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Posted: 8/19/2010 3:04:46 PM EDT
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I missed out on one that was mint shape, had 100miles on it but sat for a couple years. I played the wait game too long on that one.
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Posted: 8/19/2010 3:09:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/19/2010 3:12:48 PM EDT
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Yeah, They only go about 35 mph. I was thinking to bore out the cylinder. That will get you an extra 10 mph at the cost of about $1,500. Sounds prohibitive to me. No doubt that fastest you would want to go on that anyways is about 45 mph I would think.
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Posted: 8/19/2010 4:01:22 PM EDT
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I have an older honda scooter and scoots are cool. In a bug out situation, I will be throwing it in the back of the F150 for sure. Mine does about 32mph with me on it (195lb) or about 35 with my teen boys (165). It gets about 75mpg so is pretty darned efficient way to get around long as you are not in a hurry.
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Posted: 8/19/2010 5:17:27 PM EDT
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I miss my Ruckus. I had 2 of them, 1st one came to an abrupt end when a woman in a Toyota 4 Runner thought an illegal u-turn was a great idea while being on the phone. 2nd one was sold so I could by a big boy motorcycle and I still ended up with a Harley instead of the BMW I wanted. Great little scooters. I somewhere have a different clutch set up for a ruckus that increased speed don't remember by how much though.
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Posted: 8/19/2010 10:37:39 PM EDT
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I can really see the utility in having something like that for SHTF. The only problem is that a power assisted bicycle has the same top speed, but they get 200mpg, don't require a registration, tax, insurance, helmet, can be ridden on the road or sidewalk etc. in my state. I rode a friend's Ruckus a few years ago and found it to be adequate for riding around the 'hood but out on major surface streets would be a little taxing on a guy. For me, I'd rather have something that doesn't require any upkeep as far as paperwork goes so you always have a legal set of wheels if the economy goes bad. I can see a time where gas becomes expensive to the point nobody can afford it, but scavenging in the shed of an abandoned house across the street might find enough gas to run your 4 stroke weed whacker powered bicycle for 2 or 3 weeks of scavenging sorties and dumpster diving.
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Posted: 8/19/2010 11:56:02 PM EDT
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Quoted: I can really see the utility in having something like that for SHTF. The only problem is that a power assisted bicycle has the same top speed, but they get 200mpg, don't require a registration, tax, insurance, helmet, can be ridden on the road or sidewalk etc. in my state. I rode a friend's Ruckus a few years ago and found it to be adequate for riding around the 'hood but out on major surface streets would be a little taxing on a guy. For me, I'd rather have something that doesn't require any upkeep as far as paperwork goes so you always have a legal set of wheels if the economy goes bad. I can see a time where gas becomes expensive to the point nobody can afford it, but scavenging in the shed of an abandoned house across the street might find enough gas to run your 4 stroke weed whacker powered bicycle for 2 or 3 weeks of scavenging sorties and dumpster diving. Its a 49cc. No license needed in most states.  |
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Posted: 8/20/2010 12:37:40 AM EDT
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This might be the coolest thing I've seen in a long damn time.
It's also very humbling. Some random dude who barely speaks engrish has the nuts to throw as much crap as he can on a 49cc scooter and tool around the United States drinking beer, camping and crashing on couches? How friggen sweet is that? It's something he will always remember. I gotz to step my game up! 
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Posted: 8/20/2010 7:25:41 AM EDT
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One day I met a kids from India who was riding his 250cc motorcycle across the USA on Route 66. Each time he stopped for fuel or food he asked a person to sign the fuel tank - nice momento!
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Posted: 8/20/2010 7:58:09 AM EDT
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I followed (on the net) a guy that rode a DR 250 across USA..
It seems tires are the big factor, but he did do some off roading, I think his goal was to never touch the Hi-Way, but there were parts he had no choice. |
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Posted: 8/20/2010 8:59:00 AM EDT
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I can really see the utility in having something like that for SHTF. The only problem is that a power assisted bicycle has the same top speed, but they get 200mpg, don't require a registration, tax, insurance, helmet, can be ridden on the road or sidewalk etc. in my state. I rode a friend's Ruckus a few years ago and found it to be adequate for riding around the 'hood but out on major surface streets would be a little taxing on a guy. For me, I'd rather have something that doesn't require any upkeep as far as paperwork goes so you always have a legal set of wheels if the economy goes bad. I can see a time where gas becomes expensive to the point nobody can afford it, but scavenging in the shed of an abandoned house across the street might find enough gas to run your 4 stroke weed whacker powered bicycle for 2 or 3 weeks of scavenging sorties and dumpster diving. Its a 49cc. No license needed in most states.
