Anyone around here have a Ruckus?

MxKing809
Profile picture for user MxKing809
Posts
6375
Joined
10/13/2013
Location
Big Sand Whoops, MI US
Fantasy
1535th
MxKing809
Edited Date/Time 6/5/2015 6:19pm
My father in law got rear ended in his motohome/car hauler rig, and his pickup on the car hauler smoked his ruckus' (ruckui?) That were on the trailer in front of the truck. So the insurance bought him 2 new ones and now I've got two wrecked scooters.

I'm hoping that someone here can help me: has anyone ever modded a ruckus? An engine mount on the case is broken so I think I'll have to build a custom mount and effectively rigid mount the motor..... but would like some insight.

Any input is appreciated!


|
Sixeightone
Profile picture for user Sixeightone
Posts
362
Joined
3/8/2014
Location
Central, CT US
Sixeightone 5/30/2015 7:56am
5/30/2015 7:56am
I have one! there's about a million things you can do to them! I got hit by a jeep on mine, actually the dickhead ran it over with his jeep as I jumped off and the frame got twisted and popped the radiator! But whatever you need I can surely help! Mine does a solid 48-50mph and it's all stretched and modded and what not. I'll post a pic of it later!
MxKing809
Profile picture for user MxKing809
Posts
6375
Joined
10/13/2013
Location
Big Sand Whoops, MI US
Fantasy
1535th
MxKing809 5/30/2015 7:57am
5/30/2015 7:57am
Sixeightone wrote:
I have one! there's about a million things you can do to them! I got hit by a jeep on mine, actually the dickhead ran it...
I have one! there's about a million things you can do to them! I got hit by a jeep on mine, actually the dickhead ran it over with his jeep as I jumped off and the frame got twisted and popped the radiator! But whatever you need I can surely help! Mine does a solid 48-50mph and it's all stretched and modded and what not. I'll post a pic of it later!
Ok perfect! So here's my problem. That engine mount ear on the radiator side broke off the case. I'm thinking of making a mount that will go from the main frame under the seat to the bottom plate on the engine that the stand is on. That would support the engine.... but it wouldn't pivolt....
Sixeightone
Profile picture for user Sixeightone
Posts
362
Joined
3/8/2014
Location
Central, CT US
Sixeightone 5/30/2015 8:06am
5/30/2015 8:06am
Yeah that'll be a tough one. The thing that sucks is that the ruckus only has three mounting points, the two in front and the one on the shock. Those cases are aluminum so you might be able to have someone weld the ear back on!
moco
Profile picture for user moco
Posts
138
Joined
10/8/2014
Location
CA
moco 5/30/2015 8:08am
5/30/2015 8:08am
First thing before you even fix the engine mounts is to have the suspension revalved.

The Shop

See All »
Sixeightone
Profile picture for user Sixeightone
Posts
362
Joined
3/8/2014
Location
Central, CT US
Sixeightone 5/30/2015 8:13am
5/30/2015 8:13am
I mean I tried revalving mine.. it was tough, I just changed the density of the grease in the front forks..
Dirtysmile56 5/30/2015 8:53am
5/30/2015 8:53am
I have an '04. It's been getting progressively harder to start. I've been reading on the Ruckus forums that the intake valve adjustment is to blame. I haven't ripped into it yet but summer is here and I need to get her back on the road. Have you guys done valve shimming on yours?
Sixeightone
Profile picture for user Sixeightone
Posts
362
Joined
3/8/2014
Location
Central, CT US
Sixeightone 5/30/2015 9:01am
5/30/2015 9:01am
Yes had to do it on a couple very easy to do! The rocker arm has a spring built into it so you don't even have to remove the cam bridge to get to it! very awesome!
4stroke4DWIN
Profile picture for user 4stroke4DWIN
Posts
2766
Joined
1/15/2012
Location
texas city, TX US
4stroke4DWIN 5/30/2015 9:06am
5/30/2015 9:06am
Can't help ya much but I would think you could get that ear welded back on? But heres a pic for motivation, this thing is sick for a scoooter lol.


APLMAN99
Profile picture for user APLMAN99
Posts
10540
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Dallas, TX US
APLMAN99 5/30/2015 9:44am
5/30/2015 9:44am
MxKing809 wrote:
My father in law got rear ended in his motohome/car hauler rig, and his pickup on the car hauler smoked his ruckus' (ruckui?) That were on...
My father in law got rear ended in his motohome/car hauler rig, and his pickup on the car hauler smoked his ruckus' (ruckui?) That were on the trailer in front of the truck. So the insurance bought him 2 new ones and now I've got two wrecked scooters.

I'm hoping that someone here can help me: has anyone ever modded a ruckus? An engine mount on the case is broken so I think I'll have to build a custom mount and effectively rigid mount the motor..... but would like some insight.

