motorcycle.So very practical and very economical to run ! Enjoyable video..
Well said, and thanks for the feedback! The small bikes are lots of fun... it's just a shame that more people here in the USA don't see the appeal of slowing down to have more fun. Cheers from Texas! 😉👍 --QM
I'm amazed at the fuel economy. I've had a 1982 C70 since 2005 and it consistently gets 115mpg. This 125cc almost twice the engine gets better than mine? Amazing.
My Cub actually gets closer to 135-140 US MPG in normal riding (e.g. mixed city and light highway duty under 55 mph). If I wring its neck on the highway at nearly wide-open throttle, then it drops to 115-119 MPG... it's truly amazing! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Thanks for the feedback! I just returned from another 450-mile motocamping trip on the Super Cub. I hope to edit and upload that video soon! Cheers! 👍 --QM
Just stumbled across this video and enjoyed it , Great trip , Here in Asia we use these small bikes 100cc / 125cc for all kinds of things , Connected to huge home made side cars for the sale of food or gas or water delivery there is no such word as overloaded here , Some used for water delivery have as many as 20 five gallon water bottles in ! Its always amazed me that a gearbox that was designed for the weight of the bike and two passengers maximum can handle the crazy weight seemingly without problem .
Thanks for the feedback! I'm always amazed to see the videos of bikes in Asia and India that are so overloaded with cargo that you can't even see the bike under everything! Cheers! 👍 --QM
😉 Thx for the feedback! I usually park in that spot when I shop there... it was previously where a propane storage tank dispenser sat, but that has been moved just to the left of it now. I pull the bike forward past the fire extinguisher so I'm not blocking access to it. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Great video sir. Texas has much smoother roads than we have here in Minnesota. We have pothills galore esp. in the springtime after winter and I would be reluctant to ride a Super Cub up here out of fear of either ruining the tires, wheels, and suspension or dying as a result of hitting on of our "road canyons." Thanks again.
Thx for the feedback! I agree... some of your potholes up there could probably swallow the Cub whole. I've been up there in the late spring a few times, and I've seen the asphalt carnage from the freezing weather... it's impressive. --QM
The for the feedback! The Super Cub really gives a heightened sense of speed because of its small stature and low front end. Traveling at 50 mph on the Cub feels like 70+ on other bikes. You are correct about it being an "around-town" bike... I tend to push my bikes into roles that they weren't designed to handle. If it has wheels and a motor, then I'll figure out a way to make it go where I want. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
The for the feedback! I have lots of different bikes in my stable right now, too (currently 17 bikes). The ones that I've been riding most lately are the Super Cub and the CB500X. I'm giving a hard look at the new Honda ADV150, but I'll probably hold out for the CT125 next year... not sure yet, and I don't need a total of 18 or 19 bikes sitting around... it's definitely time to thin the herd. 😉 --QM
@@tomcat6933 I have a KTM 790 Adventure sitting at the motorcycle shop just waiting for me, but I've never thinned the herd to enough to make room for it. The reliability is the only thing that concerns me with the KTM... I'm just not sure about the longevity of the bike. Those new BMW 900's sure tick a lot of the boxes, too. Hmm... decisions, decisions. 😉 --QM
Thanks for the feedback! I just returned from another epic road trip on the little Super Cubs. A buddy of mine (Adrian) and I rode our Super Cubs (with trailers) 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. 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
@@QuasiMotard Waaaw thats amazing !!!!! Its a dream to make trips like that . I used to make long trips in Thailand and Cambodia with a rental Honda wave 110cc . Its a about the same engine and type of motorbike but little less cc's 😄. In Cambodia i drove from Battambang to near the border with Vietnam. That was really the ride of my live . Really dangerous but lots of adventure. I love your channel , it makes me think about those holiday's in Asia. Must be amazing to ride in the USA. I am from Belgium ( Central Europe) The honda cub is the best bike for long adventures. 👍 . I am really looking forward to see that video 😀👌
Great fun. Thai quality built bikes. Hope you get the CT125 Trail 125cc there next year. It's awesome. Maybe Honda will open up some Cub House cafe and showrooms like we have in Thailand. Touring small bikes is a big thing here.
When I was a kid, I had a 1970 trail 90. Was kind of embarrassed cause everyone else was gettin atv 3 wheelers...or 2 stroke motorcross and I had a14 year old relic...but man...it was freedom and it never ever let me down. My brother broke the sparkplug once and just pressed it back in place as best he could and would ride a few miles til it would fall back out...but got all the way home. With a top speed of about 45, Im glad to see they raised it to 125....I even think a 150 wld be great, but keep it carbed and aircooled. Either way I want one of the trail versions again and checked to see the top speed...you say its about 65 without all that gear? Awesome video...one of the greatest bikes ever built!
Those bikes were awesome! I had a Trail 90 (CT90) and a Trail 110 (CT110) back in the early 80's. Several of my friends had similar bikes, and we went everywhere on those things. They were nearly indestructible! Just feed them with gas, check the oil occasionally, and repair the inevitable flat tires... almost nothing could stop those machines. I'm planning to purchase at least one of the new CT125's when they arrive next year, and then prep it for the TAT (TransAmerica Trail). 👍 --QM
Good day sir. I'm from Malaysia. Back in my bachelor degree study days, I used to ride 755 km (about 470 miles) in a day to went back to my hometown when semester break riding a 100cc moped (Honda EX5 dream, older model of your bike, sir). It feels really good when you arrived at your home safely with a little moped 😁
Greetings from the USA! Agreed! The challenge of riding a smaller, slower bike on a long journey is part of the fun and it provides a great sense of accomplishment. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Thx! I can't take credit for that little bit of wisdom. I found that idea in one of the drone/photography forums. It's so simple that it's genius! Now I use the smaller (kids size) Mack's earplugs because one plug neatly fills the gap on the side of the Hero7, and they are bright red/orange in color. That lets me see (remember) that I've plugged it up when I get caught in the rain. Cheers! 👍 --QM
WooHoo! THX TO ALL! 👍👍 I just noticed that this morning as well. I have a lot more video to upload... work was crazy last week, so I'm lagging behind with this series. --QM
@@JoesGoldenGarage You betcha! I don't have any dreams of avarice or delusions of grandeur... but if the revenue pays for my hobby and road trips, then I'm happy! --QM
25:05. That's the money shot right there! AWESOME! I bought a Super Cub for my wife last summer and have ridden it a bit myself. You have some cojones my friend! That is a LOOOOOONG way to go on the Cub. Good for you!
Thx for the feedback! I really enjoy taking the smaller/slower bike on road trips because they force you to slow down and enjoy the scenery instead of rushing through to your destination. Riding the Cub on some of the faster highways can be a challenge, but I just stay to the right and keep an eye on my mirrors. I just do a bit more trip planning in advance so I can try to avoid the faster roads. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Well done, brings back memories of good times travelling slow and enjoying the journey. What are you using to get the HUD’s up display, taco and compass really cool. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the feedback! The speedo & compass overlay are gauges that are built-into the GoPro Hero cameras. I use the GoPro Quik software to enable the gauges and then I export the clips to "burn-in" the overlay onto the video. Cheers! 👍 --QM
That's awesome! I remember looking at the MB5 in the showroom when I was a kid (just a couple of years too young at the time)... those were super high-tech for the time. I remember reading somewhere that they set the land speed record for a 50cc stock production motorcycle... around 60 mph. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I bought mine brand new for $600. When I got to Washington DC I went to the Honda dealer for servicing. The mechanic said to leave it for a couple days and he will do some special tuning on it and they gave me a Honda 200 to ride around town. When I got the MB five back it would run 65 mph
That old slogan still rings true 60 years later! I was always envious of the Australian market CT110's because I owned the CT90 and CT110 back in the 1980's. They are great trail bikes, and the CT110's with the dual-range transmission were virtually unstoppable. I wish that we had that dual-range transmission on the new CT125, but maybe the aftermarket will provide a solution in a few years. Cheers! 👍 --QM
You should do it! The Cub is a hoot on the back roads as long as you don't have speeding cagers trying to run you over. I'll post another short video (hopefully sometime soon) with my new rear rack and pannier solution. I replaced the OEM rack with the Kijima rack, and that unit is much better... several inches longer and a bit wider, so it gives more real-estate for luggage. I can load up the Cub with the DrySpec D68 kit (www.twistedthrottle.com/dryspec-d68-waterproof-motorcycle-drybag-modular-packing-system-in-black-gray-orange) or just use those panniers with the smaller D28 rollbag on top. The DrySpec combo is very versatile and you can mix/match to suit the chore. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Thanks for sharing your journey! Quick question for ya, if you don’t mind... I bought a pair of handle bar mirrors, like the ones you are using but when I remove the stock nubs, it looks like the bar inside was glued in making it two separate pieces. I’ve tried everything to get the inner bar out but no luck. Any suggestions? Edit: meant to mention it for my super cub c125
Thx for the feedback! I'll be glad to help if I can... check out these two videos. This is how I removed the inner bar weights: czcams.com/video/CS1vyNmvzmg/video.html . This is the revised method of keeping the inner bar weight for reducing the handlebar vibrations: czcams.com/video/3h0DozndoJU/video.html . The CRG bar-end adapters can screw into the factory inner weight, but the retaining clips for the weight need to be removed first because they don't allow the weight to slide deep enough into the bar. After you remove the inner weight, everything goes very smoothly. --QM
For the first. I’m living in Japan. In that case we are satisfied for 14T. But ride cub in the US I think you need 16T also need to change to high gear !
@Redrum This bike can hit 80mph, loaded like this 70 for sure. However, he said that it's a lot of wind at 24:25, you wouldn't wanna rush on a small bike if the wind is hitting sideways.
Looking around CZcams I found another channel you might want to explore. "A Retired Oakie Goes to Thailand." The guy there has a CT125. While watching his videos he has a huge rear carrier that comes stock on his as well as a disk wheel lock that he says came with his. I still want a Super Cub though.
Thx for the tip! I found his channel a few months ago, and I've watched several of his videos on the CT125. Another good one is "Ride with Warro"... he has been posting several videos per week with his rides and mods that he's done to his CT125. 😉👍 --QM
Decades ago I used to lead tours through the Golden Triangle in Thailand on these bikes.In the day they were the workhorse of the Thai mountains carrying everything from sweet potatoes to opium.
