I'm learning about the slow recovery myself at the age of 41. I got run over on March 4th and just got out of the hospital. Shattered leg, broken hip, broken ribs on my left side. 4 surgeries, dead spleen, lost half of a kidney, had to have my lung drained and ported. Lost my PCX but didn't lose my life.
🤯 OMG... I'm so sorry to hear that, Phil! I'm glad you're still with us, and I hope your recovery continues. I was very fortunate that I escaped without any broken bones or being run over by other cars on the highway. How did your accident happen? 🙏 --QM
@@QuasiMotard @robbiecan . Thanks. I was hit by an inattentive driver that made a sudden left turn in front of me. I had zero escape and not enough time to stop. I aimed towards his direction of travel and that's why all of the damage was on my left side. Now it's more rehab for me while lawyers and doctors fight over insurance money.
I got the 2024 ruckus in Oct, kinda wish I had got navi because of how slow ruckus is, don't get me wrong, the ruckus is a very comfortable great /perfect ride for city, but really struggles on hills, and I livevin Pittsburgh the hill capital of the u.s. But iam now going to be upgrading, and I think I've settled on the zuma 125 mostly from seeing how good it's been for your buddy Neil, The new zuma has different motor and things, but Yamaha seems to really perfect the scooters they put out, and I really don't want the smart key on the honda adv, and the extra 1000$ Really sorry to hear life's been rough for you Quasi, hope you feel better soon, and looking forward to more journeys with you on utube, best wishes bud!!
The lawyers are giving you prudent advice, and you are right to ignore it. Life is about balancing risk vs happiness. Riding at all is a completely unnecessary risk, says the man who has never swung a leg over a bike. It is great to have you back!
Quasi, it's so good to see (and hear) you riding again! Sounds like there's still some healing that needs to happen, but truly you are a walking and riding miracle man! Hope you take care of yourself and don't push things too much. Nice to see the Navi, too!
Good to see you vlogging again, Quasi and the Navi sounds like she's purring just fine. Hope you get to full health soon. Looking forward to more videos.
👊 Thanks for the support, as always! I have a few more videos un the queue now, and I'm hoping to ride to Arkansas this coming weekend for the total solar eclipse. Wish me luck! 🤞😉👍 --QM
My wife and I are so glad you're doing better. We got our supercubs after watching your videos and love them. Love all the videos. From the part of the world where you said hey "cool bridge." In your videos. Let u figure that one out. Hint: RTR!
I hope you make a full recovery Quasi ... I know about Cervical & Lumbar Disc Problems I've had them most of my life my Hand Grip Strength is Nothing like it used to be! Cheers mate 🙏 Beanie
Nice to see you back again amigo. I had spine fusion surgery a year and a half ago and am still recovering (57 at the time). I refuse to let it stop me. Still not sure if that's determination or denial but at least I'm pondering those topics while riding my bike. Cheers, bud.
I got smashed up pretty bad on my Helix last June. Guy took an illegal left and I hit him nearly head on with no time to react. Broke half my ribs and ruptured my spleen. It took many months before I was able and even willing to get back in the saddle again, but I'm sure happy I did and I'm glad to see you do the same. Stay safe and recover well brother!
Wow, I am sorry to hear about your accident. It seems that many riders are suffering similar injuries lately due to careless cagers. It's too bad we're always the ones to lose in an accident, regardless of fault. Good luck with your recovery, and I hope you can ride again if you're up to it. 🙏🏻 --QM
New subscriber , I hope you feel better everyday, I bought a Honda Navi 2023 because of you thanks for the inspiration and I start riding again after 19 years.
Thanks for watching and subscribing! Congrats on your new Navi! The Navi is an excellent run-around bike, and it's effortless to ride. Be careful out there, and I hope you have a great reintroduction to riding! 😉👍 --QM
I have a pinched nerve in my left arm, neck… somewhere. Have diminished feeling in the ring finger and pinky on my left hand. Other than not knowing if I hit the right keys on the keyboard with those two fingers I’ve just gotten used to it. Those 2 fingers feel like they are asleep all the time. No problem with the clutch lever or holding onto the handlebars. I do notice that I might drop something I’m holding sometimes though. Hope you make a full recovery
Awesome to see another vlog! I’ve been missing these. Glad you’re on the mend. I’m hoping we get a post mortem on the Pcx and maybe a repair video too! Ride safe.
