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Welcome to our scooter trip to visit the SpaceX Starbase! We're riding our Honda PCX150's all the way from Houston, Texas, to the Mexico border so we can see this historic launch attempt of the SpaceX Starship. Skip around with the chapter markers below. Time indexes: 0:00 Heading out for a 400-mile trip to SpaceX in Boca Chica! 1:55 Great weather today, but it's WINDY! 4:27 No tools today, dodging barbeque pits in the road 6:09 Checking in for our first fuel stop in Rockport, TX 9:19 Onlooker admiring the PCX150, stopping at Whataburger for lunch 10:28 (Audio failed, talking about WINDY forecast) 10:57 Riding to Highway 666? 12:36 Headed into the wind toward Boca Chica, tilting at windmills? 15:05 Approaching SpaceX on the very broken Highway 4 18:38 Arriving at ground zero 21:28 We can almost touch the Starship! 23:29 Riding to the beach, Gulf of Mexico ahead! 25:54 Visiting the Rocket Farm display 28:44 Watching an amazing sunset disappear on the horizon 30:52 Waiting in a LONG line at the US Border Patrol checkpoint 33:43 Looking for a campsite, Rocket Ranch would have been perfect 34:58 Stealth camping behind a Stripes fuel station! -- QM quasimotard@gmail.com #spacex #spacexstarship #pcx150 2015 Honda PCX150 scooter scooter trip motorcycle camping stealth camping roadtrip

Welcome to SpaceX Starbase! We are at the launch site, virtually within touching distance of the Starship that's launching tomorrow morning! We rode our Honda PCX150 scooters from Houston to Boca Chica today (about 390 miles). We arrived just before sunset and toured around the facility for about an hour before leaving to search for a nearby campsite. Spoiler alert... we're stealth camping tonight, but not within the blast zone! 🤣👍 #spacex #starshiplaunch #spacexstarship #bocachica #bocachicabeach #pcx150 #hondapcx150 #hondapcx #cb500f #motocamping #roadtrip #scooterlife #scooterlifestyle

I'm riding the PCX150 back home from the warehouse, where it has been parked since my accident about a month ago. The damage is mosty superficial, so the scoot stil runs and rides well. Skip around with the chapter markers below. Time indexes: 0:00 Surveying the scooter's road rash 1:40 Anatomy of the accident 3:58 First time down on the pavement in 37+ years and 2M+ miles! 4:58 Maintenance and cleanup tasks for tomorrow's road trip 8:32 Would ABS have helped me to avoid the accident? 12:01 Houston's crazy cagers and terrible tailgating habits 13:51 Recent motorcycle crashes and road rage incidents in the Houston area 16:02 Ordering replacement parts for the PCX150 17:37 Oblivious cagers on cell phones, speeders running 25+ over limit on surface streets 22:40 Interlopers in my driveway? -- QM quasimotard@gmail.com #pcx150 #hondapcx150 #scooterlife 2015 Honda PCX150 scooter crash damage scooter commute motovlog

While commuting to work in my truck a few days ago, I ended up behind this severe motorcycle accident in the IH-10 Eastbound Katy managed toll lanes. Morning rush hour traffic was stop-and-go, averaging between 15-35 mph. The motorcyclist was splitting lanes through dense traffic and passing on the shoulder at 75+ mph. Those overtake speeds don't allow anyone sufficient time to react properly. This rider passed me on the picket-divided shoulder between the toll and main lanes only about 5 minutes before this incident. Ouch! 🤦‍♂️ I hope he fully recovers and learns to ride safer in the future. 🙏 --QM #riderdown #motorcycledown #crash houston motorcyclist crash lane splitting motorcycle safety motorcycle crash

