Lost With Mike | 80,000 Miles on a Honda Ruckus!

Lost With Mike | 80,000 Miles on a Honda Ruckus! | The Nosy Beagle Interviews

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3 жыл бұрын

I discovered the "Lost With Mike" blog years ago while researching whether anyone else thinks riding small scooters for long distances is fun...well low and behold there was!
Mike's adventures (more than just scooter trips) are legendary. He decided young to actually live his life while he can, instead of working it all away in hopes of some payoff at the end. He also lives a simple, healthy, low-impact lifestyle, I think proving money is never really the reason holding us back.
Barry was inspired by Mike's tiny house projects, I was inspired by his epic adventures. I hope you all find this one inspiring too.
As always, thanks for watching. --Back Roads Brenton
The Yooper-Loper has a special bonus for you here:
• Ep:6 Songs of the Back...
Barry's Video at Extreme Budget: • Scooter Adventure - Pa...
PS: This video got demonetized due to using copy-writed songs. I probably would have only made a few bucks on it over time, but if you want to donate a few bucks toward the next adventure--would be much appreciated. A gallon or two of gas goes a long way on a Honda Ruckus (and a shanty boat) :)
PayPal Link: www.paypal.com/paypalme/Brent...
Mike's Adventure Blog: www.lostwithmike.com
Little River Canyon Preserve Wiki: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_...
All this talk of Newfoundland reminds me: / @randomislandnorm3043
Someone with far better video making skills:
• The Road is Life | Hon...
See y'all again soon :)

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@1dancier 3 жыл бұрын

Another Gem, these type of guys give you a benchmark for reality, don't need all the flash gear, just get out there and do it. Going slow via the backroads is the best way to travel.

@jackjohnson291 Жыл бұрын

@Jon C I’ve yet to meet a bear that can outrun a 454… Last resort, of course, unless you’re wanting to eat one. I personally have never been that hungry (they stink).

@jackjohnson291 Жыл бұрын

All I will travel is backroads, regardless of where I’m going or what I’m on or in.

@stevenpalmore4299 Жыл бұрын

An old man once told me life doesn't begin till you stop somewhere it's quiet ...so quiet you can hear your own heart beat.

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Quiet places are so precious man. I think of Manitou Island when I think peace and quiet

@nimai0108 2 жыл бұрын

Honda should give this man a brand new ruckus and take his old one and keep it in their showroom,

@chuckrobinson599 3 жыл бұрын

The mode of travel isn't my cup of tea, but I've gotta hand it to him, he's logged more miles on a scooter, than I did on a Goldwing. He's got a tough rear end.

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

When Mike rides, it's all out and all day....I found this out trying to keep up with him :)

@davidr3648 2 жыл бұрын

I had a ruckus and seat was not that comfortable

@southendsurfer Жыл бұрын

@@davidr3648 the seat is garbage I just bought a new one and already hurting tail bone

@luke2806 19 күн бұрын

to be honest if you log in 5k on a bike you've logged more than most motorcycle guys.

@dennisdessureau6432 Жыл бұрын

WOW WHAT A STORY, BEEN RIDING BIKES AND SCOOTERS ALL MY LIFE, FOUND THIS STORY AMAZING! HE IS TRULY LUCKY TO HAVE FOUND HIMSELF AND FOUND TRUE HAPPINESS IN HIS LIFE. YES, I ENVY THE LIFE HE LIVES AND ALSO THINK THAT TRUE HAPPINESS DOES NOT COME WITH A LOT OF BAGGAGE. JUST BOUGH A 2009 RUCKUS, GOING TO RIDE IT AND ENJOY LIFE AS I JUST TURNED 71 YEARS OLD, SO TIME IS RUNNING SHORTER FOR ME, AND MAYBY I CAN FIND MYSELF A BIT MORE! THANKS FOR THE GREAT VIDIO

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this thoughtful comment

@dennisdessureau6432 Жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads YOU ARE WELCOME WELL DONE VIDIO, I LUV Y0U TUBE

@darrelyoung3485 Жыл бұрын

Ride safe and have good rides !

@ToBeKindIsToBeAKing 9 күн бұрын

Hi Dennis, are you still riding the Ruckus?

