"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
07/26/2017 at 12:36 • Filed to: None
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"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
07/26/2017 at 12:36 • Filed to: None | 4
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A Honda Ruckus.
Decay buys too many beaters
> The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
07/26/2017 at 12:45 |
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Does this have to do with my post from last night? If so, I apologize.
benjrblant
> The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
07/26/2017 at 12:50 |
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I was kicking around the idea of a Ruckus, but the responses I seemed to hear were that 30mph isn’t all that fast and might as well get something faster. So I looked at a Grom, and the responses were that I should just get a big motorcycle as it’s not fast enough.
Hence, I don’t own a motorized vehicle with two wheels.
Tekamul
> The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
07/26/2017 at 12:50 |
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They are very cool, but I think the grom has probably edged it out in the ‘need to have’ department.
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benjrblant
> Tekamul
07/26/2017 at 12:53 |
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Gah! This was my comment exactly.
Roadster Man
> Tekamul
07/26/2017 at 12:55 |
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but no motorcycle license, registration, insurance is needed for a ruckus!
Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras
> Decay buys too many beaters
07/26/2017 at 12:55 |
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Yes
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Roadster Man
> benjrblant
07/26/2017 at 12:55 |
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I’m starting with a ruckus even though everyone tells me not to.
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Decay buys too many beaters
> Tekamul
07/26/2017 at 12:56 |
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They’re different. I’ve currently got both (though the ruck was a very recent addition) and they are both fun in totally different ways.
The grom is a mini hooligan bike, when ever I ride mine I find a street rossi side of myself that I didn’t know existed, it begs to be ridden at 10/10ths whenever possible. It’s fun as hell but I wouldn’t exactly call it relaxing
The ruckus is way more laid back, I don’t feel the need to burn it down everywhere I go. I have a ton of fun just going out and cruising the city, exploring.
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Decay buys too many beaters
> benjrblant
07/26/2017 at 12:58 |
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It all depends on your location. Do you live in a city? Buy a grom/ruckus and call it done, no need at all for anything bigger. If you live in a rural area though, you’re going to want something freeway capable.
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benjrblant
> Decay buys too many beaters
07/26/2017 at 12:59 |
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Yes, in a city. My commutes would rarely involve a highway.
themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
> The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
07/26/2017 at 13:01 |
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Counterpoint - ruckus owners are the scum of the two wheeled world. In my area, ruckus owners ride in shorts and flip flops with a baseball cap on and insist on picking fights with cars over the slightest perceived infraction. All of that because they own one of the least practical scooters on the road. (50cc and no locking storage? Impressive!)
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Decay buys too many beaters
> benjrblant
07/26/2017 at 13:01 |
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I live close enough to a city that my Grom and Vespa see far more use than either of my “proper” motorcycles, I expect the ruckus will slide in there and take even more time away from them lol
Tripper
> benjrblant
07/26/2017 at 13:14 |
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I’ve got a Grom and live in the suburbs. I want a “real” bike, but my fun is thwarted by cars more often than not even on the Grom. That would only happen more with a big bike.
vicali
> The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
07/26/2017 at 13:15 |
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Would ride, would stretch;
AestheticsInMotion
> benjrblant
07/26/2017 at 20:18 |
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I’m not a big bike guy, but I’ve ridden a few. Being in the suburbs and having a car, if I wanted 2 wheels I’d pick a grom over anything else made no questions asked. Most enjoyable little thing on the planet
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benjrblant
> AestheticsInMotion
07/26/2017 at 20:23 |
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That’s good to hear. opposite of what seemed to be the consensus here: http://oppositelock.kinja.com/talk-me-out-of-a-moto-1793213285
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AestheticsInMotion
> benjrblant
07/26/2017 at 20:46 |
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The whole cost issue is very real. For the money spent on a grom (3-5k) there are plenty of fantastic 250-500cc crotch rockets you can get off Craigslist in great shape. Around here at least, every single grom, regardless of age, goes for 4500. It’s uncanny. So yeah, definitely holds value well.
But man the Grom is just so fun. If you’re in a place with a lot of traffic lights, occasional traffic and plenty of neighborhood road driving, it’s hard to beat. No top end grunt, but it moves quite well from a stop and up to 30mph. It feels faster because of how nimble it is. You’ll be able to out-maneuver anything else at low speeds.
Plus, there’s great aftermarket support to take the thing in whatever direction you choose! If If wasn’t committed to building up the Miata, I’d already have one
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benjrblant
> AestheticsInMotion
07/26/2017 at 20:47 |
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Numerous people have said that Grom is the Miata of two wheels. (=
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AestheticsInMotion
> benjrblant
07/26/2017 at 20:52 |
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My favorite part is bring able to throw it in the back of an Outback without putting the seats down.... Wait. Am I trying to convince you, or me to buy the damn thing
DarrenMR
> The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
07/27/2017 at 00:56 |
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There is a clone called the IceBear MadDog, that looks pretty similar to the ruck and comes with a 150cc.