Glad to hear your out riding , you did pick the easiest one handed bike to ride . I still love my Navi , but l am falling in love with my XR150L , simple to ride handles well , I can pick it up no problem . And is a close second for a plush ride compared to my GL1800 , My left hand had nerve damage , it did repair itself , it was a long time . Hope things get better soon Goodluck. P.S. I purchased a second Navi box and lock , ( no lock retaining clip included, odd) For my top box .
sounds like your Ulnar nerve got pinched. common symptom of it is the middle, ring, and pinky fingers go numb with tingly sensations. a lose of grip is also associated with it. yea, ask me how i know 😢
👊 Thanks for the support! I'm back on two wheels again, but not quite back to "normal" status. Recovery is slow, but I'm getting there. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
It’s fair to say none us know when we’d be hit, and so while we may plan for the slide that’s not to say we intend for it to ever happen. A few years before I took up riding last year, a brother in law got T-boned at a light and was dragged under the SUV that hit him. I saw what he went through afterwards and he never got back in again. I don’t know if I could come back, especially from a surprise hit like you took. I appreciate your positive attitude.
It’s great to have another Quasimoto video to watch, hope you heal up a friend. My C3 is always good to go. It’s my number two. My Vespa 250 is my number one. Pismo, Paul.
I'm glad you are getting, even though its not as fast as you would like. It's tough when you are use to being on the go and have to make a lifestyle change. Hopefully its only temporary! I'm praying for a speedy legal battle. The stress from legal issues and income will mess with your body too!
Glad to see you back in the saddle. Living with chronic back pain for a few years now. Similar symptoms like yours. Curious to see how your back will behave now on the rebel 1100 with the mid- forward controls. Still my main reason why I prefer pegs below me. (I drive a cb500f and can brace for a pothole) But I could purchase the 1100 dct down the road. Cheers bro. Solar eclipse up here will be 99.9% so staying put😊
Can the Rebel shocks be replaced with something better? The Bitubo shocks on my Sportster were a life changer and spine saver. The seat on that Rebel would need changing for something better as well. Man, I'd love to try one of those Rebels though. Regardless, great to see you back in the saddle!
Yes, there are a few aftermarket shocks for the Rebel 1100 now. I haven't tried any of them yet, but Burly Brands has a set, and I think Öhlins has a fitment as well. My original plan was to work with Öhlins to develop a set of rear shocks and also fork cartridge inserts for the Rebel 1100. Unfortunately, my life and money situations have changed and thrown a big monkey wrench in to those plans. 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard yeah, sorry to hear about your struggles. I can definitely empathize. Many many years of struggling in my past, and likely many in my future when my current job ends. The programming field has become brutal, and I've definitely hit the ageism threshold nearly as hard as that asshole truck driver hit you. I definitely hope things settle down for you soon, man.
WoooW Bro o.o Sorry about the Accident man! Sounds really terrible :( Glad to see you back on the road... I guess the people that hit you didn't have any insurance from the sounds of it
10:32 the nicest remark for that Houstonian! Glad you're recovering after your crash. Any advice you would give to prevent a crash like that out on the highways? I take my MSF course next week and been practicing around my neighborhood and a metro station for the last 4 months. Its nice to see a moto vlogger covering footage on lower speed bikes in our treacherous city and I've just subscribed to learn more from you!
Thanks for the feedback and the sub! I've been riding on the streets for nearly 40 years and well over 2M miles, so it's difficult to remember the feeling of riding as a "newbie". However, every city is different, so that new/uncertain feeling always happens while traveling and when traffic patterns are unpredictable. If you're from Houston, then you already have a good idea of what to expect from our aggressive and oblivious cagers. My best advice is what they will hopefully teach you in the MSF class: Assume that you are invisible and always EXPECT other motorists to hit you (whether accidentally or intentionally). If you ride proactively and defensively, then you'll be able to steer clear of 99% of the road incidents that are waiting for you. Always look through traffic ahead of you and scan your mirrors every few seconds to anticipate impending doom (e.g., traffic stack-ups, closing distance between distracted cagers, road debris, etc). Situational awareness is the key to riding successfully, which most cagers COMPLETELY lack... so we must be extra vigilant to avoid their short-sightedness. Strategic lane usage and lane positition in the city are crucial to survival: 1. NEVER ride on the edge of a lane if you can avoid it. Ride in the center of the lane (position 2) to avoid being bullied or clipped by cagers. Don't believe any MSF instructors who tell you to hog the lane toward the left side to "protect your lane"... that BS will get you hit in Houston. 2. NEVER ride through Houston's intersections in the right lane so you can avoid cagers blowing right-on-red or red lights. Similarly, don't ride the left lane on feeder roads with dedicated U-turn lanes because cagers will run thru those without looking and push you into adjacent traffic. 3. NEVER tailgate behind traffic any closer than a 1-2 second following distance. This gives you time to evade road debris or make emergency braking without becoming a hood ornament for the tailgating cager behind you. About 2 seconds distance is the "golden rule", but our cagers will constantly cut in front of you if you leave too much space. So, 1.0-1.5 sec is the usual buffer here without enraging the cagers behind you for being "too cautious". There are lots of additional road-smart tips from decades of riding, but it's too hard to distill here... Good luck with your MSF class and getting into riding. Be safe, and I hope to see you out there one day! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I’m excited to see some footage of the CB500X. I purchased one in November, looking forward to putting some miles on it this year. Glad you are on the mend and back riding.
