49cc Scooter Road Trip To Assateague Island National Seashore

It was over 70 degrees on a November day. I couldn't pass up the opportunity for a long ride before colder temps set in, so I went to Assateague Island on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
#RoadTrip #ScooterAdventure #Assateague

[@redsorgum]

There's something about taking a long trip on a 50cc scooter. I've owned just about every type of motorcycle, but I've had a lot of fun riding a 50cc scooter on a long trips, and just riding for no reason.

[@49ccscoot]

I enjoy it. I think a lot of people would, if they were willing to give it a chance.

[@charlesirizarry9335]

I Highly agree 👌

[@nuggets003]

Redsorgum how do u avoid highways if going into a unknown area ?? Is there a gps phone app for scooters

[@9emelet852]

I'm 15, and i can only ride 50s, and with my friends we do a lot of touring, and it's just really fun. We even set up radios to talk while riding, but it turned into silence after 15 minutes :D

[@redsorgum]

nuggets003 Sorry, I never got a notification that you posted anything. Most maps apps have options to avoid toll roads and highways, or freeway. You can plan a route using offline maps if you don’t have unlimited internet on your phone. Be patient, with some preparation, long trips on scooters can be done.

[@johnda5640]

Ride on dude.Of all the bikes I have owned the 49 cc Honda Metropolitan and Ruckus have been the most fun. Cruising 75-100 miles for a nice afternoon ride. Slower than most but relaxing and fun.

[@sonichuizcool7445]

Love you man... another season coming to a close as old man winter sets in... Soon it will be colder than a pimps heart outside.

[@phelimoneill8000]

GREAT VIDEO …………

[@1960ARC]

This looks and sounds similar to my old Honda sfx 50, it's not been riden for over 10 years. I ride a Vespa 125 not sure I would want to go as far as you did on a 50, even on a 125 you still have to plan a long journey to avoid faster roads, mine does 65 mph but I rather be at 50 mph much more enjoyable. Also I get well over 100 mpg out of my 2014 primavera. Thanks for sharing.

[@49ccscoot]

Sounds like a fun and cost-effective scoot. Everyone likes something a little different. As long as we're enjoying 2 wheels, it's cool with me.

[@Mucklegipe]

What a great way to see places. Thanks for sharing.

[@JD-rf1xc]

driving 88 miles would be driving through 20% of my country lol, nice vid is miss the old days on scooter. (y)

[@alexwoods1094]

I miss your TaoTao updates man😔

[@usernamemykel]

I bought a 2 stroke "Genuine Buddy 50" (49cc) in Florida, where the scooters are sold "derestricted" (no speed governors). I've only 114 miles on it, so it's hardly broken in, and I'm able to ride it at a sustained 45 mph, which is just fine for neighborhood rides. Dealer says that after he does the first scheduled maintenance (200 miles from now), it'll reach 50 mph. He bought the same scooter for his girlfriend, and claims that basically, this particular make and model "...is bulletproof..", it's made so well (in Taiwan, the largest producer of motor scooters). The "Genuine" company is headquartered in Chicago, so it's an American scooter made in Taiwan (which is NEVER to be confused with China). Your ride has prompted me to head out to the Everglades National Park tomorrow, so thanks for the encouragement. My wheels are only 10" in diameter, so I'll have to be extra careful not to go over alligator speed bumps! Thanks for the vid!

[@49ccscoot]

I've never had the privilege to work on a Genuine Buddy, but they get good reviews from anyone I can think of with one. Good luck on your trip, and please try not to be eaten. If you shoot any video, share it. Even if you just take pics, maybe post them on the forum at 49ccscoot.proboards.com . I'd like to check it out and some of the others there would probably like it too.

[@usernamemykel]

I will try not to get eaten. thanks In fact, I'm considering adding a fart machine to my anti-gator arsenal. Can't have enough defense, y'know ; )

[@usernamemykel]

Ok, thanks for the invitation. Happy Holiday to you and yours.

[@jones328]

I miss the Eastern Shore. My wife is from Pocomoke City, and we lived there in '82-'83. I really enjoy your videos.

[@49ccscoot]

+Robert Jones Thanks. I like it here for the most part.

[@kan815k]

04:45 That horse got a fifth leg? That lady running away fast.......

