***The Official HONDA RUCKUS Thread***

[blunttech]

Thoughts on the Can Am spyder? I like it but have not looked at one as I know they are far more expensive than I am willing to spend on a toy at the moment.

I dont know man, for one I agree its too much loot, But Im not sure id want to ride around on one of those either. Of course I would have said the same about a scooter a year or 2 ago too

[Stephen]

You know, I chopped the bars and seat, and went for a ride. It wasn't as comfortable as the stock bar height. I felt too hunched over. I've since picked up another set of stock bars (uncut) and am much happier with the position. Stock height bars and lower seat are where its at for me. I gotta admit, though, it doesn't look near as cool.

Anyway, the bars in my pics are up for sale if someone has a decent offer. They'll need some new paint though.

Maybe. I love the riding postion on e30 fiends. Not going to be comfy for 2 hour rides, but its like a little cafe racer.

Still needs an oil change :( Lol. I've got cash moneys now so maybe I'll hook you up before you get back! It's still sitting all cozy in the back under the tarp! W00t!

Ill cover the cost of oil :p

[WlknGenius]

I picked one of these up for myself last night and its a ton of fun. Quick enough to be fun but slow enough for me not to be guaranteed to kill myself. Its an 07 with 300 mi in like new condition.

I haven't gotten myself a helmet yet. What type do you all use? From looking around online Im liking the retro styles like the Zox Jazz.

[blunttech]

I picked one of these up for myself last night and its a ton of fun. Quick enough to be fun but slow enough for me not to be guaranteed to kill myself. Its an 07 with 300 mi in like new condition.

I haven't gotten myself a helmet yet. What type do you all use? From looking around online Im liking the retro styles like the Zox Jazz.

nice what did you have to pay for yours? I got a good deal on a new 08 with zero miles but the battery is shot and the carb was gunky from stagnant gas. a few minutes dicking around with it and it runs great

[SeriousBusiness]

but slow enough for me not to be guaranteed to kill myself.
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Till you get hit at speed by a 4000lb car. :p


But no really, I ride motorcycles and have owned quite a few and even rode some scooters (rented). Realistically though, I live 16 miles from town (and 20 from my work). Would this even work riding back roads? How fast can I really expect a 49cc scooter to propel my 240lb fat ass? I'd like to get one and ride it around town, but getting to town, or riding home (especially at night) has kept from exploring this possibility any further.

Anyone?

[blunttech]

Till you get hit at speed by a 4000lb car. :p


But no really, I ride motorcycles and have owned quite a few and even rode some scooters (rented). Realistically though, I live 16 miles from town (and 20 from my work). Would this even work riding back roads? How fast can I really expect a 49cc scooter to propel my 240lb fat ass? I'd like to get one and ride it around town, but getting to town, or riding home (especially at night) has kept from exploring this possibility any further.

Anyone?

yeah itll work back roads but if its hilly and windy expect to be at 25mph on hills and shit.
Its a little limited in that regard but for my needs its fine so far

[SeriousBusiness]

yeah itll work back roads but if its hilly and windy expect to be at 25mph on hills and shit.
Its a little limited in that regard but for my needs its fine so far

Its South Georgia bro, I *wish* I could find a hill around here LOL.

So whats the top speed for the heavier guys? The little 49cc Chinese unit I rode last year was severely affected by rider weight though it got me and my wife around without a problem, top speed was just quite bad (30mph compared to 40 for myself, or 45+ for my 155lb friend).

[myinfernalbmw]

there is always the gy6 swap to consider, that will get you going no problem. i have also read of some ruck owners tuning the stock engines/drive and getting them up to around 50mph. It seems like the most cost effective way to get the speed is through a swap though.

