Modern Buddy

Hello, I am a retired Motorcycle mechanic that has always liked the small bikes best. I just sold two old 1940's bikes and bought an 09 Rattler 110. I am having a ball with this scooter. Brings back memories of my youth. I look forward to learning more about it here and hope I can contribute some too. Gary in The Southern Tier of Western NY State.

Welcome Gary. As an owner of a Roughhouse 50 I agree, these things are fun. I have had (and still have) many motorcycles. But I find myself plotting to buy another scooter. Scooters get me back closer to the fun I had when young, riding my first bike. No complications, simple pleasure.

My longest trip so far with the Roughhouse is 120 miles. On 50CCs. Crazy; but it works, and it is worth it.

The Rattler buck ten is a fun scoot to ride. Since you like small bikes, have you seen the new Honda Grom? Not sure I like it yet. I need a test ride to decide.

The Grom looks interesting. So far I am very pleased with my $1200 rattler. Gary

I got rattler 110 what kind of 2 stroke u use

I use Bel-Ray "Scooter" Semi Synthetic.

I use Motul 2T, which is what my dealer recommends. Seem like a good quality choice.

Regarding the Grom, pretty cool, but probably too small physically for me to feel comfortable on. But for a younger person it ought to be a kick. (Although I still have an old Honda CT70...) Still, I admit to being very interested in the Grom and I hope Honda sells a bunch of them. It will be cool to see one in person.

I am looking at the 2014 Piaggio Fly 150. Good quality, good price, decent performance, and HUGE storage under the seat. Seems like a practical choice for my next scoot.

Rattlers are good little beasts. Ride the heck out of it.

I think im going to leave it stock.what have you guys done to your rattlers

Mines still stock. I don't need anymore out of it.

Stock works for me too. Lots of back roads here to enjoy at a rattlers pace.

You gotta customize it at LEAST a little bit to make it your own! Haha I guess you could always just throw a sticker on there or something haha

I want too cut 2 in off the handle bars.

the oil I think im going to use bel ray si7 full synthetic.i use it in my 1999 aprilia rs 50.put around 4000 miles never 1 problem.have even had to change the spark plug.

I've never seen a nother Rattler and everyone asks me what kind of scoot it is. No need to customize since its a one of a kind here.