When I got injuries it took me 11 months just started walking again and I went back to work, but didn't last I was in pain and I numbing feeling in finger and knee! Mr Aaron 🍺 🍺
Enjoy the vids of people living with small bore bikes/scooters. Wife just bought a Navi, her Hondamatic 400 was getting heavy for her. I look forward to trying the Navi when she isn't at home to stop me.
Safe recovery QM! Glad to see you up on two wheels so soon! Would you be going the RE way any time in the future or did the whole thing leave a bad taste in your mouth? x
Thanks for the support! I considered another Hunter 350, but my current financial situation is tight. I hope things improve later this year, and perhaps I can trade or buy another bike in the fall. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
well my wing is ready to go. i was hoping to get my new front tire before i went but money said no. i hope you camp out because i wont be able to afford a motel room. and my wing will have its new front tire on it mid April and if you want it your welcome to it in may.
Hi. Always enjoy your channel. Can you tell me what kind of bottle and holder you have on the back left side of your Navi? I have a navi with rack, and I need an extra gas holder.
Howdy, Chuck, and thanks for watching! That is a standard size agricultural "tool tube" that is normally used to hold operator's manuals and tools on farm equipment. You can find them at AgriSupply.com (cheaper) or on Amazon (slightly more expensive) amzn.to/3VbRtcL . The tube's inner diameter should be 3.25-3.50 inches (80-85mm) for most 850-1000mL fuel bottles. I mounted the tool tube on the side of the factory rack with heavy-duty black zip-ties, which can be seen at the beginning of this video: th-cam.com/video/Rq7IB7cS6IU/w-d-xo.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Glad to see you back to moving! Hopefully you’ll be more recovered by SCBR25. Recovery sucks! Takes forever and you find sensations you didn’t seem to have pre-accident. Praying for your full recovery.
Thanks for the support! The Hunter 350 hasn't moved an inch since I rolled it into the warehouse 5 months ago. I will try to revisit that situation later this summer to see if it's salvageable or if I'll just part it out. 😉👍 --QM
get josh to take you as pillion to nimrod lmao or could you do a roman emperor stylee in neils trailer :D - technically youd be there on the bike right :D
have the pins and needles thing in my feet due to other medical but have the hands thing now and again - its not funny - i was gonna book a ferry for this evening and come back monday but i CBA - hope your back thing sorts out cos sat on a bike for a while wont be fun
Going on my third year now with the exact same problem with the exact same fingers. Plus the back of my hands feels like they are tingling or have ants crawling on my skin. Annoying as (Insert bad word) and i guess I will just have to endure.
Wow, sorry to hear that, John! I'm still hopeful that my symptoms will subside and give me some relief. Sleeping at night has been a real challenge for the past 6 months... always waking up in pain with burning and throbbing in my arms and hands. It's slowly getting better, but it's a long and painful road. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard The doctors are still debating if there is something that can be done. They found some compression damage in the L7 area, and nerves are in a pinch. (Many years of operating heavy macinery is most likely the culprit) Anyways. I know what you are going through, and you have all of my best wishes for a successful recovery. "The Tube" won't be the same without you. :)
Happy to see a new ride video!! Is that a "tube cargo compartment" on the left side of the Navi? if so, do you think there are some that will fit the 500X? Tried google searching but I may not be using the correct wording
Do a search for motorcycle tool tube and I believe you'll find what you're looking for. There are a wide variety of companies and sizes available, and Honda even makes one but I don't know if it's a universal exterior mount or not.
Yes, that's an agricultural "tool tube" or "manual tube". I purchased mine through AgriSupply.com because they usually have the best prices. I store a 1 qt aluminum MSR or Primus liquid fuel bottle in there as a backup fuel supply. I have two of those tubes mounted on my XT250. The large one (like on the Navi) holds the fuel bottle, and a smaller one holds a small can of WD-40, zip ties, and other small tools. 😉👍 --QM
Thanks for the link!!! I was thinking if it could hold a small fuel supply but I definetly could use 1 or 2 of them for misc tools and stuff as well. @@QuasiMotard
Howdy, Corne! I don't think I'll be able to attend Moto GP this year. Money and work are very tight right now, so I'm probably gonna miss out on my usual relaxation and adventure trips for a while. 😒 --QM
Yes, the clutch action on the CB500X is very manageable. I don't think I'll have any problems squeezing the lever and maintaining control. The pain and numbness in my arms and hands might be the more significant challenge. Wish me luck! 😉👍 --QM
Sir, what tires do you use on this bike? Mine, the same model, doesn't come with very good tire. It is so slippery in when it is raining. And also when it is windy, it feels like it doesn't even have good grip on the ground.