@seller559 3 жыл бұрын

You knocked it outta the park with this one. The music , the scenery...top shelf👍👍👍

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you seller...it was hard to make because I had so much footage it could be an hour long! Finally had to just put the basics in the there. Mike's blog is awesome :)

@matthewgalit8219 3 жыл бұрын

These honda ruckuses will last forever

@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield 2 жыл бұрын

If you are still in contact with Mike please tell him I said thank you. Years ago I saw the KZfaq, The Road Is Life/Honda Ruckus/eGarage, and the seed was planted. I had visions of disappearing on America's back roads on my Honda Ruckus. Years went by with severe work burnout. The Ruckus life was always on my mind but I ended up with, Me And My Royal Enfield, and a tent. I'm now happier than I've been in years and I owe much of it to Mike and his Ruckus. Please tell him thank you for me.

@klassickingz9094 2 жыл бұрын

Seem like that 50cc rukus engine is invincible. I was questioning the rukus but now im sold

@mikenonya3167 3 жыл бұрын

I got my Ruckus back in 2013 and ive been waiting for a channel like this! Right on brother! Ruck it!

@samsadler4615 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely put together, sir! Thanks for introducing us to Mike, and for the effort you put into sharing your adventures with others.

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sam :) Glad your here....please stick around, spring summer and fall is the best on this channel. Loads of adventures coming

@twainconley5898 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite videos on KZfaq! Very inspiring!

@papajoeknows8355 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating, and we’ll done. Thanks for posting! 👍🏻

@juliestewart2111 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Brenton loved the music the interview you did a fantastic job on this one. Thank you for sharing your adventure. 🙂🙂

@misterz2719 3 жыл бұрын

Mike has some big cajones, wow, crazy adventures, have a buddy that moved to Alabama years ago and he loves it also. Good people.

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

I'm blown away by how nice Northern Alabama is...I had no idea Z!

@dcpete3054 3 жыл бұрын

I can imagen all the great stories that live in Mikes head, great adventures

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Loads of them man. :) His blog is amazing

@ES-xc6fk 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool travels, thanks to mike for sharing and Brenton relaying the stories.

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy :)

@scottishzoomer 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, thank you 👍

@bigrod0069 2 жыл бұрын

wow quite the story, happy to see someone can do it. I'd love to just take off on my bike and hit the road, pretty neat

@toddr.4630 Жыл бұрын

This is so awesome 😝 spent some time "camping" ,,, on unemployment ,, after we both had enough, on a stock 09 ruckus, with my wal- mart tent & everything I had left on my ruckus over many miles 😝👍, loved that ruck, she never let me down 😝👍 presently on an 04 metropolitan that's holding strong at about 13,000, 🤞👍 great job, much appreciated ✌️. N.C.

@spikem1547 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Brent. Definitely worth the wait. I can remember when Florida used to be a great place to live. Everybody is moving from California and all the northern states to here. Seems like you can't throw a rock without hitting a new subdivision sign. Maybe we'll look into Alabama.

@miconn69 2 жыл бұрын

Baldwin County Alabama (Gulf Shores/Orange Beach) is just as bad. They have overdeveloped this once beautiful area.

@rehabem 3 жыл бұрын

Super video. Well done sir. I have heard of Mike, but today I learned a lot more about him

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Howard, good! I think Mike could write some great stories for your magazine. Have you seen his blog, he's a good writer and photographer :) I'll be in touch asap eh

@markmoffett6813 3 жыл бұрын

That was a fantastic video. Thank you very much . Very inspirational

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear it Mark :) Thanks for watching

@josephgeorgeejr7039 9 ай бұрын

Just an amazing grit an determination, a true modern day explorer!!

@cigskill101 Жыл бұрын

Earned my sub with this one...really enjoyed it...I've been thinking about purchasing a 150cc here soon and now I know its more than just feasible...its a way of life!

@MaxSpeedMike 5 ай бұрын

This is fantastic. Thanks for sharing!

@michaelsupple6081 2 жыл бұрын

That was flat out awesome! Thanks for sharing. BTW my wife rides a Ruckus and we love it. :)

@riverrat4631 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview. I seen a documentary or something about this guy a couple years ago. I’m a big fan of the Rukus. I worked at a Honda dealership when they came out. I always wanted a 250 Rukus, but they only built them a couple years so they are kinda rare. North Alabama is a great place to live cheap. I have a good friend that lives in the hill country there. It’s beautiful country with great people. Great video.

