I've owned an Xmax for 3 years now & never had any major problems or issues. This Xmax is the most popular motorscooter in my country, Singapore. I am glad that you like the scooter despite those problems you had with the scooter. Cheers to you buddy.
I have the same scooter. I’ve ridden many motorcycles over the years but this scooter is probably my favorite. I’ve had none of the issues that you talked about but it’s garaged unless we are out in the motorhome and then we put it on a trailer along with my wife’s Smax. BTW, you can open the seat with your key once the seat stays locked shut like it should. I recommend keeping a spare 2032 button battery under the seat for your key fob. If your battery dies you’re sol without a spare battery. Safe travels!
Jerry, Jerry, that's one filthy scooter! Looks like straight out of Mad Max Road Warrior movie! Joke aside, nice review, detailed and on point. Just to put you at ease, I have the same machine as my "shopping trolley". Zippy thing with the big storage under the seat.
That's looks like one uncared for scooter. Your switch problems look to have been caused by dusty conditions while the scooter is on the back of the RV.
@@jerrydixon How do I see it as uncared for? The beat up plastics for a start. You have problems with your starter and indicator switches, which by the condition of the scooter looks like dust/dirt ingression to me. I,m a xmax300 owner and I am on various forums, never heard of bodywork plastic problems or switch problems. The V belt is in the big plastic casing on the offside, it does what a chain does on a motorcycle. As far as your starting problems go, I would have a service done. With the bike looking like it does, the air filters probably want a good clean/replacment.
nice movie always good to hear what an owner really thinks about their own bike very helpful when you added your past history as it puts into perspective really enjoyed your review - ride safe
Mine will be a year old at the end of the month. I don't have any of the issues you have. However I clean mine regularly, so maybe that's why. 😏 Try some WD-40 electrical contact cleaner for the switches.
Getting my one this weekend and looking forward to it, thanks for the useful review. V-belt is the toothed belt that runs from the transmission to the back wheel to make the bike go.
Thanks for your review. I am in the market and the xmax300 is near the top of my little list and I have watched a number of these reviews. FYI ... it would really help if reviewers gave their height and weight because different bikes suit different size people. Enjoy your bike, it seems a very capablepiece of machinery.
Thank you for your review, Its exactly what I was looking for and other people on you tube just seem to shout or speak to fast (heyyy whats up guys) and drives me mad. You spoke well and gave your personal views on this scooter after ownership and I thank you. Looking forward to getting one now.
Jerry, Your problem with your swicthes might be beacuse you haul it on your Rv and it is exposed to rain. Try squirting some electrial cleaner into your turn signal and startrer switches, DO NOT USE A PRODUCT LIKE WD40, it will short circut the switches. Be sure to use an electrial clean like CDC. I've had some of the same troubles on motorcycles over the years that were exposed to rain. Hope this helps.
I have a Yamaha smax 155cc it will do 65 Max on a flat surface and it's not near the red line.Im weigh 160 and it has the large screen on it.I could ride it at 55 all day long it doesn't sound stressed but I would love to have the 300 but prices and availability on cars and motorcycles is insane at the moment so I'm good.
Wow so many problems and you still like it. Below in the comments you say you cannot get it worked on due to availability. Was curious if you bought it in your home town, and if so the dealer where you bought sure as hell should help you out, but with employee shortages everwhere I could understand it taking awhile. If you did buy it there couldn't you leave it and live without it for a month and circle back to pick it up?
Being mounted on the back of a motorhome wouldn't be good on any bike.The transportation he gets from his scoots is great. I like seeing where he goes with them.
Don’t like the indicators on this, the British version has them integrated into the fairing and tail light cluster, is it something to do with US regs?
Im the same. Had a 155 aerox in thailand in november. Was quick and zippy and a barrel of fun. Im waiting for my 2023 xmax to arrive itll be much faster than the aerox.
I have had the xmax 125 -18 for comuting everyday for half a year and doing two up for vacation, 4400 miles to this day, not a single issue, now I have bought a 300 it's flawless to. It seems to me that the European model is very different to the American, (or international) model, saddle, keyswitch, panels, instrument is completely different and the break fluid cable does fit as it should not hanging out like on your, looks strange and aftermarket. And warranty, you only have one year in US 🤯? in europe we have 5 years warranty without mileage restriction, maybe that could have to do with the problems of different quality of different models. Also yours is very dirty and beat up, if you wash it once in a while maybe things don't get stuck like that. It's after all not a 20000$ adv bike.
This one year old scooter looks like a 20 years old scooter no wonder you have all those problems. You need to clean and take good care of this scooter.