I'm still rolling on the original tires... MXF or something like that. They are terrible tires and they are dangerous on wet surfaces. I'm still planning to replace them with something better... preferably Michelin or Metzeler if I can find the right sizes. 😉👍 --QM
Had a mx67 fail. No comm through dashboard, power cycle, no change. swapped it out, brought back to office,reset it and it magically worked again. Wtf!?
Hmm... could have been bad data pairs on the ethernet cable or a stuck IP (wrong subnet)? Usually, a factory reset will recover those and let you readopt them in the dashboard. 🤷♂️
@@QuasiMotardpretty sure it was due to bad support at the ISP. They said modem was up and it wasn't. Not the first time it has happened. And modem is in a locked box with no lights so the staff can't diag with us
Yep! He was arrested at the scene and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (2-7 years in prison if convicted). I haven't heard anything about the criminal trial, but I'm sure that I'll receive a summons or subpoena eventually. In the meantime, I'm stuck waiting for insurance and attorneys to sort out their battles. I'm stuck in limbo with reduced income and less mobility. 😒 --QM
@@QuasiMotard that sucks! At least you may be made somewhat whole again down there. In Canada the ability to do so up is limited. The system caps the ability to be awarde decent settlements and difficult to have proper punishment assigned. We went through a nightmare 25 years ago. Five tons of a lumber yard ramming our family mini van driven by my wife and carrying my two sons and my dad. The truck driver decided to run a red light and speeding. He was charged with dangerous driving causing injury but plead down to lesser charge with court not recognizing injury. My 18 month old son wasin ICU with skull fracture and has had issues ongoing related to accident. We had to sue our and his insurance companies and got really next to nothing in cost recovery for his injuries. In Canada they sorry and thats it.
I gave up riding after getting hit last year. Washington State drivers have gotten horrible in the years after covid. Nobody cares anymore and there are dozens of crashes near me every week.
Dang... sorry to hear that! The apathy and discontent in our society is growing at an unprecedented pace, and the big cities are the focal points. I'm ready to move out to the sticks somewhere to escape the congestion and aggression. Good luck to you, sir! 🙏 --QM
@@QuasiMotard I sincerely hope you recover well. I will probably escape to Eastern Washington soon since the greater Seattle area is very aggressive. Maybe I will ride again out in the sticks. Ride safe!🙂
I'm learning about the slow recovery myself at the age of 41. I got run over on March 4th and just got out of the hospital. Shattered leg, broken hip, broken ribs on my left side. 4 surgeries, dead spleen, lost half of a kidney, had to have my lung drained and ported. Lost my PCX but didn't lose my life.
Yikes, Phil! Praying for you to have a full and speedy recovery!
🤯 OMG... I'm so sorry to hear that, Phil! I'm glad you're still with us, and I hope your recovery continues. I was very fortunate that I escaped without any broken bones or being run over by other cars on the highway.
How did your accident happen? 🙏 --QM
@@QuasiMotard @robbiecan . Thanks. I was hit by an inattentive driver that made a sudden left turn in front of me. I had zero escape and not enough time to stop. I aimed towards his direction of travel and that's why all of the damage was on my left side. Now it's more rehab for me while lawyers and doctors fight over insurance money.
You say you're down a car but I noticed. You bought a brand new honda before
Honda accord
I got the 2024 ruckus in Oct, kinda wish I had got navi because of how slow ruckus is, don't get me wrong, the ruckus is a very comfortable great /perfect ride for city, but really struggles on hills, and I livevin Pittsburgh the hill capital of the u.s.
But iam now going to be upgrading, and I think I've settled on the zuma 125 mostly from seeing how good it's been for your buddy Neil,
The new zuma has different motor and things, but Yamaha seems to really perfect the scooters they put out, and I really don't want the smart key on the honda adv, and the extra 1000$
Really sorry to hear life's been rough for you Quasi, hope you feel better soon, and looking forward to more journeys with you on utube, best wishes bud!!
The lawyers are giving you prudent advice, and you are right to ignore it. Life is about balancing risk vs happiness. Riding at all is a completely unnecessary risk, says the man who has never swung a leg over a bike.
It is great to have you back!
Quasi, it's so good to see (and hear) you riding again! Sounds like there's still some healing that needs to happen, but truly you are a walking and riding miracle man! Hope you take care of yourself and don't push things too much. Nice to see the Navi, too!
Ya can't keep a good man down! I'm glad to see ya back in the saddle again, Aaron!
Good to see you vlogging again, Quasi and the Navi sounds like she's purring just fine. Hope you get to full health soon. Looking forward to more videos.