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

A beautiful part of the country

@jimmabry6595 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome great video. Life is what you ... MAKE OF IT !

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir...Mike is an quiet inspiration...just doing it :)

@masondrip42 5 ай бұрын

he’s dope. and i don’t generally give that compliment; i also own a ruckus just recently got one ‘24. and i travelled from illinois to arizona that’s a 1700 mile trip. (during december) it’s guys like this that let me know i’m not alone in my way i view the world. keep things simple, find beauty in that and live without out adding bs to your life. the hand built home set me off tho lol. you’re out here doing man; mad props to you for sharing. im not really one to do that in this modern day. and much love to anyone else who owns a ruckus and actually rides it religiously

@backwatersandbackroads 5 ай бұрын

I also love coming across the rare folks living in a similar way as myself (and Mike) everyone needs a scooter, not everyone know it yet ;) thanks for sharing buddy

@rehabem 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, and "Nosy Beagle Interviews" is a fantastic name. i love it!

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Howard :) I have loads of scooter adventure videos here. It's sort of half scooter, half shanty boats :) With some ranting thrown in here and there :)

@davidr3648 2 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of “Wans Big Adventure” in early 2000’s. I believe he was Korean (sorry if I’m wrong) he came to the USA and traveled the states on a ruckus. His adventure was recorded on a ruckus forum. He had plenty of support from the members.

@busterthompson2267 3 жыл бұрын

This is what I want to do! Awesome adventure

@MrSteven5975 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing Area !!! Fascinating guy !!! Neil Peart has a great book that he wrote called “Ghost rider” If I remember correctly. It’s an awesome book about surviving a tragedy and survival on the road on a motorcycle . Sadly Neil isn’t with us anymore. I saw him play with Rush in the 90’s. Fantastic Man !!!

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Neil and Rush basically saved my life as a young man. I've read all of Neil's books. I made a tribute video of Neil when he died. The world will never see another Neil or Rush.

@phillipmorris1334 3 жыл бұрын

hello from the sunny vibrant ozarks brenton!!!!! thanks for your time and effort in these entertaining and informative video!! i enjoyed 3 cups of coffee watching your adventures!! tight lines and cheers!!!

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Coffee...one of the food groups :) Thank you Phillip

@roadtripper5553 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Breton you knocked it out of the park this time

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tripper! :)

@TheGunterGlieben 2 жыл бұрын

Much respect fellow Ruckster.

@andrzejklaus3948 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for advice. That's the way for life.

@MrSteven5975 3 жыл бұрын

Cod and Potatoes are the best !!! Cod is great for fish Chowder. I had my first piece of Cod in 3 years last week at Red Lobster. If I ever get back I’ll have to come visit you and the dog.

@joebuck49 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting! Great job with the video, very well put togather.

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joe :)

@justindrake6161 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible. Wha an inspiration

@arlanmontgomery7830 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brenton. I needed that one.

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Arlan :) Glad to see you here.

@haroldbowley7976 6 ай бұрын

Amazing best video I've watched in a long while LOVE IT honda should reach out and give you a new RUCKUS

@jonchapman4072 2 жыл бұрын

totally enjoyed thank you su flippen much

@matthewgalit8219 3 жыл бұрын

There so cool and cheap to maintain and there the best everybody should have one.

@Terrapin2871 3 жыл бұрын

100% agree

@TheGunterGlieben 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t disagree with either of you!

@jseden 3 жыл бұрын

And people act like I'm crazy for planning a 800mile round trip on my rebel 250. It's my car and I do 100+ mile days all the time. the thing has run flawlessly for 10k miles so far. I don't see the big deal. Respect. The notion that one needs a 1250gs or goldwing to lay down some miles is ludicrous. You only need one if you have to be as comfortable as possible while doing 80mph on two wheels..

@papaballoon Жыл бұрын

I rode from cedar rapids iowa to Tyler tx round trip (2000 miles total) and cedar rapids to Denver and back 1900 miles.. on a yamaha 250 scooter..

