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
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All this talk of Newfoundland reminds me: / @randomislandnorm3043
Someone with far better video making skills:
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See y'all again soon :)
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.
@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).
All I will travel is backroads, regardless of where I’m going or what I’m on or in.
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.
Quiet places are so precious man. I think of Manitou Island when I think peace and quiet
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
Thank you for this thoughtful comment
@@backwatersandbackroads YOU ARE WELCOME WELL DONE VIDIO, I LUV Y0U TUBE
Ride safe and have good rides !
@@dennisdessureau6432 much respect, anyone still riding and doing adventure in their twilight years is a true warrior
Honda should give this man a brand new ruckus and take his old one and keep it in their showroom,
You knocked it outta the park with this one. The music , the scenery...top shelf👍👍👍
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 :)
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.
When Mike rides, it's all out and all day....I found this out trying to keep up with him :)
I had a ruckus and seat was not that comfortable
@@davidr3648 the seat is garbage I just bought a new one and already hurting tail bone
to be honest if you log in 5k on a bike you've logged more than most motorcycle guys.
Seem like that 50cc rukus engine is invincible. I was questioning the rukus but now im sold
These honda ruckuses will last forever
Nicely put together, sir! Thanks for introducing us to Mike, and for the effort you put into sharing your adventures with others.
Thank you Sam :) Glad your here....please stick around, spring summer and fall is the best on this channel. Loads of adventures coming
I can imagen all the great stories that live in Mikes head, great adventures
Loads of them man. :) His blog is amazing
I got my Ruckus back in 2013 and ive been waiting for a channel like this! Right on brother! Ruck it!
If you are still in contact with Mike please tell him I said thank you. Years ago I saw the CZcams, 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.
Mike has some big cajones, wow, crazy adventures, have a buddy that moved to Alabama years ago and he loves it also. Good people.
I'm blown away by how nice Northern Alabama is...I had no idea Z!
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.
There so cool and cheap to maintain and there the best everybody should have one.
100% agree
I can’t disagree with either of you!
Fascinating, and we’ll done. Thanks for posting! 👍🏻
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 !!!
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.
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.
Baldwin County Alabama (Gulf Shores/Orange Beach) is just as bad. They have overdeveloped this once beautiful area.
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
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:)
You bet buddy. I know Neil Peart use to call bicycle touring "traveling at people speed" :)
@@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.
@@Winterstick549 that would be one of my heroes Neil Peart ;) "Ghost Rider" great book
@@backwatersandbackroads
Search CZcams for Neil Pratt, Buddy Rich tribute.
Phenomenal!
How do you plan your routs? How did you get on so many backroads
WOW, beautiful and amazing, who's in for a cross country ruckus trip!?
Really enjoyed this one Brenton!
Nice Job.
You guys make we want to buy a scooter! Hahaha
Thanks Luke :) Scooters really are the most fun for the buck
That was flat out awesome! Thanks for sharing. BTW my wife rides a Ruckus and we love it. :)
Very cool travels, thanks to mike for sharing and Brenton relaying the stories.
Thank you buddy :)
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!!!
Coffee...one of the food groups :) Thank you Phillip
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
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
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.
A beautiful part of the country
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.
That was great mate....
What a character......That is a lot of miles on the one butt....lol
Thank you Slim, always happy to see you here. Not always easy to get around Pooh bear :)
Oh, and "Nosy Beagle Interviews" is a fantastic name. i love it!
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 :)
Great video Brenton loved the music the interview you did a fantastic job on this one. Thank you for sharing your adventure.
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Wonderful, thank you 👍
Super video. Well done sir. I have heard of Mike, but today I learned a lot more about him
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
OMG 😳 it's Hobo's dream!
The Ruckus, is the new Miata!
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!
Just an amazing grit an determination, a true modern day explorer!!
One of my favorite videos on CZcams! Very inspiring!
This is what I want to do! Awesome adventure
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.
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..
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..
@@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.
Much respect fellow Ruckster.
Great journeys.
Very interesting! Great job with the video, very well put togather.
Thank you Joe :)
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.
I need one so bad man....thanks!
That was a fantastic video. Thank you very much . Very inspirational
So happy to hear it Mark :) Thanks for watching
Living. Well done. Interesting, the trade offs everyone chooses.
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!
@@backwatersandbackroads
For me it all comes down to the F word. Freedom. There’s nothing like it. Even ask out forefathers
@@jbrat1967 You got it :)
Inuvik? Geez he’s covered some ground. Amazing.
I had to remind myself where it is! :)
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
@@davidbradshaw7212 His website is no longer up, I was hoping to read about his travels. Any new site he uses?