👊 Thanks for the support, as always! I have a few more videos un the queue now, and I'm hoping to ride to Arkansas this coming weekend for the total solar eclipse. Wish me luck! 🤞😉👍 --QM
My wife and I are so glad you're doing better. We got our supercubs after watching your videos and love them. Love all the videos. From the part of the world where you said hey "cool bridge." In your videos. Let u figure that one out. Hint: RTR!
Hey mate good to see you up and going again we missed ya take care thank you
I hope you make a full recovery Quasi ... I know about Cervical & Lumbar Disc Problems I've had them most of my life my Hand Grip Strength is Nothing like it used to be! Cheers mate 🙏 Beanie
On the road again Quasi good to see you rolling the Navi miss that scooter. Road warriors FTW
Nice to see you back again amigo. I had spine fusion surgery a year and a half ago and am still recovering (57 at the time). I refuse to let it stop me. Still not sure if that's determination or denial but at least I'm pondering those topics while riding my bike. Cheers, bud.
Good to see you doing better. Be careful, and don't push yourself too hard. The guy that hit you should be under the jail... be careful and stay safe.
Great to see and hear you are able to ride again.
You sound good.👍
Nice to see you back and feeling somewhat better. Best wishes with total recovery.
I got smashed up pretty bad on my Helix last June. Guy took an illegal left and I hit him nearly head on with no time to react. Broke half my ribs and ruptured my spleen. It took many months before I was able and even willing to get back in the saddle again, but I'm sure happy I did and I'm glad to see you do the same. Stay safe and recover well brother!
Wow, I am sorry to hear about your accident. It seems that many riders are suffering similar injuries lately due to careless cagers. It's too bad we're always the ones to lose in an accident, regardless of fault. Good luck with your recovery, and I hope you can ride again if you're up to it. 🙏🏻 --QM
I exercise vigorously. Hope for the best but prepare for the worst. Cannabis is best for recovery. Sleep and eat. I'm glad you're back in the saddle
So glad to see you back on the road Quasi, and in spite of all of your recovery issues.
Sorry to hear about you accident Aaron. Keep doing what you need to do to make a full recovery.
Welcome back. I've missed your blogs. Praying for a complete and quick recovery.
Great to see you gradually coming back. You were missed.
👊 Thanks for the support! 😉👍 --QM
The sound is very clear.
Good to see you back on the bike. I have a few bikes, they all need something doing to them, i think they are starting to own me😂
Glad to see you on two wheels again! And this is where the Navi shines ! To bring back confidence and be easy to hop back on. Ride safe quasi!
Sorry to hear about your accident.
New subscriber , I hope you feel better everyday, I bought a Honda Navi 2023 because of you thanks for the inspiration and I start riding again after 19 years.
Thanks for watching and subscribing! Congrats on your new Navi! The Navi is an excellent run-around bike, and it's effortless to ride. Be careful out there, and I hope you have a great reintroduction to riding! 😉👍 --QM
Glad to see you back on the road. Best wishes from The Netherlands.
I have a pinched nerve in my left arm, neck… somewhere. Have diminished feeling in the ring finger and pinky on my left hand. Other than not knowing if I hit the right keys on the keyboard with those two fingers I’ve just gotten used to it. Those 2 fingers feel like they are asleep all the time. No problem with the clutch lever or holding onto the handlebars. I do notice that I might drop something I’m holding sometimes though. Hope you make a full recovery
It's great to have you back and to see that you're riding again! Good luck with the rest of your recovery!
Awesome to see another vlog! I’ve been missing these. Glad you’re on the mend. I’m hoping we get a post mortem on the Pcx and maybe a repair video too! Ride safe.
Glad your riding again. Mic sounds great.
Thanks, Erik! How are you feeling? Is your mobility getting better? 🙏🏻 --QM
No, I wish. My ADV 160 is still waiting to go for a ride. Hopefully, one of these days.
Get better, Quasi ! I'll be heading up to Arkansas with Neil. See you then
Glad to hear your out riding , you did pick the easiest one handed bike to ride . I still love my Navi , but l am falling in love with my XR150L , simple to ride handles well , I can pick it up no problem . And is a close second for a plush ride compared to my GL1800 , My left hand had nerve damage , it did repair itself , it was a long time . Hope things get better soon
Goodluck.
P.S. I purchased a second Navi box and lock , ( no lock retaining clip included, odd)
For my top box .
sounds like your Ulnar nerve got pinched. common symptom of it is the middle, ring, and pinky fingers go numb with tingly sensations. a lose of grip is also associated with it.
yea, ask me how i know 😢
glad to see you on the road again
👊 Thanks for the support! I'm back on two wheels again, but not quite back to "normal" status. Recovery is slow, but I'm getting there. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Oh man, just checking in on you - always loved your videos - this stuff is no fun - amazing to see you riding, tho
So good to see you back on a bike
Hey, good to see you're healing up and back to riding Quasi. Have you considered perhaps adding a DCT bike to the fleet? NC700 or 750 perhaps?