Well, I'm finally out on 2 wheels again after my car and scooter accidents in February and March. Nearly 2 months of not riding was brutal for me... depression was really setting in! Skip around with the chapter markers below. Adrian and I are planning a trip down Boca Chica, TX (South Padre Island area) this weekend to see the SpaceX Starship launch on Monday, April 17th! We're planning to leave early Sunday morning and head down there on our Honda PCX150 scooters and motocamp in one of the parks down there. We might end up beach camping... not really sure about our plans yet. If you're interested in meeting up for the trip, then reach out to me on my Discord server or via email: Discord Invite Link: https://discord.gg/DfC97FU Email: quasimotard@gmail.com Time indexes: 0:00 I'm finally riding again after a 2-month hiatus, weekend plans 3:47 My shoulder is better but still hurts, MRI results were surprising 9:30 Morning traffic is brutal today, riding into the sunrise 10:30 Scheduling issues and selling bikes to finance road trips 12:11 Moto guillotine today? 13:17 Resuming after breakfast, weekend meet-up plans -- QM quasimotard@gmail.com #rebel1100 #hondarebel1100 #motovlog 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT CMX1100 motorcycle commuting Houston Texas TX

I'm working on my PCX150 today to replace my troublesome variator sliders. I have reset these 3 times, but I'm going a different route this time to see if it works better. Skip around with the chapter markers below. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbp5enHa9d2_ABj-zHbw_w/join Time indexes: 0:00 Dr.Pulley 20x15 sliders have been problematic 1:28 Partially remove the left side plastic to gain access to the variator 4:42 Removing the variator and clutch nuts with an impact gun 5:50 Examining the clutch and variator faces, lots of caked belt dust 7:18 Removing the variator and examining the flipped sliders 8:44 Reassembling the variator with new 21x15 sliders, how the variator and sliders work in motion 11:57 Starting the test ride, new 14g sliders don't feel as snappy as the previous 13g 14:15 Hunting rattles and buzzing noises 16:18 Returning home, still hunting for the rattle -- QM quasimotard@gmail.com 2015 Honda PCX150 scooter Dr.Pulley sliders scooter maintenance

This is a members-only first cut of the 2022 Life Of Burch Second Annual Meet-up ride! I wanted to get this out to all of my members and supporters ASAP! The rest of this ride series will be coming soon in my normal episodes. Those videos will include additional camera angles and video footage from other riders, so stay tuned! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbp5enHa9d2_ABj-zHbw_w/join Time indexes: 0:00 Arriving at the meet-up spot and counting bikes 2:26 Start your engines! Staging up for the ride out 3:43 We're rolling, with a big group of Rebel 1100's leading the charge! 7:12 Crazy road bicyclist playing chicken and running red lights 9:10 Power drifting the Rebel 1100 around corners 11:09 I don't normally video my fast riding antics and hooning around 14:03 Livestream just dropped out when switching from 5G to 4G 16:55 Reconnecting the livestream, future live ride brainstorming 19:10 No group comm's this time, but I sure wish we did! 21:34 Group ride etiquette and safety concerns 24:15 The Quad Lock vibration dampener makes the phone shake but saves the cameras 25:20 Group riding in formation is fine, but don't bunch up in corners! 28:15 Hoping to collaborate with other riders on video footage 34:52 Zoned out and forgot that I was recording 36:20 Riding closer than normal for the sake of the video 39:14 Ben, we're missing you this year! 44:25 Finally putting my left glove back on to warm up my frozen fingers 47:20 Fighting grooved pavement and pushing back against cagers trying to split the group 52:45 Separated by traffic lights again 56:35 Arriving at the taco truck to hang out for a while 59:55 The Honda Trail 125 managed to hang in for the entire ride! 1:02:15 Rebel DOWN, fell over on an incline, damaged tank! 😒👎 1:09:44 Walking over to place my order at the taco truck 1:11:36 Doing our video outro's and looking for our next stop 1:13:55 Riding back to the morning meet-up spot 1:16:03 The LifeOfBurch Garage is in session! -- QM quasimotard@gmail.com #rebel1100 #cmx1100 #meetupvlog 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT Motorcycle road trip Moto vlogger meet-up crg lane splitter sw motech crg mirror bar end mirror honda rebel 1100 exhaust rebel saddlebags rebel 1100 luggage Rebel 1100 touring

