I have been a scooter geek since 1965. Still am at 73! I also am a lifelong mixed martial artist still. Never Never Judge that old bald scooter Geek.

@@stonehand49 Lol. So I am starting to see. The light-heartedness from the whole community is awesome! I’m afraid to start looking at them.

thank you... THANK YOU so much for this info

Similar for us.. 6'2" 235, 5'2" 130 on a ADV160. Still in breaking, but still getting almost 90mpg 2-up in town.

Thanks I’m the same size as you right now I have a Ct 125

Same here thinking about selling my street bob and get a scooter or honda Navi.

Ditto, I’ve been riding scooters for some time now.

Yeah people don't know what they're missing scooters are a lot of fun 😎

Howdy, JR, and thanks for watching! I don't think you can go wrong with either scooter. The PCX is slightly more efficient because of its aerodynamics and lower seating position. The ADV has better ergonomics with its wide, flat bars and better suspension. The ADV also feels a bit more stable at higher speeds with its wider tires. Neither scooter is really designed with the intention of long-distance touring... they are more suited as city runabouts. However, Honda builds these little machines as tough as nails. All of the ADV150's that entered into the 2021 Scooter Cannonball Run survived the 4500+ mile trip across the country (except for the riders who droped out). I will be riding my 2015 PCX150 6500+ miles around the USA again this June for the 2023 Scooter Cannonball Run, so stay tuned for the adventure! Cheers! 😉👍--QM

Wow, thank you! 🙏😉👍 --QM

Howdy, Ronald, and thanks for the feedback! Another friend of mine (Adrian) and I rode my PCX150's nearly 2000 miles to Arkansas and back in May 2020. The scooters performed flawlessly throughout the trip, and they returned impressive fuel economy of ~100 MPG! You can watch that series here if you're interested: - Days 0-1: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lc57mtt33dWqc5c.html - Day 2: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mZZxbNyS2KempJs.html - Day 3: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hJaepLaDmbfDpJs.html (Zuma 125 Oil Change in the Woods) - Day 3: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sKppa5V036jRfHk.html - Day 4: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g8ufotZllaysZIk.html - Days 5-6: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMxokpNm0ru8n2g.html Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

@@QuasiMotard I will check it out

Thanks for watching and leaving feedback! I'm glad that you enjoyed the ride! I've heard from several viewers who aren't able to ride due to health or weather that these videos are theraputic and cathartic to watch. Hopefully, you're able to get back on 2 (or 3) wheels soon and soak up some wind therapy. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

Agreed! I think that Honda could have done better with the ADV150's display by minimizing the clutter, increasing the font sizes, and maybe adding a non-glare cover on the plastic face. Maybe those changes will be incorporated in the next model upgrade. 😉👍 --QM

ADV is a great bike, you will love it~

I also love Quasi videos and learned a lot. Thanks to videos I purchased pcx 2021 model and I am so happy. Greetings from Poland

I'm finally editing that ride series right now! 😉👍 --QM

Thanks for the feedback, and greetings from the USA! Riding smaller, lighter bikes is the essence of motorcycling in my opinion. I grew up riding and racing motorcycles and karts, so making the most of what you had was the essence of the game. Congrats on your CRF300L! I completely agree... riding off-road with a big, heavy bike is clumsy and dangerous. Those big machines break things when the fall down (and they WILL fall). More weight means more kinetic energy, so things are going to break... either parts on the bike or on the rider. I prefer to tackle my off-road chores with a bike that weighs less than 350 pounds (160 kg) so it's easier to manage and that makes the ride much more enjoyable. The transmission upgrades that I installed into my PCX150's will also work on the PCX125 models. You can watch that video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o61_ns2Y2rXXZmQ.html . The white PCX in this video has the Dr.Pulley variator and sliders in it: www.steadygarage.com/store/dr-pulley-pcx-150-125-sh125i-sh150-pcx125-pcx150-variator-set . That link is from a USA distributor, but you can probably search the part number to find a local source. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

@@QuasiMotard thank you ! I will take a detailed look on this mod ! Have a great day !

