VLOG: Yamaha C3 commute // 50 miles on a 50cc scoot!

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  • @REZrblde
    @REZrblde 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    In my opinion,everyone needs to own at least one 50cc scooter in their lifetime. You need to feel how it is to drive your vehicle maintaining full-tilt max throttle max RPM all day. Its an eye-opener🤣

    • @kenbowlus2995
      @kenbowlus2995 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It's the most fun when they're 2-smokes!

    • @SanProsan1993
      @SanProsan1993 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Amen! I missed the 50cc life after selling my Ruckus and upgrading to bigger scoots. So now I got a C3.

    • @bobthomas-wn7qh
      @bobthomas-wn7qh 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@REZrblde my first 50 was a honda moped back in the early 80s ... used it for getting around on base ... perfect ... Uber dependable ... easy to use and maintain

    • @bobthomas-wn7qh
      @bobthomas-wn7qh 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @REZrblde I just wish QM would give monthly? Maintenance lessons at his shop/warehouse. Prerequisite would be that each "student" have purchased a used 50cc project scoot.

    • @QuasiRAW
      @QuasiRAW  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@bobthomas-wn7qh The price of admission would be a 6-pack of Dos Equis! 🤣👍 --QM

  • @jjjtung
    @jjjtung 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just got a Honda Elite 80, and seeing you drive around Houston by i10 makes me feel a little more confident to ride around in the city in my area (Museum District/Montrose). Crazy seeing you ride the feeders all the way into downtown! Thanks for the scooter videos!

  • @kidwilson3357
    @kidwilson3357 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome to see you out on the C3!!

  • @robbiecan
    @robbiecan 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just fill it when it hits 100 mile increments. That’s what I used to do with a few bikes, including the C3. The C3 with a 1 ish gallon tank getting 100 mpg. Keeps the pump in enough fuel to still cool it. Hope that helps.

    • @QuasiRAW
      @QuasiRAW  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      True... but remembering the starting increment without a trip meter is hard to do. I'm lucky to remember what the date is these days! 🤣 --QM

  • @awdlexus
    @awdlexus 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    New sub here for the @QuasiRAW channel! Loving the raw clips from a familiar neighborhood. Not sure if you’ll see this, but I got a 2 stroke 2003 zuma project and I’m ridiculously in your area haha. We both have something going on with our fuel gauges and need new tires. Overall I’m just glad to know there’s more scooter members close! I admire your courage going along i10 feeders or even down to Wild West😅

    • @QuasiRAW
      @QuasiRAW  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Howdy, neighbor! Maybe we can meet up sometime for a bite to eat or drink somewhere nearby. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

    • @awdlexus
      @awdlexus 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@QuasiRAW that’d be sick mate! I am still working on it unfortunately. After I fix the fuel tank issue I may have to adjust brakes, storage compartment and fuel lines. But man I wish I got mine in good condition like yours!

  • @d3vastat0r89
    @d3vastat0r89 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I only recently got interested in driving/ riding, so I finally bought a Honda Ruckus and got a permit. I live in an area that has a speed limit of 25 mph, but everyone here does 30 to 35 mph. Since this is all new to me, I was scared tbh because I got honked at and tailgated a few times, then I got the message. I thought that was bad, but people going 75 mph on the access road is a lot more sketchy.

    • @PyroBebop27
      @PyroBebop27 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey, i know you.

    • @d3vastat0r89
      @d3vastat0r89 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@PyroBebop27 💀

  • @Sunandstar13
    @Sunandstar13 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Beautiful neighborhood

  • @DerekFrampton
    @DerekFrampton 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The aggression here in Eastern, NE could if not just match probably beat houston. accidents all over the place daily. makes me wonder if I should actually get back into riding again.

  • @zamdrang
    @zamdrang 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Alwsys perspective gaining to watch you shoot the gauntlet of Houston traffic. Love the hum of the little 50cc thumper. My vote for the next refresh is the CB125.