Welcome to another Monday in Houston! I got rear-ended this morning by some genius threading lanes at over 100 MPH on IH-10. WHAM... spun my Pilot instantly! I pinballed into a blue Lexus SUV next to me, and everything went sideways from there. Thank GOD that I decided to take the cage this morning instead of riding one of my motorcycles! 🙏 Houston's highways are more dangerous every day! Honda's safety restraints did their jobs perfectly. The airbags deployed and the seatbelts kept us in place. Fortunately, everyone walked away intact from this high-speed wreck. I have a giant airbag hickey on my right forearm along with a few bruises, but it could have been much worse. The cars weren't so lucky. All three vehicles are totaled, so we're all waiting for the next step with the speeder's insurance company. Hopefully, that sorts out quickly and equitably for the two of us who were unwittingly forced into a game of high-speed pinball. 😒👎 If you'd like to participate in the "Fix Quasi's Ride Fund", you can support the channel by smashing the 👍LIKE 👍 button, or by donating directly with the links below: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuasiMotard PayPal: https://paypal.me/QuasiMotard Cash App: https://cash.app/$QuasiMotard Venmo: https://venmo.com/QuasiMotard Cheers, and I hope everyone has a better week! 😉👍 #houstontx #carcrash #airbags 2013 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD (R.I.P.) houston texas commuting

Neil is doing scooter maintenance in the woods again! Alan's 2016 Yamaha SMAX 155 has nearly 16K miles on the clock, and the valves have NEVER BEEN CHECKED! Neil just checked his SMAX before riding out for this meet, so he offered to help Alan with his scoot. Skip around with the chapter markers below. Here are the fast facts for anyone doing the job: - Yamaha specifies the check/adjust interval every 2000 miles! 😮 - Check and adjust valves while the engine is COLD! - INTAKE: 0.003 - 0.005" - EXHAUST: 0.009 - 0.010" - Tappet adjuster screw: 3 mm square - Tappet locknut: 8 mm - Spark plug gap: 0.036 - 0.040" 2016 Yamaha SMAX 155 owner's manual PDF download (direct from Yamaha Motors): https://library.ymcapps.net/library/om/contents/pdf/10/2SW-F8199-11_02.pdf Time indexes: 0:00 Removing the variator filter and CVT drive cover bolts to access the crankshaft/variator nut 2:48 Removing the body center cover to access the valve cover 4:51 Removing the CVT cover and valve cover 6:54 Visually indexing the crankshaft and rocker arms to find TDC 8:14 Loosening the tappet locknuts with an 8mm wrench 9:44 Loosening the tappets with a 3mm wrench (these valves were WAY too tight) 11:33 Setting the proper valve lash using feeler gauges 13:08 The "tug test", resistance on the feeler gauge, should be able to remove and reinsert feeler 14:17 Tightening the locknuts and rechecking the valve lash 15:33 Adjustment complete, reinstalling valve cover and checking the spark plug gap 17:03 Reinstalling the CVT cover and filter 18:03 First startup still rough, weak battery? Subsequent restarts are better than before. -- QM quasimotard@gmail.com #yamahasmax155 #scooterlife #motorcyclemaintenance 2016 Yamaha XC155G SMAX 155 motorcycle valve adjustment motorcycle maintenance scooter valve adjustment