[@bullrick3]

So awesome! Thinking of getting the same model but a new one. Looks like it can really take a beating

[@49ccscoot]

Chinese scooters can be better than their reputation. Don't let this video fool you into thinking that I've never had trouble with it. If you do a PDI (I have a video series about that) and take care of it and leave it stock, it's got a good chance of being reliable. If you want the best chance of reliability, then spend the money for a Japanese or European brand like Honda, Yamaha, Vespa, etc....

[@bullrick3]

unfortunately the laws in my state don't classify many Japanese scoots as "mopeds". For example because my ruckus produces over 2 hp, its considered a motorcycle which requires yearly registration and also insurance. I would probably have the local scooter shop do the PDI and assembly. They said it would be like 900 some bucks riding out the door with a warranty. How many miles do you have on yours? if you still have it

[@49ccscoot]

That sucks. In reality they aren't that far apart in power stock. It just depends who lies the best on their info. lol I've got about 5,000 miles on mine. Don't ride it a lot, but still have it.

[@superseriousreviews1168]

You're awesome! Starting up my scooter themed channel tonight, definitely inspired me to give it a shot.

[@49ccscoot]

Thanks. Good luck with it.

[@uhmeizuhngralphf0549]

This video is nice and all but I only see what you see while you're riding I want to see a view of the scooter while riding

[@rawnakdamnati8701]

Hii can travel 110km with my vespa primavera 50cc with out problem

[@george102472]

I see you did a big bore kit in your 2 stroke Do one in your 4 stroke you will do 45 to 49 miles an hour .it depends how you do it though

[@george102472]

I like your Channel learn a lot I have a 2018 49cc I did the big bore 50mm piston got a performance chamber exhaust and I got 20mm carb with an 85 jet. I drive round trip 30 mile a day to work I cruise at 47 comfortable when I'm behind the car I easy do a 50 51 I done whatever I can to get it going as quick as possible that's it . I can't do nothing else I'm afraid I'm going to throw a bearing from too much power anyway I can't wait to see you and your new 2-stroke engine and continue your video thanks

[@lek2455]

@@george102472 What Rpm clutch springs do you have and what weights do you have in the variator?

[@george102472]

1000 spring and 9 grams sliders on the original variator not performance variator my belt hits the starter gear

[@vn8272]

nice trip

[@tyroneedwards8498]

Wow you going to make me ride like that.... How many total hours? And how long did you rest between stops? I just bought a kymco agility 50cc it's huge the biggest one. I've only went 22 Miles my furthest.

[@49ccscoot]

9hr40min total. I didn't stop for long, but I changed batteries in the camera every hour or so. I also walked around at Assateague a bit and otherwise just a couple of bathroom stops. You have to do what is comfortable for you though.

[@jesusscootervids127]

nice video

[@adbarrera]

Hey any chance you could post an itinerary of sorts? I'm trying to do a ride near Assateague but haven't even been there by car so I'm not sure where you're driving to get that view. Great video.

[@49ccscoot]

Most of the video is Ocean City, MD and Assateague Island. Take 611 from OC to Assateague. Not many roads on the Island, so you can explore the whole area easily.

[@adbarrera]

Appreciate it!

[@alexhunnicutt6598]

In getting one soon I'm only 15 I can't wait

[@baldvale5418]

Great vlog Dude. I am just amazed on how well a 50cc engine can do so many miles in that heat. I love the digital display my 50cc scooter's display is shite, it's more KPH and MPH is an afterthought, it's difficult to tell the correct speed without converting it first. Does your Scooter ever have any problems after doing such a long journey ? All the best from the UK ; )

[@49ccscoot]

I don't honestly do many long trips on the TaoTao. I've taken it to the beach about 150 miles 1-2 times, plus this one. It has ran fine each time. It's near stock, so it's less prone to failures then heavily modified stuff. I've done tons of rides to the beach on my modified two-stroke, but I've also broken parts quite a few times. Belts have been my most common failure on my 2T, but at least those can usually be changed on the side of the road if you have a belt and tools.

[@baldvale5418]

@@49ccscoot I'm still amazed at how well a 50cc bike can cope with those distance's in that heat too. Truly remarkable.

