Another Gem, these type of guys give you a benchmark for reality, don't need all the flash gear, just get out there and do it. Going slow via the backroads is the best way to travel.

@jackjohnson291

Жыл бұрын

@Jon C I’ve yet to meet a bear that can outrun a 454… Last resort, of course, unless you’re wanting to eat one. I personally have never been that hungry (they stink).

@jackjohnson291

Жыл бұрын

All I will travel is backroads, regardless of where I’m going or what I’m on or in.

An old man once told me life doesn't begin till you stop somewhere it's quiet ...so quiet you can hear your own heart beat.

@backwatersandbackroads

Жыл бұрын

Quiet places are so precious man. I think of Manitou Island when I think peace and quiet

Honda should give this man a brand new ruckus and take his old one and keep it in their showroom,

WOW WHAT A STORY, BEEN RIDING BIKES AND SCOOTERS ALL MY LIFE, FOUND THIS STORY AMAZING! HE IS TRULY LUCKY TO HAVE FOUND HIMSELF AND FOUND TRUE HAPPINESS IN HIS LIFE. YES, I ENVY THE LIFE HE LIVES AND ALSO THINK THAT TRUE HAPPINESS DOES NOT COME WITH A LOT OF BAGGAGE. JUST BOUGH A 2009 RUCKUS, GOING TO RIDE IT AND ENJOY LIFE AS I JUST TURNED 71 YEARS OLD, SO TIME IS RUNNING SHORTER FOR ME, AND MAYBY I CAN FIND MYSELF A BIT MORE! THANKS FOR THE GREAT VIDIO

@backwatersandbackroads

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this thoughtful comment

@dennisdessureau6432

2 жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads YOU ARE WELCOME WELL DONE VIDIO, I LUV Y0U TUBE

@darrelyoung3485

Жыл бұрын

Ride safe and have good rides !

You knocked it outta the park with this one. The music , the scenery...top shelf👍👍👍

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you seller...it was hard to make because I had so much footage it could be an hour long! Finally had to just put the basics in the there. Mike's blog is awesome :)

The mode of travel isn't my cup of tea, but I've gotta hand it to him, he's logged more miles on a scooter, than I did on a Goldwing. He's got a tough rear end.

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

When Mike rides, it's all out and all day....I found this out trying to keep up with him :)

@davidr3648

2 жыл бұрын

I had a ruckus and seat was not that comfortable

@southendsurfer

Жыл бұрын

@@davidr3648 the seat is garbage I just bought a new one and already hurting tail bone

@luke2806

Ай бұрын

to be honest if you log in 5k on a bike you've logged more than most motorcycle guys.

These honda ruckuses will last forever

Seem like that 50cc rukus engine is invincible. I was questioning the rukus but now im sold

If you are still in contact with Mike please tell him I said thank you. Years ago I saw the KZread, The Road Is Life/Honda Ruckus/eGarage, and the seed was planted. I had visions of disappearing on America's back roads on my Honda Ruckus. Years went by with severe work burnout. The Ruckus life was always on my mind but I ended up with, Me And My Royal Enfield, and a tent. I'm now happier than I've been in years and I owe much of it to Mike and his Ruckus. Please tell him thank you for me.

Nicely put together, sir! Thanks for introducing us to Mike, and for the effort you put into sharing your adventures with others.

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sam :) Glad your here....please stick around, spring summer and fall is the best on this channel. Loads of adventures coming

I got my Ruckus back in 2013 and ive been waiting for a channel like this! Right on brother! Ruck it!

Mike has some big cajones, wow, crazy adventures, have a buddy that moved to Alabama years ago and he loves it also. Good people.

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

I'm blown away by how nice Northern Alabama is...I had no idea Z!

This is so awesome 😝 spent some time "camping" ,,, on unemployment ,, after we both had enough, on a stock 09 ruckus, with my wal- mart tent & everything I had left on my ruckus over many miles 😝👍, loved that ruck, she never let me down 😝👍 presently on an 04 metropolitan that's holding strong at about 13,000, 🤞👍 great job, much appreciated ✌️. N.C.

