Morphous, Rucki, Madass, Elite(s), Tmax
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Morphous, Rucki, Madass, Elite(s), Tmax
Too many scoots..... 12 or so I think .
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Re: Morphous, Rucki, Madass, Elite(s), Tmax
Ya, addiction just might be the word.
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Re: Morphous, Rucki, Madass, Elite(s), Tmax
Kudo's on all the toys! Some beauties right there. Love all the Rucks, and would like to know more about the Morphous' (sp). From what I've read on other forums folks really like the Tmax. I also like your older Elite...what year is it? Thanks for posting the pics!
I often wonder how collector's find time to ride them? Better question...the time to maintain them?
Jay Leno blows my mind, no way does he have time to ride/drive everything....impossible right? I guess with his money....who gives a poop. Gaze at them, ride them, restore and show them...whatever. "He Can." I'd like to meet him one day, that Would Be Awesome! (I said it...the word Awesome! (o;
I often wonder how collector's find time to ride them? Better question...the time to maintain them?
Jay Leno blows my mind, no way does he have time to ride/drive everything....impossible right? I guess with his money....who gives a poop. Gaze at them, ride them, restore and show them...whatever. "He Can." I'd like to meet him one day, that Would Be Awesome! (I said it...the word Awesome! (o;
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Re: Morphous, Rucki, Madass, Elite(s), Tmax
Have owned as many as 14 Street Motorcycles/Scooters, and 3 Dirt Bikes before at one time....I can understand chucktuna's "ISSUES".....
Several, even in 2009.....
Everything from Ruckus Scooters, Ninjas, VFR Interceptors, Cruisers, Gold Wing 1800, etc., etc. .....Yes, it's a "sickness"..... ...finally thinned down, after getting rid of the Gold Wing 1800 F6B, and Phantom Cruiser to (2) PCX150s and a pair of Forza 300 Scooters on order....Fighting the disease finally, and settling for what we enjoy most now.....
Several, even in 2009.....
Everything from Ruckus Scooters, Ninjas, VFR Interceptors, Cruisers, Gold Wing 1800, etc., etc. .....Yes, it's a "sickness"..... ...finally thinned down, after getting rid of the Gold Wing 1800 F6B, and Phantom Cruiser to (2) PCX150s and a pair of Forza 300 Scooters on order....Fighting the disease finally, and settling for what we enjoy most now.....
Ridin' and Socializin' the Southeastern USA on a 2014 Honda FORZA 300 Scooter...45+ years of Riding averaging 30,000 miles per year...!!!
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Re: Morphous, Rucki, Madass, Elite(s), Tmax
So Chuck, out of those scoots you got which one would you keep/ride if you could only keep/ride one?
Just curious
Just curious
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Re: Morphous, Rucki, Madass, Elite(s), Tmax
Oh, you have two big rucks? If you're ever feeling charitable, I'd take one off your hands.
Currently ride: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Upgraded windshield and seat, keeping this one mostly stock
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
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Re: Morphous, Rucki, Madass, Elite(s), Tmax
Ouch, that's like asking which kid should I leave home when we go on vacationdasshreddar wrote: So Chuck, out of those scoots you got which one would you keep/ride if you could only keep/ride one?
Just curious
But I'd have to say my last bike I'd ever sell is the Big Ruck. By far the most useful and unique one of the bunch...and I only have one Maddie.
It was silver then and that was the only quick pic I had of the Lil ruck.
The Elite 250 is a 1990.
The last year of the 250's and only 89 and 90 had this rounded look body. The 88 and older are more common and more squared off.
The Morphous I just picked up this spring from a local gal. It was a bit neglected so I put some new tires and a little tune up work.
Also modified the seat.. Like the PCX it had a hump that crowded my knees.
Too many scoots..... 12 or so I think .
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NICE.....!!!!!...
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Re: Morphous, Rucki, Madass, Elite(s), Tmax
So how does the Morph ride? I've seen one around town and it's weirdness Always catches my eye, then I immediately think....I bet it's a sweet ride though. A low seated, two wheeled bulky...yet comfy caddy-like ride? Are my thoughts wrong? If I got up close to one, I'd be tempted to take a sit
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Re: Morphous, Rucki, Madass, Elite(s), Tmax
Rides like it looks, Low and (kinda) Slow.
