Big Ruckus Craigslist

JerryH · 01-14-2013, 01:09 AM

When it rains it pours. I recently bought a new Zuma 125, sold it, bought it back, and have now bought $300 worth of accessories for it. Then I found this http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mcy/3540384299.html

I have been wanting one of these for a while, and this one looks nice. And it is freeway legal and has low miles. But I already have 3 scooters. This one is 100 miles away, so it will probably be sold before I could get there to look at it (unless I call in sick) What do you think about the price? I notice the seller makes a big point about it being rare, and having a "cult following" and appears to have priced it accordingly. This id the first BR I have seen on CL for several months.

redhandmoto · 01-14-2013, 04:51 AM

To get the full top-end potential for freway riding, you'll need a JCosta variator and an upjet. Details for performance improvement can be found at totalruckus in the BR forum.

Some have noted, as I did, that to force more airflow through the cooling channels and keep the temp light off at freeway speeds, you'll need airscoop "extenders", either fabbed or a set of the Honda-made add-ons; the latter are hard to find and expensive, but work quite well.

You will find yourself going faster than you would have thought possible, and for very long distances - the efficiency of the brakes will be a concern.

As to the price for this one: it's good. That's what I sold my '06 for, and it was not in as good shape.

wannabe1 · 01-14-2013, 05:53 AM

Well, if I wasn't so far away, I would at least make an offer on your zuma to help you out. As you may know I also sold mine, tried to buy it back and am now looking for another zuma. I think we must be afflicted with the same disease.

MotoRandy123 · 01-14-2013, 06:15 AM

Take the day off and go get it. Work out the details later. The only regrets we have is for things we didn't do...

wanna bECO · 01-14-2013, 06:38 AM

i'm in az too.That price is too high, I would pass.

cbolling · 01-14-2013, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannabe1

Well, if I wasn't so far away, I would at least make an offer on your zuma to help you out. As you may know I also sold mine, tried to buy it back and am now looking for another zuma. I think we must be afflicted with the same disease.

Talk to me. For the right price you can have mine.

And it comes with its own thread.

Speedo66 · 01-15-2013, 04:18 AM

If that's the first one you've seen in a while, and you want it, why the question?

Price seems OK for the condition, keep it nice, and you'll always get your money back.

andoulli · 01-15-2013, 04:18 AM

This one is for sale in our own flea market for $4K and only 300 miles ticked off.

siyeh · 01-17-2013, 06:57 AM

I got a buddy with a yellow big ruck.3800 miles 100% stock. He is asking $4000. I passed.

fullmetalscooter · 01-17-2013, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siyeh

I got a buddy with a yellow big ruck.3800 miles 100% stock. He is asking $4000. I passed.

at 3500 to 3750 I would bite on it.

SantaRosa · 01-17-2013, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by fullmetalscooter

at 3500 to 3750 I would bite on it.

All you need to do is PM me and we can discuss the offer

S O L D

gogogordy · 01-18-2013, 12:52 AM

They arent making any more of these, and a cherry one with low miles is hard to find. The pricing is not outrageous, but if it's too rich for your blood...move along. Some bikes can command just a little more dough...

For those of you wanting to "make the market", the shoe may be on the other foot someday when YOU'RE trying to sell a beautiful bike for a fair price.

TheReaper! · 01-18-2013, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gogogordy

They arent making any more of these, and a cherry one with low miles is hard to find. The pricing is not outrageous, but if it's too rich for your blood...move along. Some bikes can command just a little more dough...

For those of you wanting to "make the market", the shoe may be on the other foot someday when YOU'RE trying to sell a beautiful bike for a fair price.

Well said , also one has to consider what he will be able to sell that Big Ruckus for if and when he decides to sell . Personally if the BR in question is in pristine condition it's a bargain @ 4K . Like you said , there ain't no more .

TheReaper!

MiniBike · 01-18-2013, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheReaper!

Well said , also one has to consider what he will be able to sell that Big Ruckus for if and when he decides to sell.

TheReaper!

True. I've got a couple of standing offers to buy my '06 at greater than I paid - IF I ever decide to sell.

That's not likely any time soon though.

MiniBike · 02-03-2013, 03:52 PM

This one's not mine, but I spotted it on CL today - if anybody in the SE is looking for a BR.

