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    honda ruckus

    anyone got one? they seem to be popular on the west coast, wanted to see what you guys thought about it

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    never heard of it.

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    It's just an uglier version of a moped, if that appeals to you, then you should be happy with it.

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    I had to look up pics to see what it was, looks like it could be fun for what it is. I doubt I trade my R1 in on one, but still could have fun on it.

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    lol, the stock version is gay, here's a link to what appeals to me
    http://totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=32799

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    http://powersports.honda.com/2009/ruckus.aspx

    big difference when you compare them

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    Quote Originally Posted by jnewton86 View Post
    lol, the stock version is gay, here's a link to what appeals to me
    http://totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=32799
    looks like they spent a lot of money making it less slow lol.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big View Post
    looks like they spent a lot of money making it less slow lol.
    you read my mind big, looks like wtf behavior to put all that money into a moped.

    Just save yourself some money and buy a used 600cc motorcycle and go much faster and not look like a scooter geek.

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    49cc's here means no tags, insurance, or license. Sweet

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    Don't get me wrong I'm a jack ass and I'll soupe up a moped or a lawn tractor or pretty much anything, just wouldn't spend that much doing it.

    I did my brother's moped last summer after he ran it out of oil and it needed a rebuid anyway.

    49cc---->70cc kit...piston, cylinder, cylinder head.
    new Carb, intake manifold, exaust
    gained a tooth in the front sprocket, and dropped 2 in the rear for a higher gear ratio

    I think it looks funny parked next to my buddy's ZX-10R

    It tops out around 50 now and doesn't even downshift going up hills
    he rides it to work everyday and loves it, but even 50mph gets boaring...once you have a moped and you put some speed in it, you'll realize you still want more.

    total cost $550 + the moped we already had that needed to be fixed anyway
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    Quote Originally Posted by CBGB View Post
    49cc's here means no tags, insurance, or license. Sweet
    By law and regulation mopeds are limited on engine displacement, speed and/or power output. (The requirement they be fitted with bicycle-like pedals was dropped almost everywhere in the 1970s). Mopeds are typically restricted to 50kmh (30mph) from an engine displacement of 50 cc (ie 49 cc) though there are a few variations.


    In other words if you drive one of those ridiculous creations you can get pulled over and ticketed.

    Just get a real bike...my insurance is only like 90 bucks a year.

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    Wow that's really dumb. It's like a bicycle with a lawnmower engine?

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    get a ysr50. i had one when i weighed 135 and it could get up to 65 with a few minor modifications.

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    I like them. I thought about getting one of the 2 seaters, but I'll probably get a Suzuki Burgman instead.

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    this is the only 50cc I find mildly amusing

    http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/aprilia_rs_50_2006.php

    65mph out of the box
    modifications can easily bring it to 90
    6 speed manuel motorcycle style gearbox

    but...like any 50cc I'm sure it gets old when you see someone with a girl on the back of their non moped bike.

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    It looks like poo. Scooters are shit and by trying to make one look good, it actually makes it even shitter. If someone has a scooter you think fair dos, people need to get around, but if they try to pimp it out it means they dont realise how shit it is, so not only do they end up riding around on a piece of shit, they also lose any respect and dignity they previously had. You cant polish a turd, and if you try you'll come up smelling of doodie.

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    Quote Originally Posted by xlxBigSexyxlx View Post
    Notice the loser standing behind them your sexyness.
    I bet he thinks his scoots are badass.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kratos View Post
    Notice the loser standing behind them your sexyness.
    I bet he thinks his scoots are badass.
    Dude...Thats me

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    Quote Originally Posted by MASTER View Post
    It looks like poo. Scooters are shit and by trying to make one look good, it actually makes it even shitter. If someone has a scooter you think fair dos, people need to get around, but if they try to pimp it out it means they dont realise how shit it is, so not only do they end up riding around on a piece of shit, they also lose any respect and dignity they previously had. You cant polish a turd, and if you try you'll come up smelling of doodie.
    hmmm, good post.
    yeah, in europe like everyone rides them cause it's a great way to get around. Unless you live in a city in the US, not so much. But like nobody pimps them out over there cause they know it's just cheap effective, and fun (as long as it isn't raining) transport and not cool.

    I'm sure nobody judges you in Europe for driving a stock scoot, but if you pimp it out people will think of you either as a total jokester, or a loser/tool if you really think it's cool.

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    If motorcycles scare you don't twist the throttle so far

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    If you just wanted to bolt parts on something, and you like the look they are going for with those scooters...

    Don't worry motorcycles allow you to bring douchebaggery to a whole other level should you so desire.

    the first one I think isn't too bad if you like the extreme bling look (just isn't for me), other two...the owner must have been dropped at birth.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kratos View Post
    By law and regulation mopeds are limited on engine displacement, speed and/or power output. (The requirement they be fitted with bicycle-like pedals was dropped almost everywhere in the 1970s). Mopeds are typically restricted to 50kmh (30mph) from an engine displacement of 50 cc (ie 49 cc) though there are a few variations.


    In other words if you drive one of those ridiculous creations you can get pulled over and ticketed.

    Just get a real bike...my insurance is only like 90 bucks a year.
    I'm there. I put more miles on my bike each year than my truck. I am currently building another. Just looks like it might be a little fun, and different. I'm a fan of the stripped down look

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