Welcome to our Early Winter 2023 Scooter Meet-up! We were all going stir-crazy and needed to get out for a ride, so we set the date and place to meet. We had a great time despite the weather, but the ride back was a soggy experience! Skip around with the chapter markers below. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbp5enHa9d2_ABj-zHbw_w/join Time indexes: 0:00 Lineup of the scoots for our scamping trip! 2:10 Refueling the scoots, Adrian might not be riding the Cannonball?! 5:13 Alan has a R-E Himalayan, I'm thinking about upgrading my XT250? 7:05 Glen said that he'll be joining us on his Honda Silverwing 8:16 Rallying together at the park entrance 11:25 Arriving at our campsite 14:33 What's in Quasi's bag? Setting up camp 22:33 Resuming for breakfast the next morning 25:24 Moto maintenance in the woods: 2016 Yamaha SMAX, 16K miles with NO VALVE CHECK! 31:27 Heading out to get more food and drinks for tonight 35:27 Riding back to camp, and the weather is definitely coming! 38:22 Resuming after breakfast, doing dishes in the rain 40:58 Swimming home through the deluge 43:58 Arried home safe and sound, ride report, and loading up Alan's scoot -- QM quasimotard@gmail.com Music licensed via Artlist.io Artlist.io license numbers: 366311, 544760, 007466 Track list (in chronological order): Reborn - Elad Perez Folk Love - Campagna Walking in Forests - Ben Winwood Flight of the Inner Bird (instrumental) - Sivan Talmor A New Day - Lane King Traveler (instrumental) - Talbott Brothers Everything is New (instrumental) - Red Meadow Rain - Marek Jakubowicz IamDayLight - Blue 40 Percent Rain - Oran Loyfer #motocamping #pcx150 #raincamping 2015 Honda PCX150 2016 Honda PCX150 2016 Yamaha SMAX 155 2022 Honda CRF300L 2004 Honda SilverWing 600 Honda PCX tent camping in the rain tent camping thunderstorm scooter camping scooter trip riding a scoter during a thunderstorm

I'm riding the PCX150 for another work commute and to shake it down before my motocamping trip this weekend! Skip around with the chapter markers below. Time indexes: 0:00 Crazy weather in Houston yesterday and it's COLD this morning! 1:36 Plans to motocamp at Martin Dies Jr State Park near Jasper, TX 3:53 New rear tire feels good, comparing the change process to the Super Cub 6:53 Scooter Cannonball Run prep? 9:38 Powering electronics and amenities with the PCX150's electrical system? 10:52 Resuming for the return commute, details for the motocamping trip this weekend -- QM quasimotard@gmail.com #pcx150 #motocommute #scooterlife 2015 Honda PCX150 PCX 150 scooter commute scooter touring motorcycle camping motocamping

My little 2015 Honda PCX150 is finally getting a new shoe today! I'm installing a fresh Michelin City Grip 2 tire to replace the previous one that suffered a triple nail strike on the highway. I'll take you through the entire process of removing and reinstalling the wheel today. Use the chapter markers below to skip around. The BikeMaster wheel balancing and truing stand makes quick work of the balancing act with the help of a few MotionPro black steel wheel weights . It's an easy process that always yields great results. Product links are listed below: Motion Pro 08-0453 Black Steel Wheel Weights: https://amzn.to/3R2Ly9F BikeMaster Wheel Balance and Truing Stand: https://amzn.to/3HqiF43 (a similar alternative is the Tusk Wheel Balancing Stand: https://amzn.to/3XBe3Oc ) Michelin City Grip 2 100/90-14 tire: https://amzn.to/3H3J46g (if you buy through CycleGear, they'll mount it for $25 extra! https://www.cyclegear.com/tires/michelin-city-grip-2-scooter-tires?sku_id=1819832 ) Fastener sizes and torque specifications: Rear axle nut: 24mm , 87 lbf-ft (112 N-m) Rear shock lower mounting bolt: 12mm , 18 lbf-ft (24 N-m) Exhaust flange nut: 10mm , 21 lbf-ft (29 N-m) Swingarm support bolts: 14mm , 36 lbf-ft (49 N-m) ... not listed in the service manual? Muffler mounting bolts: 14mm , 36 lbf-ft (49 N-m) Fender mounting screws: 5mm hex head, 7 lbf-ft (9.5 N-m) Time indexes: 0:00 Removing the exhaust and right side support bracket 4:02 Dismounting the wheel from the rear axle 5:39 Trip to Cycle Gear to have the new tire mounted, bad weather headed to Houston tomorrow! 8:37 Balancing the wheel 11:10 Remounting the wheel and the swingarm support 18:13 Reattaching the muffler 20:12 Scooter Pilates? 22:54 Final checks, rear brake, exhaust sound (no leaks), all good! -- QM quasimotard@gmail.com #pcx150 #hondapcx150 #motorcyclemaintenance 2015 Honda PCX150 PCX 150 Michelin scooter tires DIY scooter maintenance DIY motorcycle maintenance