Glad to see yuo riding. I hope you continue to heal and get stronger!
Glad your able to ride some now. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Hopes and prayers for your continued recovery, sir!
So glad to see you back. Take care.
Thanks again for awesome videos I hope doing well! Quasimodo 🍻
good to see you back
Glade to see you feeling well enough to ride. Ride safe brother, watch out for those crazy cagers I enjoy the content.
Hey man, great to see you up and riding again. Wish you good health man
It’s fair to say none us know when we’d be hit, and so while we may plan for the slide that’s not to say we intend for it to ever happen.
A few years before I took up riding last year, a brother in law got T-boned at a light and was dragged under the SUV that hit him. I saw what he went through afterwards and he never got back in again.
I don’t know if I could come back, especially from a surprise hit like you took. I appreciate your positive attitude.
Its good to see you on the road again buddy.. may god bless you with complete and speedy recovery. All the best for your future rides.
Thanks for the support! I'm taking it slow and hoping to return to "normal" soon. Life without riding is torture! 😉👍 --QM
Great to see you back on 2 wheels Chief 🙂 BTW, new mic sounded good.
Let’s go!!
Happy you’re back to it!
Nice to you back and happy! Let us know if the valves needed adjustment? A lot of people say they were still in spec at 1500miles on the cb500x
I hope you have a very good lawyer! You need to be compensated for this. Very happy you’re on the mend. Hope prick that did this rots in prison!
It’s great to have another Quasimoto video to watch, hope you heal up a friend. My C3 is always good to go. It’s my number two. My Vespa 250 is my number one. Pismo, Paul.
Me alegra que ya estés de regreso. Te deseo la mejor de las suertes en carretera y que todo salga de la mejor manera en tus próximos viajes y vlogs. ❤
the fish thing for brakes is a modern thing after they stopped using asbestos
I know it's just idiom to call it an "accident" but that was no accident. It was attempted murder. I hope he was charged for it.
I'm glad you are getting, even though its not as fast as you would like. It's tough when you are use to being on the go and have to make a lifestyle change. Hopefully its only temporary! I'm praying for a speedy legal battle. The stress from legal issues and income will mess with your body too!
Glad to see you back in the saddle. Living with chronic back pain for a few years now. Similar symptoms like yours. Curious to see how your back will behave now on the rebel 1100 with the mid- forward controls. Still my main reason why I prefer pegs below me. (I drive a cb500f and can brace for a pothole) But I could purchase the 1100 dct down the road. Cheers bro. Solar eclipse up here will be 99.9% so staying put😊
Can the Rebel shocks be replaced with something better? The Bitubo shocks on my Sportster were a life changer and spine saver. The seat on that Rebel would need changing for something better as well. Man, I'd love to try one of those Rebels though. Regardless, great to see you back in the saddle!
Yes, there are a few aftermarket shocks for the Rebel 1100 now. I haven't tried any of them yet, but Burly Brands has a set, and I think Öhlins has a fitment as well. My original plan was to work with Öhlins to develop a set of rear shocks and also fork cartridge inserts for the Rebel 1100. Unfortunately, my life and money situations have changed and thrown a big monkey wrench in to those plans. 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard yeah, sorry to hear about your struggles. I can definitely empathize. Many many years of struggling in my past, and likely many in my future when my current job ends. The programming field has become brutal, and I've definitely hit the ageism threshold nearly as hard as that asshole truck driver hit you. I definitely hope things settle down for you soon, man.
WoooW Bro o.o Sorry about the Accident man! Sounds really terrible :( Glad to see you back on the road... I guess the people that hit you didn't have any insurance from the sounds of it
10:32 the nicest remark for that Houstonian!
Glad you're recovering after your crash. Any advice you would give to prevent a crash like that out on the highways? I take my MSF course next week and been practicing around my neighborhood and a metro station for the last 4 months. Its nice to see a moto vlogger covering footage on lower speed bikes in our treacherous city and I've just subscribed to learn more from you!
Thanks for the feedback and the sub! I've been riding on the streets for nearly 40 years and well over 2M miles, so it's difficult to remember the feeling of riding as a "newbie". However, every city is different, so that new/uncertain feeling always happens while traveling and when traffic patterns are unpredictable. If you're from Houston, then you already have a good idea of what to expect from our aggressive and oblivious cagers.
My best advice is what they will hopefully teach you in the MSF class: Assume that you are invisible and always EXPECT other motorists to hit you (whether accidentally or intentionally). If you ride proactively and defensively, then you'll be able to steer clear of 99% of the road incidents that are waiting for you.