Any input is appreciated!


Buy one of the many 150 engines that pretty much bolt right in for a couple of hundred dollars. You're welcome in advance........
Sixeightone
Profile picture for user Sixeightone
Posts
362
Joined
3/8/2014
Location
Central, CT US
Sixeightone 5/30/2015 10:24am
5/30/2015 10:24am Edited Date/Time 5/30/2015 10:24am
Just a heads up, to do it correctly with a known gy6 engine and the correct makoa wiring harness, plus the rear wheel, plus the stretch kit to make the engine bolt correctly, etc.. it gets very expensive if you want it done the right way! It's more than a couple hundred dollars. Keep the Stock GET Honda engine, more reliable than most of the Chinese garbage, and the 150 only does about 5 more mph than me. My ruckus has 5k on the odometer and I haven't had a single problem yet! Stick with the stock engine for reliability! You'll thank me in the long run! If you want to go faster, buy a real motorcycle!
MxKing809
Profile picture for user MxKing809
Posts
6375
Joined
10/13/2013
Location
Big Sand Whoops, MI US
Fantasy
1535th
MxKing809 5/30/2015 10:45am
5/30/2015 10:45am
Sixeightone wrote:
Just a heads up, to do it correctly with a known gy6 engine and the correct makoa wiring harness, plus the rear wheel, plus the stretch...
Just a heads up, to do it correctly with a known gy6 engine and the correct makoa wiring harness, plus the rear wheel, plus the stretch kit to make the engine bolt correctly, etc.. it gets very expensive if you want it done the right way! It's more than a couple hundred dollars. Keep the Stock GET Honda engine, more reliable than most of the Chinese garbage, and the 150 only does about 5 more mph than me. My ruckus has 5k on the odometer and I haven't had a single problem yet! Stick with the stock engine for reliability! You'll thank me in the long run! If you want to go faster, buy a real motorcycle!
That's kinda what I was finding. I think I'll do a rigid mount then put the seat on an airbag or springs..... It'll be custom, but at least it will be the stock engine and drive train the way it was designed.
KMC440
Profile picture for user KMC440
Posts
7764
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
US
KMC440 5/30/2015 1:27pm
5/30/2015 1:27pm
After the shock revalve and the obligatory foot peg swap out with an 84 YZ490's..... Go up one tooth in the back.
ocscottie
Profile picture for user ocscottie
Posts
69102
Joined
8/16/2006
Location
Redding, CA US
ocscottie 5/30/2015 6:13pm
5/30/2015 6:13pm
Aceofspades wrote:
Can you describe the ruckus?[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/05/30/93045/s1200_2015_05_30_21.01.20.jpg[/img]
Can you describe the ruckus?

HAR!!! that was my first thought Laughing
Datdude22
Profile picture for user Datdude22
Posts
39
Joined
1/31/2015
Location
OH US
Datdude22 5/30/2015 6:15pm
5/30/2015 6:15pm
I have one, soon as I got it I started modding it. Has a 150cc motor, only stock part left is the frame and plastic.
All my parts either came from DorbyWorks, Rucksters, or PasswordJDM. I'll post some photos later. Basically the sky is he limit.

Mine tops out at about 78mph via GPS. But it's made to get around the city. I use the real bike for regular riding.
Grizz
Profile picture for user Grizz
Posts
3109
Joined
7/2/2012
Location
Los Angeles, CA US
Grizz 5/30/2015 7:22pm
5/30/2015 7:22pm
Sixeightone wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/05/30/92933/s1200_IMG_7087.jpg[/img]


I need that in my life.

Pit Row

See All »
PNWRIDER55 5/30/2015 8:04pm
5/30/2015 8:04pm


I've been thinking of doing the engine swap on mine but I'm not too keen on how the stretch looks. If you want any info on how to mod your seat frame let me know.
MxKing809
Profile picture for user MxKing809
Posts
6375
Joined
10/13/2013
Location
Big Sand Whoops, MI US
Fantasy
1535th
MxKing809 5/31/2015 11:55am
5/31/2015 11:55am Edited Date/Time 5/31/2015 11:55am
I got a little wild today....

Hey Sixeightone, what went into your airbox removal? There are so many vent hoses and BS cluttering up the engine I would love to route them all down and take the airbox off....
MxKing809
Profile picture for user MxKing809
Posts
6375
Joined
10/13/2013
Location
Big Sand Whoops, MI US
Fantasy
1535th
MxKing809 6/5/2015 6:19pm
6/5/2015 6:19pm
Alright, got it back together. This thing is literally half one scoot and half the other. Minus the PC 304 of course..... Evil

Post a reply to: Anyone around here have a Ruckus?