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/mcy/3590384670.html

01-14-2013, 01:09 AM	#1
JerryH ^OP Vintage Rider Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ Oddometer: 1,686	Big Ruckus Craigslist When it rains it pours. I recently bought a new Zuma 125, sold it, bought it back, and have now bought $300 worth of accessories for it. Then I found this http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mcy/3540384299.html I have been wanting one of these for a while, and this one looks nice. And it is freeway legal and has low miles. But I already have 3 scooters. This one is 100 miles away, so it will probably be sold before I could get there to look at it (unless I call in sick) What do you think about the price? I notice the seller makes a big point about it being rare, and having a "cult following" and appears to have priced it accordingly. This id the first BR I have seen on CL for several months. __________________ "I refuse to give up the thrill of living for the relative safety of existing" Nick Ienatsch "Life is not a race. Don't treat it as such. If you don't believe me, just have a look at the finish line"

01-14-2013, 04:51 AM	#2
redhandmoto Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: People's Democratic Republic of Tarsnakestan Oddometer: 513	To get the full top-end potential for freway riding, you'll need a JCosta variator and an upjet. Details for performance improvement can be found at totalruckus in the BR forum. Some have noted, as I did, that to force more airflow through the cooling channels and keep the temp light off at freeway speeds, you'll need airscoop "extenders", either fabbed or a set of the Honda-made add-ons; the latter are hard to find and expensive, but work quite well. You will find yourself going faster than you would have thought possible, and for very long distances - the efficiency of the brakes will be a concern. As to the price for this one: it's good. That's what I sold my '06 for, and it was not in as good shape. __________________ Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense.

01-14-2013, 06:38 AM	#5
wanna bECO Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Third stone from the sun Oddometer: 720	i'm in az too.That price is too high, I would pass. __________________ Just cuz my bike is shiny, doesn't mean that I'm a hiny current stable '94 Harley .... a blue one '82 Honda passport '87 Honda spacy 250 And an E Bike 85 spacy 250 81 passport (in pieces, many parts for sale) The hit's just keep coming.. bought another 81 passport (11-28-09) http://tiny.cc/ITgetsBETTER

01-15-2013, 04:18 AM	#7
Speedo66 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Now Fairfield Co, CT Oddometer: 4,597	If that's the first one you've seen in a while, and you want it, why the question? Price seems OK for the condition, keep it nice, and you'll always get your money back. __________________ '01 Kawasaki W650 '05 Yamaha XT225

01-17-2013, 06:57 AM	#9
siyeh Lawn Nazi Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Evansville, Wisconsin Oddometer: 1,081	I got a buddy with a yellow big ruck.3800 miles 100% stock. He is asking $4000. I passed. __________________ A little ride to Alaska A Phantom Ramble 18 days on a Versys

01-14-2013, 05:53 AM	#3
wannabe1 Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Oddometer: 511	Well, if I wasn't so far away, I would at least make an offer on your zuma to help you out. As you may know I also sold mine, tried to buy it back and am now looking for another zuma. I think we must be afflicted with the same disease.

01-14-2013, 06:15 AM	#4
MotoRandy123 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2009 Location: NH/MASS Border Oddometer: 136	Take the day off and go get it. Work out the details later. The only regrets we have is for things we didn't do...

01-15-2013, 04:18 AM	#8
andoulli CAJUN Joined: Feb 2007 Oddometer: 1,639	This one is for sale in our own flea market for $4K and only 300 miles ticked off.

01-18-2013, 12:52 AM	#12
gogogordy Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula, So. California Oddometer: 1,366	Dwindling supply They arent making any more of these, and a cherry one with low miles is hard to find. The pricing is not outrageous, but if it's too rich for your blood...move along. Some bikes can command just a little more dough... For those of you wanting to "make the market", the shoe may be on the other foot someday when YOU'RE trying to sell a beautiful bike for a fair price. __________________ You really need to get out more.

02-03-2013, 03:52 PM	#15
MiniBike Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Oddometer: 64	This one's not mine, but I spotted it on CL today - if anybody in the SE is looking for a BR. http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/mcy/3590384670.html __________________ From a Sears 106 (Gilera) to a Gold Wing - and several in between. Now its just a GY6 China Scoot, a Honda Big Ruckus and a Triumph America. Life is good.

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