Wow! I'll bet that's a beautiful country to ride on a Cub... lots of lush green hills and beautiful scenery. It always amazes me to see the little Cub's loaded down with more weight in cargo than in people. I'd worry a little bit about riding through some of those areas, though... wouldn't want to stumble through anyone's poppy fields by accident. 😉👍
@@QuasiMotard iIt is you can still buy those old classic bikes in good condition for a song, parts too. It might be a good import business if they are wanted that is. It always has been safe opium comes from Burma big tourist area now. Don't forget to have fun and there is no adventure without adversity was the club motto!
@@seanwalker5157 That's funny... my own motto has always been similar: "without some adventure or challenge, it's just commuting". There is another Australian YT moto-vlogger that I've watched for years, Biker Bits (czcams.com/users/BikerBitsAUS), who has a similar slogan, "adventure before dementia". I found his channel because of his travels on a postie bike (Honda CT110). During one of his highway trips to nowhere, a big RV passed by him that had that slogan plastered across the back of it in a big mural... 'Adventure Before Dementia" ... I love it... so true! Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotardIts overcoming the difficulties that makes for unforgettable memories. The broken throttle cable and cleverly rigging it up with string, getting lost can result in the best of times, even running out of gas in a great place that you weren’t planning on going to. It’s these things times that people treasure,not the journey that was so well planned that nothing much happens
Thanks for all the comparison from the super Cub and the 150 . Was looking at getting my daughter a cub but think I'll go with the 150. Here in San Antonio Texas.
I'm glad that the comparison videos helped! I'm actually headed to San Antonio early tomorrow morning to meet up with a buddy for a 4-day Ryker ride & motocamp in the Twisted Sisters area. Cheers and good luck with your upcoming scooter purchase! 👍 --QM
Get a Sena SMH 10 helmet.....they're awesome and you don't have to hook anything up to video, record, bluetooth etc.....all built into the helmet and there's no background noise. The best thing going yet for recording a ride or trip. Love your videos!
Thanks for the tip! I'll check out the Sena helmet next time I need to replace my lid. There are pros/cons to having separate comms and camera solutions, though. One benefit of the individual bits is that you can change/upgrade just one piece to fit a need and not everything at once. The downside is all of the mounting and cabling mess that gets in the way. 👍 --QM
There is a fine line between bravery and stupidity... I'm not sure which side of the line I'm on sometimes. 🤣 I enjoy the challenges of riding the smaller bikes because of their lower speeds and their relative simplicity. They let you focus more on the ride and the scenery... less hustle and more substance. That said, I try to pick my battles and stay away from the really fast highways just so I don't end up as a hood ornament on someone's SUV. It's harder to find calm back roads now that the speed limits on so many of our rural highways have been bumped up to 75 MPH. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Yep, and that's at WOT (or at least 80%) for most of that highway running. My in-town and mixed commute riding on the Cub usually returns 130+ MPG, with my highest figure so far at over 147 MPG... it's crazy-efficient! Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@speedy_j9368 Most of the trip was spent at 50-55 with brief runs at 60+. Those stretches of video were just riding without any commentary, so I didn't include those portions. These ride videos are long enough without including all that dead space! 🤣 --QM
@@Kimbrough87 Sorry for the late reply... I just saw your comment! The farthest that I usually push the Cub on highway runs is about 110 miles. However, I have gone over 130 miles a couple of times when riding on slower city streets and keeping the speeds under 50 mph. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Yes... I do now, but I didn't at the time of this video. I recently added driving lights (LED pods), a Garmin Zumo GPS, and a USB charger for my phone to the Cub. You can see them in this video, if you're interested: czcams.com/video/K661rEq66Xg/video.html . Cheers! --QM
The MSR red bottle to carry emergency fuel was an excellent, thoughtful idea. Please, where did you get it from ? And the side mirrors, work better than stock one ? Thanks.
Thx for the feedback! I have been using the MSR fuel bottles for years on my offroad and adventure bikes. I purchased mine from REI, but you can also find them from other camping supply stores. There are also other brands like Primus that are nearly identical. The OEM mirrors were awful, so I replaced them with the CRG Hindsight Lanesplitter 3" mirrors. These mirrors have a convex shape that allows you to see much more area behind you, and they are virtually vibration-free at all speeds. I highly recommend them to any Super Cub owner. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
i wait on the new gopro hero 8 maybe i buy this, motoradds mount, ik like to know do you speak on the cub when you ride with pairing mic or only with the hero 7?
I have a microphone mounted inside the chin bar of the helmet and that is connected via the GoPro audio adapter. You can watch a video about my helmet setup here: czcams.com/video/D_lbmLdenHU/video.html . --QM
Now that's TOTAL DEDICATION !!! "leaves your boys hangin' off the end" Just love that quote. Thanks for the tip on using earplug goo for sealing the GoPro mic input on their camera. Got to be the worst design of the whole system. You can bet DJi don't make the same schoolboy error when their competitor to the Hero range arrives next month (apparently)
IMHO... the worst/silliest design faux pas for the Hero 6/7 series is the omission of a bluetooth audio implementation... either A2DP or HSP. They already have 5GHz wireless and BT built-in, so why not add the audio processing chip and allow the camera to sync up with the myriad of motorcycle bluetooth communicators that everyone already owns! The audio adapter has been a dismal failure since the Hero5, which was ~3 years ago... it's hard to believe that they haven't improved upon it over the last two iterations or 3 years. We'll see if they pull their head out of their collective arses for the Hero8 series. If not, then I'll certainly be looking for alternatives. A dedicated audio solution is the only fix for the audio right now, but the camera glitches (e.g. lockups) still persist and aren't predictable or repeatable. That 's good info on the DJI... I'm shopping alternative cameras to replace the GoPro's because I'm getting worn out on the lock-up bugs. Sony has some good action cam's as well, but I haven't owned one in 4+ years. It's time to start researching and testing, I guess. 😉 --QM
cool I love your supercub. Had a question with that shifter though.. is there anyway to actually stall this bike? i have a grom but don't understand the mechanics of the heel toe shifter.
No, there is no real way to stall the motor that I have found. The auto-clutch (centrifugal clutch) on the Cub works in a similar way as a bicycle freewheel: at idle, it allows the motor to spin without engaging the drive sprocket, and it also allows for a limited amount of "coast-down" at low speeds (but much less than a typical scooter's CVT transmission). When you open the throttle above idle, the clutch starts to engage slowly as the rev's build and that engages the drive/countershaft sprocket. You can't "dump" the clutch and stall the bike by giving it too much throttle, because the clutch will just slip until you match engine speed to output shaft speed. As for the heel-toe shifter, the lever operates the same as a traditional shifter, with the addition of a heel portion that you step down on (which lifts the toe portion) to actuate a shift. The difference between this shift mechanism and a traditional clutched bike (e.g. Grom) is that the clutch disengagement is attached to the shift lever itself instead of being on a hand lever. When you slightly press the pedal in either direction (up or down), it releases the clutch shoes to enable the transmission to unload so you can change gears. The trick to this is the smooth/slow activation of the lever to prevent abrupt on/off clutch action, particularly on the re-engagement side (e.g. lifting off the heel or letting down the toe). The mechanics and timing are exactly the opposite of a traditional clutched bike where you want to engage and release the lever as quickly as possible to make a smooth shift. The Cub requires a slow, smooth up/or down action to prevent the driveline lurch. Throttle blips (rev matching) is also timed differently, where you need to wait until the clutch begins to re-engage before applying throttle (traditional bikes need the blip to match gear speed before the shift and/or before the clutch release). It took me a few days and a couple hundred miles to relearn 40+ years of motor memory, but I'm fairly smooth with it now. --QM
Every stop sign around here is a "yield"! If we ever come to a complete stop, then we're just begging to get rear-ended by some aggressive, oblivious cager behind us! 🤣👍 --QM
Thx for the feedback! The jacket that I typically wear is a cheap Fly Racing mesh jacket similar to this one ($99.99): www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/fly-flux-air-jacket . It's inexpensive, washes easily, and flows a LOT of air. I upgraded the armor in my jacket to CE-L2 for a little extra protection. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Thank you for the link to the jacket - very helpful. Allow to remark. There is a different ethos to riding a Honda Cub. Similar to riding a single-speed mountain bike. Wonder if we are bound for different times due to COVID-19 and economic impact/federal money printing press & social unrest. The times of living high on the hog may be over for even more of us. A little jealous of the high discounts you are showing at your local dealership. Here in Germany many dealers will sit on inventory i/o slashing prices and making space. Do enjoy your videos. Stay safe! Best from Germany.
Agreed! I have been searching for apps that would let you set your speed limit, but I haven't found a good one yet. Several viewers have suggested bicycling apps, but those frequently route you through private roads and bike paths that aren't legal for motorized vehicles. Many places in Texas just don't have any alternate routes away from the highways to get between cities... it's either highway or overland trekking. 😉👍 --QM
I'm with you on the group rides. Anything over 4 or 5 people becomes a chaotic mess with wildly different skill levels passing each other, and going nuts trying to outdo or keep up. I don't care about the twisties or corners, or anything like that. I just enjoy nice, comfortable rides on nice days haha.
Agreed. I'm just not a 9/10ths rider anymore... too old to heal quickly from a down or mishap, and I have a family to provide for.. too much at stake for young cowboy antics. --QM
About 1969/70 at South Lake Tahoe and buddy and myself were on a motorcycle trip. We met two girls who had driven step through Honda 50s to South Lake Tahoe from Saskatchewan, Canada.
Wow, now that's a serious journey! Those 50cc bikes can only reach 40-45 mph, so that trip would take a long time. Traffic was probably a bit more sedate back then... no distracted maniacs in SUV's blasting down the road 30+ over the limit while texting (no cell phones back then). 🤣 My son and I were hoping to do the Scooter Cannonball Run this July on a pair of Super Cubs (about 9K miles around the country), but I think that event is scrubbed this year due to COVID-19. --QM
That rack is the Honda accessory... I'm not really a fan of it because it's too small, and mine had a serious mounting issue (bad fitment and scratched my fender). I have a new rack made by Asahi that I will be installing soon. The Asahi rack is longer and slightly wider than the Honda rack, so it should be more useful for carrying tail bags or luggage on the back of the Cub. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Hey, like your videos! Do you think a super cup would be a good first bike for someone? I want one or a adv150. I’m not really a wild hog kinda guy more of a timid piglet!