Maybe why you're having those problems is because you aren't washing the scooter, it needs to be washed properly at least once a month to flush the crap out of the switches etc so they operate correctly. Cheers for the video.
break fluid cables should not be like that, it is not a design problem. That is something to do with previous owner. My xmax 300 break fluid cables have enough room to close
@@jerrydixon hehe, except you revealed that you tie down the scoot exactly at those locations, there is no mystery! That is not normal, never seen it on an xmax. Anyway - thanks for the vid - glad you still like it. If you remove the plastics and hit up the switches with contact cleaner and compressed air, you'll likely to back to normal.
Sorry to say but by the looks of it you have your scooter left in the elements most of the time. Invest in inexpensive cover or park it in the garage if possible. Also - give it a clean once in a while.
Your scooter looks very dirty dust gets into your switches causing the issues your having clean your bike blow the switches out with compressed air and spray WD 40 in the switches and stuck door then work the switches back and forth to free them up also cover your bike when possible
The brake fluid line extrusions are a factory defect apparently, but the other problems I am pretty sure are mostly a result of being strapped down to my trailer hitch rack for about 25,000 miles of dirt kicked up by my rear RV wheels
Your content is informative but Unfortunately your lack of pride of ownership is evident by the dirt, and panels hanging off the back and bottom. Yes dirt can work it’s way into everything including switches. The dealers aren’t likely to be sympathetic because it appears you do not take care of it so why should they.
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I've owned an Xmax for 3 years now & never had any major problems or issues. This Xmax is the most popular motorscooter in my country, Singapore. I am glad that you like the scooter despite those problems you had with the scooter. Cheers to you buddy.
I have the same scooter. I’ve ridden many motorcycles over the years but this scooter is probably my favorite. I’ve had none of the issues that you talked about but it’s garaged unless we are out in the motorhome and then we put it on a trailer along with my wife’s Smax. BTW, you can open the seat with your key once the seat stays locked shut like it should. I recommend keeping a spare 2032 button battery under the seat for your key fob. If your battery dies you’re sol without a spare battery. Safe travels!
@@jerrydixon There's also a secret key spot near the back tire for the seat.
Jerry, Jerry, that's one filthy scooter! Looks like straight out of Mad Max Road Warrior movie! Joke aside, nice review, detailed and on point. Just to put you at ease, I have the same machine as my "shopping trolley". Zippy thing with the big storage under the seat.
wondering if some of the sticky switches and right hand glove box are down to dust
I am pretty sure if you clean your scooter and lubricate with some type of cleaning spray you will not have those switches getting stuck.
That's looks like one uncared for scooter. Your switch problems look to have been caused by dusty conditions while the scooter is on the back of the RV.
@@jerrydixon How do I see it as uncared for? The beat up plastics for a start. You have problems with your starter and indicator switches, which by the condition of the scooter looks like dust/dirt ingression to me. I,m a xmax300 owner and I am on various forums, never heard of bodywork plastic problems or switch problems. The V belt is in the big plastic casing on the offside, it does what a chain does on a motorcycle. As far as your starting problems go, I would have a service done. With the bike looking like it does, the air filters probably want a good clean/replacment.
nice movie always good to hear what an owner really thinks about their own bike very helpful when you added your past history as it puts into perspective really enjoyed your review - ride safe
Movie?
Mine will be a year old at the end of the month. I don't have any of the issues you have. However I clean mine regularly, so maybe that's why. 😏 Try some WD-40 electrical contact cleaner for the switches.
Getting my one this weekend and looking forward to it, thanks for the useful review. V-belt is the toothed belt that runs from the transmission to the back wheel to make the bike go.
Put a rachet strap through the both grab rails see if it pulls the back handles together. Great review 👍
Thanks for your review. I am in the market and the xmax300 is near the top of my little list and I have watched a number of these reviews. FYI ... it would really help if reviewers gave their height and weight because different bikes suit different size people. Enjoy your bike, it seems a very capablepiece of machinery.
Thank you for your review, Its exactly what I was looking for and other people on you tube just seem to shout or speak to fast (heyyy whats up guys) and drives me mad. You spoke well and gave your personal views on this scooter after ownership and I thank you. Looking forward to getting one now.
Jerry, Your problem with your swicthes might be beacuse you haul it on your Rv and it is exposed to rain. Try squirting some electrial cleaner into your turn signal and startrer switches, DO NOT USE A PRODUCT LIKE WD40, it will short circut the switches. Be sure to use an electrial clean like CDC. I've had some of the same troubles on motorcycles over the years that were exposed to rain. Hope this helps.
Thanks. I always assumed the whole bike was waterproof.
I have a Yamaha smax 155cc it will do 65 Max on a flat surface and it's not near the red line.Im weigh 160 and it has the large screen on it.I could ride it at 55 all day long it doesn't sound stressed but I would love to have the 300 but prices and availability on cars and motorcycles is insane at the moment so I'm good.