Thanks for the feedback! 👊😉👍 --QM

👊 Thanks for the support, Marc! These scooters are fantastic little machines, and they are far more capable than most riders realize. I completed the 2023 Scooter Cannonball Run on this white PCX150 in June 2023. I rode it ~6300 miles from Houston to California, then across the country to South Carolina, and back to Houston again! You can find that video playlist here, if you're interested in watching: kzfaq.info/sun/PLLXxDh3JumLnX1mjsF0BtAmV0IqEVaAAE . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

Thanks for the feedback! The AirHawk Cruiser Large seat cushion fits well on the PCX150/ADV150: amzn.to/3wlCr9a . The screen that I have on my 2015 PCX150 is the National Cycle VStream Sport Touring (medium height): www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/national-cycle-vstream-sport-touring-windscreen-honda-pcx150-2014-2018?sku_id=1161414 . I like the height of this screen, but I think that the Tall Touring screen would work better to reduce helmet turbulence: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/national-cycle-vstream-tall-touring-windscreen-honda-pcx150-2014-2018?sku_id=1161415. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

I wasn't in the habit of recording video several years ago when I rode the SilverWing. I plan to get it back out on the road this spring, and I'll be sure to post some videos of that great machine. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

The Rebel 1100 is a great bike, and I'm really enjoying it so far. It's much heavier than the PCX at 508 pounds, but the low seat height and low-slung engine helps to make it more manageable. The DCT is fantastic for commuting and highway trips because you never need to row through the gears, slip the clutch or other drudgery. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

The PCX is a lightweight scooter with a LOT of surface area, so it tends to get pushed around on the highway. I've learned to keep a light grip on the bars so I don't influence the steering as my body weight is pushed side to side. If you haven't installed a windscreen yet, then you should do that immediately! A properly sized screen (just below eye level) makes a huge difference above 50 mph. I noticed that I was gripping the bars too tightly above 50 mph due to the wind pressure on my chest... that was influencing the bike's handling. The National Cycle VStream screen removed all of my chest pressure, so I wasn't influencing the handlebars as much. Beyond that, I just let it sway around a bit before countersteering so I don't end up wobbling side-to-side as I try to fight gusty conditions. Adrian and I will be riding our PCX150's in the 2023 Scooter Cannonball Run across the USA. We'll have plenty of time to adjust our riding habits for the PCX's highway crosswind dances! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

Agreed! The valve maintenance procedure is tedious at best, but it's not difficult after the plastics have been removed. I need to do the adjustments again on both of my PCX150's, but I'm not looking forward to the tupperware mess. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

How often does it need to be adjusted and how much does that cost in a shop ?

@@KINGTERIK Sorry for the late reply... just saw your comment. Honda lists the valve check/adjustment intervals at only 2.5K miles for the 2015-2018 PCX's! Realistically, it can be stretched to 4-6K miles without worrying. Every time that I've checked mine, the valves are still in-spec. I had the Honda shop do the first maintenance on both of my PCX150's so it would show on the warranty card just in case there were any problems in the future. The shop charged me $400 for labor because of all of the plastics! OUCH! I've done it myself from that point forward. The procedure isn't that difficult if you have the shop manual and the right tools on hand. It's just tedious to pull all of the plastics to get in there to do the job. The seat, center cover, side panels, and the trunk tray need to come out before you can access the engine head. There are lots of small plastic tabs that are easy to break on those panels, so it's a bit nerve wracking the first couple of times. It's not so bad after you've been in there a couple of times, but it's still time consuming. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

@QuasiMotard Your response and information are greatly appreciated. My last question. What are the signs that it's time for an adjustment ? Thanks, and I enjoy your channel

@KingTerik The best approach is to follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for the first few intervals and then use your judgment about stretching or contracting those intervals based on your particular engine and usage history. The obvious signs of valves being out of adjustment can be excessive ticking at engine start-up (cold start), louder than normal valve noises at idle, backfiring, or when the engine is hard to start (spins over a long time before firing). The not-so-obvious signs are usually worsening fuel economy and slightly higher emissions. The valves will become tighter over time as the valve seats in the head wear down, which allows the valve stem to ride higher/closer to the rocker arms. This eventually prevents the valves from sealing completely, which allows loss of cylinder compression and lower engine efficiency. Hot gasses escaping past the exhaust valve during the power stroke can burn the valves, valve seats, and other engine components... eventually leading to premature engine failure. The traditional logic is that "loose valves are happy valves," meaning that they are fully closed and don't allow compression loss. However, excessive slack can also cause problems such as lower engine performace due to less valve lift and volumetric efficiency (can't move as much air through the cylinder), rocker arm and/or valve stem damage, etc... but those scenarios are much less common than tight/burned valves. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

