Honda Ruckus Road trip: Southern California to Vegas
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ย. 2016
- We always talked about how much fun it would be to do a road trip on our Honda Ruckus Scooters. It took us three days to get to Vegas and another four days to get back to California because of some unforeseen rain. With the max speed typically being less than most speed limits you tend to see so much more of the country. It really allows you to experience all the beauty this country has to offer that we usually pass by because of the interstate.
After this adventure I only know that there will be another road trip soon ... the destination is the only unknown. - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
This 63 yearl old lady loved your video! You boys rock!! Keep on Ruckin !
Thank you!! We are happy you enjoyed it. We promise to keep on Ruckin!
5 yrs later and this is still an awesome video!!!
Hahahahahaha and someone tried telling me the Ruckus is only good for local use. Great footage.
People have drove them from Key West to Alaska.
And much slower bicycles have ridden the entire globe.
Novelist Peter Beagle's 1965 non-fiction book "I See by My Outfit, Cross-Country by Scooter: An Adventure" recounts going from the Bronx to San Francisco with his best buddy on a pair of Heinkel 4-strokes. Great to see folks like you keep this idea alive.
I didn't know about that adventure, thank you for sharing it! I will be checking that out after leaving this comment. My brother and I will be keeping that idea alive!
You know you're on am adventure when there's a Hudson Bay blanket involved.
You not only get to SEE more of the country at the slower pace, but also the aromas, like driving by someone's lilacs or honeysuckles in full bloom...try THAT in a cage!!!
Cool, cool, cool. When ever I take long trips on a scooter I always think to myself, this distance was traveled, on foot ( armies marching) or horse back or ox wagons. How lucky I am to ride on a scooter. Do don't need 1800 cc bike to have fun.
I think about that every time. Scooter life!! Haha
Sam agreed. Speed is not important on a Journey. Experiencing it is. Take it all in. Embrace it.
Exactly! I spend 15+ years on sub100cc bikes and recently upgraded to a rebel250. I can’t believe how many people trash on smaller bikes! This 250 is really the most i could need in daily driver. Ive relied solely on a 70cc scooter for the past year (had to modify a little to safely ride in traffic)
Two guys on the road, in this landscape. Looks like the movie "Easyrider".
Easyrider on 50cc! Haha
@@ChaycenGreen In both cases: The Way and the time on the road -
and how you do it -how you cruise - is the Adventure.
But it would be totally different, if you would ride high powered sport bikes.
And you were not driving on these graffel roads.
The 50 cc bikes looks too small, for a trip like this.
But this is the challenge, to get this kind of feeling and adventure on the road.
And the ruckus is more easy to ride. small, low, and light weight.
And his wide tyres.
And so in the movie "Easyrider" - Many viewers wants to cruise like this, after seen the movie.
And many viewers of your video wants to cruise like this.
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In fact - the two motorcycles in "Easyrider" were terrible to ride.
It hurts his drivers, after a long day.
And bad results for your healthy, if you drive it a long time.
Because no shock absorbing at the rear wheels or under the seat.
Thats not cool or funny.
I've had mine for 7 years. I used to take it on long trips to downtown Tulsa. But this journey you guys took would be a dream of mine. Stay golden.
This is proof that a big dirt motorcycle is NOT needed for a great adventure. Your video was just what I needed to get a Honda Ruckus. I live in Kingman AZ and there is a lot of desert this would be perfect for.
Exactly...who needs a big dirt bike to have fun. Kingman is a perfect place for a Honda Ruckus so I say go for it and get one!!
@@ChaycenGreen: Well did not get a Ruckus, but found a 1997 Honda Helix CN 250 and bought that. Sold a 1996 Honda ST 1100 and having such a blast on the Helix will never go back to a 635 pound bike. These scooters are way to much fun.