Fascinating, and we’ll done. Thanks for posting! 👍🏻

One of my favorite videos on KZread! Very inspiring!

Great video Brenton loved the music the interview you did a fantastic job on this one. Thank you for sharing your adventure. 🙂🙂

I can imagen all the great stories that live in Mikes head, great adventures

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Loads of them man. :) His blog is amazing

Wonderful, thank you 👍

Amazing Area !!! Fascinating guy !!! Neil Peart has a great book that he wrote called “Ghost rider” If I remember correctly. It’s an awesome book about surviving a tragedy and survival on the road on a motorcycle . Sadly Neil isn’t with us anymore. I saw him play with Rush in the 90’s. Fantastic Man !!!

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Neil and Rush basically saved my life as a young man. I've read all of Neil's books. I made a tribute video of Neil when he died. The world will never see another Neil or Rush.

Great video Brent. Definitely worth the wait. I can remember when Florida used to be a great place to live. Everybody is moving from California and all the northern states to here. Seems like you can't throw a rock without hitting a new subdivision sign. Maybe we'll look into Alabama.

@miconn69

2 жыл бұрын

Baldwin County Alabama (Gulf Shores/Orange Beach) is just as bad. They have overdeveloped this once beautiful area.

Very cool travels, thanks to mike for sharing and Brenton relaying the stories.

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy :)

There so cool and cheap to maintain and there the best everybody should have one.

@Terrapin2871

3 жыл бұрын

100% agree

@TheGunterGlieben

3 жыл бұрын

I can’t disagree with either of you!

Just an amazing grit an determination, a true modern day explorer!!

wow quite the story, happy to see someone can do it. I'd love to just take off on my bike and hit the road, pretty neat

Oh, and "Nosy Beagle Interviews" is a fantastic name. i love it!

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Howard :) I have loads of scooter adventure videos here. It's sort of half scooter, half shanty boats :) With some ranting thrown in here and there :)

That was a fantastic video. Thank you very much . Very inspirational

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear it Mark :) Thanks for watching

Super video. Well done sir. I have heard of Mike, but today I learned a lot more about him

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Howard, good! I think Mike could write some great stories for your magazine. Have you seen his blog, he's a good writer and photographer :) I'll be in touch asap eh

This is fantastic. Thanks for sharing!

Earned my sub with this one...really enjoyed it...I've been thinking about purchasing a 150cc here soon and now I know its more than just feasible...its a way of life!

hello from the sunny vibrant ozarks brenton!!!!! thanks for your time and effort in these entertaining and informative video!! i enjoyed 3 cups of coffee watching your adventures!! tight lines and cheers!!!

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Coffee...one of the food groups :) Thank you Phillip

Much respect fellow Ruckster.

Thanks for advice. That's the way for life.

That was flat out awesome! Thanks for sharing. BTW my wife rides a Ruckus and we love it. :)

he’s dope. and i don’t generally give that compliment; i also own a ruckus just recently got one ‘24. and i travelled from illinois to arizona that’s a 1700 mile trip. (during december) it’s guys like this that let me know i’m not alone in my way i view the world. keep things simple, find beauty in that and live without out adding bs to your life. the hand built home set me off tho lol. you’re out here doing man; mad props to you for sharing. im not really one to do that in this modern day. and much love to anyone else who owns a ruckus and actually rides it religiously

@backwatersandbackroads

6 ай бұрын

I also love coming across the rare folks living in a similar way as myself (and Mike) everyone needs a scooter, not everyone know it yet ;) thanks for sharing buddy

That's awesome great video. Life is what you ... MAKE OF IT !

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir...Mike is an quiet inspiration...just doing it :)

This is what I want to do! Awesome adventure

Great video Breton you knocked it out of the park this time

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tripper! :)

Thanks Brenton. I needed that one.

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Arlan :) Glad to see you here.

Great interview. I seen a documentary or something about this guy a couple years ago. I’m a big fan of the Rukus. I worked at a Honda dealership when they came out. I always wanted a 250 Rukus, but they only built them a couple years so they are kinda rare. North Alabama is a great place to live cheap. I have a good friend that lives in the hill country there. It’s beautiful country with great people. Great video.

