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

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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...
Mike's Adventure Blog: www.lostwithmik...
Little River Canyon Preserve Wiki: en.wikipedia.o...
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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@dennisdessureau6432
@dennisdessureau6432 2 года назад
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
@backwatersandbackroads 2 года назад
Thank you for this thoughtful comment
@dennisdessureau6432
@dennisdessureau6432 2 года назад
@@backwatersandbackroads YOU ARE WELCOME WELL DONE VIDIO, I LUV Y0U TUBE
@darrelyoung3485
@darrelyoung3485 Год назад
Ride safe and have good rides !
@MegaXowen
@MegaXowen Месяц назад
@@dennisdessureau6432 much respect, anyone still riding and doing adventure in their twilight years is a true warrior
@seller559
@seller559 3 года назад
You knocked it outta the park with this one. The music , the scenery...top shelf👍👍👍
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
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 :)
@1dancier
@1dancier 3 года назад
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
@jackjohnson291 Год назад
@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
@jackjohnson291 Год назад
All I will travel is backroads, regardless of where I’m going or what I’m on or in.
@spikem1547
@spikem1547 3 года назад
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
@miconn69 2 года назад
Baldwin County Alabama (Gulf Shores/Orange Beach) is just as bad. They have overdeveloped this once beautiful area.
@matthewgalit8219
@matthewgalit8219 3 года назад
There so cool and cheap to maintain and there the best everybody should have one.
@Terrapin2871
@Terrapin2871 3 года назад
100% agree
@TheGunterGlieben
@TheGunterGlieben 3 года назад
I can’t disagree with either of you!
@mikenonya3167
@mikenonya3167 3 года назад
I got my Ruckus back in 2013 and ive been waiting for a channel like this! Right on brother! Ruck it!
@bigrod0069
@bigrod0069 3 года назад
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
@lgroen71
@lgroen71 3 года назад
Really enjoyed this one Brenton! Nice Job. You guys make we want to buy a scooter! Hahaha
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
Thanks Luke :) Scooters really are the most fun for the buck
@masondrip42
@masondrip42 9 месяцев назад
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
@backwatersandbackroads 9 месяцев назад
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
@EwenRoberts-o8o
@EwenRoberts-o8o 6 месяцев назад
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
@backwatersandbackroads 6 месяцев назад
You live out on the rock? Awesome! Please publish videos. If I was Canadian, I'd live in Newfoundland
@papajoeknows8355
@papajoeknows8355 2 года назад
Fascinating, and we’ll done. Thanks for posting! 👍🏻
@rehabem
@rehabem 3 года назад
Oh, and "Nosy Beagle Interviews" is a fantastic name. i love it!
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
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 :)
@SlimjimMK11
@SlimjimMK11 3 года назад
That was great mate.... What a character......That is a lot of miles on the one butt....lol
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
Thank you Slim, always happy to see you here. Not always easy to get around Pooh bear :)
@jbrat1967
@jbrat1967 3 года назад
Living. Well done. Interesting, the trade offs everyone chooses.
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
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
@jbrat1967 3 года назад
@@backwatersandbackroads For me it all comes down to the F word. Freedom. There’s nothing like it. Even ask out forefathers
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
@@jbrat1967 You got it :)
@josephgeorgeejr7039
@josephgeorgeejr7039 Год назад
Just an amazing grit an determination, a true modern day explorer!!
@busterthompson2267
@busterthompson2267 3 года назад
This is what I want to do! Awesome adventure
@roydesignedthat
@roydesignedthat 3 года назад
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
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
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
@garyteague4480 3 года назад
Get a scooter and you will not need to sling your leg over
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
@@garyteague4480 "step through" :)
@roydesignedthat
@roydesignedthat 3 года назад
@@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!
@jayefe17
@jayefe17 Год назад
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
@notmyrealname977 4 месяца назад
Isn't that game about perverts?