Just would like to add I am 74 and as long as I can walk will always ride. Thanks for the videos.
so sick, you guys are really doing it out there; this is what life’s about finding your little corner of life and enjoying tf out of it
This is the best Ruckus advertisement I’ve ever seen. I’m sold!
I've had motorcycles all my life and I still ride, road and dirt. Interstate trips on BMW AIRHEADS, offroad on a KTM 200 and Hodakas. Haul them in a toy hauler. I say often that I've had the most fun on small bikes. A Ruckus is on my shopping list. Loved your video. I'm 76 yrs old.
well done, i am 73 and my wife 71 .i have 2006 zoomer. same as ruckus. my wife has 50 cc vespa.
Bike Life Safe Travels
@@johnbellamy6449 where you ride at
Nice to ride a 50 cc in long distance. Time and space get another different view. From Basque Country, ESKERRIKASKO!!
You are an inspiration! ! Some of us will get lost in work and life and never achieve our real dreams. Great job !! Amazing
Thanks Amer!!! At least someone out there gets it!! I hope you are doing the same and not getting lose in work and life...keep living your dreams!! Thanks for watching
There's no feeling in the world like riding a tiny machine loaded up with gear in the middle of nowhere. It's like you and the little 50 against the world. Great video man
I couldn't say it better myself!!
Back in the day people did it on Honda trail 70s why not on modern scooters Bike Life is bike life rather you are on a big bike or a little bike hit the open road and enjoy freedom I've grown up riding scooters and motorcycles plan something like this eventually longest ride I've done on a bike from Michigan to southern Tennessee my oldest son rides his rocket from Florida to Michigan and back every summer
I know its old but sweet vid. Just caught it. It shows how sweet life can be. Nice job man.
Best road trip I have ever done!! Never gets old!! Haha
This video was awesome. I love seeing riders getting out and getting the most out of their Ruckus'. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Tyler. Glad you enjoyed the video. I promise to keep getting everything out of the Ruckus that I can.
Great job lads. Love the Ruckus and big trips. Looking forward to more
This is awesome, I want to do something like this on my ruckus.
great great video! thx for posting...i'm poor, can't afford any bike right now, so i have to 'ride' vicariously through youtube until....... :D
Joe Weider yours is coming be encouraged
@@jaytrain66 thx, mister... i can now afford it, but i'm in the wrong place for a while (colorado--too cold!) :D
What an awesome adventure, thanks for sharing it!
Unreal how reliable those 50cc Ruckus are and yea at that speed you see so much more,,,great vid.
Well that was fun! Thanks for sharing the adventure!
In add 2007 Ruckus, and my wife had a Metro. Used to take them by ferry to San Juan and Orcas islands and had a blast riding all over the islands. We moved to the big island of Hawaii in 2011. We're maybe 10-12 miles from Leilani Estates where the lava breakouts are happening. Net a guy in Hilo that basically lived off his Ruckus. Tent, sleeping by and loads of gear. He even carried his small dog. He called every night. Knowing the Ruckus only carries about a gallon of gas, though mine averaged about 95 mpg, I asked him if he ever ran out. He said yes, but was always able to find someone with a little to spare. The Ruckus',s are huge here, though the newer ones are now considered to be motorcycles instead of mopeds. Wouldn't mind getting another Ruckus. Bikers here respect each other and consider scooter and moped riders with respect.
Thank you for that story!
Did the guy living off his ruckus find it easy to find places to sleep camp?
you guys are my heros!!!! inspired me like hell!. this trip was amazing i felt like i was there with u guys ......great editing and beautiful places...........wish i really was there with you
Im planning to do route 66 end to end this summer. This inspires me. Thank you. Please do more of these videos!
Will do!! And have fun out on Route 66
K MonsterMash How did the trip go?
That looks so fun, love these little bikes. Your set up looked really nice, aswell. Much love and respect I want to see more trips bruddas
Rock on boys
Loved your voyage, I love that bike!
Great video, beautiful country. Thanks for posting this.