Great video Breton you knocked it out of the park this time
Thank you Tripper! :)
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. 🎶
Absolutely. It can be done. ;)
Back in 2014 I toured USA on Honda PCX 125 for 5 months riding 20000 miles
same time mike did Honda is very reliable
Very cool!
What year was your honda pcx back in 2014?
@@analyticalhabitrails9857 It was 2011
@@analyticalhabitrails9857 It was 2011
Thank you! Keep on riding! My Super cub is 25 years old at least , but nowhere near your mileage
Thank you. Just listened to your...flute? playing. Very soothing. :)
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
That's awesome great video. Life is what you ... MAKE OF IT !
Yes sir...Mike is an quiet inspiration...just doing it :)
This is fantastic. Thanks for sharing!
Amazing best video I've watched in a long while LOVE IT honda should reach out and give you a new RUCKUS
Thanks for advice. That's the way for life.
Incredible. Wha an inspiration
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.
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 :)
love the Rukus great bike. Knees to the breeze and hang on. As I say, scooters are the best Toxic Man Filter
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 !!
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.
You live out on the rock? Awesome! Please publish videos. If I was Canadian, I'd live in Newfoundland
This, in my opinion, is the best of your interview videos. Like to see more similar to this.
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
@backwatersandbackroads well then maybe it's best some audio was left out 😆 🤣
@@hakeem4802 2 different worlds;)
@backwatersandbackroads differences are allowable, forcing them onto others is opposite of what I believe regardless who you are.
@@hakeem4802 Hakeem, Dennis (the sailor who got the 2nd sailboat for a dollar) side he used "crashedtoys.com"
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.
That sounds awesome man! ;)
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
The only real downside to the Ruckus is that they get stolen 100x more than other 50cc's.
totally enjoyed thank you su flippen much
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!!
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.
@@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.
Came for the ruckus stayed for the story..
What a interesting guy. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching Thomas:)
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!
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
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 :)
Get a scooter and you will not need to sling your leg over
@@garyteague4480 "step through" :)
@@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!
Thanks Brenton. I needed that one.
Thanks Arlan :) Glad to see you here.
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
Isn't that game about perverts?
@@notmyrealname977 nope. It is about surviving perverts and zombies
@@jayefe17 what a strange thing to make a game about. Seems like a lot of people are obsessed with perverted garbage nowadays
Nice video a fun watch. Cheers
Thank you sir :)
This is the same guy who did a video short documentary for e-garage The road is life … … Outstanding
That's right;) that's where I first discovered him
@@backwatersandbackroads I always wondered what happened to him … great video
@@davyboycolon530 thanks man. Wish I had done better...but it's been popular
Very nice video ,really enjoyed your interview with Mike
Thank you Charles :)
This dude is a badass
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.
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?
@@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.
Ruckus is a baby Gold wing ✌️
I really hate riding in the fog. Great video brother!
Thanks William. ;) that's what Foghats are for! (Link in description)
Great one B.
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 !!!👍
The ruckus stock engine only goes to 38 to 43 miles
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!
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! ;)
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 :).
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.
This guy my hero
I'm looking at traveling North America on a Honda Trail CT125.
Thanks for the inspiration!
I've been looking for one that isn't 5k dollars myself! ;)
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I can't find a used one for less than brand new MSRP.
One mag reviewer called Ruckus, "Folding chair strapped to a lawn mower". I always liked the Yamaha C3 for comfort and huge storage.
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 :)
Wow, Amazing !!!
Thanks man. Glad you're here :)
I dig his vibe..
Fantastic video! 80k+ on a 50cc Honda is impressive! Do you know what oil he runs in that bike? Oil change interval?
I will ask! He has a great blog linked in description. He's vert easy to contact.
@@backwatersandbackroadsThanks, I have one with
@@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.
@@backwatersandbackroads Great buy!!
@@beaconbus I have big future plans for mine. Hope to do a long distance trip with it. Maybe the Oregon coast first?
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
Pretty neat lifestyle and homestead. Nice piece of land there. I'd opt for a slightly bigger house, but not by much.
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
@@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.
@@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!
@@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.
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.
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.
I'm a big fan of Newfoundland! :)
that instrument at hte end is tight, its like a weird ass banjo
I think he called it a "sound stick"
Apples and oranges but this guy makes it more difficult for me to decide between a crf110f or a Ruckus
I dont know why he didnt do the lowered seat bracket. It looks like it would be a more comfortable ride height
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??
Honda can give him something. Nice to be free. Good for him
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?
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 :)
@@backwatersandbackroads we all walk to the beat of a different drum. He's accomplished a lot, good on him.👍
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. 👍🇨🇦
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
That covered bridge in Alabama looks longer than the world's longest covered bridge in New Brunswick Canada