• cheers_queers@lemmy.zip
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    5 days ago

    my car is not reliable enough to justify keeping it anymore, and i chose to buy a honda ruckus instead of a new vehicle simply bc we cant afford the payments or potential repairs on 2 cars anymore. it is working because my partner works from home so we can get by with one car, and i do as much commuting on my ruckus as i can.

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      5 days ago

      I wish I lived somewhere I could daily a scooter. I have a small collection of old Honda scooters I managed to snag off of marketplace just before covid/Trump made everything whack expensive. They spend most of the year in the shed because there’s either a foot of snow on the ground or I’m traveling for work.

      I recommend getting an upgraded seat for that ruckus because the stock one in my opinion is pretty rough. They also make some neat bags that fit in the under seat area.

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        5 days ago

        thanks for the advice! it has underseat storage all kitted out but i am open to suggestions for saddlebags or similar. also is it worth it to find a windscreen (i ride in iowa in the winter lol)

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          4 days ago

          A windscreen on my old motorcycle made a world of difference comfort wise. I image it will help in the cold too.