Honda Ruckus / Scooter Thread
SparkleMotion
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Re: Honda Ruckus / Scooter Thread
So I am officially here. Been here for about 3 days now. I haven't been off base yet but I am currently working on getting my license. Its a lot tougher than you might think. Insurance, from what I hear, Is pretty expensive. Im not sure about scoots but driving a car here is once fucking big deal.
I still plan on getting a ruck while I'm here. I am having a tough time finding some sort of craigslist or classified news paper. Or something of the sort. I may just have to buy new.
The Yen currently sucks dick so I might have to pay a little more for one. Sucks. Gotta get around though.
Any tips/tricks from those who have been here would be great. Ill keep you posted on my Ruck adventure.
I still plan on getting a ruck while I'm here. I am having a tough time finding some sort of craigslist or classified news paper. Or something of the sort. I may just have to buy new.
The Yen currently sucks dick so I might have to pay a little more for one. Sucks. Gotta get around though.
Any tips/tricks from those who have been here would be great. Ill keep you posted on my Ruck adventure.
TwoWheels YearRound
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Re: Honda Ruckus / Scooter Thread
You sure about that... who told you this?
EDIT:
Google found me this:
EDIT:
Google found me this:
Originally Posted by Soko America
There is no such law "requiring" engine replacement at a certain mileage. That is a urban myth propagated by importers and car owners who simply don't know or understand the situation in Japan. The high taxes (annually assessed), insurance premiums, gas costs, and especially the safety inspection/registration (occurs biennial) combine to keep turnover of vehicles high.
For example, the Safety inspection for your typical car (say Camry/Accord type) can typically cost $2,000....each time! New vehicles have a 3 year grace period before they are required to submit for the Safety Inspection. In other words, for a 10 year old car, you will have already paid over $8,000, in just Safety Inspection fees! Don't forget, gas over in Japan is also typically four times the cost of here in the U.S. Mileage is kept low on the vehicles as EVERYONE (unless your fabulously rich and patient) uses alternative transportation to get around. Most folks use the trains for local and medium distance traveling/commuting.
Far distances are taken by airplane and local transportation done by either bicycle or bus. In that society, your car tends to be a status symbol more than anything else. I hope this sheds a little more light for you!
For example, the Safety inspection for your typical car (say Camry/Accord type) can typically cost $2,000....each time! New vehicles have a 3 year grace period before they are required to submit for the Safety Inspection. In other words, for a 10 year old car, you will have already paid over $8,000, in just Safety Inspection fees! Don't forget, gas over in Japan is also typically four times the cost of here in the U.S. Mileage is kept low on the vehicles as EVERYONE (unless your fabulously rich and patient) uses alternative transportation to get around. Most folks use the trains for local and medium distance traveling/commuting.
Far distances are taken by airplane and local transportation done by either bicycle or bus. In that society, your car tends to be a status symbol more than anything else. I hope this sheds a little more light for you!
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Sparkle Motion
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Re: Honda Ruckus / Scooter Thread
I got a Orange sparke helmet from a friend's grandma this past weekend. It is apperently from the 1970's, but still in decent condition. Going to be rocking that instead of the full face helmet.
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Murdahlicious
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Re: Honda Ruckus / Scooter Thread
Kenny- I got my flat black full face off eBay brand new... After shipping and a $1 donation to tutor underprivileged retards or some shit it was only $50. I think v-1 helmets was the seller... Check it out.
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Re: Honda Ruckus / Scooter Thread
here from the cycle whore thread.
might be looking for a cheap (sub $1k) 50cc scoot for errands. Most of what I'm finding is chinese crap, but I'm thinking that might be good enough for my purposes (1-2k miles per year)
http://www.scooterdepot.us/moped-sco...-p-1-c-51.html
they had a ruckus clone, a vespa clone, and several other generic scooters.
don't give a fuck about mods... just need something that will last a year or 2 without too much hassle.
might be looking for a cheap (sub $1k) 50cc scoot for errands. Most of what I'm finding is chinese crap, but I'm thinking that might be good enough for my purposes (1-2k miles per year)
http://www.scooterdepot.us/moped-sco...-p-1-c-51.html
they had a ruckus clone, a vespa clone, and several other generic scooters.
don't give a fuck about mods... just need something that will last a year or 2 without too much hassle.