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Message started by Gus on 06/15/21 at 19:11:23

Title: 50CC puddle jumper
Post by Gus on 06/15/21 at 19:11:23

I've got to confess. I have this little Yamaha Zuma 50cc scooter that I ride the dickens out of usually. It is an oil injected 2 stroke.

I bought it on a lark once about 7 years ago when I was dealing on some used tires for my yard pickup.

$100 took her home and it's a RAT!! But I love this thing
It's got over 9000 miles on it now.

My grandsons have beat the heck out of it and every year it just starts right up and asks for more.

I've been moving all spring. We're moving from SD to MN where my wife is from. The other day I threw this Zuma in my van and hauled it to the new place and dumped it out in the shop.

I don't have any of my motorcycles here yet and I, desperately, wanted to go for a ride. I dug the Zuma out from behind a pile of pallets and kicked it twice and it was running.

Hadn't been started since last year and started like I drove it to breakfast this morning. The thing is unbelievable.

Anyone else have one of these little scooters??

Title: Re: 50CC puddle jumper
Post by springman on 06/16/21 at 08:15:27

I don't have one though I always wanted something like that. Sounds like so much. :)

Title: Re: 50CC puddle jumper
Post by Tocsik on 06/18/21 at 12:38:03

I had a Buddy Pamplona 150cc (4 stroke) that I put over 40K miles on. It was an absolute blast and I rode in some pretty cold temps commuting on that thing. Coldest was about 19 degrees, I think.
Scooters are a blast to ride, but the 10 inch wheels made me nervous over 50 mph. :o

Title: Re: 50CC puddle jumper
Post by springman on 06/18/21 at 15:04:35

:o is right!!!

Title: Re: 50CC puddle jumper
Post by Dave on 06/18/21 at 17:20:38

I have always enjoyed small motorcycles for local rides.

A few year ago I got a 1962 Honda 65cc bike from an estate sale. It was fun - but a little challenged by the local hills.

Last year I was given a 1965 Suzuki Hillbilly that was 80cc. It had more power - but was still a bit challenged for speed.

Now I have a 1980 Honda CB125S. It goes up the hills just fine and 45mph is a comfortable speed on it.

Title: Re: 50CC puddle jumper
Post by ohiomoto on 06/18/21 at 19:07:27

Love it Gus! Nothing wrong with fun stuff no matter what size it is.

I ended up with my Savage because my wife wanted a Vespa to ride to work...which made me want a vespa to ride to work...which made me want an old Triumph because big wheels seemed like a better idea...which made me want a reliable bike...which made me build my bike.

:)

Title: Re: 50CC puddle jumper
Post by springman on 06/18/21 at 19:17:16

Years ago (early 80's) I had a friend that had a Honda SL125 and an XL100 if I remember correctly. They seemed to do just fine for my friend. I rode them both a few times and enjoyed them a good bit.

Title: Re: 50CC puddle jumper
Post by zevenenergie on 06/24/21 at 00:43:01

I ride this moped:

http://https://i.imgur.com/tUl91zul.jpg

It,s a Vespa Si and it is 39 jears old. 72cc

I've tuned it and it's got a different exhaust on it and it's going 50 miles per hour with a headwind.

It's my go to transport. :D