@jseden Жыл бұрын

@@papaballoon good stuff! And I'm actually in Denver lol ~20k on the rebel so far and still running strong. Hasn't let me down or failed in any way yet and I'd trust it to cross the country tomorrow.

@lgroen71 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this one Brenton! Nice Job. You guys make we want to buy a scooter! Hahaha

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luke :) Scooters really are the most fun for the buck

@SlimjimMK11 3 жыл бұрын

That was great mate.... What a character......That is a lot of miles on the one butt....lol

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Slim, always happy to see you here. Not always easy to get around Pooh bear :)

@thomash4447 3 жыл бұрын

What a neat guy..........I loved watching. I also enjoy Maxi Touring........an Austrian gentleman rides a late 70's Puch Maxi moped from Mongolia back to Austria. thats a 50cc 2 stroke though!

@96HC12 3 жыл бұрын

Great one B.

@bigalsoutdoorexcursions1885 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! What a adventure he must have had at that speed for 80,000 miles. That’s what you call slowing down and taking it all in :) Thanks for the noisy Beagle interview:)

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

You bet buddy. I know Neil Peart use to call bicycle touring "traveling at people speed" :)

@Winterstick549 Жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads He wrote a book called Road Warrior,, I think that's the title. About how touring North America on his BMW GS1200 helped him with the deaths of his wife and daughter.

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

@@Winterstick549 that would be one of my heroes Neil Peart ;) "Ghost Rider" great book

@Winterstick549 Жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads Search KZfaq for Neil Pratt, Buddy Rich tribute. Phenomenal!

@mattday1187 4 ай бұрын

How do you plan your routs? How did you get on so many backroads

@woodsontr 3 жыл бұрын

What a interesting guy. Thanks for the video.

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Thomas:)

@yamabiru4553 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Keep on riding! My Super cub is 25 years old at least , but nowhere near your mileage

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Just listened to your...flute? playing. Very soothing. :)

@ktkace 6 ай бұрын

True 2 wheel pack mule transport !!! PS. Ari Henning has one he repaired that was gifted from a neighbour and he admits its the most used bike in his garage !!

@scottwybel3286 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the wonderful video interview of "Lost With Mike". Please consider getting some kind of microphone for the person you are interviewing so you can hear their replies better. Or simply hand them the phone / video recorder so they are close to the built in microphone when they start answering your questions.

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

I need one so bad man....thanks!

@chuckbayman 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video ,really enjoyed your interview with Mike

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Charles :)

@threeshocks5769 4 ай бұрын

OMG 😳 it's Hobo's dream! The Ruckus, is the new Miata!

@independenthqusa4170 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video a fun watch. Cheers

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir :)

@roydesignedthat 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 1978 Honda 400 CB that i need to get running! It quit in 2014, just when my hip went so I couldn't lift my leg over anyway! I had ridden a motorcycle or dirt bike since I was 12! Miss the feeling of the wind and open road! Had it running for a bit last year but still needs work. You are inspiring me to get back to it! BestRoy

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

We got to get that bike running for you man :) I can't wait for water exploration season in the northland! I bet you can't either :)

@garyteague4480 3 жыл бұрын

Get a scooter and you will not need to sling your leg over

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

@@garyteague4480 "step through" :)

@roydesignedthat 3 жыл бұрын

@@garyteague4480 Agree, I like the Honda 250 but I live on little capital, not poor, just have learned to make due. Hip is better so I just need to sort out the problem with the bike. It kicked over with new coil and another part but would not stay running. I'll look at the points next but the bike is locked in a shed at the moment, snow bound!

@axecuttimber8307 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, Amazing !!!

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Glad you're here :)

@jbrat1967 3 жыл бұрын

Living. Well done. Interesting, the trade offs everyone chooses.

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

For sure man. :) I need a car and truck (and boat) but like Scooter Tramp...sometimes all I want is a bike and some gear and back roads. It's freedom!

@jbrat1967 3 жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads For me it all comes down to the F word. Freedom. There’s nothing like it. Even ask out forefathers

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

@@jbrat1967 You got it :)

@williamjarvis3473 3 жыл бұрын

I really hate riding in the fog. Great video brother!