Good looking grocery getter
Wow so many problems and you still like it. Below in the comments you say you cannot get it worked on due to availability. Was curious if you bought it in your home town, and if so the dealer where you bought sure as hell should help you out, but with employee shortages everwhere I could understand it taking awhile. If you did buy it there couldn't you leave it and live without it for a month and circle back to pick it up?
Being mounted on the back of a motorhome wouldn't be good on any bike.The transportation he gets from his scoots is great. I like seeing where he goes with them.
Nice
Don’t like the indicators on this, the British version has them integrated into the fairing and tail light cluster, is it something to do with US regs?
@@jerrydixon the ears are there to redirect the airstream from you hands while driving at higher speed in the cold.
@@jerrydixon Yes it's to do with your US regulations, it states the blinkers must protrude outwards at a certain distance from the mounting point.
What about that windshield that keeps diverting the air onto your face? Did you get used to that?
How tall are you ? Mine works 100 %.
The windscreen does adjust.
Sorry about all the problems you have had. Fortunately I have had no problems. Zero. Did USA 🇺🇸 Yamaha repair everything under warranty ?
NZ
If you don't mind me asking, how much do you weigh and how tall are you? I weigh 300 lbs and I'm 6'1" and afraid I might need a bigger scooter.
Im the same.
Had a 155 aerox in thailand in november.
Was quick and zippy and a barrel of fun.
Im waiting for my 2023 xmax to arrive itll be much faster than the aerox.
Is the engine in your RV at the rear? The heat from that could be cooking that scooter like a pork chop
That could be part of it
Nice review Jerry!🙋♀️🇨🇦❤‼️
I have had the xmax 125 -18 for comuting everyday for half a year and doing two up for vacation, 4400 miles to this day, not a single issue, now I have bought a 300 it's flawless to. It seems to me that the European model is very different to the American, (or international) model, saddle, keyswitch, panels, instrument is completely different and the break fluid cable does fit as it should not hanging out like on your, looks strange and aftermarket. And warranty, you only have one year in US 🤯? in europe we have 5 years warranty without mileage restriction, maybe that could have to do with the problems of different quality of different models. Also yours is very dirty and beat up, if you wash it once in a while maybe things don't get stuck like that. It's after all not a 20000$ adv bike.
I also have an XMax. Truly outstanding scooter and I have absolutely no complaints.
NZ
This one year old scooter looks like a 20 years old scooter no wonder you have all those problems. You need to clean and take good care of this scooter.
So the dealer would not fix all of the issues for you?
They want it to sit there for a month which I can't do as I am a traveler
Maybe why you're having those problems is because you aren't washing the scooter, it needs to be washed properly at least once a month to flush the crap out of the switches etc so they operate correctly.
Cheers for the video.
break fluid cables should not be like that, it is not a design problem. That is something to do with previous owner. My xmax 300 break fluid cables have enough room to close
@@jerrydixon very weird unless it is all USA versions that are like that, but im pretty sure they should all close like mine
@@jerrydixon hehe, except you revealed that you tie down the scoot exactly at those locations, there is no mystery! That is not normal, never seen it on an xmax. Anyway - thanks for the vid - glad you still like it. If you remove the plastics and hit up the switches with contact cleaner and compressed air, you'll likely to back to normal.
Sorry to say but by the looks of it you have your scooter left in the elements most of the time. Invest in inexpensive cover or park it in the garage if possible. Also - give it a clean once in a while.
Do not have a garage or house...it is always on the trailer hitch rack and yes that is the problem
Shame on Yamaha. I know you had plastic issues with your Burgman but I haven't had any problems with my B 400 with 11000+ on it.
Bergman is made by Suzuki and if you’re gonna treat your ride like shut and leave it outside don’t bitch about the condition. You did it to yourself
Sad story about the problems. I have been fortunate and had zero problems.
NZ
Nice vid but please wash the damn thing first
Something bad happened to this scooter.. it has been 'rebuilt' badly
Seems the problems are due to being harnessed to my trailer hitch rack all the time and excessive dust collection
@@jerrydixon certainly is that Jerry My friend. Including the brake line shield .
Gotta clean that scooter better my boi.
Your scooter looks very dirty dust gets into your switches causing the issues your having clean your bike blow the switches out with compressed air and spray WD 40 in the switches and stuck door then work the switches back and forth to free them up also cover your bike when possible
Yep.
Sounds like you got a lemon.
The brake fluid line extrusions are a factory defect apparently, but the other problems I am pretty sure are mostly a result of being strapped down to my trailer hitch rack for about 25,000 miles of dirt kicked up by my rear RV wheels
Cut your nail why have a thumb nail like that !, Odd.
Playing guitar....
Your content is informative but Unfortunately your lack of pride of ownership is evident by the dirt, and panels hanging off the back and bottom. Yes dirt can work it’s way into everything including switches. The dealers aren’t likely to be sympathetic because it appears you do not take care of it so why should they.
You dont really take care of this beauty
Just clean it now and then 😅😅😅