Always look through traffic ahead of you and scan your mirrors every few seconds to anticipate impending doom (e.g., traffic stack-ups, closing distance between distracted cagers, road debris, etc). Situational awareness is the key to riding successfully, which most cagers COMPLETELY lack... so we must be extra vigilant to avoid their short-sightedness.
Strategic lane usage and lane positition in the city are crucial to survival:
1. NEVER ride on the edge of a lane if you can avoid it. Ride in the center of the lane (position 2) to avoid being bullied or clipped by cagers. Don't believe any MSF instructors who tell you to hog the lane toward the left side to "protect your lane"... that BS will get you hit in Houston.
2. NEVER ride through Houston's intersections in the right lane so you can avoid cagers blowing right-on-red or red lights. Similarly, don't ride the left lane on feeder roads with dedicated U-turn lanes because cagers will run thru those without looking and push you into adjacent traffic.
3. NEVER tailgate behind traffic any closer than a 1-2 second following distance. This gives you time to evade road debris or make emergency braking without becoming a hood ornament for the tailgating cager behind you. About 2 seconds distance is the "golden rule", but our cagers will constantly cut in front of you if you leave too much space. So, 1.0-1.5 sec is the usual buffer here without enraging the cagers behind you for being "too cautious".
There are lots of additional road-smart tips from decades of riding, but it's too hard to distill here...
Good luck with your MSF class and getting into riding. Be safe, and I hope to see you out there one day! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Alright! Back at it! 👏
I’m excited to see some footage of the CB500X. I purchased one in November, looking forward to putting some miles on it this year. Glad you are on the mend and back riding.
When I got injuries it took me 11 months just started walking again and I went back to work, but didn't last I was in pain and I numbing feeling in finger and knee! Mr Aaron 🍺 🍺
Hope you are doing better. You still have the trail Quasi? Good to see you making riding videos again.
Thanks! Yep... the Trail 125 is still at the warehouse waiting to be ridden again. I hope to take it out on a few motocamping trips this year. 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard mine is doing well too, been riding again as well. The bike is still a lot of fun. Take care.
Welcome back.
Enjoy the vids of people living with small bore bikes/scooters. Wife just bought a Navi, her Hondamatic 400 was getting heavy for her. I look forward to trying the Navi when she isn't at home to stop me.
Safe recovery QM! Glad to see you up on two wheels so soon! Would you be going the RE way any time in the future or did the whole thing leave a bad taste in your mouth? x
Thanks for the support! I considered another Hunter 350, but my current financial situation is tight. I hope things improve later this year, and perhaps I can trade or buy another bike in the fall. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
well my wing is ready to go. i was hoping to get my new front tire before i went but money said no. i hope you camp out because i wont be able to afford a motel room. and my wing will have its new front tire on it mid April and if you want it your welcome to it in may.
glad for you1
Hi. Always enjoy your channel. Can you tell me what kind of bottle and holder you have on the back left side
of your Navi? I have a navi with rack, and I need an extra gas holder.
Howdy, Chuck, and thanks for watching! That is a standard size agricultural "tool tube" that is normally used to hold operator's manuals and tools on farm equipment. You can find them at AgriSupply.com (cheaper) or on Amazon (slightly more expensive) amzn.to/3VbRtcL . The tube's inner diameter should be 3.25-3.50 inches (80-85mm) for most 850-1000mL fuel bottles.
I mounted the tool tube on the side of the factory rack with heavy-duty black zip-ties, which can be seen at the beginning of this video: th-cam.com/video/Rq7IB7cS6IU/w-d-xo.html . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Glad to see you back to moving! Hopefully you’ll be more recovered by SCBR25. Recovery sucks! Takes forever and you find sensations you didn’t seem to have pre-accident. Praying for your full recovery.
Good to see you recovering well and back on the road. How is your Hunter 350? Have you done anything to it since the accident?
Thanks for the support! The Hunter 350 hasn't moved an inch since I rolled it into the warehouse 5 months ago. I will try to revisit that situation later this summer to see if it's salvageable or if I'll just part it out. 😉👍 --QM
Did you call me a “nimrod”? 🤘🏼🤪
get josh to take you as pillion to nimrod lmao or could you do a roman emperor stylee in neils trailer :D - technically youd be there on the bike right :D
have the pins and needles thing in my feet due to other medical but have the hands thing now and again - its not funny - i was gonna book a ferry for this evening and come back monday but i CBA - hope your back thing sorts out cos sat on a bike for a while wont be fun
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buy a wing - thatll sort the comfy thing :D
Going on my third year now with the exact same problem with the exact same fingers. Plus the back of my hands feels like they are tingling or have ants crawling on my skin. Annoying as (Insert bad word) and i guess I will just have to endure.
