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Post by scooterman222 on Jun 11, 2004 1:21:46 GMT -5
Has anyone else dropped their ruckus on the pavement or such?
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Post by abe on Jun 11, 2004 5:07:00 GMT -5
Doing stunts or riding too fast  Stunts I can't keep track Riding like a loony about 5 times. Each time I was doing about 40-45 when I(meaning without the scooter) hit the pavement ;D |
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Post by scrible88 on Jun 11, 2004 8:17:13 GMT -5
Doing stunts or riding too fast Stunts I can't keep track Riding like a loony about 5 times. Each time I was doing about 40-45 when I(meaning without the scooter) hit the pavement ;D Ouch. I have never dropped it. Now that I said that I probably will  |
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Post by abe on Jun 12, 2004 20:25:35 GMT -5
Only ouch for the scooter  I wear all kinds of protection. I got up and kept riding crazy ;D |
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NickelP
n00b Ruckster
Were all riding on the same spaceship
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Post by NickelP on Jun 16, 2004 21:59:15 GMT -5
wet railroad tracks should only be crossed horizontaly. When my ruckus was only 2 1/2 weeks new to me, we wiped out at full tilt. But my little scoot was fine and my scabs healed.
It is a good reason to hear gloves and a helmet. CRASHING that is.
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Post by abe on Jun 17, 2004 5:36:04 GMT -5
It is a good reason to hear gloves and a helmet. CRASHING that is. ;D speed+scooter+crashing=FUN  |
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Post by justsurfin on Jun 17, 2004 8:05:23 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about your Ruckus Nickel-yep-wet tracks and wet manhole covers can be quite slippery-slowdown and approach tracks as close to 180 degrees as you can get.
For some great riding tips-I recommend David Hough's books, or even the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's course book, And YES-ALWAYS wear your gear!
I was riding in 88 degree weather yesterday-and those mesh pants and jacket are quite comfy. The only time I got hot was waiting at a long red light. You can wear the mesh pants right over your shorts. The fieldsheer products are wonderful-and have CE approved armor to boot. I wear a white full face as well, and I have a pair of light weight MX gloves I wear in the hot weather. I can honestly say I wasn't uncomfortable even with full gear on.
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GuyThaLizard
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Post by GuyThaLizard on Jun 18, 2004 23:40:22 GMT -5
Has anyone else dropped their ruckus on the pavement or such? I dropped my Ruckus the first day after buying it last saturday, turning a corner into a mall. I (having never owned mororized bike before) didn't realize that when you put the rear break (right hand break) the front break comes on too. how wild is that... front tire stopped and went into a skid and then I did a lip-stand right there, Ruckus is ok just a few little scrapes but my knee and chin cought some nasty scrapes. Didn't keep me off it... you know ..act if you meant to do that and casually get up and ride away blood trail behind... LOL Woody  |
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Post by scrible88 on Jun 18, 2004 23:50:17 GMT -5
The right had brake only pulls the front brake. The left hand only pulls the rear brake. Neither do both.  Yes, you have to be careful about your front brake. The brakes on the Ruckus are opposite those on a bicycle. |
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GuyThaLizard
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Post by GuyThaLizard on Jun 19, 2004 10:07:30 GMT -5
The right had brake only pulls the front brake. The left hand only pulls the rear brake. Neither do both. Yes, you have to be careful about your front brake. The brakes on the Ruckus are opposite those on a bicycle. Thanks! One day soon I will have to sit down and read the manual ... LOL  |
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xcuesme
n00b Ruckster
If money can fix it, it's not worth worrying about!
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Post by xcuesme on Jun 26, 2004 23:52:03 GMT -5
Have only had mine a week, but not yet---  In fact, hadn't given it serious thought- so small compared to the others that I never worried about dumping it!!! >:(Maybe I should!!! |
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Post by abe on Jun 29, 2004 16:55:39 GMT -5
No worries Just use your head. Mopeds and scooters are dangerous only because people get complacent. Next thing you know your trying to get off and walk at 40mph. |
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