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

A beautiful part of the country

Really enjoyed this one Brenton! Nice Job. You guys make we want to buy a scooter! Hahaha

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luke :) Scooters really are the most fun for the buck

Incredible. Wha an inspiration

OMG 😳 it's Hobo's dream! The Ruckus, is the new Miata!

Wow!!! What a adventure he must have had at that speed for 80,000 miles. That’s what you call slowing down and taking it all in :) Thanks for the noisy Beagle interview:)

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

You bet buddy. I know Neil Peart use to call bicycle touring "traveling at people speed" :)

@Winterstick549

Жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads He wrote a book called Road Warrior,, I think that's the title. About how touring North America on his BMW GS1200 helped him with the deaths of his wife and daughter.

@backwatersandbackroads

Жыл бұрын

@@Winterstick549 that would be one of my heroes Neil Peart ;) "Ghost Rider" great book

@Winterstick549

Жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads Search KZread for Neil Pratt, Buddy Rich tribute. Phenomenal!

@mattday1187

4 ай бұрын

How do you plan your routs? How did you get on so many backroads

totally enjoyed thank you su flippen much

Very interesting! Great job with the video, very well put togather.

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joe :)

WOW, beautiful and amazing, who's in for a cross country ruckus trip!?

Cod and Potatoes are the best !!! Cod is great for fish Chowder. I had my first piece of Cod in 3 years last week at Red Lobster. If I ever get back I’ll have to come visit you and the dog.

This reminds me of “Wans Big Adventure” in early 2000’s. I believe he was Korean (sorry if I’m wrong) he came to the USA and traveled the states on a ruckus. His adventure was recorded on a ruckus forum. He had plenty of support from the members.

Great one B.

And people act like I'm crazy for planning a 800mile round trip on my rebel 250. It's my car and I do 100+ mile days all the time. the thing has run flawlessly for 10k miles so far. I don't see the big deal. Respect. The notion that one needs a 1250gs or goldwing to lay down some miles is ludicrous. You only need one if you have to be as comfortable as possible while doing 80mph on two wheels..

@papaballoon

Жыл бұрын

I rode from cedar rapids iowa to Tyler tx round trip (2000 miles total) and cedar rapids to Denver and back 1900 miles.. on a yamaha 250 scooter..

@jseden

Жыл бұрын

@@papaballoon good stuff! And I'm actually in Denver lol ~20k on the rebel so far and still running strong. Hasn't let me down or failed in any way yet and I'd trust it to cross the country tomorrow.

That was great mate.... What a character......That is a lot of miles on the one butt....lol

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Slim, always happy to see you here. Not always easy to get around Pooh bear :)

Amazing best video I've watched in a long while LOVE IT honda should reach out and give you a new RUCKUS

Inuvik? Geez he’s covered some ground. Amazing.

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

I had to remind myself where it is! :)

@davidbradshaw7212

3 жыл бұрын

What u may not realize is he lives for adventure. Has also kayaked the entire Mississippi River 2400 +/- miles, and then a whole lot more...follow him at lostwithmike.com

@TheTWhite

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidbradshaw7212 His website is no longer up, I was hoping to read about his travels. Any new site he uses?

What a interesting guy. Thanks for the video.

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Thomas:)

Wow, Amazing !!!

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Glad you're here :)

Wow you just sold me on a ruckus. I river fish and people will see me cruising with my 7,6 muskie pole and bait bucket strapped to this

What a neat guy..........I loved watching. I also enjoy Maxi Touring........an Austrian gentleman rides a late 70's Puch Maxi moped from Mongolia back to Austria. thats a 50cc 2 stroke though!

Back in 2014 I toured USA on Honda PCX 125 for 5 months riding 20000 miles same time mike did Honda is very reliable

@backwatersandbackroads

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@analyticalhabitrails9857

Жыл бұрын

What year was your honda pcx back in 2014?