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks William. ;) that's what Foghats are for! (Link in description)

@Aethelwulf_Freawine 3 жыл бұрын

One mag reviewer called Ruckus, "Folding chair strapped to a lawn mower". I always liked the Yamaha C3 for comfort and huge storage.

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

The C3 would definitely be the more street/comfort model of the ruckus. Most don't know that it's more/less the same bike drivetrain wise....thanks for reminding me buddy :)

@seller559 3 жыл бұрын

Inuvik? Geez he’s covered some ground. Amazing.

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

I had to remind myself where it is! :)

@davidbradshaw7212 2 жыл бұрын

What u may not realize is he lives for adventure. Has also kayaked the entire Mississippi River 2400 +/- miles, and then a whole lot more...follow him at lostwithmike.com

@TheTWhite 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidbradshaw7212 His website is no longer up, I was hoping to read about his travels. Any new site he uses?

@randomislandnorm3043 3 жыл бұрын

Mike been to Newfoundland, had some Purity crackers and caught an ugly ol' sculpin?! That's friggin' amazing!!!!!!!!! Most Newfoundlanders aren't fans of sculpins, although apparently they taste good according to the folks brave enough to eat them. By the way, I loves Purity products. Thanks for sharing! Awesome interview.

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Norm! You're almost at 1K subs last time I checked. See how many people love the Rock you live on :) I linked your channel in the description box too :)

@vanawhite9064 Жыл бұрын

My wife & I both ride Honda Ruckus, & love it. I have been following you with the Nimble Vagabond. Looks like my idea of a "kiss" cruiser. We had a C-dory 22 for 18 years. Sold it two years ago. The Vagabond 20 looks pretty sweet.

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

Love the dorys....have had ever model except the 25 and the tomcat. Anchored out in Crystal river on the vagabond as we speak ;) do you know about the Nomad?

@vanawhite9064 Жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads Yes, I've seen the nomad. I haven't seen a Vagabond before your videos. If I were to get another boat, it would have to be smaller. I think the Vagabond is ideal.

@jeffro5032 Жыл бұрын

This actually blows me away. 35+ years ago I bought a new Honda Spree. Road it all around town and back and forth to work on nice days. I've raced bikes my whole life and maintain them well. After about 1500 miles , my motor needed a rebuild. Did that a couple times before it was just taken to the dump. Back then it was a $400.00 moped. But 80,000 freakin' miles , on basically the same motor? Wow!!

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

The spree and the ruckus are apples and oranges. Spree is a 2 stroke. The Ruckus is a water cooled 4 stroke with all sorts of pretty fancy technology in it. Honda used it as a testing platform for other stuff they eventually used for their cars. Very tough little scooter. That said, I have a spree and love it. They weigh next to nothing.

@jeffro5032 Жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads Those are some great points. I'm seriously thinking about getting a Ruckus. Living in a smaller rural town where I'm hopping place to place , i think it would work perfect. Super impressed....80,000 freakin' miles! That's beyond impressive.

@freddyferguson7763 2 жыл бұрын

Wow you just sold me on a ruckus. I river fish and people will see me cruising with my 7,6 muskie pole and bait bucket strapped to this

@McCTruth1 2 жыл бұрын

WOW, beautiful and amazing, who's in for a cross country ruckus trip!?

@profitininfinitenumbers7189 2 жыл бұрын

Back in 2014 I toured USA on Honda PCX 125 for 5 months riding 20000 miles same time mike did Honda is very reliable

@backwatersandbackroads 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@analyticalhabitrails9857 Жыл бұрын

What year was your honda pcx back in 2014?

@profitininfinitenumbers7189 Жыл бұрын

@@analyticalhabitrails9857 It was 2011

@profitininfinitenumbers7189 Жыл бұрын

@@analyticalhabitrails9857 It was 2011

@triciaanddennisb9548 2 жыл бұрын

This guy my hero

@everettdillie9836 2 жыл бұрын

I was debating on getting a Honda metropolitan. After this video I’m definitely getting it being it has the same motor as the ruckus

@Ody-up6kg 2 жыл бұрын

The only real downside to the Ruckus is that they get stolen 100x more than other 50cc's.

@BridgeandTunnelScooterClub 2 жыл бұрын

love the Rukus great bike. Knees to the breeze and hang on. As I say, scooters are the best Toxic Man Filter

@hakeem4802 3 ай бұрын

This, in my opinion, is the best of your interview videos. Like to see more similar to this.

