NBR: Interesting CraigsList scooter/motorcycle finds

babblefish · Post by **babblefish** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 11:08 pm

Check out these Ruckus "clones" on Craigs List.

The 50cc version.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/mcy/2721671695.html

The big Ruckus. This one is 150cc, not 250cc.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/mcy/2719785285.html

Post by **ericalm** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 11:12 pm

If you look at photo galleries for the Indianapolis Dealer Expo, you'll see tons of these and all sorts of other scooter clones from China. Most haven't passed DOT/EPA; up to the importer to deal with that (meaning they can just import it illegally and try not to get caught).

I'd be surprised if these were truly CA legal.

babblefish · Post by **babblefish** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 11:36 pm

Not sure if they're legal or not, but I wouldn't mind having that big Ruckus if it uses a GY6 type engine. A lot of hop-up potential there.

babblefish · Post by **babblefish** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 11:40 pm

Ok, how about this one, a 1975 CB125:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/2721901464.html

babblefish · Post by **babblefish** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 11:52 pm

ericalm wrote:If you look at photo galleries for the Indianapolis Dealer Expo, you'll see tons of these and all sorts of other scooter clones from China. Most haven't passed DOT/EPA; up to the importer to deal with that (meaning they can just import it illegally and try not to get caught).

I'd be surprised if these were truly CA legal.

Ok, I just talked to the seller of the big Ruckus clone. He says they are certified for CA and come with a one year warranty. It uses a long block GY6 engine. Apparently, they have a store in the L.A. area and Bay area. Hmmm....

rsrider · Post by **rsrider** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 5:40 am

http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/mcy/2731542034.html

http://slo.craigslist.org/mcy/2731182684.html

SuperFlyBuddy · Post by **SuperFlyBuddy** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 5:54 am

http://medford.craigslist.org/mcd/2730416315.html

http://medford.craigslist.org/mcd/2716758942.html

viney266 · Post by **viney266** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 7:40 am

Ahhh, the word "style" can cover so much

...as in "ruckus style scooters"

charlie55 · Post by **charlie55** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 3:14 pm

babblefish wrote:Ok, how about this one, a 1975 CB125:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/2721901464.html

Judging from the description, it sounds like they jacked up the mirrors and slipped a new bike under them.

babblefish · Post by **babblefish** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 8:43 pm

Yeah, Charlie's Place is pretty well known for their Honda restorations around these parts. He stocks a lot of NOS and used vintage parts for old Hondas.