Howdy and sorry for the late reply... I didn't see your comment until today. The Cub has more of a motorcycle feel than the PCX150 or ADV150, but the scooters definitely have more room and their engines make more power (faster acceleration and higher top speed). You should try to arrange a test ride at a local dealer to see which one works better for your needs. You can't really go wrong with either bike, though... they are fantastic, reliable little machines. Cheers! 👍 --QM
After a lot of research and watching these videos, I'm going to buy a Supercub. I have agreed a price with my local Honda dealer, and can't wait to collect.
Thx for the feedback! I think you'll be pleased with the Super Cub. Let us know how you get along with it and how you plan to ride (e.g. commuting, pleasure riding, road trips, etc). As long as you don't need to travel really fast or really far, then the Cub is a great run around bike. I tend to push my machines into roles that they were never intended to fill (like these long road trips), but they usually do just fine with a few functional mods and creature comfort add-ons. I've taken my Cub on a few long trips now (still haven't had time to edit or post those videos yet), and it has been a blast to ride. My butt goes numb after about 3 hours, so I'll be looking for a different seat before I take it on the 2020 Scooter Cannonball Run. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard thanks for the reply. Your Vlogs have been really helpful. I bought my super cub this afternoon, I'll be picking it up next week. I'll be doing some trips on it but mainly camping or fishing. I'm in the UK so there is plenty of twisty roads and places to see. I got a rear luggage bracket fitted as well which will be useful. Other than the mods you have fitted, what's the day to day maintenance like?
@@richardgrix6982 No real maintenance to speak of... just the basics that are dirt simple: - Change the oil every 1500-2000 miles (regardless of what Honda's manual says... oil is cheap, motors aren't): czcams.com/video/G0rveFN2TNs/video.html . The procedure only takes about 10 minutes after you have the essentials lined up and you're familiar with the process. - Lube the drive chain every ~500 miles or so and check the chain slack/tension... adjustment (if needed) only takes about 5-10 minutes. I have only adjusted my chain tension once, and that was when I swapped for the 15T front sprocket: czcams.com/video/H0-aQ-QNYHs/video.html - Check the tire pressures occasionally (I run mine at the recommended pressures stated on the swingarm tag, maybe 1-2 PSI above that for road trips) - Check the oil level through the sight glass occasionally (I usually check every 2nd or 3rd fuel fill just to be sure that I'm not burning any oil from high-RPM cruising). I really enjoy the Cub and I plan to see how many miles I can pile on it over the next few years. I'm curious to see how it holds up mechanically over 20K+ miles. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@gilgutenberg5733 Excellent, likewise, sir! So, you are planning on participating in the 2020 SCBR? I'm trying to find time and to organize a couple of shake-down rides in the Texas area before the event next July. I know that I'll be upgrading the Cub's seat, and I'll probably add a few other items (e.g. 2.5-gallon fuel cell and highway pegs) before we start our 8000-mile trip. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Those gauges are available in the GoPro cameras since the Hero5. You need to use the GoPro Quik app (either desktop or mobile version) to enable the gauges, and then export each video clip to burn-in the overlay on the output video file. 👍 --QM
The slower you go, the further you go and the more you see. I'm fascinated by the on screen display of speed and compass - how does that work? Also, recently was looking for an app that would calculate routes to avoid highways (with 125cc capacity illegal on freeways) So far I found the Kurvinger app- not yet tested myself. Anyone have other ideas?
Howdy, James... sorry for the late reply. The gauge overlays are available in the GoPro Hero5 and later cameras, but you need to use the GoPro Quik app to enable them and then export the clips to "burn-in" the overlays in the output videos. I haven't found any decent navigation apps that let you specify the maximum road speeds. The road data is certainly in all of the modern GPS's and in Google Maps, but none of them allow you to specify the road speed as an "avoidance". Good luck with your search, and let us know if you find anything that works well! Cheers! 👍 --QM
Great, do more trips, they're a lot of fun on small bikes. I had C90's, CT90 and 250N Honda's in the late 1970's used for courier work in a big city. all were fitted with a lightweight metal waterproof, modular container that would easily carry up to 60kg. These could be easily removed if not needed. The sides extended down to about axle level and were 8" in width. I did consider mounting a carry rack on the top but it was never needed. Eveything you carried would easily have fitted inside and could be safely locked. You can get small screens for these, lot of fun for sure.
Thank for the feedback! I am planning several road trips this year, including a 8000+ mile trip around the USA. I will certainly record that trip and post a video series about it... lots of road miles and motocamping for sure. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard remember if it's 1 mile or 10,000 miles, take your time and ride safe. One more thing if you have long haul slab sections you can put on a train between towns.
Unfortunately, we don't have good commuter rail systems here in the USA, so its car, truck, or bike to reach our destinations. The long highway stretches challenging for small bikes because those routes typically have high speed limits (over 75 mph). So, I try to plan routes over back roads whenever possible. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Thanks for the feedback! Yes, the Cub's max weight in the USA is listed at 234 pounds, but it can carry a LOT more than that. These bikes carry passengers (or entire families, groceries, and the family goat) in the Asian markets. There were a couple of larger participants in the 2021 Scooter Cannonball Run who rode Cubs, and I estimated their weight around the 250-270 lb range. I'm sure that the bike will slow down a bit, but it will pull the weight just fine. At 6'5", you will fit, but you might find the seat and handlebar position a bit cramped. Many taller riders purchase the extended bench seat from overseas (Ebay, etc) and scoot further back to give more legroom. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I don't use my Super Cub as a daily rider, so the mileage hasn't been increasing much over the past 2 years. I put about 5K miles on it in the first two year with motocamping trips and local commuting miles. The Cub's third year (2021) was brutal torture. I put 10K miles on it in just 23 days during the 2021 Scooter Cannonball Run. That poor little 125cc entine endured 12+ hours/day running at wide-open throttle for 23 days straight... while pulling a trailer behind it! Here is the playlist of that adventure if you're interested in watching: czcams.com/play/PLLXxDh3JumLnSK37lF4AcrF28frAIfLfA.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Thx for the feedback... I'm glad that the info is useful! The container in this video is a MSR fuel bottle: www.msrgear.com/stoves/stove-accessories/msr-fuel-bottles/msr-fuel-bottles.html . Another similar brand is Primus: primus.us/products/fuel-bottles?variant=31114881499219 . Both of those are designed to carry flammable fuels, so they are much safer than using a drink bottle or other makeshift solution. You can get bottle carriers that mount to the side of panniers or other soft luggage as well: greenchileadv.com/products/gcag-bottle-holster . Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@onehappyoldgoat7124 Yep, no problem! They have strong O-ring seals on the lids that make them spillproof, and the bottles are made of high-strength (thick) aluminum. They are actually designed to be pressurized with a pump for use with gas stoves, so they are very durable for normal transport of fuels. 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Great! I saw they were made for the stoves so I wanted to makes sure they were the same as you used in your video for regular scooter fuel.
I don't know if you have solved the fuel canister holder system ? I use bicycle water bottle holders. A couple of hose clamps or even two small bolts will secure the holders on to any part of the C125 . And they hold those fuel canisters perfectly .
Thx for the feedback and the ideas! I haven't found a "perfect" solution for the fuel bottle holders yet. I want to find some nylon/canvas holders that I can secure to my panniers or the roll bag so that I don't have to hard-mount anything on the Cub. I did install a Rotopax plate on top of the rear rack that can be used for a Rotopax fuel container, or I could mount the bottle holders on there. I'll be sure to post my solution when it happens. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I’m 6’4 and I’ve put about 1000 miles on my super cub. Rides like a dream and is quite comfortable. I usually do a quick stretch before I hop on though. Not necessary but cramping up on the road is no fun
Awesome! I hope it goes well for you. Are you able to ride the course before or after the race? That would be a nice, twisty ride through the countryside! --QM
@@QuasiMotard yeah they open the roads again for the public. The race goes through a few towns as well the country side. Most well known being Portrush. www.northwest200.org/practice-race-schedule/
@@QuasiMotard and it's good here's a CZcams video of some action from the NW200 209mph top recorded speed so far czcams.com/video/TfhWGS_oF1o/video.html
WOW... that's all I can say. I've never seen this race before... I knew of the Isle of Man TT (like everyone else in the world), but this is a new one for me to watch! Those gents have much larger cohones than I do... they must be made of bronze and clank together like church bells when they walk. I've topped 200 mph a few times (on two wheels and four), and I've had a the occasional low-side off at 160+ mph on the track, but always under "controlled circumstances"... not where there are curbs and store fronts waiting to permanently ruin your day. I wonder how many of those homes lining the circuit have had the odd motorcycle bit show up in their front yard (or dining room) after a bike takes a high speed tumble. 😲 --QM
Can I assume there is no Reserve fuel position on the Fuel Tap? As for the spluttering could that be the fuel tank tap "cup" filter? Unusual on a new bike have had tanks (on larger bikes) which corrosion rust/paint flakes have meant clearing every few weeks. On the Majority of the small Honda bikes I've owned the Tank range was about 100 on Main then 10-15 miles on Reserve (always got me home). I 'd always "switch" the first time I heard the engine "fade" on the move. Smallest tank reserve was just 5 miles on a Yamaha 2T 125 Which was an Autolube fuel with (2 stroke) oil tank which lasted quite a while topped up ,1 time per week!
The new Super Cub is fuel-injected, so there is no ON/RESERVE option or fuel petcock. The fuel gauge starts flashing at you early enough to give plenty of warning... usually around 1/4 tank (0.25 gal), which should give about 25-30 miles of advance warning. It was odd that it was sputtering early. Maybe the fuel pickup is at the front of the tank, so it was starved slightly because I had it weighted down with so much gear on the back? After running the numbers at the fuel stop, I should have been able to (almost) skip the fuel bottle and make it to that fuel station. It took 1.05 gal total to fill it, including the 30 oz from the bottle (0.819 from the pump, 0.234 from the bottle = 1.05 gal total). I will try this test again under less strenuous circumstances (e.g. less headwind, lower speeds, less chance of being flattened by speeding traffic when I run dry and coast to a stop in the main lanes). 😉 --QM
In Greece they call them ducks (Papies). Because if you remove the exhaust and start the engine sounds like ducks . They are very reliable and economic small bikes.