  • @kenbowlus2995
    @kenbowlus2995 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    3:38 I thought OEM tires on the C3 were 120/90-10, but they're even harder to find. If 120/70-10 is the tire size you want, Michelin makes the City Grip 2 in that size for about $90 each. (Feeling a little Deja Vu yet? LOL) Another option would be the Mitas MC20 Monsoon for about $70 each.
    BTW, if you do find that you do need the 120/90-10 tires, then the high-end is the Bridgestone Battlax SC1 at $100 each and the frugal-end is the Shinko SR 425 at $48 each.
    There are other tires out there in both sizes, these are just currently in-stock at that big online m/c accessory vendor in the U.S.

    • @QuasiMotard
      @QuasiMotard 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think you are correct... 120/90-10. The reference I used for the video was incorrect. My Pirelli's are 120/90-10 for sure. 😉👍 --QM

    • @kenbowlus2995
      @kenbowlus2995 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@QuasiMotard Metzeler makes the Roadtec Scooter in 120/90-10, you just need to find a place that has it in stock. Pirelli may still make the Angel Scooter in 120/90-10, I know they used to.

  • @edwardsp1916
    @edwardsp1916 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    @quasiraw Hi, You're a bit of a bad influence as I purchased a Cub of the back of your Cannon Ball videos, I've now purchased a nearly new Hunter (HNTR in the UK). I've purchased the RE handle bar relocators (not the risers) but the cables seem too taught. I noticed on one of your videos, you too have installed risers but cannot see the install of them. Did you have any issues with the cables after install? Safe riding, thanks Paul.

    • @QuasiRAW
      @QuasiRAW  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Howdy, Paul! The risers that I installed were relatively short, but their fit and finish wasn't very good ( amzn.to/3Y38Elq ). They increased handlebar height by 30mm (1.18 inches) and rearward by 20mm (0.79 inches). The adjustment didn't affect my cable length too much, but I did reroute my clutch cable to give a bit more slack. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

    • @edwardsp1916
      @edwardsp1916 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @QuasiRAW Many thanks Quasi, and sorry to see your latest C3 woes.

  • @jaycahuenga6416
    @jaycahuenga6416 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That is a cute scoot 😊
    And drivers in Houston are off the chain.

    • @nondesperado
      @nondesperado 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      All they seem to care about these days is “me, myself and I”.

  • @charleshunt3806
    @charleshunt3806 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I saw that video where you push that ladies card to the parking lot. And I guess that guy with that 18 wheeler was like that screw it that car will stop.

  • @drdreddmanofmystery9482
    @drdreddmanofmystery9482 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I would love to watch you work on one of the two vintage bikes. Maybe the 1970 Honda Scrambler?

  • @kartikshankar5790
    @kartikshankar5790 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Quasi.. Nice long video. Really liked it. Next time when you take any of your scooter for Inspection, would it be possible to show us in video what exactly do they do and how they inspect a vehicle? Just curious!!! Greetings from Karthik, INDIA.

  • @WildWildWeasel
    @WildWildWeasel 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I use one to go to the post office and back.

  • @charleshunt3806
    @charleshunt3806 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The Honda 125S I’d like to see you fix up that would be cool

  • @charleshunt3806
    @charleshunt3806 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lately I’ve been taking my electric bike on a bike trail to get to work no cars on that one so that’s good

  • @nondesperado
    @nondesperado 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The Ducati would be awesome, but either one of the old Hondas would be great too.

  • @adamthompson812
    @adamthompson812 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looked like a Lincoln continental

  • @MadsWorld34
    @MadsWorld34 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i'm having trouble getting the base plate for my top box on my silverwing. nothing wrong with the bike or the plate. its me i can't make myself drill the holes i need to mount it. i am scared of messing up a part that will be hard to replace.

