Si Trav

Hi there guys and girls/fellow Ruckus/Honda owners.

I live in New York and I thought a Ruckus would be a fun way to get around town and to keep the mileage off of my 2000 Civic Si turbo.

I have a bunch of beginners questions about the Ruckus

1)Do I need any special type of license?
2)Is registration and insurance costly?
3)Must I wear a helmet?
4)How is the average MPG?
5)Do I need to mix oil and gas to create the correct fuel?
6)Overall, how is this scooter?(In terms of fun/reliability/etc)
7)Where can I buy one?
8)Is this something you buy out or can you make payments on it?

Thanks in advance!!!!

jdmekcivic00

Let me give it a shot.....

1)Do I need any special type of license?- Check with your local DMV on this.. Not sure about NY...In CA we need a motorcycle M1 license or permit.

2)Is registration and insurance costly?- I have 4 of them and my insurance for liability only is about $50 a year on each of them. Registration seems high to me at like $80 ish a year

3)Must I wear a helmet?- Check your local laws, I would wear one even if not neccessary just to be safe.

4)How is the average MPG?- stock will get close to 100+ every tank, use 87 octane gas also.

5)Do I need to mix oil and gas to create the correct fuel?- No, not on 4 stroke scooter. Just gas it and go.

6)Overall, how is this scooter?(In terms of fun/reliability/etc)- depends on what you want it for. If you want to haul *** around the town, this scooter isn't for you. If you want to get great mileage and it doesn't matter how fast you go then it is a great scooter and actually very fun to ride. They are also VERY reliable. I have never had an issue with a stock bike. As long as you maintain it well with oil changes ever 500-700 miles it will last forever. I have put over 10k miles on my bikes and never had any issues.

7)Where can I buy one?- Honda dealer, craiglist, totalruckus.com

8)Is this something you buy out or can you make payments on it?- If you buy from Honda you can finance it or buy it outright.

Facedagod

Where in New York are you from?

Theres a Honda Motorcycle dealer in Westbury which is where I got mine
- You definitely need a helmet.
-Not to sure about the license part
-Its a very fun experience, doesn't really move too fast but handles great
-Draws a lot of attention
-I pay 200 a year for insurance though I heard that I can get it cheaper
-Only down side to it, is not many people here have them so I ride alone a lot which can get a little boring but I still enjoy it. I think the scene is going to start to grow out here a little more though, by that time my **** should be all tricked out...

Good Luck

Si Trav

Thanks for the replies so far. I live in Queens but I hang out often in Nassau county. Looking to purchase it within the month if I can sell my car that's for sale

monEmakindave

i have a friend from long island that might be selling a swapped one with a gy6 motor thats 150cc and can go 60 mph.

he s askin 3500 and its an 08

Si Trav

thanks for the offer but I dont intend on going that fast or spending that much

Appreciate the offer though!

Facedagod

If your a regular in the Nassau area pm me if you get one i'm always down for a ride. At that bike up for sale for 3500 isnt a bad deal at all. Those swaps alone with labor, harness and everything alone is like 2k...

Si Trav

still looking to hear some more info about the whole license situation with these in NY

Si Trav

up we go. i still cant find the answer to my question and I have searched the web personally.

monEmakindave

Ny requires a mc license you can use the ruck to take the road test

insurance is required about 200 bux for full coverage
needed if you finance

you can buy at a honda dealer and finance

NY requires a helmet

no mixing gas

and believe me its not gonna stay stock if your in the honda game. its worse than cars to many aftermarket goodies and 40-45 mph is not gonna keep you happy.

Facedagod

I guess i'm getting jerked pretty hard by geico then because I pay 200 and thats just for liability...

Si Trav

maybe...

monEmakindave

dam i only pay 125 bux for state farm full coverage.....

state farm requires you have a car policy also and i am old as **** and married hahahah only 33

Facedagod

Thats crazy. I even have two cars under a geico policy also. I think i'm going to have a little talk with them in the morning. LOL. I'm 26 so my age def shouldnt be a factor either.

Si Trav

go for it. that dosen't seem reasonable

Si Trav

anymore helpfull info or advice would be great!

monEmakindave

buy used don't buy new.... your gonna have a pile of brand new parts with all the stuff your gonna change.

Si Trav

good advice! thanks!