Wow, sorry to hear that, John! I'm still hopeful that my symptoms will subside and give me some relief. Sleeping at night has been a real challenge for the past 6 months... always waking up in pain with burning and throbbing in my arms and hands. It's slowly getting better, but it's a long and painful road. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard The doctors are still debating if there is something that can be done. They found some compression damage in the L7 area, and nerves are in a pinch. (Many years of operating heavy macinery is most likely the culprit) Anyways. I know what you are going through, and you have all of my best wishes for a successful recovery. "The Tube" won't be the same without you. :)
Happy to see a new ride video!! Is that a "tube cargo compartment" on the left side of the Navi? if so, do you think there are some that will fit the 500X? Tried google searching but I may not be using the correct wording
Do a search for motorcycle tool tube and I believe you'll find what you're looking for. There are a wide variety of companies and sizes available, and Honda even makes one but I don't know if it's a universal exterior mount or not.
Yes, that's an agricultural "tool tube" or "manual tube". I purchased mine through AgriSupply.com because they usually have the best prices. I store a 1 qt aluminum MSR or Primus liquid fuel bottle in there as a backup fuel supply.
I have two of those tubes mounted on my XT250. The large one (like on the Navi) holds the fuel bottle, and a smaller one holds a small can of WD-40, zip ties, and other small tools. 😉👍 --QM
Thanks Ken!! I would of never thought of searching "tool tube" !! @@kenbowlus2995
Thanks for the link!!! I was thinking if it could hold a small fuel supply but I definetly could use 1 or 2 of them for misc tools and stuff as well. @@QuasiMotard
Hi there Quasi are you going to the Moto GP at the Track of the America's???
Howdy, Corne! I don't think I'll be able to attend Moto GP this year. Money and work are very tight right now, so I'm probably gonna miss out on my usual relaxation and adventure trips for a while. 😒 --QM
Does the CB500X have a good easy clutch pull? Since your hands aren't fully healed and all.
Yes, the clutch action on the CB500X is very manageable. I don't think I'll have any problems squeezing the lever and maintaining control. The pain and numbness in my arms and hands might be the more significant challenge. Wish me luck! 😉👍 --QM
Sir, what tires do you use on this bike? Mine, the same model, doesn't come with very good tire. It is so slippery in when it is raining. And also when it is windy, it feels like it doesn't even have good grip on the ground.
I'm still rolling on the original tires... MXF or something like that. They are terrible tires and they are dangerous on wet surfaces. I'm still planning to replace them with something better... preferably Michelin or Metzeler if I can find the right sizes. 😉👍 --QM
hearing you still talk about health @8.35 - id use the truck - be wimp for now :) - not your fault
Had a mx67 fail. No comm through dashboard, power cycle, no change. swapped it out, brought back to office,reset it and it magically worked again. Wtf!?
Hmm... could have been bad data pairs on the ethernet cable or a stuck IP (wrong subnet)? Usually, a factory reset will recover those and let you readopt them in the dashboard. 🤷♂️
@@QuasiMotardpretty sure it was due to bad support at the ISP. They said modem was up and it wasn't. Not the first time it has happened. And modem is in a locked box with no lights so the staff can't diag with us
Was the guy that hit you charged by the popo?
Yep! He was arrested at the scene and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (2-7 years in prison if convicted). I haven't heard anything about the criminal trial, but I'm sure that I'll receive a summons or subpoena eventually.
In the meantime, I'm stuck waiting for insurance and attorneys to sort out their battles. I'm stuck in limbo with reduced income and less mobility. 😒 --QM
@@QuasiMotard that sucks! At least you may be made somewhat whole again down there. In Canada the ability to do so up is limited. The system caps the ability to be awarde decent settlements and difficult to have proper punishment assigned.
We went through a nightmare 25 years ago. Five tons of a lumber yard ramming our family mini van driven by my wife and carrying my two sons and my dad. The truck driver decided to run a red light and speeding. He was charged with dangerous driving causing injury but plead down to lesser charge with court not recognizing injury. My 18 month old son wasin ICU with skull fracture and has had issues ongoing related to accident.
We had to sue our and his insurance companies and got really next to nothing in cost recovery for his injuries. In Canada they sorry and thats it.
I gave up riding after getting hit last year. Washington State drivers have gotten horrible in the years after covid. Nobody cares anymore and there are dozens of crashes near me every week.
Dang... sorry to hear that! The apathy and discontent in our society is growing at an unprecedented pace, and the big cities are the focal points. I'm ready to move out to the sticks somewhere to escape the congestion and aggression. Good luck to you, sir! 🙏 --QM
@@QuasiMotard I sincerely hope you recover well. I will probably escape to Eastern Washington soon since the greater Seattle area is very aggressive. Maybe I will ride again out in the sticks. Ride safe!🙂
First. Sup everyone.
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Dang it! Haha
hit by a jeep?
I'm not first, but i'm sooooo happy to be here!!!! 🛵🛵🛵🛵