@jayefe17
@jayefe17 4 месяца назад
@@notmyrealname977 nope. It is about surviving perverts and zombies
@notmyrealname977
@notmyrealname977 4 месяца назад
@@jayefe17 what a strange thing to make a game about. Seems like a lot of people are obsessed with perverted garbage nowadays
@haroldbowley7976
@haroldbowley7976 10 месяцев назад
Amazing best video I've watched in a long while LOVE IT honda should reach out and give you a new RUCKUS
@BridgeandTunnelScooterClub
@BridgeandTunnelScooterClub 2 года назад
love the Rukus great bike. Knees to the breeze and hang on. As I say, scooters are the best Toxic Man Filter
@codyjesso7206
@codyjesso7206 2 года назад
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
@backwatersandbackroads 2 года назад
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! ;)
@beaconbus
@beaconbus 3 года назад
Fantastic video! 80k+ on a 50cc Honda is impressive! Do you know what oil he runs in that bike? Oil change interval?
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
I will ask! He has a great blog linked in description. He's vert easy to contact.
@beaconbus
@beaconbus 3 года назад
@@backwatersandbackroadsThanks, I have one with
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
@@beaconbus Me too. My guess is nothing special. I also have a 2011 Ruckus with about 400 miles on it. They are always too expensive! I got mine for $700 bucks.
@beaconbus
@beaconbus 3 года назад
@@backwatersandbackroads Great buy!!
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
@@beaconbus I have big future plans for mine. Hope to do a long distance trip with it. Maybe the Oregon coast first?
@axecuttimber8307
@axecuttimber8307 3 года назад
Wow, Amazing !!!
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
Thanks man. Glad you're here :)
@haveyounoticedtheshieldsar3467
@haveyounoticedtheshieldsar3467 2 года назад
Apples and oranges but this guy makes it more difficult for me to decide between a crf110f or a Ruckus
@oldschool823
@oldschool823 3 года назад
My friend, put over 100k miles. In ten years, on a metro. same motor as the ruckus.
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
Wow. ;) would he want to do an interview?
@oldschool823
@oldschool823 3 года назад
@@backwatersandbackroads He may? I told him about your 80k mile ruckus. he said, he has seen your video on youtube. but he's not computer savvy. not sure if he can respond?
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
@@oldschool823 he can call or text me. Where does he live?
@oldschool823
@oldschool823 3 года назад
@@backwatersandbackroads He lives in NH. I'll pass the info to him.
@aland1618
@aland1618 3 года назад
At what mile did you have to replace the rings or did you get 80k miles without having to do any repairs except change the belt, tires and bulbs? I had to replace the rings at 14k. I lost a lot of compression which caused the oil to leak past the seals. I run it wide open nearly all the time. Local speed limits force me to ride at max speeds or get run off the road.
@aland1618
@aland1618 3 года назад
The cause might be due to not changing the oil often enough. I change it every two thousand miles but the time between changes is something like 6 months. Maybe time does effect oil and the three month suggestion is warranted.
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
I'm pretty sure Mike has never cracked the motor. He has a blog (linked in description) if you contact him with your questions he will get back to you.
@CandaceFrench-r1u
@CandaceFrench-r1u 5 месяцев назад
The honda web site says the weight limit is 220 lbs. Do you think that's true ?? What weight do you put on it with all your gear ??
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 5 месяцев назад
They can definitely take more weight than that.
@maxbouvatte
@maxbouvatte Год назад
I like that grey jacket hes wearing
@matthewgalit8219
@matthewgalit8219 3 года назад
Its a dollar or 2 and you can go alot of places and its fun and you can Finance one for like $100 a month not even
@TaintedNate
@TaintedNate 3 года назад
Sound is awful. Couldn’t hear the interviewee
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
oh Nate :) Isn't it past your bedtime? Turn up the volume...wake up your mom
@SlimjimMK11
@SlimjimMK11 3 года назад
@@backwatersandbackroads .....LOL
@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717
@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717 3 года назад
Nate's a complainer, but he still likes your material. He continues to watch and comment.
@backdoorbrenton7974
@backdoorbrenton7974 3 года назад
It’s so hard to watch 😂
@qrptedmac
@qrptedmac Год назад
I don’t understand how you travel that far w/o using hwy’s.
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads Год назад
Back Roads:)
@josephgeorgeejr7039
@josephgeorgeejr7039 8 месяцев назад
I got a 24 ruckus, I would love to know how he set his bike up for cold and lighting
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 8 месяцев назад
Is his website still up? He might cover it there
@josephgeorgeejr7039
@josephgeorgeejr7039 8 месяцев назад
Any chance you know the website name??