Honestly my 230+ Lb weight pushes the suspension down pretty good, so not a lot of travel left in the shocks/springs.
The rear could be firmed up a bit for me.
Its so well balanced with the weight down low it almost feels like you don't need to put your feet down at stop signs!
Like most of these scoots, it kinda found me and couldn't pass it up.
Honestly my 230+ Lb weight pushes the suspension down pretty good, so not a lot of travel left in the shocks/springs.
The rear could be firmed up a bit for me.
Its so well balanced with the weight down low it almost feels like you don't need to put your feet down at stop signs!
Like most of these scoots, it kinda found me and couldn't pass it up.
Too many scoots..... 12 or so I think .
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Re: Morphous, Rucki, Madass, Elite(s), Tmax
So are you gonna keep the PCX? It will be interesting to see if you like the PCX more than the big ruck.
I sure like my PCX better than my vino 125, ruckus and gy6/ruckus.
I would like to ride the Morphous, tmax, and elite 110, but I don't think I would like them better than my PCX
I sure like my PCX better than my vino 125, ruckus and gy6/ruckus.
I would like to ride the Morphous, tmax, and elite 110, but I don't think I would like them better than my PCX
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Yes, planning on keeping the PCX, and already ordered a new seat that eliminates the bump stop.
I finally took the PCX for a ride out on the highway yesterday.
I was hoping for a bit more top end as it seemed to struggle to get past 62 (speedo indicated)
It handled great and I was happy with the suspension.
Still waiting on the right lower bit of bodywork.
Garage pic:
I finally took the PCX for a ride out on the highway yesterday.
I was hoping for a bit more top end as it seemed to struggle to get past 62 (speedo indicated)
It handled great and I was happy with the suspension.
Still waiting on the right lower bit of bodywork.
Garage pic:
Too many scoots..... 12 or so I think .
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Re: Morphous, Rucki, Madass, Elite(s), Tmax
I like the Yellow and black Tmax. Must be a 2009 ?
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Re: Morphous, Rucki, Madass, Elite(s), Tmax
I've never ridden the Morphous, but being a fuel injected 249cc, wouldn't it still reach 75 mph? I know the Honda Helix was slower with no FI & 244cc? Still super comfy!!!
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Yep, Its a 2009. Great power and handles wonderfully. These things are still for sale new on CL for less than $6k, quite a bargain for this level of scooting. My only issue is that the seat bugs my back after more than an hour.~Cheap_Ride~ wrote:I like the Yellow and black Tmax. Must be a 2009 ?
It should do more than 75, but that's about the maximum I've had it too. By slow, I mean its slow to build speed, or accelerate, probably cause of its heft.strkngfang wrote:I've never ridden the Morphous, but being a fuel injected 249cc, wouldn't it still reach 75 mph? I know the Honda Helix was slower with no FI & 244cc? Still super comfy!!!
I've only put about 100 miles on this bike since getting it this past spring.
Very comfortable. I swear the weight is so low on this bike, it almost holds itself up at stop signs.
Too many scoots..... 12 or so I think .
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Too many scoots..... 12 or so I think .
Re: Morphous, Rucki, Madass, Elite(s), Tmax
I own a Yamaha Morphous also. 80 mph is about the top end, however 70 would be a good cruising speed. At the higher speeds my mileage is mid 50mpg. I have been in the high 70 mpg when I operate it at a lower reasonable speed (45-50mph). It is low, sleek, and long! Rides super smooth and comfortable! I have run short stretches of interstate highway without issues. It's liquid cooled and fuel injected. The downside is it's heavy approx. 450lbs, long and cumbersome to turn around and or park or walk out of a parking stall. Even turning it around in the garage takes a lot of room. I'm actually looking for a PCX for intown riding or riding at rally's
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Beautiful Morph! I wish mine was the dark color!
Too many scoots..... 12 or so I think .
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Re: Morphous, Rucki, Madass, Elite(s), Tmax
They are pretty cool
The Honda Vultus looks a bit similar. Very manga
The Honda Vultus looks a bit similar. Very manga
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Re: Morphous, Rucki, Madass, Elite(s), Tmax
Too many scoots..... 12 or so I think .