No, but there is registration and maybe insurance. In MI, there is a 3 year registration that is cheap, but I believe you still have to insure the bike. With a power assisted bicycle you don't have to do anything but put gas in it and ride wherever you want to. |
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Posted: 8/20/2010 9:40:57 AM EDT
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Quoted: In CO you have to pay a $10 registration fee that is good for 3 years. That's it. No insurance or any other fees. Just $3 in gas a week.Quoted: Quoted: I can really see the utility in having something like that for SHTF. The only problem is that a power assisted bicycle has the same top speed, but they get 200mpg, don't require a registration, tax, insurance, helmet, can be ridden on the road or sidewalk etc. in my state. I rode a friend's Ruckus a few years ago and found it to be adequate for riding around the 'hood but out on major surface streets would be a little taxing on a guy. For me, I'd rather have something that doesn't require any upkeep as far as paperwork goes so you always have a legal set of wheels if the economy goes bad. I can see a time where gas becomes expensive to the point nobody can afford it, but scavenging in the shed of an abandoned house across the street might find enough gas to run your 4 stroke weed whacker powered bicycle for 2 or 3 weeks of scavenging sorties and dumpster diving. Its a 49cc. No license needed in most states. No, but there is registration and maybe insurance. In MI, there is a 3 year registration that is cheap, but I believe you still have to insure the bike. With a power assisted bicycle you don't have to do anything but put gas in it and ride wherever you want to. |
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Posted: 8/20/2010 9:46:05 AM EDT
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Having when young owned a Cushman and a Honda Dream 65, I don't see the attraction to this scooter at all. A top speed of 35 mph is like a "if you don't run over me cuss me as you pass" machine. At a MSRP of $2,000 for a 1950s chasis and drum brakes, there's a lot more a person could do with their $2,000. There's a reason why you find these things cheap in someone's garage.
Insurance for my two motorcycles is $100 a year for liability and tags $24 a year both can go in excess of 60 mph so can run an interstate. One gets 75 mpg and the other 48 mpg and its damn simple to tie down a spare gas tank. On a 300 mile trip, the time savings compared to 35 mph is four hours, assuming you could take that rough slow ride for ten. You don't see neat internet sagas of cross country big bike runs because well tens of thousands of people do it all the time. Living here at a popular bike destination (Smoky Mountains), I see motorcycles stacked up with gear for the long haul day in and day out. I'm lucky to see a street trail decked out for the long haul let alone a scooter. There's a reason for that too. Tj |
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Posted: 8/20/2010 9:56:52 AM EDT
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The picture of the crab in the pot made me realize that a Chinese guy may have a big advantage in this kind of adventure, or even a SHTF situation.
A LOT MORE stuff you can just catch anywhere is going to be regular market fare for them. 
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Posted: 8/20/2010 10:36:35 AM EDT
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Anyone seen this? A Chinese gentleman named Wan http://totalruckus.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=12143&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 How come he writes in Korean? |
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Posted: 8/20/2010 1:05:46 PM EDT
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Quoted: Well maybe he is Korean. Sorry. I thought Wan was a Chinese name. I'm not up as I should be on my asian cultureQuoted: Anyone seen this? A Chinese gentleman named Wan http://totalruckus.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=12143&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 How come he writes in Korean? |
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Posted: 8/20/2010 1:44:52 PM EDT
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I can really see the utility in having something like that for SHTF. The only problem is that a power assisted bicycle has the same top speed, but they get 200mpg, don't require a registration, tax, insurance, helmet, can be ridden on the road or sidewalk etc. in my state. I rode a friend's Ruckus a few years ago and found it to be adequate for riding around the 'hood but out on major surface streets would be a little taxing on a guy. For me, I'd rather have something that doesn't require any upkeep as far as paperwork goes so you always have a legal set of wheels if the economy goes bad. I can see a time where gas becomes expensive to the point nobody can afford it, but scavenging in the shed of an abandoned house across the street might find enough gas to run your 4 stroke weed whacker powered bicycle for 2 or 3 weeks of scavenging sorties and dumpster diving. Its a 49cc. No license needed in most states.