  • @roywalls5595
    @roywalls5595 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There's a person who did a videos 12 yrs ago show how take apart panels for Piaggio mp3 and tell you one thing I have to take apart hold bike just get brake cable out! Mr Aaron 😅

  • @mattalger2325
    @mattalger2325 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Also, I love this little C3 scoot. The black and silver look good together. My Roughhouse is black and titanium. I'm surprised that 4 stoke willl go that fast. Is the Dr. Pulley an over range variator? My Roughhouse 50cc also had a factory variator and exhaust port restriction. But yea, when the belt gets worn it gets thinner and it won't ride as high on the front drive pulley which will take a few MPH off the top soeed vs when its new. What size and weight rollers are you using? 47 is a really high too speed for a four stoke 50. I'm sure fuel injection helps. Mine is carbureted. I think the two strokes accelerate faste. I'm going to order a Yaszuni Z pipe next month. The right expansion pipe helps them a bit more than the 4 strokes because they're tuned to pulse which essentially helps the venturi affect of sucking he atomized mixture though the engine faster. Watching your video from yesterday i was shocked at how expensive the fuel system parts for that Yamaha were. That's narly bro. 😂

    • @QuasiRAW
      @QuasiRAW  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, the Dr.Pulley variator is an "over range" unit that pushes the belt higher in the front pulley. I can't remember the exact weight sliders I have in there, but I think they are 11g. It's a fun little scoot, but it's outmatched by Houston's crazy-fast traffic! 😉👍 --QM

    • @mattalger2325
      @mattalger2325 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@QuasiRAW Yea, I definitely second your reasons for wanting to move! People are so careless driving around in three ton death machines vs a 200 pound scooter.

  • @Duke-SBR
    @Duke-SBR 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I think you need a KTM 390 Duke in your collection. I have one for sale 2023 😂

  • @bobthomas-wn7qh
    @bobthomas-wn7qh 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was going to say 250 … but, any of the small bore stuff would be interesting

  • @charleshunt3806
    @charleshunt3806 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Speaking of riding dirty now, I have to preference this where it absolutely all happened in Mexico. But it was a time when I lost my rear license plate for my Honda super cub and I was super busy at work so I didn’t replace it for a good solid two months and I still wrote it every single day everywhere and I drove by cops and everything and nobody gave a single shit That I didn’t have a rear license plate so it turned out what I had to do was I had to put like a metal frame basically around my license plate to hold it in place because just the two top bolts wasn’t enough and the license plate broke off. That’s how that worked so for a bit I was riding dirty, but the bike was legal and every other conceivable aspect and I did have a license so I was like screw it. I’m not gonna let something like that’s not me from riding my cub around.

  • @mattalger2325
    @mattalger2325 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I had the Maxxis M6029's stock my Roughhouse and I changed them as soon as possible to City grips 2's! 🤣🤣🤣
    I have a 12 inch wheel though. Damn shame ya can't them for a 10" wheel. These are 120/70/12's and the reason is a 130/70/12
    The stock tires had hardly any tread depth and felt like bananas 🍌 on a wet road. Gravel not great either. No Bueno.
    But the stock tires are $35 each and the city grips are $100 and $110 but worth every pemny imo. I'm looking at a Malossi rear shock too. The stock one has a fake nitrogen cylinder and it essentially nothing but a glorified spring. My ass is the shock. 🤣

  • @Jimdandy1958
    @Jimdandy1958 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What are you recording this with that shows the speed,, map etc. What helmet and mic?

  • @ytr8989
    @ytr8989 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    CB120S de how it rides compared to the newer 125s.

  • @mattalger2325
    @mattalger2325 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey brother, do you have access to non ethanol fuel in your area? I would definitely look into that especially for the small bore stuff and anything with a carb. Personally I wouldn't use anything else in a motorcycle to keep the corn syrup out of the fuel system. Either way, non ethanol won't rust the tank. Just make sure the station uses a separate hose, or at least run the first gallon or two Into another vehicle or container because obviously if they aren't separate hoses, you'll have whatever the last guy used in the system until it clears.

    • @QuasiRAW
      @QuasiRAW  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Man, I miss the pre-ethanol days. I could store my bikes for months or even years without worrying about corrosion. Just needed a bit of fuel stabilizer or a shot of carburetor cleaner when I decided to run them again.
      Unfortunately, there are only 2 or 3 fuel stations in the Houston area with E0. It's not feasible for me to ride to/from those spots for every fill-up. I've considered getting a 15-gallon tank to keep at home for the occasional fill-ups when a bike is parked for a while. 🤔 --QM

  • @roywalls5595
    @roywalls5595 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I watch hold video to the end and I know one thing brake it in Yamaha C3 after sitting over years? Mr Aaron

  • @Rabb_L_Rouser
    @Rabb_L_Rouser 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is that a Yamaha branded Ice Chest?