Quasi is off the chain today... no muzzle and I'm barking at the world! This is an unfiltered ride and commentary today, so viewers/listeners beware! 😉 If you enjoy my content, then consider subscribing and supporting the channel! The links below offer one-time direct support or recurring memberships that are independent of this platform's variable and retroactive money grabs: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuasiMotard Cash App: https://cash.app/$QuasiMotard PayPal: https://paypal.me/QuasiMotard Patreon: https://patreon.com/QuasiMotard Venmo: https://venmo.com/QuasiMotard Time indexes: 0:00 Slow economy, poor YouTube performance... this sucks lately 4:59 New video series coming this spring, taking a different approach 6:05 BEGIN RANT: the new YT monetization agreement is DRACONIAN and deceitful! 10:13 Big thanks and shout-outs to my supporters, you're the BEST! 🙏 15:10 I'm tired of dancing on eggshells, I wanna be myself! 18:08 Opinions are like a$$holes... everyone has one and they're entitled to it! 19:15 END RANT: Great weather, need to get out for a motocamp soon! 20:18 Plans for the Ryker this spring -- QM quasimotard@gmail.com #ryker #motocommute #youtubemonetization YouTube monetization YouTube creator abuse

I'm headed out for work on the Rebel 1100 again this morning, and morning rush hour traffic isn't friendly! Skip around with the chapter markers below. On a side note, the USA also had a nationwide air traffic shutdown this morning due to a computer glitch. Maybe that was affecting ground traffic, too?! 😂👍 Check out @blancolirio for a breakdown of that issue: https://youtu.be/ib79qWWMOcc Time indexes: 0:00 Heading to work again on the Rebel, first refuel since last October! 3:02 Poor fuel stats today due to long-term storage and evaporation 6:40 Brainstorming on making a sensory deprivation room at the warehouse 9:20 US airspace shutdown due to a NOTAM failure, and full-stop on the highway today? 15:04 Should filtering (lane-splitting) should be legalized for motorcycles nationwide? -- QM quasimotard@gmail.com #rebel1100 #cmx1100 #motocommute 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT Houston motorcycle commuting

I'm headed out for another work commute on the Rebel 1100 DCT today. I'm brainstorming on multiple topics, so skip around with the chapter markers below. Time indexes: 0:00 Heading to work on the Rebel 1100 again, more warehouse cleanup today 2:08 Rebel 1100 oil leak fixed under warranty, other reliability concerns? 6:18 Great weather in Houston lately, low-70's during the afternoons again! 👍 8:09 Watched the latest vlog from @DorkintheRoad regarding content creation... I feel ya, buddy! 13:12 Social media influencers, sponsorships, and paid advertisements 18:02 Houston has so many restaurants, and I finally tried a local pizza shop after 10 years! 20:55 My Rebel's first DCT & starter failure? -- QM quasimotard@gmail.com #rebel1100 #cmx1100 #motocommute 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT Honda DCT reliability Honda DCT failure Honda DCT problems

Today is Friday, January 6, 2023, and I'm picking up the Rebel 1100 from the shop. The oil leak on the stator cover is a known issue, and Honda fixed it under warranty! Skip around with the chapter markers below. Time indexes: 0:00 Picking up the Rebel after the warranty repair 2:36 Tire prices are crazy lately... almost 40-80% increases! 4:01 I'm running behind on my motorcycle projects and videos 8:45 Cleaning up the warehouse, upcoming moto restoration projects -- QM quasimotard@gmail.com #rebel1100 #cmx1100 #motocommute 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT CMX1100 1970 Honda CL175 Scrambler 1978 Honda CB125S motorcycle restoration project