If you are referring to the high (bright) beam, then yes. That is a common practice in the United States for riders to use their high beams during daylight hours for better visibility in traffic. This safety practice is taught in our motorcycle safety courses. We dip to low beams at dusk and nighttime to avoid blinding on coming traffic. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
That’s interesting, it’s different in the UK we always drive with dipped lights day and night, unless the road is empty and it’s dark. I love your videos I also have a 2019, super cub and I’ve learned a lot from your videos , thank you 😊
That's a common question, and it's a difficult one to answer. The "best" or "right" bike for someone really depends on their intended riding chores, their environment, and their physical size and condition (e.g. fitness level and strength). If you plan to commute and stay on city streets with lower speeds, then any small-displacement motorcycle or scooter would be a good tool for the job. Conversely, if you plan to ride faster highways or do any long-distance touring, then a midsize to larger motorcycle is probably a better choice overall because it will be more capable of keeping up with faster traffic. My general recommendation would be to keep your first bike as light and simple as possible... large, heavy bikes are a LOT harder to learn with, and they are a pain in the butt to ride on busy city streets with stop-and-go traffic. If you've never ridden before, then starting off with a scooter or something without a clutch (e.g. the Honda Super Cub or Trail 125) is an easier tool to learn the basics because the extra motor coordination of managing the clutch is taken out of the equation. You can migrate up to a standard-shift motorcycle after you're comfortable with all of the other riding chores. And, of course, be sure to take the MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) rider's course before you venture out into traffic. It's unfortunate that most riders (and cagers) in the USA look down upon small-displacement motorcycles and scooters... the bigger/faster/better mentality rules supreme here. Small motorcycles and scooters are immense amounts of fun to ride if you have the correct expectations of them. I have lots of bikes in the stable, but I will always take one of the small bikes if the opportunity arises. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard thank you so much for that answer I have 50cc Vespa now and just signed up for the course thank you so much. I live in NYC so really need it for the urban riding.
Is that right that in the US you put your own personal plate on a vehicle when you buy if then remove the plate when you sell the bike? In Britain a number plate stays on the a bike all its life.
When an owner registers/titles a vehicle in Texas, the tax office asks if new license plates are needed. Texas registers the plate number to the vehicle and the owner. Some people will remove the plate when selling a vehicle to prevent complications when the new owner doesn't transfer the title properly (that's a fairly common occurrence). For example, parking tickets and toll road violations will be mailed to the registered owner, so they would need to fight those in court. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Not full throttle on the flats at 55 mph, but holding at about 75-80%. Uphill or headwinds require full throttle to maintain a steady speed. Extreme grades or headwinds will overcome the motor's power and the speed will drop to ~50-52 mph. I should be receiving my windscreen sometime soon, and that may help the aerodynamics a little bit... we shall soon see! --QM
Yes, the SC is very buzzy at some speeds. I upgraded to a 15T front sprocket to calm the motor about 600 RPM at cruising speeds, so that helps with the vibration a little bit. I also added Grip Puppies foam over-grips to tame the handlebar vibrations. 😉👍 --QM
so from houston to austin through the back roads , on a super cub,
man you are something else .
Without some challenge or adventure, it's just commuting. 👍😉 --QM
@Game Bred Duramax This trip was only about 350 miles. I have taken the Cub on a couple of additional road trips in the 400-600 mile range (round-trip). It performed flawlessly... I just puttered along at 50-55 mph without taxing the engine too much, and it returned an average of about 118-120 mpg. 👍 --QM
You should check the "c90adventures" channel on YT, the guy is traveling on Honda C90 from '80s, around the world.
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Getting out on 290 is pretty brave, I think I would of took to the shoulder like I use to in Hawaii. However I believe it is illegal in Texas.
Awesome! There is a russian saying:
the slower you go, the further you'll get.
Thanks for the feedback! I completely agree with that saying... that's good, old-fashioned logic that more people should understand. 😉👍 --QM
Yeah but that didn't work for them during the space race 😛
imagine you're in thailand and have a passenger with you...barely hitting 40 mph sucks.
@@worltrader5948 speeding with passenger isnt best idea, especially in Thai (may cost you much)
This Honda super cup c125 is made in Japan
I can't find it in Malaysia
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Don't even know why im watching this, im sat on a hillside on a sunny day with my dog during a lockdown. Watching a man i don't know ride a supercub. You seem a good fella though.
Shaun Portlock funny isn’t it, I’m my kitchen cooking doing the same thing
It's funny that these long-format ride videos seem to be the ones that catch most of the views on my channel. I had a few viewers comment that they watch my videos when they can't get out to ride because of weather or other circumstances (e.g. health or mobility). So, I guess that it's therapeutic or cathartic in some way for some people. I'm just glad to share the ride and maybe to pick up a few like-minded folks along the way. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@Aaron Fire Thanks for the feedback and compliments! I really enjoy riding the smaller bikes because of the lower speeds and their relative simplicity. I owned a Honda Trail 90 and Trail 110, as did many of my friends while growing up in Oklahoma back in the 1980s. We had so much fun exploring and adventuring on those bikes, and they were nearly indestructible! You might enjoy another road trip video series of mine when I took on the Cub to Ratcliff Lake in Texas: czcams.com/video/37BTEHXWfxU/video.html . Cheers! 👍 --QM
@Aaron Fire I had a Honda 50 scrambler in high school. Same as the cub but looked like a scrambler motorcycle. Glad to see Honda bringing out the CT125 Hunter Cub.... sort of looks like my old bike.
Thank you! Taking the SuperCub on a decent road trip. Americans think a vehicle is useless if you can't get on the interstate and go 75 mph. With just a little patience, smaller cycles can do anything a larger cycle can do, and most of what a car can do! This vid will not be watched by the general public, but I'm hoping more cycle riders get it and more 125/250's get some market share. Greenie/Tree Huggers that think ICE is evil- If Americans dropped 25% of their car travel (mostly truck and SUV!) and instead used these little rascals for visiting friends, getting groceries, running errands, etc. Our fuel/oil needs of this country would be solved! (well, at least for another 40-50 years as we transition to other energy sources)
P.S. your YT production values are top class. Thanks for putting in the time.
Thx for the feedback and the compliments! Most folks here in the USA are stuck on the bigger/better/faster mentality, so the small bikes are frowned upon as being "starter bikes" or inferior in some way. That's a shame (and those peoples' loss) because the smaller bikes can be just as entertaining to ride and they let you enjoy more of the scenery! I just chuckle whenever someone tells me that this bike can't do "that", or "you must be crazy", or that they wouldn't be caught dead riding anything less than 1000cc's, etc, etc. I just motor on and prove to myself what CAN be done, and I have a great time learning from any mistakes that I make along the way. 😉 The old axiom of "put up or shut up" rings true, IMHO. 🤣
The USA has been a tough market for small-displacement bikes for decades, so many of the manufacturers have been reluctant to bring those bikes to the states... but they sell like hotcakes in most of the foreign markets. I think it's great that Honda has started to shake up the market here with lots of fun, smaller bikes over the past few years. I'm probably going to snag one of the ADV150's in a couple of months (powersports.honda.com/street/scooter/adv150), and then I'll DEFINITELY buy at least one Honda CT125 next year or whenever they finally arrive on our shores. That little mule should be capable of going just about anywhere, and I look forward to testing that theory. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I have a poem for thee..
I agree with your philoso-fee
@@mebeasensei 😂 Poet and didn't know it. --QM
Redmenace96 Smart man I like how you think if most people thought that way they will be much richer to✅😂
@@Kimbrough87 Yep! 50 bucks a week into the tank is 2 bar tabs for me. Maybe one big night with guests. Trucks take 80-100, right? Americans gotta back off consumption/materialism. Either do it now, or be forced to do it when the shit hits the fan.
The wee cycle is 5 dollars into the tank, for 2 weeks?
You know what would change things? If Americans had to throw dollar bills out the truck/SUV window while they were driving! Ha,ha!!!! Or hand money to Hugo Chavez-look-a-likes at the gas station! Holy mackeral.
Anything out of the ordinary is an adventure! I rode a 125cc scooter around Vietnam country road and it was a blast. Thanks for showing.
Thx for the feedback! I really enjoy the smaller/slower bikes... they let you be a part of the scenery instead of rushing through it. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I’ve a C90 - completed a 3000 mile trip with no issues fully loaded - the bike is indestructible!
Agreed! These are great little bikes. I wish more USA riders could appreciate the appeal of slowing down to have more fun. 😉👍 --QM
I watched this video 2 times when I randomly came onto his page. Now I have a super cub and freaking love it.
reminds me of my 10 year self back in the Dominican Republic riding my brother's super cub coming back from the farm when I visited my grandmother for summer vacation it truly is an all purpose vehicle
~ 20:00, THAT'S what helped get me out of fast bikes, ESPECIALLY in groups. 100+ on skinny mountain roads full of blind curves, traffic on the wrong side, rock slides, hell even slippery sand and you're down if not out for good. I gave up on those as I wasn't game for that kind of action, a couple had pretty bad accidents but they survived. Stunning what some folks worry about, but are willing to play Russian Roulette with a motorcycle.
Agreed! I didn't go into the details of that event, but it wasn't pleasant. I narrowly escaped the wreckage of both man and machine during that ride. I'll just summarize with this... both the motorcycle and the rider were in several pieces after the accident... nothing was in one piece. There are certain things that you can't "un-see", and that event definitely made an impression on me. From that point forward, I left the crazy "sport" riding at the track and stayed out of the groups of guys that like to hang it out on the ragged edge. Public roads are not race tracks, and it's just a matter of time before luck catches up with the guys that treat them as such. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Man, that little puppy just hums along, very sweet😊
Yep, it's a great little machine. I haven't been riding it much over the past couple of months, but I'm planning to get it out for a few road trips soon. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I had a 1968 Honda 50 Cub back in the day. Your trip makes me want my 50 back again. You are enjoying the ride! Congrats from Canada.
Thx for the feedback, and greetings from the USA! 👍 --QM
what an epic adventure, seems to be the most fun on lower cc machines like the cub, trips like these look more epic.
I couldn't agree more. That's why I prefer the smaller bikes... they are more of a challenge, but you can ride slower and enjoy the scenery more than on bigger, faster machines. The big machines push people to go faster and farther, but the trip becomes more about the destination than the journey... so much scenery is lost to fast pace on the highways and superslabs. I prefer the slower pace to savor the sights and sounds. --QM
I'm impressed. The little cub can WORK!
I am getting one
This is really cool. Thank you for sharing the trip with us.
Thx for the feedback! I enjoy taking these slower backroad trips whenever I can. I've taken a few other road trips on the Cub that you might like to watch. Here is a trip that I took to Ratcliff Lake in Texas: czcams.com/video/37BTEHXWfxU/video.html . Cheers! 👍 --QM
The Cub's in-town fuel economy is even crazier... over 140 mpg! 😲 --QM
A REAL man has no problem making this trip on a Honda 50. Glad to be riding along with you.