@josephgeorgeejr7039
@josephgeorgeejr7039 8 месяцев назад
Never mind ill watch video again lol get you some views lol
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 8 месяцев назад
@@josephgeorgeejr7039 is it linked in the description?
@masterofnone11
@masterofnone11 Год назад
Wait ..you have a tag on a honda ruckus ?? I'm confused lol
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads Год назад
Some states do
@gangsterghost7200
@gangsterghost7200 3 года назад
Hi how are you
@scootamayne610
@scootamayne610 3 года назад
Haha damnit accidentally deleted my comment, what would be a cool place to visit?
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
What time of year ?
@scootamayne610
@scootamayne610 3 года назад
@@backwatersandbackroads mid fall. :)
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
@@scootamayne610 I'd say up into the ozarks. Fall colors :)
@scootamayne610
@scootamayne610 3 года назад
@@backwatersandbackroads haha that would be awesome, it'll be a few months before I take off like that. What's Mike's channel ? I'll give him a follow
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
@@scootamayne610 he doesn't have a yt channel but he has a great blog. In description of his video eh;)
@420BLUNTLEY
@420BLUNTLEY 2 года назад
Video quality is like 2007
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 2 года назад
Thanks.
@nimai0108
@nimai0108 2 года назад
Honda should give this man a brand new ruckus and take his old one and keep it in their showroom,
@chuckrobinson599
@chuckrobinson599 3 года назад
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
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
When Mike rides, it's all out and all day....I found this out trying to keep up with him :)
@davidr3648
@davidr3648 2 года назад
I had a ruckus and seat was not that comfortable
@southendsurfer
@southendsurfer Год назад
@@davidr3648 the seat is garbage I just bought a new one and already hurting tail bone
@luke2806
@luke2806 4 месяца назад
to be honest if you log in 5k on a bike you've logged more than most motorcycle guys.
@stevenpalmore4299
@stevenpalmore4299 2 года назад
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
@backwatersandbackroads 2 года назад
Quiet places are so precious man. I think of Manitou Island when I think peace and quiet
@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield
@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield 2 года назад
If you are still in contact with Mike please tell him I said thank you. Years ago I saw the RU-vid, 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.
@matthewgalit8219
@matthewgalit8219 3 года назад
These honda ruckuses will last forever
@klassickingz9094
@klassickingz9094 3 года назад
Seem like that 50cc rukus engine is invincible. I was questioning the rukus but now im sold
@MrSteven5975
@MrSteven5975 3 года назад
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
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
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.
@jseden
@jseden 3 года назад
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
@papaballoon 2 года назад
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
@jseden 2 года назад
@@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.
@seller559
@seller559 3 года назад
Inuvik? Geez he’s covered some ground. Amazing.
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
I had to remind myself where it is! :)
@davidbradshaw7212
@davidbradshaw7212 3 года назад
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
@TheTWhite 2 года назад
@@davidbradshaw7212 His website is no longer up, I was hoping to read about his travels. Any new site he uses?
@samsadler4615
@samsadler4615 3 года назад
Nicely put together, sir! Thanks for introducing us to Mike, and for the effort you put into sharing your adventures with others.
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
Thank you Sam :) Glad your here....please stick around, spring summer and fall is the best on this channel. Loads of adventures coming
@misterz2719
@misterz2719 3 года назад
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
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
I'm blown away by how nice Northern Alabama is...I had no idea Z!
@MrSteven5975
@MrSteven5975 3 года назад
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
@broughammoore6168 3 года назад
The ruckus stock engine only goes to 38 to 43 miles
@profitininfinitenumbers7189
@profitininfinitenumbers7189 3 года назад
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
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
Very cool!
@analyticalhabitrails9857
@analyticalhabitrails9857 2 года назад
What year was your honda pcx back in 2014?
@profitininfinitenumbers7189
@profitininfinitenumbers7189 2 года назад
@@analyticalhabitrails9857 It was 2011
@profitininfinitenumbers7189
@profitininfinitenumbers7189 2 года назад
@@analyticalhabitrails9857 It was 2011
@McCTruth1
@McCTruth1 3 года назад
WOW, beautiful and amazing, who's in for a cross country ruckus trip!?