@profitininfinitenumbers7189

Жыл бұрын

@@analyticalhabitrails9857 It was 2011

@profitininfinitenumbers7189

Жыл бұрын

@@analyticalhabitrails9857 It was 2011

Very nice video ,really enjoyed your interview with Mike

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Charles :)

Nice video a fun watch. Cheers

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir :)

This guy my hero

True 2 wheel pack mule transport !!! PS. Ari Henning has one he repaired that was gifted from a neighbour and he admits its the most used bike in his garage !!

Living. Well done. Interesting, the trade offs everyone chooses.

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

For sure man. :) I need a car and truck (and boat) but like Scooter Tramp...sometimes all I want is a bike and some gear and back roads. It's freedom!

@jbrat1967

3 жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads For me it all comes down to the F word. Freedom. There’s nothing like it. Even ask out forefathers

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

@@jbrat1967 You got it :)

81 thousand miles on a ruckus. Wow, how many sets tires for this, and maintenence you have to do. I,m from nfld on the tip of the northern penisula. A few hours away from where you were. This is amazing the places you went on it and no motor problems.

@backwatersandbackroads

3 ай бұрын

You live out on the rock? Awesome! Please publish videos. If I was Canadian, I'd live in Newfoundland

Thank you! Keep on riding! My Super cub is 25 years old at least , but nowhere near your mileage

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Just listened to your...flute? playing. Very soothing. :)

I really hate riding in the fog. Great video brother!

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks William. ;) that's what Foghats are for! (Link in description)

Thank you very much for the wonderful video interview of "Lost With Mike". Please consider getting some kind of microphone for the person you are interviewing so you can hear their replies better. Or simply hand them the phone / video recorder so they are close to the built in microphone when they start answering your questions.

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

I need one so bad man....thanks!

I have a 1978 Honda 400 CB that i need to get running! It quit in 2014, just when my hip went so I couldn't lift my leg over anyway! I had ridden a motorcycle or dirt bike since I was 12! Miss the feeling of the wind and open road! Had it running for a bit last year but still needs work. You are inspiring me to get back to it! BestRoy

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

We got to get that bike running for you man :) I can't wait for water exploration season in the northland! I bet you can't either :)

@garyteague4480

3 жыл бұрын

Get a scooter and you will not need to sling your leg over

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

@@garyteague4480 "step through" :)

@roydesignedthat

3 жыл бұрын

@@garyteague4480 Agree, I like the Honda 250 but I live on little capital, not poor, just have learned to make due. Hip is better so I just need to sort out the problem with the bike. It kicked over with new coil and another part but would not stay running. I'll look at the points next but the bike is locked in a shed at the moment, snow bound!

I dig his vibe..

My wife & I both ride Honda Ruckus, & love it. I have been following you with the Nimble Vagabond. Looks like my idea of a "kiss" cruiser. We had a C-dory 22 for 18 years. Sold it two years ago. The Vagabond 20 looks pretty sweet.

@backwatersandbackroads

Жыл бұрын

Love the dorys....have had ever model except the 25 and the tomcat. Anchored out in Crystal river on the vagabond as we speak ;) do you know about the Nomad?

@vanawhite9064

Жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads Yes, I've seen the nomad. I haven't seen a Vagabond before your videos. If I were to get another boat, it would have to be smaller. I think the Vagabond is ideal.

This actually blows me away. 35+ years ago I bought a new Honda Spree. Road it all around town and back and forth to work on nice days. I've raced bikes my whole life and maintain them well. After about 1500 miles , my motor needed a rebuild. Did that a couple times before it was just taken to the dump. Back then it was a $400.00 moped. But 80,000 freakin' miles , on basically the same motor? Wow!!

@backwatersandbackroads

Жыл бұрын

The spree and the ruckus are apples and oranges. Spree is a 2 stroke. The Ruckus is a water cooled 4 stroke with all sorts of pretty fancy technology in it. Honda used it as a testing platform for other stuff they eventually used for their cars. Very tough little scooter. That said, I have a spree and love it. They weigh next to nothing.

@jeffro5032

Жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads Those are some great points. I'm seriously thinking about getting a Ruckus. Living in a smaller rural town where I'm hopping place to place , i think it would work perfect. Super impressed....80,000 freakin' miles! That's beyond impressive.