No, but there is registration and maybe insurance. In MI, there is a 3 year registration that is cheap, but I believe you still have to insure the bike. With a power assisted bicycle you don't have to do anything but put gas in it and ride wherever you want to. MO doesn't require insurance or registration for anything under 49cc. Grove |
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Posted: 8/20/2010 2:41:47 PM EDT
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Here is some pics of everything he is carrying from the first half of his trip.
  extra fuel 1.25gal, duck tape, rope, bike lock, alphabet sticker, hammer, zip tight(from Tuseday club), toilet paper, moist towelettes, pain relieving spray, insect block lotion, suncream, toilet set, chargers, clipper, funnel, emergency pump(If I have no gasoline stop a car and ask to give some gas), water glasses, maps, lonely planet(travel guide book), some books, diary, ruckus owners manual, warranty, MP3, flash, multi tool, knife, spoon set, lighter, international drivers license, passport, first aid kit, wallet, bike cover, rain gear  noddles, spams, pepper sauce, kimchi, ketchup, oil, chilli powder, curry, rice, ham, onion, salt, pepper, stove, pot cleaner, pans, zip lock, water bottles  towels, 2short pants , 2jeans, 5T-sirts, 2jackets, paddind jumper, underwears, socks slippers, book bag, cross bag, 3sacks, big yellow back sleeping bag, tent, matt, 4straps, camera, tri pod, compass, helmet, gloves |
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Posted: 8/20/2010 5:18:55 PM EDT
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thats alot of gear to be packing on a scooter. I am officially impressed! How fun would it be to get a group of folks and spend a month or so doing that!
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Posted: 8/20/2010 5:22:34 PM EDT
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In CO you have to pay a $10 registration fee that is good for 3 years. That's it. No insurance or any other fees. Just $3 in gas a week.
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I can really see the utility in having something like that for SHTF. The only problem is that a power assisted bicycle has the same top speed, but they get 200mpg, don't require a registration, tax, insurance, helmet, can be ridden on the road or sidewalk etc. in my state. I rode a friend's Ruckus a few years ago and found it to be adequate for riding around the 'hood but out on major surface streets would be a little taxing on a guy. For me, I'd rather have something that doesn't require any upkeep as far as paperwork goes so you always have a legal set of wheels if the economy goes bad. I can see a time where gas becomes expensive to the point nobody can afford it, but scavenging in the shed of an abandoned house across the street might find enough gas to run your 4 stroke weed whacker powered bicycle for 2 or 3 weeks of scavenging sorties and dumpster diving. Its a 49cc. No license needed in most states.
No, but there is registration and maybe insurance. In MI, there is a 3 year registration that is cheap, but I believe you still have to insure the bike. With a power assisted bicycle you don't have to do anything but put gas in it and ride wherever you want to. No insurance on mopeds under 50ccs in Michigan, no plates, no helmet, just a 3 year sticker. And of course what some guys are doing are throwing a 100-150cc Lifan engine on their Ruckus' so you have more power but still under a moped license. Not exactly kosher but good alternative transportation. I did happen to read about Wan's ride across the US. Very interesting reading. Just shows you what you could do if you had to bug out on the cheap. I rode my 30 year old Honda Trail 90 up and back to my BOL one time. 179 miles one way. Top speed about 35 mph and all back roads. Is a licensed motorcycle however. And here is Wan's Ruckus loaded up.... 
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Posted: 8/20/2010 7:30:35 PM EDT
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Do they sale Honda Ruckus in the states.
So does anyone know how many miles per gal this bike gets? What is the top speed? What speed did he average? One long trip! Most of been fun! PITA45 
found more pictures: |
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Posted: 8/20/2010 8:33:02 PM EDT
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Looks like he has about 2/3 the gear some survival forum members have...
Imagine carrying all that without your moped.  lol |
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Posted: 8/20/2010 8:44:08 PM EDT
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Do they sale Honda Ruckus in the states. So does anyone know how many miles per gal this bike gets? What is the top speed? What speed did he average? One long trip! Most of been fun! PITA45
found more pictures: Yep, the 2011's are rolling into dealers now. I'm just about to buy 2 of them for my son and I. They are just fun, I could care less about SHTF, fun is fun. http://powersports.honda.com/2011/ruckus.aspx |
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Posted: 8/21/2010 6:38:15 AM EDT
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I get about 92-97mpg on mine. Its a 2008.... top speed on flat ground of about 40.5mph.