@MrSteven5975
@MrSteven5975 3 года назад
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.
@scottwybel3286
@scottwybel3286 3 года назад
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
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
I need one so bad man....thanks!
@toddr.4630
@toddr.4630 2 года назад
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.
@riverrat4631
@riverrat4631 3 года назад
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
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
A beautiful part of the country
@bigalsoutdoorexcursions1885
@bigalsoutdoorexcursions1885 3 года назад
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
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
You bet buddy. I know Neil Peart use to call bicycle touring "traveling at people speed" :)
@Winterstick549
@Winterstick549 Год назад
@@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
@backwatersandbackroads Год назад
@@Winterstick549 that would be one of my heroes Neil Peart ;) "Ghost Rider" great book
@Winterstick549
@Winterstick549 Год назад
@@backwatersandbackroads Search RU-vid for Neil Pratt, Buddy Rich tribute. Phenomenal!
@mattday1187
@mattday1187 7 месяцев назад
How do you plan your routs? How did you get on so many backroads
@michaelsupple6081
@michaelsupple6081 2 года назад
That was flat out awesome! Thanks for sharing. BTW my wife rides a Ruckus and we love it. :)
@dcpete3054
@dcpete3054 3 года назад
I can imagen all the great stories that live in Mikes head, great adventures
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
Loads of them man. :) His blog is amazing
@davidr3648
@davidr3648 2 года назад
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.
@bokendrick6553
@bokendrick6553 3 года назад
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
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
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
@bokendrick6553 3 года назад
@@backwatersandbackroads we all walk to the beat of a different drum. He's accomplished a lot, good on him.👍
@threeshocks5769
@threeshocks5769 8 месяцев назад
OMG 😳 it's Hobo's dream! The Ruckus, is the new Miata!
@HelloRo10
@HelloRo10 3 года назад
Came for the ruckus stayed for the story..
@freddyferguson7763
@freddyferguson7763 2 года назад
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
@juliestewart2111
@juliestewart2111 3 года назад
Great video Brenton loved the music the interview you did a fantastic job on this one. Thank you for sharing your adventure. 🙂🙂
@randomislandnorm3043
@randomislandnorm3043 3 года назад
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
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
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 :)
@Tondyny
@Tondyny 4 месяца назад
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
@backwatersandbackroads 4 месяца назад
Hello, Mike used a Honda ruckus. A very reliable scooter. That definitely helps.
@cigskill101
@cigskill101 Год назад
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!
@everettdillie9836
@everettdillie9836 2 года назад
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
@Ody-up6kg 2 года назад
The only real downside to the Ruckus is that they get stolen 100x more than other 50cc's.
@phillipmorris1334
@phillipmorris1334 3 года назад
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
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
Coffee...one of the food groups :) Thank you Phillip
@Tony_Seed
@Tony_Seed 6 дней назад
I wouldn’t choose that bike to do that on, but this is awesome to see !
@MisterN1
@MisterN1 Месяц назад
Every time I'm depressed I just come back to this video and imagine just how much life could be a dream. What I would give to just travel the world on my KLX230 S. I've even thought of getting a Ruckus or CT125. I would love to live off of just a thousand dollars a month making money off blogging. 🎶Life could be a dream. Life could be a dreaaaaam. Doo doo doo doo shaboom. 🎶
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads Месяц назад
Absolutely. It can be done. ;)
@SB-fe4gt
@SB-fe4gt Месяц назад
Would you do a youtube video on the things you believe need replacing and/or wear out that I would need to have extras for if I was going to ride from Key West to Prudhoe Bay? Thanks for your current video :).
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads Месяц назад
Howdy, this was an interview with the fella, he's a bit of a recluse and seems to no longer want to share his adventures with the public. From what I remember: he carried A LOT of extra stuff. Pretty much if it can go bad, he had a spare and the tools to swap it out. Especially up in Alaska.
@hungryguyonabicycle
@hungryguyonabicycle 6 месяцев назад
How did you attach the Ortlieb panniers to your Ruckus?