Thx for the feedback! I always get a chuckle when those macho types start in with the "get a real bike" comments. I start to reply in an attempt to educate them, but then I remember that you can't fix stupid. 🤣 I currently have 18 bikes in the garage of all sizes and flavors, and I ride whatever pleases me. I'm not out to show off or prove anything to anyone... I just ride to have fun and relax! Cheers! 😉👍
Magic and very practical motorcycle !
man this is awesome. just awesome.
Thanks for watching and for the feedback! I have several other Super Cub road trip video series on my channel if you're interested in watching:
- Super Cub First Motocamping Trip: czcams.com/video/_uSh6S6tDfM/video.html
- Super Cub Motocamping at Ratcliff Lake: czcams.com/video/37BTEHXWfxU/video.html
- Super Cubs in the Ozarks: czcams.com/video/Pe-y2vKVSi0/video.html
I also just completed a 9600+ (15K km) trip around the USA on my Super Cub in July 2020 for the Scooter Cannonball Run. I will be posting that video series soon. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Love this idea!!!
Thx for the feedback! This was a fun trip, and I've taken the Cub on several more motocamping adventures since then. This load-out was an exercise in the ridiculous, and I took WAY too much gear just to see if I could do it. Everything went well (minus the crazy weather), so I don't have any reservations in pressing the Cub into harder chores. The 2020 Scooter Cannonball Run in July will be the real test... 8000+ miles around the country! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I remember when you put this video here on CZcams. I can’t believe that was already three years ago
I know, right?! Time has been a blur since then... lots of road trips and miles burned on the little Super Cub since then. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
This is an amazing video. Perfectly balanced, calm, informative and relaxed. Also you seem to be a great dude. Im also on those backroads on my scoot but its only a 50 cc but does 50 mph easy since its a two stroke.
Thanks for the feedback, Kim! I really enjoy the small-displacement bikes, and touring with them is great fun... you can slow down to enjoy the scenery instead of rushing through it. You might enjoy some of my other Super Cub and scooter road trips:
2020 Labor Day - Super Cubs in the Ozarks:
Episode Links:
- Day 1: czcams.com/video/Pe-y2vKVSi0/video.html
- Day 2: czcams.com/video/IK1UWY5Dj60/video.html
- Day 3: czcams.com/video/YBFiGG3X9j0/video.html
- Days 4-5: czcams.com/video/jk0E51XPD34/video.html
- Day 6 (long): czcams.com/video/2CgWb3cRQk4/video.html
- Day 7-8: czcams.com/video/jnrSVcvZMts/video.html
2020 Memorial Day - Scooters in the Ozarks
Episode Links:
- Days 0-1: czcams.com/video/_hKgxFxoFCc/video.html
- Day 2: czcams.com/video/c0A9yasABtg/video.html
- Day 3: czcams.com/video/N0nqSR4Q_tg/video.html (Zuma 125 Oil Change in the Woods)
- Day 3: czcams.com/video/zD982CzBmLE/video.html
- Day 4: czcams.com/video/Meoos40FH4U/video.html
- Days 5-6: czcams.com/video/Ff8_05mUXo4/video.html
Cheers! 👍 --QM
Like the motorcycle philosophy Quasi, incredibly sensible words. I ride a VTR 1000 twin in the UK. Fascinating video just love what we call in UK `step thru` motorcycle.So very practical and very economical to run ! Enjoyable video..
Well said, and thanks for the feedback! The small bikes are lots of fun... it's just a shame that more people here in the USA don't see the appeal of slowing down to have more fun. Cheers from Texas! 😉👍 --QM
Beautiful bike!
I'm amazed at the fuel economy. I've had a 1982 C70 since 2005 and it consistently gets 115mpg. This 125cc almost twice the engine gets better than mine? Amazing.
My Cub actually gets closer to 135-140 US MPG in normal riding (e.g. mixed city and light highway duty under 55 mph). If I wring its neck on the highway at nearly wide-open throttle, then it drops to 115-119 MPG... it's truly amazing! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
That cub seems looks like a very smooth ride.
It is amazing super Honda trip. I like it very much.
Thanks for the feedback! I just returned from another 450-mile motocamping trip on the Super Cub. I hope to edit and upload that video soon! Cheers! 👍 --QM
Just stumbled across this video and enjoyed it , Great trip , Here in Asia we use these small bikes 100cc / 125cc for all kinds of things , Connected to huge home made side cars for the sale of food or gas or water delivery there is no such word as overloaded here , Some used for water delivery have as many as 20 five gallon water bottles in ! Its always amazed me that a gearbox that was designed for the weight of the bike and two passengers maximum can handle the crazy weight seemingly without problem .
Thanks for the feedback! I'm always amazed to see the videos of bikes in Asia and India that are so overloaded with cargo that you can't even see the bike under everything! Cheers! 👍 --QM
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7:10 you Sir. are blocking the fire extinguisher HaHa all jokes aside. I like your bike great video to 👍🏻
😉 Thx for the feedback! I usually park in that spot when I shop there... it was previously where a propane storage tank dispenser sat, but that has been moved just to the left of it now. I pull the bike forward past the fire extinguisher so I'm not blocking access to it. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Great video sir. Texas has much smoother roads than we have here in Minnesota. We have pothills galore esp. in the springtime after winter and I would be reluctant to ride a Super Cub up here out of fear of either ruining the tires, wheels, and suspension or dying as a result of hitting on of our "road canyons." Thanks again.
Thx for the feedback! I agree... some of your potholes up there could probably swallow the Cub whole. I've been up there in the late spring a few times, and I've seen the asphalt carnage from the freezing weather... it's impressive. --QM
Mate...awesome vid ...this makes my 400 burgman look boring at 60mph...superb ride that distance on what seems an around town scooter...well done ..
The for the feedback! The Super Cub really gives a heightened sense of speed because of its small stature and low front end. Traveling at 50 mph on the Cub feels like 70+ on other bikes. You are correct about it being an "around-town" bike... I tend to push my bikes into roles that they weren't designed to handle. If it has wheels and a motor, then I'll figure out a way to make it go where I want. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
That’s awesome. See you in 2021 after the apocalypse resets.
I have a Harley road king classic and a beta 300rr. Now i really want one of these Cubs. Very enjoyable video
The for the feedback! I have lots of different bikes in my stable right now, too (currently 17 bikes). The ones that I've been riding most lately are the Super Cub and the CB500X. I'm giving a hard look at the new Honda ADV150, but I'll probably hold out for the CT125 next year... not sure yet, and I don't need a total of 18 or 19 bikes sitting around... it's definitely time to thin the herd. 😉 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Wow that is a lot of bikes. I am considering adding a 2020 BMW f900xr, beta 390rrs or a KTM 790.
@@tomcat6933 I have a KTM 790 Adventure sitting at the motorcycle shop just waiting for me, but I've never thinned the herd to enough to make room for it. The reliability is the only thing that concerns me with the KTM... I'm just not sure about the longevity of the bike. Those new BMW 900's sure tick a lot of the boxes, too. Hmm... decisions, decisions. 😉 --QM
Kompass und Tacho im Bild, ist eine sehr gute Idee.
Great adventure 👍 love the bike ❤
Thanks for the feedback! I just returned from another epic road trip on the little Super Cubs. A buddy of mine (Adrian) and I rode our Super Cubs (with trailers) 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. 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
@@QuasiMotard Waaaw thats amazing !!!!! Its a dream to make trips like that . I used to make long trips in Thailand and Cambodia with a rental Honda wave 110cc . Its a about the same engine and type of motorbike but little less cc's 😄. In Cambodia i drove from Battambang to near the border with Vietnam. That was really the ride of my live . Really dangerous but lots of adventure. I love your channel , it makes me think about those holiday's in Asia. Must be amazing to ride in the USA. I am from Belgium ( Central Europe) The honda cub is the best bike for long adventures. 👍 . I am really looking forward to see that video 😀👌
Gas & BBQ. Now that's a Texas roadtrip. Awesome.
Great fun. Thai quality built bikes. Hope you get the CT125 Trail 125cc there next year. It's awesome. Maybe Honda will open up some Cub House cafe and showrooms like we have in Thailand. Touring small bikes is a big thing here.
When I was a kid, I had a 1970 trail 90. Was kind of embarrassed cause everyone else was gettin atv 3 wheelers...or 2 stroke motorcross and I had a14 year old relic...but man...it was freedom and it never ever let me down. My brother broke the sparkplug once and just pressed it back in place as best he could and would ride a few miles til it would fall back out...but got all the way home. With a top speed of about 45, Im glad to see they raised it to 125....I even think a 150 wld be great, but keep it carbed and aircooled. Either way I want one of the trail versions again and checked to see the top speed...you say its about 65 without all that gear? Awesome video...one of the greatest bikes ever built!
Those bikes were awesome! I had a Trail 90 (CT90) and a Trail 110 (CT110) back in the early 80's. Several of my friends had similar bikes, and we went everywhere on those things. They were nearly indestructible! Just feed them with gas, check the oil occasionally, and repair the inevitable flat tires... almost nothing could stop those machines. I'm planning to purchase at least one of the new CT125's when they arrive next year, and then prep it for the TAT (TransAmerica Trail). 👍 --QM
Good day sir. I'm from Malaysia. Back in my bachelor degree study days, I used to ride 755 km (about 470 miles) in a day to went back to my hometown when semester break riding a 100cc moped (Honda EX5 dream, older model of your bike, sir). It feels really good when you arrived at your home safely with a little moped 😁
Greetings from the USA! Agreed! The challenge of riding a smaller, slower bike on a long journey is part of the fun and it provides a great sense of accomplishment. Cheers! 👍 --QM
The silicone ear plug hack is genius!
Thx! I can't take credit for that little bit of wisdom. I found that idea in one of the drone/photography forums. It's so simple that it's genius! Now I use the smaller (kids size) Mack's earplugs because one plug neatly fills the gap on the side of the Hero7, and they are bright red/orange in color. That lets me see (remember) that I've plugged it up when I get caught in the rain. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Fun video!
Thank you! Cheers! 👍 --QM
Congrats on a 1000 subs dude! Awesome!
WooHoo! THX TO ALL! 👍👍 I just noticed that this morning as well. I have a lot more video to upload... work was crazy last week, so I'm lagging behind with this series. --QM
Time to monetize! Lol
@@JoesGoldenGarage You betcha! I don't have any dreams of avarice or delusions of grandeur... but if the revenue pays for my hobby and road trips, then I'm happy! --QM
It's almost 3 thousand now
I NEED ONE LIKE THAT MAN.