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Posted: 8/21/2010 7:11:33 AM EDT
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I'm impressed. Talk about an experience and an adventure.
Things like this make me regret "wasting" my youth. |
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Posted: 8/21/2010 10:38:33 AM EDT
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There are a lot of guys who ride ridiculous distances on mopeds and small motorcycles. These guys go for weeks and sometime months at a time and often boondock along the roads. They really know how to bug out. Go to www.adventurerider.com for some amazing stories.
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Posted: 8/21/2010 10:30:44 PM EDT
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I know you must title and insure it, but I like the little 250cc Honda Rebel.
I get @ 70mgp from mine, and they're not much over $2,000 for a really nice used one. My only real issue, is that once I hit @ 60mph, I'm REALLY wanting another gear. Across the U.S. on a Ruckus? I wouldn't want to, but it looks like he had a blast doing it, so good for him! |
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Posted: 8/22/2010 6:00:47 PM EDT
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There are a lot of guys who ride ridiculous distances on mopeds and small motorcycles. These guys go for weeks and sometime months at a time and often boondock along the roads. They really know how to bug out. Go to www.adventurerider.com for some amazing stories. I think you mean ADVrider direct to forums: http://www.advrider.com/forums/ I would like to get a rukus to mess around on and let the wife ride... but It probably wouldn't get much use over my DR650 and XL250R... |
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Posted: 8/22/2010 6:13:46 PM EDT
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Valelie was his Angel. LOL!
( I think it was supposed to be Valerie) |
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Posted: 8/24/2010 9:06:14 AM EDT
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I read all couple of hundred posts about his circular trip around the U.S. including his quick trip to Hawaii.
While he experienced some awesome stuff, I am convinced of his total lack of respect for the law, private property and business agreements. He refers to his camping areas as "hiding" places because he is either hiding from the police or the private citizens whose property he is trespassing on. His actions left me unimpressed by his actual trip. -V |
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Posted: 9/16/2010 9:24:15 AM EDT
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Not to split hairs, but it's a scooter, not a moped.
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Posted: 9/16/2010 10:09:03 AM EDT
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This might be the coolest thing I've seen in a long damn time. It's also very humbling. Some random dude who barely speaks engrish has the nuts to throw as much crap as he can on a 49cc scooter and tool around the United States drinking beer, camping and crashing on couches? How friggen sweet is that? It's something he will always remember. I gotz to step my game up! I think it's pretty interesting as well. |
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Posted: 9/16/2010 10:51:14 AM EDT
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I'm impressed. Talk about an experience and an adventure. Things like this make me regret "wasting" my youth. ha. Go for it after you retire :P |
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Posted: 9/16/2010 11:41:10 AM EDT
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I read all couple of hundred posts about his circular trip around the U.S. including his quick trip to Hawaii. While he experienced some awesome stuff, I am convinced of his total lack of respect for the law, private property and business agreements. He refers to his camping areas as "hiding" places because he is either hiding from the police or the private citizens whose property he is trespassing on. His actions left me unimpressed by his actual trip. -V Uh,...what? Give us an example because I don't recall an instance of what you are talking about. |
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Posted: 9/16/2010 11:54:00 AM EDT
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Few years back I was working at a power sports dealership, Northern Power Sports, here in Fairbanks Alaska. While I was there I had an older gentlemen come in looking for tire for his Vino I found him the tires we had and he asked if we could swap them out for him as well. Well while he was waiting I got to talking to him and he had rode the thing all the way from Orlando Florida!!!!!! Blew my mind.. I mean its only 4,500 miles...
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Posted: 9/18/2010 9:00:02 AM EDT
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Everyone who has ever turned a wheel on a bike in anger needs to ride cross country at least once. For me, the most memorable parts were staying in little podunk towns where everyone would come into town on a Friday or Saturday night. "Town" consisted of a store, post office, gas station, and a bar/inn. Everyone wants to know about you, where you are from, where you are going.. You meet a lot of good people that way.
Just don't do it on a sport bike. |
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