[@49ccscoot]

@@baldvale5418 It's not that they can't do this stuff, it's just that there are better bikes if you want to do more kinda touring rides. Most people won't choose a 49cc for regular 100 mile trips, or even 50 mile trips. I wouldn't either if it were for more than leisure. That said, there are people that have circled the US on 50s. IIRC the Guinness record for longest trip on a 49cc is something like 9,000 miles. You may be interested in checking out "It's Not A Race : The Scooter Cannonball Run Movie". Shows what some people go through for a long haul on their scoots. Entertained me at least.

[@baldvale5418]

@@49ccscoot This has really opened my eye's, i'm going to search for that movie NOW : ) Best wishes.

[@mrmerhtin3625]

you know I was wondering, if he is getting 90 miles to the gallon from what I remember your previous videos then "How often did he have to stop and fill up?". Then I saw the picture with the spare gallon. But how big is your tank? which would also answer did you end up using the spare gallon? Thank you for all of your videos by the way, they took my fear away from working on the 50cc Scooters!

[@GetFamousORDIETRYING]

88 miles and im sure his tank is at the very least 1.5 gallons. im guessing he didnt need to fill up. probably didnt even use his whole gallon

[@49ccscoot]

+Mr Merhtin I've never measured the tank and numbers online are inconsistent. It appears to be just slightly over a gallon. I didn't expect to need the spare gallon of gas, but sometimes I like to carry it on long trips just in case. Then I don't have to worry if I pass a gas station that I won't make it to the next and I don't have to fill up earlier than I think I should need to.

[@49ccscoot]

+Alex C. I used just under 2.5 gallons for the entire trip. I did stop for gas twice and I kept the can full in case of emergency. I could have used the can and the tank and not needed to fill up as long as the tank was full when leaving though.

[@49ccscoot]

@M T ~8,000

[@viosog9661]

Te rupe de mijloc

[@erikas98]

Do you think a 49cc scooter would be capable of driving around 900 km/s distance in 1-2 full days with little breaks as possible? I mean,I want to know if there would be harm for the scooter,because some people are saying different things,just don't know what to believe.

[@49ccscoot]

Sure. It would make for long days. Likelihood of success would increase with a non-Chinese scooter and a well maintained/tuned one. All of my scooters have done long stretches WOT. Temp generally levels out and it doesn't matter much how long I go at that point. I'm not saying it's the best thing for the scooter, but to me it's standard practice on a 50 because the limited power means they must operate at high throttle openings and RPM to maintain any reasonable speeds.

[@RS-nl2lp]

I have a performance variator on my 139qmb, and 63ccm kit, it goes about 40 mph at which speed the variator makes a funny whistle sound. Does yours too? I don't think of it as a problem... dont think it is loose on the variator bearing, but don't know

[@49ccscoot]

It's normal for the CVT to whistle a bit. You can inspect it if you'd like, but I don't think I've ever owned a totally silent CVT.

[@forresttrees1701]

What did you have strapped to your foot rest? Jerry can?

[@49ccscoot]

Yeah, a 1+ gallon gas can. Didn't really need it, but just in case.

[@SupermotoF00L]

I had a question.. why did you take off all the plastics?? is it bad for engine? thanks :)

[@49ccscoot]

No. I'm not the biggest fan of body work, especially on a scoot I'll work on much.

[@AntwonThompsonAirswag_46835]

You need a big bore kit

[@49ccscoot]

+Airswag Thom I've got a few and a stroker crank and big valve heads and so on sitting 2ft from the scooter. lol Really I need to get the 2T back up and running. It's in the works and the TaoTao will get a big bore sooner or later.

[@mediaSophia88]

How do you drive your bike like that only going 30mph? Scooters or best when living in the city.

[@49ccscoot]

Some people enjoy it. I actually prefer to ride modified scoots that will go faster, but it's hard to argue with the cost of a day on the road on a stock four-stroke and some people sort of enjoy a challenge. A lot of people share your opinion about scoots only being good for the city. I live in the country and it's 10 miles to pretty much anything other than a gas station. For me, under 20 miles it's not even worth riding. Most of my rides are 20-200 miles.

[@staciemoore4213]

Can the 49 cc go on the mine road with out a driver lic or do i have to get a driver lic

[@49ccscoot]

It depends where you are. In MD I need a driver's license or a moped operator's permit.

