***The Official HONDA RUCKUS Thread***

[Erik]

How much do you weigh and what is the fastest you can go? I can maintain 40 on a flat surface.
Taylor

I just weighed in at 170.9lbs with shoes, no helmet, jacket, or gloves. Haha if that really makes a difference. Which with 5hp, it does.

There are no flat surfaces here so I'm not sure about that. I can maintain 38-40 with no issues on most of the road that aren't going harsh uphill...

First I'll say the ruckus is a cool looking machine, especially considering it's a scoot.

Secondly, one of the things that makes the scooters look/feel so gay is the position of one's feet while riding.

So why don't more peeps add some footpegs to these things that allow for a more forward foot position, like riding a cruiser?

1. Yes it is

2. I have foot pegs and I love them.

[E30_fiend]

damn Erik thats looks great for being used. One question though. How do you like that rear shock? so far thats the one thing that I dont like. It just isnt stiff enough and doesnt have enough travel. They are really cheap too. Like 60 bucks for that spring.

Let me know. Also the speed var, which one does it have?





Taylor

[Erik]

damn Erik thats looks great for being used. One question though. How do you like that rear shock? so far thats the one thing that I dont like. It just isnt stiff enough and doesnt have enough travel. They are really cheap too. Like 60 bucks for that spring.

Let me know. Also the speed var, which one does it have?
Taylor

I only rode a stock Ruck for about fifteen minutes and I have to say that the upgraded one is a lot better... I'm not that big of a guy so it didn't see a huge need for a different shock but I actually like it a lot. As far as speed difference, I definitely noticed this one to be quite a bit quicker on accelerations and definitely faster top end. I want to do more engine work on it though, it only really has gearing work.

[E30_fiend]

well they make gearing kits for them. They lose a little power down low but gain it up top. Only problem I have is that I can only change things that are bolt on. The second I go internal it voids all warranty on it. Im not going to throw away 600 dollars worth of warranty for 2mph.




Taylor

[DRTSRFR]

This is supposedly the fastest ruckus in the world...

http://www.motoiq.com/projects/project_honda_ruckus.aspx

[HarryPotter]

This is supposedly the fastest rukus in the world...

http://www.motoiq.com/projects/proje...da_ruckus.aspx

I'd ride that thing around town. 58mph is plenty fast enough for around here.

[Stephen]

well they make gearing kits for them. They lose a little power down low but gain it up top. Only problem I have is that I can only change things that are bolt on. The second I go internal it voids all warranty on it. Im not going to throw away 600 dollars worth of warranty for 2mph.




Taylor

How do they define internal? Variator, intake, exhaust and CDI, and it should move a bit easier

[Erik]

How do they define internal? Variator, intake, exhaust and CDI, and it should move a bit easier

I really want to do the CDI, intake, and an exhaust... I'm pretty sure it's highly recommended that you rejet the carb once you do intake and exhaust though.

[Cronus]

My friend andy has a ruckus...





that's a honda cbr 600rr motor in that thing. if you can't tell his fabrication skills are epicly amazing

[Ray Smoodiver]

My friend andy has a ruckus...





that's a honda cbr 600rr motor in that thing. if you can't tell his fabrication skills are epicly amazing

:twisted:

[karimMsalama]

some nice HONDA,s

[E30_fiend]

I really want to do the CDI, intake, and an exhaust... I'm pretty sure it's highly recommended that you re-jet the carb once you do intake and exhaust though.

I haven't fully read into it but I wouldn't doubt having to re-jet the carb after said mods. I have my variator on order right now as well as my filter kit. I don't know if I want to spend the money on the actual hard piped intake. I may just buy some aluminum piping and cut it to fit then figure out whether I want to flat black it or leave it polished.

And Erik, I bought the Polini variator. I read a big article on variators on totalruckus.com and they were saying that the polini is an all around better variator. Not to mention I can tune the variator to my weight. Seeing that I'm heavier than most riders, I think I may need the 6.9g roller weights. But that will all have to be tuned. Maybe a mix and match of the 5.9g rollers and the 6.9g rollers. Who knows.

I'm really stoked to be getting some more speed on my ruck. I hit 43 this morning which is said to be the factory highest speed. But seeing that I weight about 30lbs more than the suggested weight for the ruck, I have a feeling it may go faster. I also heard that the 09 ruck has some different things than the earlier models. Maybe that's the reason for the better "fat man" gearing. CDI is the next thing on my list. I figure I should take care of the go fast parts first then worry about aesthetics later. Stephen agrees.

I really think its funny though that Stephen got both of us looking at the ruck and he has yet to buy one. lulz. Sorry Stephen. I had previously wanted to look at a ruckus but I was just not financially fit to pull the trigger. I built my credit and now I'm reaping the benefits. I LOVE MY RUCKUS!!!!



Taylor

[Stephen]

I really think its funny though that Stephen got both of us looking at the ruck and he has yet to buy one. lulz. Sorry Stephen.

Soon!


Possibly this weekend, but its not a slam dunk yet

[Stephen]

Ok, got one lined up i think. Hopefully early next week

[Ray Smoodiver]

I found one of 5 in New Zealand, $2999NZD = $2100USD, good price or no?

Black and white with 4,500km