[blunttech]

there is always the gy6 swap to consider, that will get you going no problem. i have also read of some ruck owners tuning the stock engines/drive and getting them up to around 50mph. It seems like the most cost effective way to get the speed is through a swap though.

yeah Im only 170 and ive seen only 42-43 downhill. super duper is about the same weight as me and has his intake and exhaust done and a variator and his walks away from my stock ruckus but in actuality we are talking only a few MPH overall. I will do the gy6 swap im sure with a fatty out back

[WlknGenius]

nice what did you have to pay for yours? I got a good deal on a new 08 with zero miles but the battery is shot and the carb was gunky from stagnant gas. a few minutes dicking around with it and it runs great

I paid 1500 for it. I'm not really sure how that compares to the rest of the country but I'm in New Orleans, LA. I've seen 3 Ruckuses on CL in the past month and each one had several people looking to buy it. I was actually able to put it in my Honda Fit on the way home.



After toying around today, it looks like I can't get past 37-38 mph without going to an airstrip or something. I'm 175 lbs, so I thought I might be able to break 40 mph. I'm going to try pumping up the tires a little more and see if that helps. If not, I might look into tuning the carb. I won't do much though, if I wanted something faster I would have bought a MadAss or a 150cc scooter.

The scooter does great on 25 mph streets. It can keep up with traffic on 35 mph streets, but you won't be passing anyone. You pretty much drive it on full open throttle 100 percent of the time no matter what you are doing.

[Mtriple]

Haha! They're tons of fun! Is SuperDuper the same guy as Mtriple? I saw his e30 in the background of his build thread:

http://totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=92&t=49738

What are your plans, Blunt? Engine swap?

:pimp:

yes same guy. Hes a bad influence too. Im just going to lower the seat on this one and give it to my wife. Im shopping for another right now for me which Ill mod over the winter. Im thinking motor swap and the normal stuff but i dont want to interfere with my car build. Ill get the scooter and just collect parts. i need to get my car done before it gets cold

I know, I need to get back to the e30.

I paid 1500 for it. I'm not really sure how that compares to the rest of the country but I'm in New Orleans, LA. I've seen 3 Ruckuses on CL in the past month and each one had several people looking to buy it. I was actually able to put it in my Honda Fit on the way home.



After toying around today, it looks like I can't get past 37-38 mph without going to an airstrip or something. I'm 175 lbs, so I thought I might be able to break 40 mph. I'm going to try pumping up the tires a little more and see if that helps. If not, I might look into tuning the carb. I won't do much though, if I wanted something faster I would have bought a MadAss or a 150cc scooter.

The scooter does great on 25 mph streets. It can keep up with traffic on 35 mph streets, but you won't be passing anyone. You pretty much drive it on full open throttle 100 percent of the time no matter what you are doing.

I cant give you a top speed because I dont have a speedo right now but mine feels pretty quick. Best money you can spend is a variator and some rollers. Get the Polini if you want top speed and KN if you want midrange power. I went with the KN and its a VERY noticeable difference over stock. CDI is next for me.

These things are so much fun, I bought another one just for commuting. My commute is 24 miles each way to work and I take all back roads. Its an absolute blast and I actually look forward to going to work just so I can ride not to mention the monies I'm saving in gas. My red ruckus has a Yosh pipe on it and its pretty loud. I feel bad tooling through neighborhoods at 6am so I'm leaving the black ruckus stock when it comes to exhaust. I have purchased a few things for it that should be here next week...



I bought a Metropolitan for my gf too...

[SeriousBusiness]

My commute is 24 miles each way to work and I take all back roads.

See this is what I needed to hear. I don't drive 24 miles to work but its all back roads. Whats the visibility like at night?

[jasonsnoddy]

this makes me want one sooo bad

[DEV0 E30]

I daily mine now that I can't afford the WRX :( Lol. And it's just SUPER nice out these days! :D

What's with the wagon?


Still sorta tempted on one of these... but freeway commute = 10-15 minutes on the r6. (Not speeding, just use of the HOV Lane.) If I didn't use so many freeways I'd seriously consider one.

[bimmer_E30]

can't wait to pick up one haha