Howdy, Chris, and thanks for the feedback! We're always looking for new riding buddies and adventures. Drop me a line whenever you get your scoot, and maybe we can arrange a meet-up ride somewhere in the Houston area. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

Thanks for the feedback! This video was recorded on my trusty old GoPro Hero 7 Black camera. I process all of my video with Adobe Premiere Pro. I do minor color correction and audio processing (e.g., volume normalization and noise reduction), but most of the picture quality is straight from the cameras. I record group conversations with a dedicated audio recorder and an extra Cardo PackTalk communicator. I used the Hero 7 cameras for several years, but I have recently upgraded to the Hero 11. The 11 has better image quality, video stabilization, and low-light performance, but it's significantly larger and more cumbersome on the helmet than the older, smaller Hero 7. I might switch back to the Hero 7 at times when I need a smaller footprint. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

Agreed! I absolutely hate taking the super slab anywhere unless I really NEED to get somewhere quickly. The back roads and rural highways are much more enjoyable, and they are definitely safer for smaller bikes to travel... generally lower speeds and fewer homicidal cagers to contend with. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

Howdy! I am running with the Garmin Zumo XT on this trip: amzn.to/3Oai7Ba . The Zumo XT's screen is very bright and legible in full daylight, so I never have any problems reading it at a glance. The displays on previous Zumo's (e.g., 350, 396, etc) are a bit weak in direct sunlight, so I try to angle them downward or use a glare shield (extended hood over the top of the GPS, secured by Velcro). Most smartphone screens suffer similar problems in direct sunlight, so they can be nearly unusable in some cases. If you already have a dedicated GPS unit for car or motorcycle, then you can search Amazon for "GPS sun shade" to find options that will fit your unit based on the size of the display. I've made several sun shades out of black coroplast (corrugated sign board plastic). I cut a large enough rectangular sheet, bent it into a U shape, and secured it to the GPS with strips of Scotch Extreme or 3M dual-lock fastening tape (similar to Velcro, but hard plastic on both sides). I secured one side of the Scotch or 3M tape to the GPS with hot glue and stapled the other side of the tape to the coroplast sheet. It's removable, but not unless you really want it to come off. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

They’ll def go upwards of 70mph with someone who’s 147lbs like myself lol I got to test drive one and she was humming at 68 brand new before being broken in! Seriously considering getting this instead of the Navi since I’ll be on the highway at least 8 days a month!

These are the comments I was looking for. Thank you😁

Lol he's literally not "270" listen to 3:10 he says 207 and his friend repeats 270

No, Kevin does indeed weigh 270 pounds. The intercom is a bit crackly and cuts off the end of "70" at the end of his transmission. 😉👍 --QM

I haven't ridden the new PCX160 yet, so I can't say for sure which would be the "better" scoot. With your height and weight, I think the ADV150 would be a more comfortable scoot overall compared to the older 2016 PCX150. I've heard that the newer PCX150 and 160 have revised rear suspension, so that might help, but the additional suspension travel on the ADV150 is hard to beat. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

@@QuasiMotard thanks!

Thanks for the feedback! Honda maintenance schedule for the ADV150 (and PCX150) specifies oil changes every 4K miles, and the final drive every 2 years (no mileage specified) on pages 63-64 of the owner's manual ( cdn.powersports.honda.com/documentum/MWOM/ml.remawmom.22_adv150a__kowa__owner_s_manual.pdf ). I think those are highly optimistic figures, so I don't stretch the oil life that far. These engines only hold about 1 quart of oil, and they don't have oil filters, so that's a LOT of abuse for a small quantity of oil to endure. Oil is cheap, engines aren't. I always try to change the engine oil on these small scooters and motorcycles every 2000-2500 miles. I've had very good luck with the Pro Honda HP4M (synthetic blend w/ moly) and the HP4S (full synthetic) oils in these engines. I also have magnetic drain bolts in all of my bikes and scoots to help capture abrasive ferrous particulates in the oil. I use the Gold Plug MP-01 in this scooter: amzn.to/3wUITnw The final drive oil seems to be good for 6-8K miles, but it's always quite dirty and has small metallic sparkles in it every time I change it. I typically change the final drive oil every 2-3 oil changes just to prolong the gears and bearings in there. I use the same oil in the final drive case as in the engine, but full-synthetic is probably best due to the high shear forces encountered in the final drive gears. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

@@QuasiMotard Thanks! Bro! you are the scoot man!!