Thank you for watching our little road trip adventure.
Second time watching this. Awesome trip. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for your views! Appreciate the love!
you two will never forget this trip
This video is epic! I live in Vegas and didn't even know there is back roads to take a scooter. Well done editing and a video not worth wasting anyone's time. Well done guys. Ride on and ride safe 🤙🏼
Thank you for the love!
If the sun refuse to shine,
I don't mind, I don't mind,
If the mountains fell in the sea,
let it be, it ain't me.
Alright, 'cos I got my own world to look through,
And I ain't gonna copy you.
this video was exciting, cool playlist and music and beautiful views, I had fun watching this, I hope some day I can find some fellow Ruckus ryders to take this trip with me, thanks for the upload.
This is amazing and only makes me want to get a Ruckus so much more. Keep up the Ruckus vlogs, they're dope!
DEFINITELY GET A RUCKUS!!!!
I got a 2017 with 0.9 miles on it around May. It's fantastic lmao 😂 no regrets.
This is amazing. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching. We appreciate the love!
Awesome Fellas!! that vid inspired me to want to do that with my sister, we both own a Ruckus and that just looked kick in the ass fun!! Thanks for sharing!
Hello from Australia. Really enjoyed your adventure video. Hope you're still doing these great trips.
Well guys I've watched your road trip vid numerous times now and I have to say I LOVE IT, beautifully filmed adventure and narration. I kinda feel like I know you two dudes now and I'm looking forward to your next "Rukus" together. (Tony from New Zealand) ......... ride free my fellow Scooterians !
Tony, a huge Thank you from your Scooterians! So happy you enjoyed our trip. We will hopefully have another ruckus road trip video soon. Maybe we need to do a Ruckus in New Zealand road trip!?!
Amazing video gents! Heros for sure! My desire for a Ruckus has reached a new level. I may need to pull the trigger on one for bumming around out here in the UAE. Can't wait to see more videos!
Thank you! I think you should definitely get a Ruckus. It will literally change your life. You cannot ride one without a smile :)
On a Honda ruckus. Way cool. Way brave laugh out loud. Congrats
Thank you!!
Awesome adventure guys!
I love this video
Awesome trip... Look so much fun
The most fun we've ever had!
Damn, I would love to go on a trip like that on my Ruck. Nice Vid.
Ruckus can be $75 a month from dealerships.
Now that is some real scooter venturing guys! Three thumbs up!!!
We are the Scooter Dudes!!
Thanks for taking us along on your awesome trip, fellas.
I really enjoyed it.
I bought two new Ruckums in 2018, and have been riding them around town solo, and with the occasional friend, for the past two years.
I have a plan to make a similar trip to yours here in Texas.
This video of your epic trip reminded me of “The Long Way ‘Round”, and “The Long Way Down” by Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman, only more fun.
Happy Trails
Ewan and Charlie had a back up crew in a truck. the hondas dont need that.
Man!!! I enjoyed every minute in this video👍 cool trip bud you just earned a new subscriber.
AWESOME!!!! Thank you for the love. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks for the video. You guys inspired me to pull the trigger on Ruckus acquisition. It's being delivered Thursday :) And the resolution of your video is gorgeous!
Did the scooter show up yet? Im glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.
It did and I'm lovin it! Hills are a challenge, but the nimbleness makes up for it. It's like flying a bi-plane in a time of jets . . . slower yet a lot more fun.
So awesome scoot on!!!
That was Ruckun awesome!
Nice Video Brother. We ride to the coast here in Texas alot. Explore.
Keep on riding!! Scooter Life!!
์Nice!!!!!!! so good, and so Happy.
This is sweet!
Love these scooter adventures a lot of people are doing long rides on scooters here lately when my son is older we are going to do something similar with scooters
Great Video!
Very cool video y'all.