  • @roywalls5595
    @roywalls5595 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mr Aaron I think you need carry a fuel bottle incase run out of fuel on Yamaha C3! 😊

  • @charleshunt3806
    @charleshunt3806 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That’s awesome how that guy picked your top speed to be his cruising speed I also love it when people ride my butt when I’m going at my maximum speed and I’m like hey butt hole you riding my backside is not gonna make my engine on my Honda, super cub, any bigger or faster just saying

  • @DerekFrampton
    @DerekFrampton 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    awww it's so cute! 😂😁

    • @DerekFrampton
      @DerekFrampton 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'd forgotten about this one; I even watched the restoration vids. LOL

  • @GodzillaGoesGaga
    @GodzillaGoesGaga 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I vote you add nitrous to the 50cc C3! It’ll be a blast! 🤣😂

  • @adamthompson812
    @adamthompson812 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    70s or earlier

  • @ytr8989
    @ytr8989 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The simpler the better. Yamaha should bring back the C3 just to have cheaper options.

    • @nondesperado
      @nondesperado 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well, they have the 125 RayZR which is quite cheap here in Denmark, so it must be an absolute bargain everywhere else.

  • @ytr8989
    @ytr8989 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lots of cops, but none there to pull him over for speeding.

  • @Analyzethis1
    @Analyzethis1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    XT250.

  • @conniewaite1371
    @conniewaite1371 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Iwant to see the125fixed

    • @QuasiRAW
      @QuasiRAW  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think the little CB125S might be the next project. I'd like to get it's decaying carcass off of my garage floor.
      I think I have most of the pieces waiting in my project boxes. I plan to strip it down further to repaint (or powder coat) the frame. We'll see how it goes in the next couple of weeks. 🤞😉👍 --QM

    • @conniewaite1371
      @conniewaite1371 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@QuasiRAW anxiously waiting,but take your time,I know you have alot on your plate

  • @RobertHarrington-d8z
    @RobertHarrington-d8z 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Scrambler

  • @DerekFrampton
    @DerekFrampton 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is/was an awesome 2HR video! um, I vote Ducati! (still trips me out to see you not wearing gloves/gear other than a lid.. not from a preachy standpoint, just seems outta place maybe? )

    • @QuasiRAW
      @QuasiRAW  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don't ride without full gear very often, but I've been slipping lately on the small bikes. I need to get a lighter/cooler summer jacket for the slower commutes. Riding slowly and sitting still on the access roads in 110+ heat is unbearable. 🥵 --QM

    • @DerekFrampton
      @DerekFrampton 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@QuasiRAW I do recognize and realize the heat issues for sure. MAN I wish I could find a little C3 in decent shape. the fuel economy, storage, ease of repair.. damn man I'm lookin' but they've become unicorns.

  • @nondesperado
    @nondesperado 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So…up next: 125 miles on a 125 cc scoot? 😉😄

  • @isaacsieg
    @isaacsieg 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Honda scrambler

  • @Timboslicce
    @Timboslicce 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dude it’s so bad. And everyday it’s getting worse. People are loosing their soul it seams like. No compassion no care at all. Kinda scary for my kids

    • @QuasiRAW
      @QuasiRAW  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What's worse than the lack of humanity is the lack of punishment for bad acts. Law enforcement to serve the "public good" is an outdated concept; rather, modern law enforcement is selective for monetary and punitive gains. The road-raging cager who ran me down last October on my Hunter 350 walked away scot-free... no charges, no payments, nothing... even after the video evidence showed what happened.
      It's sad to see such a rapid decline in Western society and the erosion of our moral values. No punishment for bad acts drastically accelerates the downward spiral of society. 🤦‍♂ --QM

  • @nondesperado
    @nondesperado 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As you probably know ‘Pech’ means ‘bad luck’ in German. 😄