Yes, Kevin adjusted his windscreen before the ride to the highest position, and I showed the two positions during my initial review video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sMByp9inxN7Rn2g.html . The problem for us is that the OEM windscreen is very small and doesn't offer much wind protection at higher speeds or for longer highway trips. He upgraded his screen to an aftermarket unit that is a bit taller and suits him better. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

The highways don't pass by them any more, they just lead directly into them.

Ouch, that sucks! I don't know how difficult that process might be. The factory service manual has a detailed procedure for the emergency unlock routine. It may also give details on reprogramming new remotes without replacing components... I'm not sure, though. Good luck with that recovery process! Let us know how it goes and what piece(s) you need to replace. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

The seat cushion that I use for most of my bikes is the Air Hawk Cruiser Large: amzn.to/3wlCr9a . It fits most seats very well, and it's easy to swap from bike to bike. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

Howdy, Simon, and congrats on your new Forza 350! We use the Cardo PackTalk EDGE communicators on our rides. I have an extra EDGE joined into the mesh, and it's connected to a dedicated audio recorder to capture the group comm's. I sync that audio track to the helmet camera during the editing process in Adobe Premiere Pro. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

Thanks for the feedback! I've had relatively good luck with Dr.Pulley sliders and performance variators in my scooters. If you need minor acceleration and top speed increases, then the Dr.Pulley sliders are a great upgrade for under $35. You can find lots of good advice on the PCX Forum here: www.hondapcx.org/ The stock PCX mirrors work well for me, but you can add a set of mirror wideners/extentions to give better rearward visibility: amzn.to/3vb8RVE . The GoCruise throttle lock ( amzn.to/3I7hbtt ) is a great upgrade for any longer rides, and it's cheap! If you need a top case, then I highly recommend the SHAD cases and mounting systems. The SH34 ( amzn.to/3h1am0y ) and SH39 ( amzn.to/3H2ZZE8 ) both fit very well on the PCX150, and the mounting plate ( www.shadusa.com/products/pcx-125-10-21-top-mount?variant=32428342018090 ) looks like an OEM fit. I have the SH39 on my 2015 PCX150, and it never ceases to amaze me how much stuff I can carry on with that setup: instagram.com/p/CTsVf-SLf6b/? You can shop SHAD's entire lineup here: www.shadusa.com/pages/shad-products-for-honda-pcx125-pcx150-2010-to-2021 . Cheers! 😉👍

@@QuasiMotard wow thx for the info! I’m a noob so still learning about all this stuff, really appreciate it. When I get my PCx I’ll definitely look at your recommendations when I get familiar with the bike. Just completed my moto ecourse tonight! Watching your adv vs PCx comparison now.

Add a 171 bi bore kit ,a striker 3.5 ,a cam,and bigger better final drive gears and hold on to those handle bars, loads of speed will be made i love scooters.

I meant a stroker 3.5 lol

Hi, i have a 2013 pcx150, i bought dr. Pulley sliders 19gram thinking they'd give me too speed but no dice. I went back to stock, top speed is 55, 57 on flat. Can you please let me know the part number of name or specs of your variator and sliders?. I have a malossi bell and clutch which is great no more shudder but I just want more top end on my machine. Thank you.

The AirHawk Cruiser Large seat cushion fits well on the PCX150/ADV150: amzn.to/3wlCr9a . I have a couple of these that I swap around to different bikes as needed. The screen that I have on my 2015 PCX150 is the National Cycle VStream Sport Touring (medium height): www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/national-cycle-vstream-sport-touring-windscreen-honda-pcx150-2014-2018?sku_id=1161414 . I like the height of this screen, but I think that the Tall Touring screen would work better to reduce helmet turbulence: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/national-cycle-vstream-tall-touring-windscreen-honda-pcx150-2014-2018?sku_id=1161415. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

@@QuasiMotard j*