@backwatersandbackroads 3 ай бұрын

I messed up the audio on that one unfortunately. I still didn't quite know what I was doing (close) lots of regrets on that one. He's an interesting fella. Lives his values. Very liberal and no tolerance for other non liberal perspectives. He actually told me to get bent soon after;) oh well...the divide in America continues

@hakeem4802 3 ай бұрын

@backwatersandbackroads well then maybe it's best some audio was left out 😆 🤣

@backwatersandbackroads 3 ай бұрын

@@hakeem4802 2 different worlds;)

@hakeem4802 3 ай бұрын

@backwatersandbackroads differences are allowable, forcing them onto others is opposite of what I believe regardless who you are.

@backwatersandbackroads 2 ай бұрын

@@hakeem4802 Hakeem, Dennis (the sailor who got the 2nd sailboat for a dollar) side he used "crashedtoys.com"

@user-qr4xg3dy3i 2 ай бұрын

81 thousand miles on a ruckus. Wow, how many sets tires for this, and maintenence you have to do. I,m from nfld on the tip of the northern penisula. A few hours away from where you were. This is amazing the places you went on it and no motor problems.

@backwatersandbackroads 2 ай бұрын

You live out on the rock? Awesome! Please publish videos. If I was Canadian, I'd live in Newfoundland

@Winterstick549 Жыл бұрын

I'm looking at traveling North America on a Honda Trail CT125. Thanks for the inspiration!

@backwatersandbackroads Жыл бұрын

I've been looking for one that isn't 5k dollars myself! ;)

@Winterstick549 Жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads I can't find a used one for less than brand new MSRP.

@mikeoniones667 2 жыл бұрын

I dig his vibe..

@codyjesso7206 2 жыл бұрын

i live in newfoundland and would love to do what you guys are doing and hoping sometime soon ill be doing the same. hope you guys come back soon!

@backwatersandbackroads 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Love hearing from Newfies :) if you're interested, check out "random island norm" he shows off the Rock really well. Thanks for the comment me b'y! ;)

@user-zt9ne3zc3s Жыл бұрын

If I bought a Ruckus, living in Wisconsin I would only be able to ride it about 5 months out of the year, because winter up here is sooo long. We just received 3 inches of snow last night!! :( I wanna move back South, maybe Kansas, at least then I could ride it about 9 months out of the year??

@coolshariq Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍👍👍👍 I love Ruckus it's such a badass adventure scooter straight out of Madmax.

@Xanduur 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! I am leaving the horrible corporate world next August (2020) and I’m going riding for a good month or two. Just disappear and enjoy each day.

@backwatersandbackroads 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome man! ;)

@ToBeKindIsToBeAKing 9 күн бұрын

Incredible ❤❤ I live in Japan and from March 2024, sales of 50cc scooters will stop permanently 😢. I absolutely love 50cc bikes and my personal favourite is the Honda Tact💙💙

@backwatersandbackroads 8 күн бұрын

Why are they stopping the sales of them there?

@ToBeKindIsToBeAKing 8 күн бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads Because of emissions laws. As I understand, the minimum cc of any bike or scooter from May 2025 will be 110cc.

@MrSteven5975 3 жыл бұрын

Is that bike street legal on the Highway and how fast does it go ? Is it 49cc..... ? Did I hear him right. It looks like you guys are doing about 55 in the beginning. Grand Stories this guy has !!!👍

@broughammoore6168 3 жыл бұрын

The ruckus stock engine only goes to 38 to 43 miles

@jayefe17 Жыл бұрын

This video reminds me of the first The Last of Us video game. Back roads, guitar playing in the background, life in all its simplicity

@notmyrealname977 26 күн бұрын

Isn't that game about perverts?

@jayefe17 26 күн бұрын

@@notmyrealname977 nope. It is about surviving perverts and zombies

@notmyrealname977 26 күн бұрын

@@jayefe17 what a strange thing to make a game about. Seems like a lot of people are obsessed with perverted garbage nowadays

@mrglasswindowwashing 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if a truck driver would let you put your ruckus on the cat walk between the sleeper and trailer something to think about

@wonderfulsoundstohear9306 3 жыл бұрын

So cool mike

@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty neat lifestyle and homestead. Nice piece of land there. I'd opt for a slightly bigger house, but not by much.

