Stupid idea of the day

"Decay buys too many beaters" (decay) 08/22/2019 at 12:37 • Filed to: None

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I think next year, I’m going to try and do this

on this.

Chuckles > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 12:41

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I'm not seeing a vehicle so I'll just assume you mean your scooter. Great idea.

Decay buys too many beaters > Chuckles 08/22/2019 at 12:41

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kinja and my work firewall getting into a fight

bob and john > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 12:42

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kinja’d

Decay buys too many beaters > bob and john 08/22/2019 at 12:43

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aand fixed

benn454 > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 12:44

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 Whoever wins, everybody loses.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 12:47

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I’ve done that exact drive in a normal car. 10/10 would recommend.

bob and john > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 12:49

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now that kinja is working..

lol, RIP your ass. 

Decay buys too many beaters > bob and john 08/22/2019 at 12:50

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I’ve done 250 mile days on the ruckus, it’s far more comfortable than any of your sport bikes :p

Chuckles > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 12:52

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I was expecting to see a picture of your Aero. Is that a relatively stock Ruckus?

Decay buys too many beaters > Chuckles 08/22/2019 at 12:55

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Ish? Its one of the fastest stock motor ruckuses in Oregon. Aftermarket CDI, variator, carb, and a shit load of tuning. She’ll cruise at 50 on a flat without much issue

For Sweden > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 12:59

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Here I fixed it

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/mcy/d/eagle-creek-1987-honda-goldwing/6960479321.html

Chuckles > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 13:00

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Sounds like fun. I'm still researching scoots and hopefully I can snag one this fall when people decide to get rid of it before winter. 

Decay buys too many beaters > For Sweden 08/22/2019 at 13:01

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I also fixed it

Decay buys too many beaters > Chuckles 08/22/2019 at 13:03

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That’s definitely buying time! Right as the weather starts to turn. The other buying time (if you aren’t opposed to cleaning carbs) is just at the beginning of the season where the bikes that have sat refuse to start 

bob and john > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 13:03

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lols, thats what you think. SV was PLENTLY comfy. Daytona isnt actually bad with the comfort seat on it. 

Decay buys too many beaters > bob and john 08/22/2019 at 13:05

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The ruck is more comfortable than my Street Triple or my Naked SV was , both of which are more comfortable than your bikes. :)

Chuckles > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 13:06

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I have zero experience with carburetors. That would be a learning experience. I'm taking a 2,000 mile road trip next week (by car), so that is slightly delaying my scooter plans. But after riding a 50cc scooter at the beach, I know I'm getting a scooter eventually. 

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 13:10

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Not far enough, you gotta pull a DirtSunrise and go drive to the end of South America. They are only like almost a year into that adventure. Also, I really enjoy that your route is far enough that it has to involve the curvature of the earth to show the whole thing.

Decay buys too many beaters > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 08/22/2019 at 13:13

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I tried, but it wouldn’t give me a mile or time estimate through south america lol

Decay buys too many beaters > Chuckles 08/22/2019 at 13:15

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I figured you’d be hooked once trying one! 

For Sweden > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 13:17

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The Darian Gap is a conspiracy by Big Airplane you can make it

Chuckles > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 13:35

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It wasn’t even a particularly good scooter, but it was a blast. I don’t think a 50cc is suitable for my part of the world though. Too many hills.

bob and john > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 13:39

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i’v ridden a few ruks....

yea, i’m not spending more then 30 minutes on one. Maybe you are fatter then i am and it works for you? 

Decay buys too many beaters > bob and john 08/22/2019 at 13:43

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Sure, if you’re lighter than 155 soaking wet ¯\_()_/¯

B eing able to re position readily is what makes step throughs so nice.  

Decay buys too many beaters > Chuckles 08/22/2019 at 13:47

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Yeah, where that extra 50-75cc makes a difference is purely in the hills. My ruck will do as little as 25mph up a steep hill. 

bob and john > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 13:50

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i was closer to 140 at some point.

i cant do scooters at ALL. need the bike between my knees

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > For Sweden 08/22/2019 at 14:06

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Ahh that probably explains why Tim took a ferry from Panama to Columbia. I was kind of confused why they didnt just drive. 

benn454 > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 14:07

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 "Yeah, good luck with that, buddy."

Chuckles > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 14:08

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According to my phone's GPS (because the scooter had a broken speedo), I topped out at 29mph on flat ground. I went over a moderately sized bridge and nearly stalled. That thing wasn't going up hills with my fat ass on it.

Decay buys too many beaters > Chuckles 08/22/2019 at 14:17

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Aw, if that is the case , then definitely get you a 125.

Chuckles > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 14:24

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125-150ish is mainly what I'm looking at these days.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 15:52

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Should only take about a week

Decay buys too many beaters > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 08/22/2019 at 15:55

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Yep, my quick estimate was 5-7 days

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 16:00

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At first I thought this was going to be a one day iron butt ride.

Decay buys too many beaters > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 08/22/2019 at 17:05

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For that I’d definitely do i5 for at least on of the legs 

LastFirstMI is my name > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 17:25

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“Nice weekend trip” ...... keep scrolling....

“On that?? Put down the crack pipe and step away from the computer....”

Decay buys too many beaters > LastFirstMI is my name 08/22/2019 at 17:38

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It isn’t more per day than I’ve done before, it’s just doing it multiple days in a row, should be fine as long as I manage my fuel stops and elevation (carbs) shouldn’t be too bad


On that note, if you think 1000 miles on a 50 is a lot .... hoooo boy, have I got news for you

http://lostwithmike.weebly.com/scoot

LastFirstMI is my name > Decay buys too many beaters 08/22/2019 at 17:54

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That’s a cool blog. Doesn’t change my mind that it’s a bad idea! I once drove nonstop from Lubbock TX to Key West; that was also a bad idea, but fun nonetheless.