My new ride

OB · Post by OB » Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:07 pm

Just picked up this beast sunday, havent had a chance to shoot pics of it till today. 2009 Honda Ruckus - black on black -

This is how I roll to work now. Baller status. All comments/questions welcome.

J-Villa · Post by **J-Villa** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:58 pm

lol i have thought time and time again about a scooter. would save so much money in gas.

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 5:16 pm

I have to go too far to work to ride a scooter, but that is badass.

yellowpatrol · Post by **yellowpatrol** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 5:20 pm

NAAAAAAAAAAAAWWSE!!!!!!!

ThrIsNoSpork · Post by **ThrIsNoSpork** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 6:33 pm

yeah that bitch is a beast!

J-Villa · Post by **J-Villa** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:39 pm

i'm like fifthteen to twenty minutes from work goin back roads.

how fast does this go?

KrackstaR · Post by **KrackstaR** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:45 pm

luckyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:34 pm

HOLLY BALLS IS THAT JDM!?

J-Villa · Post by **J-Villa** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:28 pm

it's murdered out! hahahaha

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:32 pm

Alright alright alright... I'll be the first to ask.

What's your first mod gonna be???

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:03 pm

invujerry wrote:I have to go too far to work to ride a scooter, but that is badass.

Looks good man.

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:06 pm

yellowpatrol wrote:NAAAAAAAAAAAAWWSE!!!!!!!

This has a dirtbike 450cc motor and turbo/nitrous....

Lot's of work in this project...

J-Villa · Post by **J-Villa** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:17 pm

wtf?

that's so fucking awesome b/c it's just rediculous! haha

Fuzzyneon · Post by **Fuzzyneon** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:05 am

Boost it !

OB · Post by OB » Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:20 am

Thanks for all the comments everyone. To answer a few questions: Its pretty slow top speed wise, does about 45, maybe a hair more downhill. With wind or any type of hill, high 30's. With mods I can get it into the mid to upper 50's.

As far as mods go, the first thing I want is a cargo bin for under the seat. Bone stock there's not a single place to even store my phone and wallet or nothin. Sucks balls. Password JDM has a CF bin for $200 that's lookin pretty nice. I wanna do intake too, and possibly a mild/quiet exhaust. I'll keep you guys updated, of course. This thing is so fun its stupid. Awesome investment.

Here's some specs:

50cc carb'd 1cyl 4-stroke gas motor
197 lbs w/fluids
CVT transmission (gearless)
1.3gal fuel cell
starter/alternator combo
push button start w/kick start option
110 mpg (not kidding)

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:55 am

clean derek....how much did you buy it for? was it the one that was on NCT?

OB · Post by OB » Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:31 am

Bought it brand spakin new for just under 3K. Nope not the one on NCT, didnt see that one. Im gonna post a pic thread on there now that I think about it!

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 7:05 am

I know this is like a moped/scooter deal but I want a 08 Ninja 250... it's like 3k new and gets like 70mpg and can still get up to $100

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 11:18 am

LowNSlow wrote:I know this is like a moped/scooter deal but I want a 08 Ninja 250... it's like 3k new and gets like 70mpg and can still get up to $100

they have really good resale value too.....you could basically almost sell them for how much you bought them for.

contagious18 · Post by **contagious18** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:58 pm

nice my friend has a scooter. its hella fun riding dat thing around

hul kogan · Post by **hul kogan** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 1:19 pm

that is slick!

someone had one of those all done up at a recent show. he ended up winning 1st place in the special interest class.

Maddog · Post by **Maddog** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:13 pm

Nice looking little scoot, man!

I'd love to get a small bike for riding to/from work (20/mile round trip) on mostly lightly traveled roads, and some city-type driving. My issue with them is top end (need at most 60mph) and initial cost ($3k=too much). I've kept my eyes open for a cheap bike, like a 100, 125, 185, 250, etc, but haven't really seen anything pop up in my area (haven't actively persued adds, etc). Probably will get something next spring though, if gas stays at it's current price level.

OB · Post by OB » Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:22 pm

Apparently the price I got was a steal. I hear that Bay Area dealers are marking them up like $1000. I basically got mine at MSRP + tax +bs. I also didnt mention that i've had a deposit on this one for over a month, since the first one I looked at was sold the day after I went in to check it out. I was pissed! These are getting harder and harder to come by around here, everyone is snapping them up.