Drove a ruckus

"PowderHound" (PowderHound) 06/06/2019 at 23:32 • Filed to: None

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Now I want one. Pic unrelated. The motorized two wheel bug may have bitten me. 

Future Heap Owner > PowderHound 06/07/2019 at 00:02

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Was Oppo secretly started by motorcycle fanatics to spread the addiction to a highly susceptible population?

PowderHound > Future Heap Owner 06/07/2019 at 00:04

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I’m beginning  to surmise as much.

SmugAardvark > PowderHound 06/07/2019 at 00:42

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Honestly, do it. Of all the bikes I’ve owned, I rode the Ruckus the most. Partially it was because I lived in a city and it was stupid convenient to have. I would probably buy another one if I ever wanted to get back on two wheels. I once rode it from Orlando to St. Petersburg. Only about 15 0 miles, which is actually a pretty long way when you can only hit 45mph with a tailwind. Eventually, I moved up to a 150cc motor on it, and it was crazy fun. But I sold it to help pay for my move out west.

Fun fact: My Ruckus (while stock) was the only bike I ever had that I got pulled over on. It was for speeding. On a sidewalk. To get around a vehicle crash. In the rain. My bad...

PowderHound > SmugAardvark 06/07/2019 at 01:27

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It would be very limited to a smallish town with hills. I’m not entirely sure its worth it as there are multiple places where going at least 50 is much safer than ~40 in a 55

SmugAardvark > PowderHound 06/07/2019 at 01:36

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You could buy one and swap in either a 75 cc 2-cycle motor out of an old Yamaha Zuma or a 150cc 4-cycle GY6 motor. Both are fairly simple and straightforward installs. Of course, at that point though, you have to decide if it’s worth it to spend the money on one only to immediately start tearing it apart. But either option will get you crui sing at 55+mph.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Future Heap Owner 06/07/2019 at 01:50

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Stop thinking such thoughts.

Instead, please think about.....

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NKato > PowderHound 06/07/2019 at 02:03

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Speaking of Ruckus, one was stolen recently here in Everett, and was recovered two days later because the thief tried to offload it to an acquaintance of my friend. I went to the PD to forward this info and ended up meeting the owner at the same time.

i86hotdogs > SmugAardvark 06/07/2019 at 04:24

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I second this. My commute to work is 20 minutes, so I’ll van it. Othe rwise, I’ll take the Ruck anyw here in town

shop-teacher > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 06/07/2019 at 08:59

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Oh baby ...

shop-teacher > PowderHound 06/07/2019 at 09:01

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A Yamaha Zuma 125 is a better choice then.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Future Heap Owner 06/07/2019 at 09:58

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What!? No... Of course not. OH LOOK OVER THERE! SOMETHING SHINY! WHAT IS THAT!?

PowderHound > shop-teacher 06/07/2019 at 11:08

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Looks like it’s time to get a motorcycle license.

shop-teacher > PowderHound 06/07/2019 at 11:40

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Definitely