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 6 месяцев назад
Mike has or had a website or vlog for his trip. I think it's "Lost with Mike"
@CC-oy8ii
@CC-oy8ii 2 года назад
How do you pick up the ladies
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 2 года назад
Ride a scooter! :)
@luke2806
@luke2806 4 месяца назад
I have a ruckus myself and I live in newfoundland and I think lack of use kills a ruckus more than anything. if you keep using it that little 50cc engine burns soo hot and fast that nothing can really build up in it. look at the honda cubs that are used in 3rd world countries and are just used daily non-stop, they last forever.
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 4 месяца назад
I'm a big fan of Newfoundland! :)
@Xanduur
@Xanduur 2 года назад
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
@backwatersandbackroads 2 года назад
That sounds awesome man! ;)
@mrglasswindowwashing
@mrglasswindowwashing 3 года назад
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
@stevenpalmore4299
@stevenpalmore4299 2 года назад
Lost with Mike blog no longer exists😱
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 2 года назад
Really? I'll take a look
@rehabem
@rehabem 3 года назад
Super video. Well done sir. I have heard of Mike, but today I learned a lot more about him
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
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
@OYisit
@OYisit 5 месяцев назад
The greenest people in the world never admit to it. On the other hand we have these jetset carbon footprint preachers trying to shame the rest of us. 😂
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 5 месяцев назад
You got it. I don't buy any of it.
@scottishzoomer
@scottishzoomer 3 года назад
Wonderful, thank you 👍
@Dave2DVlogs
@Dave2DVlogs 3 года назад
that instrument at hte end is tight, its like a weird ass banjo
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
I think he called it a "sound stick"
@ES-xc6fk
@ES-xc6fk 3 года назад
Very cool travels, thanks to mike for sharing and Brenton relaying the stories.
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
Thank you buddy :)
@TheGunterGlieben
@TheGunterGlieben 3 года назад
Much respect fellow Ruckster.
@grilly4220
@grilly4220 3 года назад
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
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
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
@javv2007
@javv2007 6 дней назад
HOW MANY MILES TODAY?
@prilep5
@prilep5 4 месяца назад
Ruckus is a baby Gold wing ✌️
@CaptainPetes
@CaptainPetes 2 года назад
1000 miles is nothing
@yamabiru4553
@yamabiru4553 3 года назад
Thank you! Keep on riding! My Super cub is 25 years old at least , but nowhere near your mileage
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
Thank you. Just listened to your...flute? playing. Very soothing. :)
@rubiconoutdoors3492
@rubiconoutdoors3492 2 года назад
I dont know why he didnt do the lowered seat bracket. It looks like it would be a more comfortable ride height
@Wog68
@Wog68 Месяц назад
Great journeys.
@davyboycolon530
@davyboycolon530 2 года назад
This is the same guy who did a video short documentary for e-garage The road is life … … Outstanding
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 2 года назад
That's right;) that's where I first discovered him
@davyboycolon530
@davyboycolon530 2 года назад
@@backwatersandbackroads I always wondered what happened to him … great video
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 2 года назад
@@davyboycolon530 thanks man. Wish I had done better...but it's been popular
@twainconley5898
@twainconley5898 2 года назад
One of my favorite videos on RU-vid! Very inspiring!
@justindrake6161
@justindrake6161 3 года назад
Incredible. Wha an inspiration
@StartGierach
@StartGierach Год назад
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??
@joebuck49
@joebuck49 3 года назад
Very interesting! Great job with the video, very well put togather.
@backwatersandbackroads
@backwatersandbackroads 3 года назад
Thank you Joe :)
@lhd7105
@lhd7105 Год назад
Gosh I could really use a big wind-shield like that, would anyone here happen to know the make/model of such a large wind-shield that is suitable for a 49cc ruckus? And is this shield still so small that Mike (our fantastic protagonist in the youtube) is able to easily look over? I love how the entire shield is defaced with stickers ^___^ I have seen some scooter videos where they mod the scooter to have these ridonkulously tiny wind shield, they are lovely but I was looking for something more practical, cus I live somewhere pretty chilly most of the year.
@vlogfuji
@vlogfuji 5 месяцев назад
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.
@derekwilson8432
@derekwilson8432 2 месяца назад
This dude is a badass
@Terrapin2871
@Terrapin2871 3 года назад
Seems like a real likeable bloke…
@ktkace
@ktkace 9 месяцев назад
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 !!
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