Great trip
Can you post a map
Outlining the route you took
Thanks
Greetings from Norwalk California
great video . 6 of us rode our rucks from Glendora Cali to our river homes outside of Blythe Cali 247 mile ride. Half of that ride was powerline roads. 20 min stop for lunch in Indio and an 1-2 for diner in Blythe. Total ride time 15hrs 247 miles. Next up for us is Vegas hoping for a 1 day ride again (250 ish miles )and then maybe TJ next time
awesome!!!!
My hat is off to you guys!
Appreciate that!!
Amboy looks like where the movie "Cars" was filmed or has very similar setting!
Pretty sure that was a cartoon....
Just took delivery of my 2019 ruck, I couldn't be more excited, I live in Chicago so this will be interesting.
Hows it ruckin?
Super Video Honda ❤❤❤❤❤❤
If I hear this AH AH AH AH BWEEEEEEEEEEEEEP AH AH AH AH BBPPPPPPPPPPP AH AH AH AH REEEEEEEEEEEE song one more fucking time
this was a awesome video 🖒🖒🖒
Thanks for watching!
this is so cool! I want to do this this summer
Like Nike ...Just Do It!! Hopefully we motivated you to go for it.
One more roadtrip please!!!
Great video guys, looks like a good adventure. Hope you make more of them?
New videos coming soon!!
Awesome 👍
I have a 2013 Honda Ruckus..
I'm bigger than you guys.. in my 60s.
Bought the lowered seat frame for mine.. and a 1940s Allis chamber spring steel tractor seat..
( The stock seat kills me)
So now I'll have a super comfortable seat.
My Ruckus is bone stock , like yours.
I'm planning on going down to Arkansas from Missouri.. very much enjoyed your trip.
Bad ass ! dig the video , was bummed there wasn’t a follow up . I’ll prob be the only other Chaisson that you meet 🤣😂🤣.
Thanks for the love! New Video coming soon!
Dudes, badasss trip !!
Thank you! It was epic. Definitely doing another one soon!!
Awesome video
Thank you!!
This is so cool. I wouldn’t even think you could go that far on a scoot. I have a 2020 Ruckus clone that’s slammed and has a modded 171cc GY6 powerplant, but I would like to eventually get a bone stock genuine Ruck to haul around with my camper, take little trail rides on, etc .
You won't regret it they're super reliable and easy maintenance.
Awsome adventure man
Thank you!
I'll be 65 in December..I bought my Ruckus NEW in 2005....sometimes, it's my ONLY transportation...I'm NOT complaining! Are you fond'a your Honda?
Yep, I am! Bought my 2017 Ruck 4 weeks ago. I am 68 and an urban rider! And just lovin' life!
I LOVE my Honda Ruckus. Best buy ever!! And I drive it everywhere!!!
@@mikehoward8201 You are the MAN!!!
I love mine too
I had an 07 ruckus.. until it was stolen. I have relied on a 70cc chinese scoot for the past year though and recently upgraded to a Honda rebel250. Feels Good to have a Honda again!
awesome video!!!! farthest I've ridden my ruck is 50 miles!
Then you need to get on your ruckus and take it for a road trip!!
U guys rock!!!!
Thank you!! Scooter life!
Looks so much fun! Do you do any modification to these scooters to get them ready for these types of adventures?
Nice vid... Upgrading from Tao Tao in spring for 6 month road trip....
Nice. Get out there and road trip!!
This is a great video and adventure for you both, great to bond with your brother. How much the whole trip cost you guys?
My wife and I driven through the Mojave National Preseve ( paved road ) in MBZ with air conditioning of course as she was complaining there's nothing interesting worthwhile stopping for till we got to Primm Valley's outlet's ..:)
Jason absolutely no disrespect to your wife, but you need to LEARN her some LIFE!! :)
It gets worse. ..
afterward that incident we went on a vacation to Boracay Philippines, she hated almost everything unfortunately she didn't get kidnapped, the good new is while she lock me out of the hotel room I met a girl who's younger than our daughter.. guess who I'm living with. ..😎
Does God know you're cruising through one of his museum displays? That is some fine area you're rolling through, the stuff that one would miss on an Interstate. Got my own 49'er and love to explore. Wish I was with you there.
