725 miles. 3 days. Roughhouse.

Stitch · Post by **Stitch** » Wed Jul 08, 2015 2:11 pm

Just got back from a glorious 725 mile ride. Not so much as a hiccup from the roughhouse. Love this little beast.

R50Rider · Post by **R50Rider** » Wed Jul 08, 2015 2:31 pm

Know what you mean. . .

I can't complain. Mine just starts and goes every time without any problems.

Good for you.

Stitch · Post by **Stitch** » Mon Jul 13, 2015 5:29 pm

Pics if you wanna see them.
https://adamdanger.wordpress.com/2015/0 ... ed-falcon/

Whimscootie · Post by **Whimscootie** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 2:14 pm

Stitch wrote:Pics if you wanna see them.
https://adamdanger.wordpress.com/2015/0 ... ed-falcon/

MAN OH MAN, what FUN! What an awesome scooter ride through some beautiful countryside and the beach to boot!

I REALLY enjoyed your photos and story and would love to know a few things:

How was the Roughhouse for long range riding "seat comfort"?

What was the route you guys took? Any chance you could pm me or post that information? General roads, etc.

Loved the chicken motif too!

P.S. I've linked your blog on mine...really like it! Great post!

And I agree that slow rides at 41mph on 49cc are the MOST FUN!

R50Rider · Post by **R50Rider** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:11 pm

Thanks for the pics! Awesome. . .

Stitch · Post by **Stitch** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:24 pm

The Roughhouse itself is pretty comfortable (fairly flat seat, floorboards have multiple spots to put your feet, handlebars are in a good position, suspension is adjustable), but my seat has extra padding (thanks Cheeky Seats! https://scooterseatcovers.net ) so your results may vary.

Most of the routing was spur of the moment and didn't get written down, but Ive asked the other riders if they can help reconstruct some of it (in retrospect some of it would have been done differently, but part of the fun was just rolling with it.) I'll see what we can put together.

Stitch · Post by **Stitch** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:44 pm

Love the Chili cover by the way

Stitch · Post by **Stitch** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:49 pm

I'll work on the routing this weekend, it's gonna require some staring at a map

Stitch · Post by **Stitch** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 7:00 pm

This is one of the other riders-

http://carlislecycleandscooter.blogspot ... n.html?m=1

luckyscroller788 · Post by **luckyscroller788** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 11:07 pm

I enjoyed viewing your photos, looked like a blast! So far my longest ride was about 350 miles. As for the seat, I found it a bit hard on my ass after about 200 miles on it, but managed. Your saddlebags... what brand are they, they look like something I should invest in.

Stitch · Post by **Stitch** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 11:30 pm

Scootr logic. They are also soft coolers. Lol
Cheap and they work.

Whimscootie · Post by **Whimscootie** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 2:34 am

Thank you! And my seat covers are Cheeky Seats too! Love Suzy's work!

Stitch · Post by **Stitch** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 6:31 am

There are not a lot of companies that you buy a product and make friends at the same time.

viney266 · Post by **viney266** » Sun Jul 19, 2015 4:49 am

GREAT ride!. It makes me want to do it again this weekend.

RoaringTodd · Post by **RoaringTodd** » Mon Jul 20, 2015 11:09 am

I'm packed. Let's go.

This time will take the Stella.

Stitch · Post by **Stitch** » Mon Jul 20, 2015 11:22 pm

The routing is killing me. I have no idea from Carlisle on...

Stitch · Post by **Stitch** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:53 am

Ok, routing. As close as I can figure out. Lots of detours and side tracked meandering isn't included. I don't think I looked at a sign for hours at a time.

74-372-gap road. Meet rider 3, head south- 41- ?backroads?- noble road- 472- 213-286- illegal hop over median strip on 301- ?flat boring backroads- ocean city md.

Next day- north up the coast to 1 (not recommended- 55mph-sucked)-9 (up the coast- beautiful and scary after dark because road floods when ride comes in) -13- Chester pa.

Day 3- followed rider 3 on hours long ride through pa and Delaware (can't begin to even guess- I can put you in contact with him if you want) - hockessin Pa- 41-322-117-230-11/15-994-850-74.

RoaringTodd · Post by **RoaringTodd** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 12:08 pm

Best bang for the buck - 896 south of Lancaster PA. Route 9 beginning at Dover ending in New Castle DE. The rest were either high traffic or flat boring roads straight-aways. West coast of Delaware is much less traffic. all farm lands after crossing the canal bridge. Just go south south south then east east east.

viney266 · Post by **viney266** » Sun Jul 26, 2015 4:28 pm

Leaving Ocean City...Sun on right side of face, and GO.

Stitch · Post by **Stitch** » Sun Jul 26, 2015 7:58 pm

Oh good. Other people navigate that way too.

tbswope · Post by **tbswope** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 12:52 am

This is so awesome!!! You put the same number of miles in three days that took me a year to achieve. After seeing this for the first time I ventured out further than I ever have and did a 35 mile ride in one afternoon. I normally just go back and forth to work and it's only two miles one way so the 35 miles at one time was a big deal for me. My question is what kind of roads are you going on (speed limit and traffic type)?

Stitch · Post by **Stitch** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 1:56 am

Everything from alleys to 55mph. I don't recommend the 55 mph stuff for very long though. Not much fun.

Traffic- nothing to bumper to bumper rush hour.

Keep in mind, this wasn't a mileage run. We were just having fun. I don't see any reason I couldn't get 5-600 miles a day if that was my goal (I think 650 would probably be my limit).

Modern Buddy

725 miles. 3 days. Roughhouse.

725 miles. 3 days. Roughhouse.

Wow!