25:05. That's the money shot right there! AWESOME! I bought a Super Cub for my wife last summer and have ridden it a bit myself. You have some cojones my friend! That is a LOOOOOONG way to go on the Cub. Good for you!
Thx for the feedback! I really enjoy taking the smaller/slower bike on road trips because they force you to slow down and enjoy the scenery instead of rushing through to your destination. Riding the Cub on some of the faster highways can be a challenge, but I just stay to the right and keep an eye on my mirrors. I just do a bit more trip planning in advance so I can try to avoid the faster roads. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Well done, brings back memories of good times travelling slow and enjoying the journey. What are you using to get the HUD’s up display, taco and compass really cool. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the feedback! The speedo & compass overlay are gauges that are built-into the GoPro Hero cameras. I use the GoPro Quik software to enable the gauges and then I export the clips to "burn-in" the overlay onto the video. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Nice ride
I took a trip on a Honda MB-5 in 1982. From Kansas City to DC. I went 50-Hwy.
I slept on a park bench . And only took a small backpack.
That's awesome! I remember looking at the MB5 in the showroom when I was a kid (just a couple of years too young at the time)... those were super high-tech for the time. I remember reading somewhere that they set the land speed record for a 50cc stock production motorcycle... around 60 mph. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I bought mine brand new for $600. When I got to Washington DC I went to the Honda dealer for servicing. The mechanic said to leave it for a couple days and he will do some special tuning on it and they gave me a Honda 200 to ride around town. When I got the MB five back it would run 65 mph
12:55 compass going crazy?? Ghost junction 😁😁
Here in Australia our postal service had these for years Honda CT110
You’ll meet the nicest people on a Honda
That old slogan still rings true 60 years later! I was always envious of the Australian market CT110's because I owned the CT90 and CT110 back in the 1980's. They are great trail bikes, and the CT110's with the dual-range transmission were virtually unstoppable. I wish that we had that dual-range transmission on the new CT125, but maybe the aftermarket will provide a solution in a few years. Cheers! 👍 --QM
What a load! I want to do an Illinois backroads trip with a rig like this...
You should do it! The Cub is a hoot on the back roads as long as you don't have speeding cagers trying to run you over. I'll post another short video (hopefully sometime soon) with my new rear rack and pannier solution. I replaced the OEM rack with the Kijima rack, and that unit is much better... several inches longer and a bit wider, so it gives more real-estate for luggage. I can load up the Cub with the DrySpec D68 kit (www.twistedthrottle.com/dryspec-d68-waterproof-motorcycle-drybag-modular-packing-system-in-black-gray-orange) or just use those panniers with the smaller D28 rollbag on top. The DrySpec combo is very versatile and you can mix/match to suit the chore. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Thanks for sharing your journey! Quick question for ya, if you don’t mind...
I bought a pair of handle bar mirrors, like the ones you are using but when I remove the stock nubs, it looks like the bar inside was glued in making it two separate pieces. I’ve tried everything to get the inner bar out but no luck. Any suggestions?
Edit: meant to mention it for my super cub c125
Thx for the feedback! I'll be glad to help if I can... check out these two videos. This is how I removed the inner bar weights: czcams.com/video/CS1vyNmvzmg/video.html . This is the revised method of keeping the inner bar weight for reducing the handlebar vibrations: czcams.com/video/3h0DozndoJU/video.html . The CRG bar-end adapters can screw into the factory inner weight, but the retaining clips for the weight need to be removed first because they don't allow the weight to slide deep enough into the bar. After you remove the inner weight, everything goes very smoothly. --QM
For the first. I’m living in Japan. In that case we are satisfied for 14T. But ride cub in the US I think you need 16T also need to change to high gear !
Ba ga !
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@Redrum This bike can hit 80mph, loaded like this 70 for sure.
However, he said that it's a lot of wind at 24:25, you wouldn't wanna rush on a small bike if the wind is hitting sideways.
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after a long time I have seen a motorcycle vloger shooting that straight. nice video sir. keep it up.
Thanks for the feedback! I'll be editing and posting more videos soon! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Looking around CZcams I found another channel you might want to explore. "A Retired Oakie Goes to Thailand." The guy there has a CT125. While watching his videos he has a huge rear carrier that comes stock on his as well as a disk wheel lock that he says came with his. I still want a Super Cub though.
Thx for the tip! I found his channel a few months ago, and I've watched several of his videos on the CT125. Another good one is "Ride with Warro"... he has been posting several videos per week with his rides and mods that he's done to his CT125. 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Yes, thank you I found him as well. For everything the CT 125 is I think I'd rather have the Super Cub.
Nothing like a good internal stiffener!
🤣 LOL... that's what she said! --QM
Decades ago I used to lead tours through the Golden Triangle in Thailand on these bikes.In the day they were the workhorse of the Thai mountains carrying everything from sweet potatoes to opium.
Wow! I'll bet that's a beautiful country to ride on a Cub... lots of lush green hills and beautiful scenery. It always amazes me to see the little Cub's loaded down with more weight in cargo than in people. I'd worry a little bit about riding through some of those areas, though... wouldn't want to stumble through anyone's poppy fields by accident. 😉👍
@@QuasiMotard iIt is you can still buy those old classic bikes in good condition for a song, parts too. It might be a good import business if they are wanted that is. It always has been safe opium comes from Burma big tourist area now. Don't forget to have fun and there is no adventure without adversity was the club motto!
@@seanwalker5157 That's funny... my own motto has always been similar: "without some adventure or challenge, it's just commuting". There is another Australian YT moto-vlogger that I've watched for years, Biker Bits (czcams.com/users/BikerBitsAUS), who has a similar slogan, "adventure before dementia". I found his channel because of his travels on a postie bike (Honda CT110). During one of his highway trips to nowhere, a big RV passed by him that had that slogan plastered across the back of it in a big mural... 'Adventure Before Dementia" ... I love it... so true! Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotardIts overcoming the difficulties that makes for unforgettable memories. The broken throttle cable and cleverly rigging it up with string, getting lost can result in the best of times, even running out of gas in a great place that you weren’t planning on going to. It’s these things times that people treasure,not the journey that was so well planned that nothing much happens
Quality, as Phaedrus would have said...
Thanks for all the comparison from the super Cub and the 150 . Was looking at getting my daughter a cub but think I'll go with the 150. Here in San Antonio Texas.
I'm glad that the comparison videos helped! I'm actually headed to San Antonio early tomorrow morning to meet up with a buddy for a 4-day Ryker ride & motocamp in the Twisted Sisters area. Cheers and good luck with your upcoming scooter purchase! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard be safe on the road S.A. driver's lol
have a nice ride brow..nice bike
Thanks! 👍 --QM
Get a Sena SMH 10 helmet.....they're awesome and you don't have to hook anything up to video, record, bluetooth etc.....all built into the helmet and there's no background noise. The best thing going yet for recording a ride or trip. Love your videos!
Thanks for the tip! I'll check out the Sena helmet next time I need to replace my lid. There are pros/cons to having separate comms and camera solutions, though. One benefit of the individual bits is that you can change/upgrade just one piece to fit a need and not everything at once. The downside is all of the mounting and cabling mess that gets in the way. 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Great points!
Dude, I don't know if you are crazy or brave, with that little scoot! -John in Austin
There is a fine line between bravery and stupidity... I'm not sure which side of the line I'm on sometimes. 🤣 I enjoy the challenges of riding the smaller bikes because of their lower speeds and their relative simplicity. They let you focus more on the ride and the scenery... less hustle and more substance. That said, I try to pick my battles and stay away from the really fast highways just so I don't end up as a hood ornament on someone's SUV. It's harder to find calm back roads now that the speed limits on so many of our rural highways have been bumped up to 75 MPH. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
113 MPG.. That’s incredible!
Yep, and that's at WOT (or at least 80%) for most of that highway running. My in-town and mixed commute riding on the Cub usually returns 130+ MPG, with my highest figure so far at over 147 MPG... it's crazy-efficient! Cheers! 👍 --QM
Yeah it looked like you were doing 45-55 most of the trip
@@speedy_j9368 Most of the trip was spent at 50-55 with brief runs at 60+. Those stretches of video were just riding without any commentary, so I didn't include those portions. These ride videos are long enough without including all that dead space! 🤣 --QM
QuasiMotard so how far can you go on a full tank of fuel?
@@Kimbrough87 Sorry for the late reply... I just saw your comment! The farthest that I usually push the Cub on highway runs is about 110 miles. However, I have gone over 130 miles a couple of times when riding on slower city streets and keeping the speeds under 50 mph. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Do you have a plug in for power in the Honda to charge your battery device’s ?
Yes... I do now, but I didn't at the time of this video. I recently added driving lights (LED pods), a Garmin Zumo GPS, and a USB charger for my phone to the Cub. You can see them in this video, if you're interested: czcams.com/video/K661rEq66Xg/video.html . Cheers! --QM
I want one!
The MSR red bottle to carry emergency fuel was an excellent, thoughtful idea. Please, where did you get it from ? And the side mirrors, work better than stock one ? Thanks.
Thx for the feedback! I have been using the MSR fuel bottles for years on my offroad and adventure bikes. I purchased mine from REI, but you can also find them from other camping supply stores. There are also other brands like Primus that are nearly identical.
The OEM mirrors were awful, so I replaced them with the CRG Hindsight Lanesplitter 3" mirrors. These mirrors have a convex shape that allows you to see much more area behind you, and they are virtually vibration-free at all speeds. I highly recommend them to any Super Cub owner. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
i wait on the new gopro hero 8 maybe i buy this, motoradds mount, ik like to know do you speak on the cub when you ride with pairing mic or only with the hero 7?
I have a microphone mounted inside the chin bar of the helmet and that is connected via the GoPro audio adapter. You can watch a video about my helmet setup here: czcams.com/video/D_lbmLdenHU/video.html . --QM
After bad backup on my 2 lots of Gopro's with batteries short life, camera overheating and freezing up im goin to Sony next.