Me and my Ruck plan to take a trip from Indiana to Boise then down to Vegas and back towards Atlanta then on to Florida visit two cities and maybe head up to New York city and finish back in Indiana near Chicago.
DO IT!!!!!!! Make sure you document the trip and put together a video so I can check out the trip!! You could even do a Vlog for that long of a trip ... break the video up into 4 sections of the journey. I like to know if and when you start the trip so I can follow!
How was the trip?
@@TC-yx1qt Sorry but the trip never happened. Life got in the way and ran out of money. I have a bunch of camping gear for sale, never used.
Absolutely AAAWESOME video. I saw a 30 minute video and was thinking, "Yeah, two minutes of this and I'm out." I couldn't have been more wrong. Very nice job on the video and what an amazing adventure. I've been considering picking up some Ruckii for the wife and I (I think that's the plural for Ruckus?). Your video makes me want them more. I saw a lot of dirt road riding in your video - how did they handle? It appeared to be fairly easy? Also, are you guys running straight stock scooters, or mods? In any case, thanks for sharing your adventure with us.
Im glad you stuck around to watch the whole adventure. The two we have are completely stock. And they do great on the dirt, we prefer the dirt roads because of how good they do. I say get a couple Ruckii for you and your wife and I promise you will have so much fun, you wont be able to get rid of your smiles!! Thanks for watching.
Sweet! Thanks for the response. Ride safe!! :)
Chaycen Green ur fucking crazy.lo.hondas are reliablel...I have a vino 125 with piston kit.oil cooler.exhaust amd other goodies.65+when done.i will do a long ride...ur adventure is bad ass.cost effective.
SOOOOO cool!
hey guys this was cool
Great video. Hiw long was it each way? If you mentioned it I didnt catch it. I saw your 6 day return from Vegas but not sure how long you two stayed in Vegas. More importantly are you using the stock seat? If so how did your bottom hold up using the stock seats. Thanks and keep the vids coming. I'm very interested in getting a rukus. I like the 2022 grey one. It looks like a mini tdub. I currently have a 2021 tw200 and I think they make a great pair.
Scooter styled 50 cc moped. Scooters come in 125, 150, 250, 300, as far as I know all the way up to 500 cc, or is it 750 cc now.
A scooter does not have to be limited to 50 CC. in the UK that's a moped, riders can be 16 years old and you can ride one with a Car licence. In some European countries you can actually ride up to 125 on a car licence, this is to encourage the use
of two wheels over cars. Nice video, brave going all that way on 50cc. Can see why this video should have any down votes.
Mopeds have petals too.
Scooters lack petals.
1960ARC a moped has pedals (mo-PED). The Ruckus is a scooter.
on the way back it'll be fun going down from Barstow into fontana or ontario
Awesome vid. Im in socal with a ruck. Let me know if you do this again...
Got a 50cc engine on my bicycle and now I’m watching videos like this how did I get here… from Vegas
Awesome. I'd live to make that trip
Get a ruckus and take a road trip!!
Getting a Ruckus soon. It will happen. Just need these guys on Craigslist to hit me back. Mark my words!
If I was a honda spoke person, I'd be proud.
Balls of steel, fellas. Inspiring! Ride on! Would you do it again?
Haha Thanks Alex. I would definitely do this again...actually have another trip planned, so keep on the look out for my next video!!
Thats sick man.
Great video I have a kymco agility 50
Thank you for watching. ..and get out and do a road trip on it!!
great video! I seriously cant believe you guys hauled all that weight on one of these.
It took a day trying to organize everything on the scooter but it worked!! Thanks for watching.