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Congrats on purchasing the Rowdy! Mine has been nothing but a pleasure to own.....Got it out of storage this week. Been sitting since early November, checked fluids, turned key, hit the starter button and it turned about 5 times before starting. What a great machine! The only item I need to improve is the headlight. Will have to look around and see what is available as this one just plain isn't bright enough....

Enjoy your ride!

Just wanted to post an update on the rear rack and storage box....This is the latest iteration and as with most projects, is a work in progress... I'm real happy with how it turned out and the backrest just can't be beat.



I also built and added a front cargo carrier to the Rowdy. Here is a picture of that creation.



I found a really nice camera bag at a local thrift store for $3. At that price, even though it was blue, I bought it for use on the front. Hopefully I will somehow be able to dye it black as it is the perfect size. Here is a picture of that:



So with these two additions I now have the cargo carrying capacity that I want.

Hi,

I'll jump in here and add my two cents worth....I've had my SSR Rowdy about a year and a half now so I can speak from my experience with it. I have over 2500 miles on it and other than a few oil changes I've had to do NO repairs. The only wrenching I've needed to do was a loose foot platform. It is still on the original spark plug. I did have a period of rough starting/idling shortly after purchasing it however I immediately started using Seafoam gas additive in it and a week or two later it cleaned it right up. I've continued that practice. It always starts. Period. I was skeptical at the fuel mileage rating. Book says 78mpg and I figured maybe 55-60 would be realistic. It was a shock when I checked the first few tanks and they were 75-78mpg! Contrary to most China scoots, the speedometer reads LOW verifed by GPS. There are a few things you need to be aware of though. There is little to no storage for anything much bigger than a raincoat...., so plan on adding some type of carrier if you plan on using it as a "grocery getter". Underseat storage is minimal...., a few maps, insurance/registration holder and not much else....Nothing like some of the other scooters where it will hold 2 full helmets.

I have added front and rear storage racks on mine as I use it to "garage sale" when I'm just out crusing around the backroads and also as a "grocery getter". I have also added a beeper for the turn signals which sounds out when the signal is on. A great "reminder" to turn it off. One other item that I may look into is a brighter headlight. This fall I just about hit two deer that crossed immediately in front of me with the scooter. Maybe a brighter light would have given me a second or two longer to react.... My overall rating = 9.9 out of a perfect 10.0. Onboard storage being the only detriment to a perfect score. Hope this helps. Good luck.

It finally has stopped snowing.....Got the snowblower out but as you can see in the photo it can't quite get it _p over the banks. What do you think....Will a pill of viagra in the gas tank help the snowblower grow?

For those interested, I found this link about a homebuilt sidecar.

advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=657673

Lots of good trial and error info....and good closeup photos.

Bill

Thanks for your input. It will certainly give me something to work with. "Fun and practical"....Absolutely! My wife has already asked if we do put one on there, "can she take her knitting along"? I can see it now.....rolling down the road with the yarn flying in the wind....

Bill

Thanks to all for taking time to reply. It is appreciated. Since you have experience with one, let me ask you this. Is the connection between the side car and the cycle fixed in one position or is the cycle able to lean into curves while the sidecar stays level? I can see benefits either way....Fixed certainly would be easier to build....but I could also see a hydraulically dampened provision whereby the bike could lean into curves...

Thanks

Bill