Now that's TOTAL DEDICATION !!! "leaves your boys hangin' off the end" Just love that quote. Thanks for the tip on using earplug goo for sealing the GoPro mic input on their camera. Got to be the worst design of the whole system. You can bet DJi don't make the same schoolboy error when their competitor to the Hero range arrives next month (apparently)
IMHO... the worst/silliest design faux pas for the Hero 6/7 series is the omission of a bluetooth audio implementation... either A2DP or HSP. They already have 5GHz wireless and BT built-in, so why not add the audio processing chip and allow the camera to sync up with the myriad of motorcycle bluetooth communicators that everyone already owns! The audio adapter has been a dismal failure since the Hero5, which was ~3 years ago... it's hard to believe that they haven't improved upon it over the last two iterations or 3 years. We'll see if they pull their head out of their collective arses for the Hero8 series. If not, then I'll certainly be looking for alternatives. A dedicated audio solution is the only fix for the audio right now, but the camera glitches (e.g. lockups) still persist and aren't predictable or repeatable.
That 's good info on the DJI... I'm shopping alternative cameras to replace the GoPro's because I'm getting worn out on the lock-up bugs. Sony has some good action cam's as well, but I haven't owned one in 4+ years. It's time to start researching and testing, I guess. 😉 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Agreed but after only a week or so with the new DJi Action, this happens. Wasn't happy! czcams.com/video/Dj_HHvCAK2Y/video.html
It's my plan to road trip my Super Cub. There's plenty of C roads to and from everything in my area
cool I love your supercub. Had a question with that shifter though.. is there anyway to actually stall this bike? i have a grom but don't understand the mechanics of the heel toe shifter.
No, there is no real way to stall the motor that I have found. The auto-clutch (centrifugal clutch) on the Cub works in a similar way as a bicycle freewheel: at idle, it allows the motor to spin without engaging the drive sprocket, and it also allows for a limited amount of "coast-down" at low speeds (but much less than a typical scooter's CVT transmission). When you open the throttle above idle, the clutch starts to engage slowly as the rev's build and that engages the drive/countershaft sprocket. You can't "dump" the clutch and stall the bike by giving it too much throttle, because the clutch will just slip until you match engine speed to output shaft speed.
As for the heel-toe shifter, the lever operates the same as a traditional shifter, with the addition of a heel portion that you step down on (which lifts the toe portion) to actuate a shift. The difference between this shift mechanism and a traditional clutched bike (e.g. Grom) is that the clutch disengagement is attached to the shift lever itself instead of being on a hand lever. When you slightly press the pedal in either direction (up or down), it releases the clutch shoes to enable the transmission to unload so you can change gears. The trick to this is the smooth/slow activation of the lever to prevent abrupt on/off clutch action, particularly on the re-engagement side (e.g. lifting off the heel or letting down the toe). The mechanics and timing are exactly the opposite of a traditional clutched bike where you want to engage and release the lever as quickly as possible to make a smooth shift. The Cub requires a slow, smooth up/or down action to prevent the driveline lurch.
Throttle blips (rev matching) is also timed differently, where you need to wait until the clutch begins to re-engage before applying throttle (traditional bikes need the blip to match gear speed before the shift and/or before the clutch release). It took me a few days and a couple hundred miles to relearn 40+ years of motor memory, but I'm fairly smooth with it now. --QM
@@QuasiMotard wow thanks so much for the reply and explanation! looking forward to future vids!
Amazing how many Yield signs you have in Texas! lmao
Every stop sign around here is a "yield"! If we ever come to a complete stop, then we're just begging to get rear-ended by some aggressive, oblivious cager behind us! 🤣👍 --QM
Scooter Cannonball Run. Great idea!
What kind of jacket are you wearing?
Thx for the feedback! The jacket that I typically wear is a cheap Fly Racing mesh jacket similar to this one ($99.99): www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/fly-flux-air-jacket . It's inexpensive, washes easily, and flows a LOT of air.
I upgraded the armor in my jacket to CE-L2 for a little extra protection. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Thank you for the link to the jacket - very helpful. Allow to remark. There is a different ethos to riding a Honda Cub. Similar to riding a single-speed mountain bike. Wonder if we are bound for different times due to COVID-19 and economic impact/federal money printing press & social unrest. The times of living high on the hog may be over for even more of us. A little jealous of the high discounts you are showing at your local dealership. Here in Germany many dealers will sit on inventory i/o slashing prices and making space. Do enjoy your videos. Stay safe! Best from Germany.
I love Honda super cub
Thx for the feedback! 😉👍 --QM
I wish there was a good gps mode that you could set a speed limit. Like it won’t route you on roads with speeds over 55 or whatever you set it at.
Agreed! I have been searching for apps that would let you set your speed limit, but I haven't found a good one yet. Several viewers have suggested bicycling apps, but those frequently route you through private roads and bike paths that aren't legal for motorized vehicles. Many places in Texas just don't have any alternate routes away from the highways to get between cities... it's either highway or overland trekking. 😉👍 --QM
I'm with you on the group rides. Anything over 4 or 5 people becomes a chaotic mess with wildly different skill levels passing each other, and going nuts trying to outdo or keep up.
I don't care about the twisties or corners, or anything like that. I just enjoy nice, comfortable rides on nice days haha.
Agreed. I'm just not a 9/10ths rider anymore... too old to heal quickly from a down or mishap, and I have a family to provide for.. too much at stake for young cowboy antics. --QM
About 1969/70 at South Lake Tahoe and buddy and myself were on a motorcycle trip. We met two girls who had driven step through Honda 50s to South Lake Tahoe from Saskatchewan, Canada.
Wow, now that's a serious journey! Those 50cc bikes can only reach 40-45 mph, so that trip would take a long time. Traffic was probably a bit more sedate back then... no distracted maniacs in SUV's blasting down the road 30+ over the limit while texting (no cell phones back then). 🤣 My son and I were hoping to do the Scooter Cannonball Run this July on a pair of Super Cubs (about 9K miles around the country), but I think that event is scrubbed this year due to COVID-19. --QM
Hi is the rear rack from Honda or after market product
That rack is the Honda accessory... I'm not really a fan of it because it's too small, and mine had a serious mounting issue (bad fitment and scratched my fender). I have a new rack made by Asahi that I will be installing soon. The Asahi rack is longer and slightly wider than the Honda rack, so it should be more useful for carrying tail bags or luggage on the back of the Cub. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Hey, like your videos! Do you think a super cup would be a good first bike for someone? I want one or a adv150. I’m not really a wild hog kinda guy more of a timid piglet!
Howdy and sorry for the late reply... I didn't see your comment until today. The Cub has more of a motorcycle feel than the PCX150 or ADV150, but the scooters definitely have more room and their engines make more power (faster acceleration and higher top speed). You should try to arrange a test ride at a local dealer to see which one works better for your needs. You can't really go wrong with either bike, though... they are fantastic, reliable little machines. Cheers! 👍 --QM
After a lot of research and watching these videos, I'm going to buy a Supercub. I have agreed a price with my local Honda dealer, and can't wait to collect.
Thx for the feedback! I think you'll be pleased with the Super Cub. Let us know how you get along with it and how you plan to ride (e.g. commuting, pleasure riding, road trips, etc). As long as you don't need to travel really fast or really far, then the Cub is a great run around bike. I tend to push my machines into roles that they were never intended to fill (like these long road trips), but they usually do just fine with a few functional mods and creature comfort add-ons. I've taken my Cub on a few long trips now (still haven't had time to edit or post those videos yet), and it has been a blast to ride. My butt goes numb after about 3 hours, so I'll be looking for a different seat before I take it on the 2020 Scooter Cannonball Run. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard thanks for the reply. Your Vlogs have been really helpful. I bought my super cub this afternoon, I'll be picking it up next week. I'll be doing some trips on it but mainly camping or fishing. I'm in the UK so there is plenty of twisty roads and places to see. I got a rear luggage bracket fitted as well which will be useful. Other than the mods you have fitted, what's the day to day maintenance like?
@@richardgrix6982 No real maintenance to speak of... just the basics that are dirt simple:
- Change the oil every 1500-2000 miles (regardless of what Honda's manual says... oil is cheap, motors aren't): czcams.com/video/G0rveFN2TNs/video.html . The procedure only takes about 10 minutes after you have the essentials lined up and you're familiar with the process.
- Lube the drive chain every ~500 miles or so and check the chain slack/tension... adjustment (if needed) only takes about 5-10 minutes. I have only adjusted my chain tension once, and that was when I swapped for the 15T front sprocket: czcams.com/video/H0-aQ-QNYHs/video.html
- Check the tire pressures occasionally (I run mine at the recommended pressures stated on the swingarm tag, maybe 1-2 PSI above that for road trips)
- Check the oil level through the sight glass occasionally (I usually check every 2nd or 3rd fuel fill just to be sure that I'm not burning any oil from high-RPM cruising).
I really enjoy the Cub and I plan to see how many miles I can pile on it over the next few years. I'm curious to see how it holds up mechanically over 20K+ miles. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Can't wait to meet you at the 2020 Scooter Cannonball Run!
@@gilgutenberg5733 Excellent, likewise, sir! So, you are planning on participating in the 2020 SCBR? I'm trying to find time and to organize a couple of shake-down rides in the Texas area before the event next July. I know that I'll be upgrading the Cub's seat, and I'll probably add a few other items (e.g. 2.5-gallon fuel cell and highway pegs) before we start our 8000-mile trip. Cheers! 👍 --QM
No Litter on those streets! Kudos
Oh, hang on, hang on.
What app u use to keep speed on ur GoPro
Those gauges are available in the GoPro cameras since the Hero5. You need to use the GoPro Quik app (either desktop or mobile version) to enable the gauges, and then export each video clip to burn-in the overlay on the output video file. 👍 --QM
You can put the Fuel Cap on the seat lever.
The slower you go, the further you go and the more you see. I'm fascinated by the on screen display of speed and compass - how does that work? Also, recently was looking for an app that would calculate routes to avoid highways (with 125cc capacity illegal on freeways) So far I found the Kurvinger app- not yet tested myself. Anyone have other ideas?
Howdy, James... sorry for the late reply. The gauge overlays are available in the GoPro Hero5 and later cameras, but you need to use the GoPro Quik app to enable them and then export the clips to "burn-in" the overlays in the output videos. I haven't found any decent navigation apps that let you specify the maximum road speeds. The road data is certainly in all of the modern GPS's and in Google Maps, but none of them allow you to specify the road speed as an "avoidance". Good luck with your search, and let us know if you find anything that works well! Cheers! 👍 --QM
Great, do more trips, they're a lot of fun on small bikes. I had C90's, CT90 and 250N Honda's in the late 1970's used for courier work in a big city. all were fitted with a lightweight metal waterproof, modular container that would easily carry up to 60kg. These could be easily removed if not needed. The sides extended down to about axle level and were 8" in width. I did consider mounting a carry rack on the top but it was never needed. Eveything you carried would easily have fitted inside and could be safely locked. You can get small screens for these, lot of fun for sure.