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

I love seeing younger people figure out the good life while they still have time to enjoy it. Mike is an old soul and knows what he wants. Rare! Thank for watching Gilded

@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717 3 жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads I was conditioned to lead the standard corporate lifestyle. Didn't really break out of it until after many years of university. I wish I would have done things much differently...and maybe been a little more unconventional in my teens and twenties.

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

@@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717 that's exactly how I feel. I spent 10 years off and on in college. Waste of time and dumber for it!

@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717 3 жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads Formal education is about "processing" people into cogs for the corporate-industrial machine. For some, the processing becomes an addiction. I picked up two Masters degrees because I was addicted to the process. In the end, I could have done a lot more for myself, and in less time, following my own path, than I could as a cog in the mainstream corporate machine.

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds we had a very similar process to figuring out what we really wanted. I wasted a lot of time complicating something that in the end is fairly easy.

@blackf350 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid, looked like you guys had a good time. Also is Wavey sitting on your new Honda Ruckus in the page photo?

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir. Picked up that Ruckus for 700 bucks! They usually are too expensive, but this one had a couple minor issues. Only 400 miles.

@blackf350 3 жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads Nice

@haveyounoticedtheshieldsar3467 2 жыл бұрын

Apples and oranges but this guy makes it more difficult for me to decide between a crf110f or a Ruckus

@Dave2DVlogs 3 жыл бұрын

that instrument at hte end is tight, its like a weird ass banjo

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

I think he called it a "sound stick"

@alexrrr1887 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!

@darylwizzard5832 2 жыл бұрын

That covered bridge in Alabama looks longer than the world's longest covered bridge in New Brunswick Canada

@vlogfuji 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this very interesting interview. I too would like to slow down and enjoy nature. Also, it looks like the link to Lost with Mike mentioned here needs to be corrected. Please check it out.

@grilly4220 3 жыл бұрын

How does he do it without using major turnpikes? Lots of two lane roads I guess. Top speed of a Rukus is what 30 mph. 👍🇨🇦

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Mike has done a few minor mods to get thr speed up to 35-40...but yeap, just secondary backroads. Loads of them in the country;) thanks for watching man

@hungryguyonabicycle 2 ай бұрын

How did you attach the Ortlieb panniers to your Ruckus?

@backwatersandbackroads 2 ай бұрын

Mike has or had a website or vlog for his trip. I think it's "Lost with Mike"

@davyboycolon530 2 жыл бұрын

This is the same guy who did a video short documentary for e-garage The road is life … … Outstanding

@backwatersandbackroads 2 жыл бұрын

That's right;) that's where I first discovered him

@davyboycolon530 2 жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads I always wondered what happened to him … great video

@backwatersandbackroads 2 жыл бұрын

@@davyboycolon530 thanks man. Wish I had done better...but it's been popular

@prilep5 Ай бұрын

Ruckus is a baby Gold wing ✌️

@rubiconoutdoors3492 2 жыл бұрын

I dont know why he didnt do the lowered seat bracket. It looks like it would be a more comfortable ride height

@bokendrick6553 3 жыл бұрын

excellent content, solid editing. Mike is a version of scooter tramp Scottie, but actually riding a scooter. Did Mike stay in tent on his travels or do hotels at night?

@backwatersandbackroads 3 жыл бұрын

Howdy Bo, Mike almost exclusively camps out. He likes the hammocks....even strings one up in his tiny house and sleeps in it! :) Very much like STS only really on a scoot :)

@bokendrick6553 3 жыл бұрын

@@backwatersandbackroads we all walk to the beat of a different drum. He's accomplished a lot, good on him.👍

@Tondyny Ай бұрын

Thank you for such an inspiring video! I have a question regarding the bike: what parameters should you consider before choosing the right bike for such a trip? Also, what does break most frequently during such a long trip? I am planning to buy Honda 125i and do 20 000km long trip, do you think the scooter will handle it? Thank you very much! :)

@backwatersandbackroads Ай бұрын

Hello, Mike used a Honda ruckus. A very reliable scooter. That definitely helps.