[@joistein]

What type of gas do you use 95 or 98 octane?

[@49ccscoot]

Premium 91-93 (R+M/2)

[@charlesirizarry9335]

Question for u my brother how did you make your cluster where your speedometer is?

[@charlesirizarry9335]

I would like to do this myself

[@49ccscoot]

Here's a bunch of info for you : kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGe9kJt3na99aK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3KYoKRtZbh6ldk kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2STeIWhms-FjLs

[@charlesirizarry9335]

90GTVert thank you

[@GetFamousORDIETRYING]

awesome video. it's a beautiful place. I stopped at shops and visited the nasa museum last time I was there

[@49ccscoot]

+Alex C. You must have went on the Virginia side, through Chincoteague. I like going past Wallops Island and seeing all of the satellites on the way to Chincoteague, but it's been years since I stopped into the NASA museum.

[@GetFamousORDIETRYING]

+90GTVert thats it ! wallops island. you're right. oops

[@RS-nl2lp]

hi, my odometer reads 9.400k now, thats just under 6.000miles and running perfectly. What is your mileage?

[@49ccscoot]

Only around 5,000 miles. I haven't rode the TaoTao much in the last year because I was mostly using my 2T or 150.

[@bumblebob5979]

@@49ccscoot My "TaoTao" (different name in europe though) has done some 9600miles :) Does yours have strange vibrations from drivetrain?

[@49ccscoot]

@@bumblebob5979 I had some bad vibes and found a bent primary drive shaft. If it's severe or wasn't always there, try to find the source. If that's how it has always been, then it's probably something slightly out of balance or just not quite right from the beginning.

[@bumblebob5979]

@@49ccscoot I think it has always been there, taking all the fun out of it. I ordered after market high quality crank and primary shaft now. Waiting to pick it up :D Hopes I might make it run nice and smoooth, finally :D Myeah At 6:44 I can hear you havent changed it all out yourself :D

[@49ccscoot]

@@bumblebob5979 Good luck with it. At that timestamp, I was playing with the throttle.

[@MotoRoUsa]

I can believe how confident you are in that gy6 engine. Hardcore man! Granted that you can fix it on the side of the road but damn! I live in Frederick I would love to come see you once and learn something more hands on.

[@49ccscoot]

It actually has been reliable. I'm sure that will change as it gets modified more. Plus, I can call and get a truck to come get me if it all goes wrong. I've blown a head gasket on a 2T at 3AM 50 miles from home and a tire off the rim about 60 miles away and melted a piston one near 100 degree day and pushed for hours before giving up and calling because I was still 50 miles out. It doesn't always end well. lol

[@kimantonsen4692]

Me and my dog did 1770 km (1000+ miles) around Norway this summer, on my fully packed qmb with a 48mm NCY bore. It could climb 1000 meters in minutes without getting unusual warm, and we did WOT for hours on the flatt mountain roads.

[@4virtues4truths27]

I was told since its an aluminum engine u shouldn't drive to long with giving it a rest for fear of overheating. I guess that was just a myth huh?

[@49ccscoot]

+Maverick Kapone I beat on mine like crazy. Many many rides that last the better part of a day with hardly any breaks.

[@fadimohammed9835]

The problem of the instability of the solution please rpm

[@49ccscoot]

+fadi mohammed I'm sorry, but I'm not sure I understand the question or comment.

[@fadimohammed9835]

+90GTVert There is no palance RPM scooter thanks

[@49ccscoot]

If you mean inconsistencies with RPM that I've experienced for a long time, part of it was cheap bushings in the variator. Part of it I'm still uncertain of, as I've had a tough time keeping performance to stay the same.

[@compagato5086]

i get 118 /per 1 .100 87 then pops stops no gas

[@thejohnny0018]

Loved the video! ❤️

[@harryphillips716]

That is quite the speedometer on your scooter, where did you get it? Did you do any special wiring to get it on or was it just plug and play?

[@49ccscoot]

Not plug and play. Here's the info : kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGe9kJt3na99aK8

[@fitboi808]

where did you buy your digital gauge? looks pretty bad ass

[@49ccscoot]

49ccscoot.proboards.com/thread/8614/trail-tech-vapor-information-installation