One mag reviewer called Ruckus, "Folding chair strapped to a lawn mower". I always liked the Yamaha C3 for comfort and huge storage.

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

The C3 would definitely be the more street/comfort model of the ruckus. Most don't know that it's more/less the same bike drivetrain wise....thanks for reminding me buddy :)

This, in my opinion, is the best of your interview videos. Like to see more similar to this.

@backwatersandbackroads

3 ай бұрын

I messed up the audio on that one unfortunately. I still didn't quite know what I was doing (close) lots of regrets on that one. He's an interesting fella. Lives his values. Very liberal and no tolerance for other non liberal perspectives. He actually told me to get bent soon after;) oh well...the divide in America continues

@hakeem4802

3 ай бұрын

@backwatersandbackroads well then maybe it's best some audio was left out 😆 🤣

@backwatersandbackroads

3 ай бұрын

@@hakeem4802 2 different worlds;)

@hakeem4802

3 ай бұрын

@backwatersandbackroads differences are allowable, forcing them onto others is opposite of what I believe regardless who you are.

@backwatersandbackroads

3 ай бұрын

@@hakeem4802 Hakeem, Dennis (the sailor who got the 2nd sailboat for a dollar) side he used "crashedtoys.com"

Wow!

Came for the ruckus stayed for the story..

Mike been to Newfoundland, had some Purity crackers and caught an ugly ol' sculpin?! That's friggin' amazing!!!!!!!!! Most Newfoundlanders aren't fans of sculpins, although apparently they taste good according to the folks brave enough to eat them. By the way, I loves Purity products. Thanks for sharing! Awesome interview.

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Norm! You're almost at 1K subs last time I checked. See how many people love the Rock you live on :) I linked your channel in the description box too :)

I was debating on getting a Honda metropolitan. After this video I’m definitely getting it being it has the same motor as the ruckus

@Ody-up6kg

2 жыл бұрын

The only real downside to the Ruckus is that they get stolen 100x more than other 50cc's.

Ruckus is a baby Gold wing ✌️

I'm looking at traveling North America on a Honda Trail CT125. Thanks for the inspiration!

@backwatersandbackroads

Жыл бұрын

I've been looking for one that isn't 5k dollars myself! ;)

@Winterstick549

Жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads I can't find a used one for less than brand new MSRP.

So cool mike

love the Rukus great bike. Knees to the breeze and hang on. As I say, scooters are the best Toxic Man Filter

This video reminds me of the first The Last of Us video game. Back roads, guitar playing in the background, life in all its simplicity

@notmyrealname977

Ай бұрын

Isn't that game about perverts?

@jayefe17

Ай бұрын

@@notmyrealname977 nope. It is about surviving perverts and zombies

@notmyrealname977

Ай бұрын

@@jayefe17 what a strange thing to make a game about. Seems like a lot of people are obsessed with perverted garbage nowadays

Great video!!! I am leaving the horrible corporate world next August (2020) and I’m going riding for a good month or two. Just disappear and enjoy each day.

@backwatersandbackroads

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome man! ;)

i live in newfoundland and would love to do what you guys are doing and hoping sometime soon ill be doing the same. hope you guys come back soon!

@backwatersandbackroads

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Love hearing from Newfies :) if you're interested, check out "random island norm" he shows off the Rock really well. Thanks for the comment me b'y! ;)

This is the same guy who did a video short documentary for e-garage The road is life … … Outstanding

@backwatersandbackroads

2 жыл бұрын

That's right;) that's where I first discovered him

@davyboycolon530

2 жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads I always wondered what happened to him … great video

@backwatersandbackroads

2 жыл бұрын

@@davyboycolon530 thanks man. Wish I had done better...but it's been popular

Is that bike street legal on the Highway and how fast does it go ? Is it 49cc..... ? Did I hear him right. It looks like you guys are doing about 55 in the beginning. Grand Stories this guy has !!!👍

@broughammoore6168

3 жыл бұрын

The ruckus stock engine only goes to 38 to 43 miles

If I bought a Ruckus, living in Wisconsin I would only be able to ride it about 5 months out of the year, because winter up here is sooo long. We just received 3 inches of snow last night!! :( I wanna move back South, maybe Kansas, at least then I could ride it about 9 months out of the year??