    • @QuasiRAW
      @QuasiRAW  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nondesperado Well... if the tax office is there, then it's all bad luck! 🤣👍 --QM

  • @01timegone
    @01timegone 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Quasi.
    I'm confused ,You go to a tax office to get your motorcycle insurance? what the hell!!!??
    Why, that makes no sense?
    The first time you mentioned that I didn't think I heard you right because that's just bizarre!!
    Here in Canada you go to the motor vehicle branch for licensing and stuff like that!!!
    I'm not sure about getting a vehicle inspected because I've never done that.
    As far as I know that's all done at the motor vehicle branch if it's just basic stuff like motorbike certification unless you're putting something back on the road that's a rebuild.
    As for automotive , motorcycle. Trailers and so on. That's all done at any one of the 1000 insurance agencies.
    Most car dealerships will have someone come there. If you're buying a new vehicle.
    You don't have to go anywhere. They come to you so you can drive it off the lot.
    That's what I did when I just got my last vehicle.
    I had to take out a new policy because they didn't have my car plates too transfer over. Then I went into an insurance place canceled the new policy and transfer my plates over.!
    If you were getting your license then you would probably pull your hair out because it sounds like your tax place for your bike insurance!!
    Oh well I guess you learn something new every day about somewhere else!!
    As for the next bike. I think that Ducati sounds interesting but there's an easy way to figure which bike to do next!
    When you said about losing the parts box. I figured the easiest way to do it as whatever bike you have the most parts for already!!
    You could always just surprise us and do whichever one you feel like!!
    John

    • @QuasiRAW
      @QuasiRAW  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No, we have 3 steps to insuring and registering vehicles in Texas. First, you need current proof of insurance. Second, we take the vehicle to an authorized inspection station where they verify basic safety stuff (lights, signals, tires, horn, etc) and note the proof of insurance. Third (last), we go to the county tax office to pay for the vehicle registration, where they verify the insurance and inspection status... then issue the registration. The inspection for motorcycles is $7/yr, and the registration is $55/yr. 😉👍 --QM

  • @jamieturnage4574
    @jamieturnage4574 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    3hp

  • @climjames
    @climjames 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nice local courier vehicle. range is too short for anything else.

  • @Timboslicce
    @Timboslicce 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Blatant disregard for human life.

  • @bobechs7234
    @bobechs7234 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There is a method for gauging fuel level that long predates elaborate electrical measurements. It is called a dipstick. If you need an explanation of how a dipstick works then you are one.
    Buy a pint can of small engine fuel at Walmart to carry with you and you can simply wait to run out of fuel to know how many metric units of distance you can cover on a fill-up. As long as you have the sealed can with you you will have fifty miles of emergency reserve.

    • @QuasiRAW
      @QuasiRAW  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Wow... name calling right out of the gate? Change the channel, man! 🤣👎
      Fuel-injected machines don't give much warning before they flame out, and that can be deadly in Houston traffic. The C3 doesn't have a low fuel warning light, so there are no second chances unless you're carrying a spare fuel bottle. Running the pump dry can also be detrimental to its longevity (submerged element needs fuel to cool the pump).
      I've been riding, racing, and wrenching on bikes for 45+ years... covered 2M+ road miles all over the country on everything from little 125cc scoots to bloated touring pigs... been there, done that many times over. --QM

    • @zamdrang
      @zamdrang 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      There is also a method for interacting with class and decorum that long predates being a tool.

    • @QuasiRAW
      @QuasiRAW  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@zamdrang 🤣 My sentiments exactly! --QM

    • @WickedTrickle
      @WickedTrickle 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@QuasiRAW Perfectly stated. Some people have no tact or humility. This jackhole probably assumes you're a newbie because you're riding a 50cc scooter. He tipped his dunce cap when he said "wait to run out of fuel" IN HOUSTON on a fuel-injected engine. Doofus.

    • @WickedTrickle
      @WickedTrickle 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're obviously daft. Running out of fuel in any vehicle can be dangerous, and in Houston on a scooter could be deadly. Quasi is 100% correct on the starved fuel pump situation as well. You, sir, are the dipstick of which you speak.