How to find long-distance routes for a 49cc scooter?

[draemchasm]

Hi,

So I have a stock 49cc ruckus and was looking to take it on a weekend long distance trip in British Columbia.
Finding a rideable route has been a challenge because we can't drive on bike lanes, or on highways because of the speed.

So, does anyone know of any websites or where I can find a map that can show routes a 49 cc scooter can take?

Thanks very much in advance

[safari525]

Hey I just rode my ruckus on a 1,000 mile week long trip in Oregon. Not sure about Canada, but in the US the scooter is allowed on highways just not Interstates. There's a big difference. My best advice is to check Google GPS for a route that has a good shoulder. Regardless if a bicycle can do it you can too and motorists are much more aware of your presence at 35-40mph and even semis passing is really not that bad, also use pullouts frequently and take your time. Bottom line is speed doesn't matter when there is no traffic. Scenic Byways if you have em. Ride early and late. Go for it!

[maczulu]

I'm in Coquitlam (by Vancouver) and I find going for local drives a speed challenge. I'm 210 lbs, and currently topping out at 60 kph. I did some tinkering last year until I got frustrated/bored with swapping the variator in and out trying different weights. I am currently interested again and have some ongoing stuff.

I believe the minimum highway speed here is 70 kph, but real world speeds are 90-120 kph (outside of rush ours). I don't even drive on Lougheed with a 60 kph limit, with real speeds of 80-90. I don't have alot of faith in drivers here and am not comfortable with not being able to maintain a closer to traffic flow speed.

We put the ruckus on the back of the motorhome and have been all over BC up the yukon and around. Most of our rural highways do not even have a decent shoulder, which is where I'll ride given the option. Travelling 2 lane highways with semis and other large vehicles is just not not possible, although it's great for forestry service roads and general boonie bashing. But even then the lack of power makes thing a challenge at times.

So from the lower mainland no I dont think so. You either go the Duffy highway through Pemberton out to Lilloet, a narrow 2 lane great for motorcycles but not scooters, or you go out through Hope, then your stuck with the #1, #3, #5 highways. None are really scooter friendly, but if I was forced I'd probably pick the #1. Maybe pick up a bc backroads book and look for forest service roads that give alternative paths, but hard to destination travel that way. And you have to be aware of active logging roads and other traffic larger and faster.
 

[electrokid]

I searched and searched and couldn't find a good resource to determine posted speed limits on local roads/highway when even trying to take a 10 mile trip out of the city (Portland, Oregon).  I literally had to open up google maps, initiate street view, and then travel the roads until I found posted speed limits.  It was maddening, but I found a route that only had a stretch of highway that was 55 mph for about 0.5 miles.  This may be your only option.

Good luck on your journey!