Winter Dreamin'

I do not remember the website but I am sure a google search will pull it up quickly. A guy did a whole lower 48 states ride on a Yamaha Zuma 50cc scooter> his home state did not require tags, insurance etc for anything under 50cc and he rode the whole country without license, tags or insurance and had 0 problems concerning the law and only had to do minor repairs on the scooter.

being a young 18 year old guy who hates where he lives with out a real job and hasn't seen almost any part of the country aside from where i live. i want to go across the whole thing, straight shot from MA to CA. don't really have a role model but i think i want to work at labor ready for 3-4 weeks to put aside cash, pick up a tent and some gas/oil+food money and go for it. got a brother in CA i haven't seen in about 2 years, and i'm sure he'd be happy to see me, just got back from a deployment in the gulf coast.

doubt i can do it, would need a tent, a tarp, a small bag for some stuff, and a whole lot of luck. but a guy can dream right?

If one has never tried anything like this...Start small. Planning is the secret weapon to a great trip and finding out what you really need is key. Do a round trip 3 day ride and start planning from there. Even a three day trip can be quite an adventure.

Use to do week long trips on horseback.

Matt,

I used to live up in Arlington. It's nice to see someone on this site from MA! I was astonished after moving from Mass to Texas so if you do go on this trip, it will be a trip of a lifetime! I would consider stopping in Plano if you come our way.

Make sure that you are using a reliable engine. You don't want to go with a happytime and end up stranded somewhere when one of your bearings fails! I would consider Duane's GT50R as a possible engine that will provide reliable power after reading a bunch of reviews.

Good luck! If you have any questions, let me know.

hi tech, that was actually exactly the engine i was planning on going for, just need to put aside money for it, then put aside money for fuel and food on the road. i don't think i would be able too make many stops since a direct shot from MA to CA comes in around 2,900 miles 1 way. but i'd definitely be taking a bunch of pics on the way. and i agree it would totally give me something to talk about when im old like my dad xD he once drove a car he bought for $500 that was riddled with bullet holes across country, seemed like he had fun with that considering how many times he told me n my brothers that.

i'm hoping i can actually get the money to do it, spring should be interesting.

edit: also theirs at least 3 other motorized bikes in somerville, seen em riding down the street, thats what caught my interest. just don't see em on the forums