Thank you for such an inspiring video! I have a question regarding the bike: what parameters should you consider before choosing the right bike for such a trip? Also, what does break most frequently during such a long trip? I am planning to buy Honda 125i and do 20 000km long trip, do you think the scooter will handle it? Thank you very much! :)

@backwatersandbackroads

Ай бұрын

Hello, Mike used a Honda ruckus. A very reliable scooter. That definitely helps.

Good Stuff!

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir :)

@bigdog5478

3 жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads You are very welcome! I have been following you channel for about 6 months. I been following Scotty for over a year and i was turned onto your stuff through him. I going to travel this year and thought about looking up Scooter Tramp Scotty and maybe talk him into telling a story or two. I will look for you as well! When you guys got together it was some great conversation. God Speed to you sir.

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigdog5478 Great! Stop in this summer, give me a heads up eh :)

that instrument at hte end is tight, its like a weird ass banjo

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

I think he called it a "sound stick"

Pretty neat lifestyle and homestead. Nice piece of land there. I'd opt for a slightly bigger house, but not by much.

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

I love seeing younger people figure out the good life while they still have time to enjoy it. Mike is an old soul and knows what he wants. Rare! Thank for watching Gilded

@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717

3 жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads I was conditioned to lead the standard corporate lifestyle. Didn't really break out of it until after many years of university. I wish I would have done things much differently...and maybe been a little more unconventional in my teens and twenties.

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

@@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717 that's exactly how I feel. I spent 10 years off and on in college. Waste of time and dumber for it!

@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717

3 жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads Formal education is about "processing" people into cogs for the corporate-industrial machine. For some, the processing becomes an addiction. I picked up two Masters degrees because I was addicted to the process. In the end, I could have done a lot more for myself, and in less time, following my own path, than I could as a cog in the mainstream corporate machine.

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds we had a very similar process to figuring out what we really wanted. I wasted a lot of time complicating something that in the end is fairly easy.

How did you attach the Ortlieb panniers to your Ruckus?

@backwatersandbackroads

3 ай бұрын

Mike has or had a website or vlog for his trip. I think it's "Lost with Mike"

Great vid, looked like you guys had a good time. Also is Wavey sitting on your new Honda Ruckus in the page photo?

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir. Picked up that Ruckus for 700 bucks! They usually are too expensive, but this one had a couple minor issues. Only 400 miles.

@blackf350

3 жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads Nice

Apples and oranges but this guy makes it more difficult for me to decide between a crf110f or a Ruckus

I wonder if a truck driver would let you put your ruckus on the cat walk between the sleeper and trailer something to think about

At what mile did you have to replace the rings or did you get 80k miles without having to do any repairs except change the belt, tires and bulbs? I had to replace the rings at 14k. I lost a lot of compression which caused the oil to leak past the seals. I run it wide open nearly all the time. Local speed limits force me to ride at max speeds or get run off the road.

@aland1618

3 жыл бұрын

The cause might be due to not changing the oil often enough. I change it every two thousand miles but the time between changes is something like 6 months. Maybe time does effect oil and the three month suggestion is warranted.

@backwatersandbackroads

3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure Mike has never cracked the motor. He has a blog (linked in description) if you contact him with your questions he will get back to you.

I have a ruckus myself and I live in newfoundland and I think lack of use kills a ruckus more than anything. if you keep using it that little 50cc engine burns soo hot and fast that nothing can really build up in it. look at the honda cubs that are used in 3rd world countries and are just used daily non-stop, they last forever.

@backwatersandbackroads

Ай бұрын

I'm a big fan of Newfoundland! :)

I like that grey jacket hes wearing

That covered bridge in Alabama looks longer than the world's longest covered bridge in New Brunswick Canada

I dont know why he didnt do the lowered seat bracket. It looks like it would be a more comfortable ride height