Thank for the feedback! I am planning several road trips this year, including a 8000+ mile trip around the USA. I will certainly record that trip and post a video series about it... lots of road miles and motocamping for sure. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard remember if it's 1 mile or 10,000 miles, take your time and ride safe. One more thing if you have long haul slab sections you can put on a train between towns.
Unfortunately, we don't have good commuter rail systems here in the USA, so its car, truck, or bike to reach our destinations. The long highway stretches challenging for small bikes because those routes typically have high speed limits (over 75 mph). So, I try to plan routes over back roads whenever possible. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I have a Honda wave 125, same breed as yours, easy to fix.
isn't the weight limit 234?? Also, I am 6'-5" . . . will I fit ? thnx and great vid
Thanks for the feedback! Yes, the Cub's max weight in the USA is listed at 234 pounds, but it can carry a LOT more than that. These bikes carry passengers (or entire families, groceries, and the family goat) in the Asian markets. There were a couple of larger participants in the 2021 Scooter Cannonball Run who rode Cubs, and I estimated their weight around the 250-270 lb range. I'm sure that the bike will slow down a bit, but it will pull the weight just fine.
At 6'5", you will fit, but you might find the seat and handlebar position a bit cramped. Many taller riders purchase the extended bench seat from overseas (Ebay, etc) and scoot further back to give more legroom. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
What mileage a year do you do on your Supercub.
I don't use my Super Cub as a daily rider, so the mileage hasn't been increasing much over the past 2 years. I put about 5K miles on it in the first two year with motocamping trips and local commuting miles. The Cub's third year (2021) was brutal torture.
I put 10K miles on it in just 23 days during the 2021 Scooter Cannonball Run. That poor little 125cc entine endured 12+ hours/day running at wide-open throttle for 23 days straight... while pulling a trailer behind it! Here is the playlist of that adventure if you're interested in watching: czcams.com/play/PLLXxDh3JumLnSK37lF4AcrF28frAIfLfA.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I love your road trips and info on camping etc....can you tell me where to get one of those containers you have for carrying extra fuel?
Thx for the feedback... I'm glad that the info is useful! The container in this video is a MSR fuel bottle: www.msrgear.com/stoves/stove-accessories/msr-fuel-bottles/msr-fuel-bottles.html . Another similar brand is Primus: primus.us/products/fuel-bottles?variant=31114881499219 . Both of those are designed to carry flammable fuels, so they are much safer than using a drink bottle or other makeshift solution. You can get bottle carriers that mount to the side of panniers or other soft luggage as well: greenchileadv.com/products/gcag-bottle-holster . Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Thanks again!
@@QuasiMotard So with either of these bottle brands I can put regular gasoline in them?
@@onehappyoldgoat7124 Yep, no problem! They have strong O-ring seals on the lids that make them spillproof, and the bottles are made of high-strength (thick) aluminum. They are actually designed to be pressurized with a pump for use with gas stoves, so they are very durable for normal transport of fuels. 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Great! I saw they were made for the stoves so I wanted to makes sure they were the same as you used in your video for regular scooter fuel.
I don't know if you have solved the fuel canister holder system ? I use bicycle water bottle holders. A couple of hose clamps or even two small bolts will secure the holders on to any part of the C125 . And they hold those fuel canisters perfectly .
Thx for the feedback and the ideas! I haven't found a "perfect" solution for the fuel bottle holders yet. I want to find some nylon/canvas holders that I can secure to my panniers or the roll bag so that I don't have to hard-mount anything on the Cub. I did install a Rotopax plate on top of the rear rack that can be used for a Rotopax fuel container, or I could mount the bottle holders on there. I'll be sure to post my solution when it happens. Cheers! 👍 --QM
In MALAYSIA...supercab already into next generation
This is the good life!
Yes, sir... work hard, play hard... and repeat! Cheers! 👍 --QM
Can anyone give feedback about how a rider who’s 6’6” would fare with the Super Cub? Thanks!
I’m 6’4 and I’ve put about 1000 miles on my super cub. Rides like a dream and is quite comfortable. I usually do a quick stretch before I hop on though. Not necessary but cramping up on the road is no fun
Getting one of these next month hopefully.
Just in time for the North West 200 here in N Ireland.
I'll get laugh I'm sure
Awesome! I hope it goes well for you. Are you able to ride the course before or after the race? That would be a nice, twisty ride through the countryside! --QM
@@QuasiMotard yeah they open the roads again for the public.
The race goes through a few towns as well the country side. Most well known being Portrush.
www.northwest200.org/practice-race-schedule/
@@QuasiMotard and it's good here's a CZcams video of some action from the NW200
209mph top recorded speed so far
czcams.com/video/TfhWGS_oF1o/video.html
WOW... that's all I can say. I've never seen this race before... I knew of the Isle of Man TT (like everyone else in the world), but this is a new one for me to watch! Those gents have much larger cohones than I do... they must be made of bronze and clank together like church bells when they walk. I've topped 200 mph a few times (on two wheels and four), and I've had a the occasional low-side off at 160+ mph on the track, but always under "controlled circumstances"... not where there are curbs and store fronts waiting to permanently ruin your day. I wonder how many of those homes lining the circuit have had the odd motorcycle bit show up in their front yard (or dining room) after a bike takes a high speed tumble. 😲 --QM
You'll finish it though, Ducati's may have a different tale to tell.
Can I assume there is no Reserve fuel position on the Fuel Tap? As for the spluttering could that be the fuel tank tap "cup" filter? Unusual on a new bike have had tanks (on larger bikes) which corrosion rust/paint flakes have meant clearing every few weeks. On the Majority of the small Honda bikes I've owned the Tank range was about 100 on Main then 10-15 miles on Reserve (always got me home). I 'd always "switch" the first time I heard the engine "fade" on the move. Smallest tank reserve was just 5 miles on a Yamaha 2T 125 Which was an Autolube fuel with (2 stroke) oil tank which lasted quite a while topped up ,1 time per week!
The new Super Cub is fuel-injected, so there is no ON/RESERVE option or fuel petcock. The fuel gauge starts flashing at you early enough to give plenty of warning... usually around 1/4 tank (0.25 gal), which should give about 25-30 miles of advance warning. It was odd that it was sputtering early. Maybe the fuel pickup is at the front of the tank, so it was starved slightly because I had it weighted down with so much gear on the back? After running the numbers at the fuel stop, I should have been able to (almost) skip the fuel bottle and make it to that fuel station. It took 1.05 gal total to fill it, including the 30 oz from the bottle (0.819 from the pump, 0.234 from the bottle = 1.05 gal total). I will try this test again under less strenuous circumstances (e.g. less headwind, lower speeds, less chance of being flattened by speeding traffic when I run dry and coast to a stop in the main lanes). 😉 --QM
In Greece they call them ducks (Papies). Because if you remove the exhaust and start the engine sounds like ducks . They are very reliable and economic small bikes.
Do you have your main beam light on ? If so why?
If you are referring to the high (bright) beam, then yes. That is a common practice in the United States for riders to use their high beams during daylight hours for better visibility in traffic. This safety practice is taught in our motorcycle safety courses. We dip to low beams at dusk and nighttime to avoid blinding on coming traffic. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
That’s interesting, it’s different in the UK we always drive with dipped lights day and night, unless the road is empty and it’s dark.
I love your videos I also have a 2019, super cub and I’ve learned a lot from your videos , thank you 😊
What
Bike would you recommend someone start off on?
That's a common question, and it's a difficult one to answer. The "best" or "right" bike for someone really depends on their intended riding chores, their environment, and their physical size and condition (e.g. fitness level and strength). If you plan to commute and stay on city streets with lower speeds, then any small-displacement motorcycle or scooter would be a good tool for the job. Conversely, if you plan to ride faster highways or do any long-distance touring, then a midsize to larger motorcycle is probably a better choice overall because it will be more capable of keeping up with faster traffic.
My general recommendation would be to keep your first bike as light and simple as possible... large, heavy bikes are a LOT harder to learn with, and they are a pain in the butt to ride on busy city streets with stop-and-go traffic. If you've never ridden before, then starting off with a scooter or something without a clutch (e.g. the Honda Super Cub or Trail 125) is an easier tool to learn the basics because the extra motor coordination of managing the clutch is taken out of the equation. You can migrate up to a standard-shift motorcycle after you're comfortable with all of the other riding chores. And, of course, be sure to take the MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) rider's course before you venture out into traffic.
It's unfortunate that most riders (and cagers) in the USA look down upon small-displacement motorcycles and scooters... the bigger/faster/better mentality rules supreme here. Small motorcycles and scooters are immense amounts of fun to ride if you have the correct expectations of them. I have lots of bikes in the stable, but I will always take one of the small bikes if the opportunity arises. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard thank you so much for that answer I have 50cc Vespa now and just signed up for the course thank you so much. I live in NYC so really need it for the urban riding.
Why didn't you pass the cars from right of the way?At 28:15
Unfortunately, we aren't allowed to filter through traffic here in Texas. --QM
Is that right that in the US you put your own personal plate on a vehicle when
you buy if then remove the plate when you sell the bike?
In Britain a number plate stays on the a
bike all its life.
When an owner registers/titles a vehicle in Texas, the tax office asks if new license plates are needed. Texas registers the plate number to the vehicle and the owner. Some people will remove the plate when selling a vehicle to prevent complications when the new owner doesn't transfer the title properly (that's a fairly common occurrence). For example, parking tickets and toll road violations will be mailed to the registered owner, so they would need to fight those in court. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard ok thanks, and thanks for making this video too!!
When you on the highway are you already in full throttle when your speed in 50~55MPH?
Not full throttle on the flats at 55 mph, but holding at about 75-80%. Uphill or headwinds require full throttle to maintain a steady speed. Extreme grades or headwinds will overcome the motor's power and the speed will drop to ~50-52 mph. I should be receiving my windscreen sometime soon, and that may help the aerodynamics a little bit... we shall soon see! --QM
I ride my super cub 125 at 40/50mph i get lots of vibration,you the same ?
Yes, the SC is very buzzy at some speeds. I upgraded to a 15T front sprocket to calm the motor about 600 RPM at cruising speeds, so that helps with the vibration a little bit. I also added Grip Puppies foam over-grips to tame the handlebar vibrations. 😉👍 --QM
great thanks
Thx for the feedback! 👍 --QM