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With more and more people interested in getting a Ruckus,I decided to put together a thread with some info on them.
This is a read only thread,so if you have a question ask it here: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=747989
Honda Ruckus on Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_ruckus
Houston Ruckus Owners:
www.houstonruckuscrew.com
Ruckus Related Websites:
Ruckus Riders
Ruckus Forum:
www.totalruckus.com
Ruckus How To:
http://totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewforum.ph...dbe4aa005d2241e
Ruckus Mod Index
http://totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph...3a0c6e3fbfc0018
Ruckus Aftermarket Parts
Scooter Mission
Rucksters
MX Performance
Battle Scooter
Ruckus life
Scooter Works
Standard Functions
Cor Sport USA
BOWLS
PWJDM Ruckus Parts
KS Customs
Web-Bike Japan
Scootertronics
Monster Scooter Parts
Jiang Wayne
Tokyo Parts - use google translate for this one
Paranoid Fabrications
Pro Scooter Parts
Makoa Scooters
Ruckus Pics
Ruckus pic set on Flickr
This is a read only thread,so if you have a question ask it here: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=747989
"In the state of Texas, you need insurance and a license for any scooter in any size engine. Scooter below 50cc's are considered mopeds and require a moped license. You can acquire this license my simply taking a written test at the DMV. Scooters over 50cc's (motorcycle driver's license which includes a written test as well as a driven test. The driven test can be substituted by a motorcycle safety course."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_ruckus
Houston Ruckus Owners:
www.houstonruckuscrew.com
Ruckus Related Websites:
Ruckus Riders
Ruckus Forum:
www.totalruckus.com
Ruckus How To:
http://totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewforum.ph...dbe4aa005d2241e
Ruckus Mod Index
http://totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph...3a0c6e3fbfc0018
Ruckus Aftermarket Parts
Scooter Mission
Rucksters
MX Performance
Battle Scooter
Ruckus life
Scooter Works
Standard Functions
Cor Sport USA
BOWLS
PWJDM Ruckus Parts
KS Customs
Web-Bike Japan
Scootertronics
Monster Scooter Parts
Jiang Wayne
Tokyo Parts - use google translate for this one
Paranoid Fabrications
Pro Scooter Parts
Makoa Scooters
Ruckus Pics
Ruckus pic set on Flickr
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GY6 Related Threads:
http://totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph...&hilit=gy6+swap
Ruckus Engine:
Big Bore Stock Engine
Adjusting a carburetor
How to clean the carburetor
Re-jetting 101
Re-jetting 101 part 2
How to lock your Ruckus.
http://totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=30
http://totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph...&hilit=gy6+swap
Ruckus Engine:
Big Bore Stock Engine
Adjusting a carburetor
How to clean the carburetor
Re-jetting 101
Re-jetting 101 part 2
How to lock your Ruckus.
http://totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=30
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Ruckus Exhaust videos:
Honda Ruckus- RPM Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Zero Duke Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Wirus Win Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Burial Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- MRP Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- HMF Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Daytona Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- SANM Titanium Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Stinger Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Dr. D Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- NCY-R Stainless Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Damos Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Jiang Wayne Type-1 Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Yoshimura Carbon Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Leo Vince Exhaust (No Baffle)
Honda Ruckus- Beams R-Evo Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Yoshimura TRC Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Kitaco Megaphone Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- RPM Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Zero Duke Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Wirus Win Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Burial Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- MRP Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- HMF Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Daytona Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- SANM Titanium Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Stinger Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Dr. D Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- NCY-R Stainless Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Damos Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Jiang Wayne Type-1 Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Yoshimura Carbon Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Leo Vince Exhaust (No Baffle)
Honda Ruckus- Beams R-Evo Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Yoshimura TRC Exhaust
Honda Ruckus- Kitaco Megaphone Exhaust
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So you got your Ruckus and dont know what to do first.Here is a small list of basic mods to help get you going.
Variator:
A variator is what I recommend you get 1st.Basically you have a variator from the factory with 7 gram weights.With an aftermarket variator you get sets of lighter weights.The lighter ones you put in,the more acceleration you get.You can even mix them up to alter the effects.The changes are VERY noticeable.
Lowered seat frame:
The seat frame is the part holding the seat cushion.From the factory its pretty high.Kinda looks like a baby chair.Most lowered seat frame are 3-1/4 inches lower.It looks much better and helps your feet touch the ground if your shorter.
Handle bars:
Now that you have a lowered seat,your handle bars will be too tall! Find a aftermarket clamp like a Kijima and a set of handle bars.Combined with lowered seat and the riding feels way better.
Air filters & Main/Slow jet sets:
You can get rid of the stock airbox and clean up the look by getting a set of 3 air filters.The install is pretty easy.Here is the catch.All Rucks will react differently to mods.When messing with intakes or exhaust you MIGHT have to change out your fuel jets inside your carb.Just order a set to be safe.Sizes should be 35,38,40,42 and 75,78,80,83,85,88,90
Link to guy selling filters as a set..
http://totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewto...p?f=47&t=40100
Main Filters:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...RK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...RK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
Carb side filter:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...RK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
PCV:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...RK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
Rear shock:
The factory shock sucks pretty much.After you get rid of your stock airbox you can run pretty much all shocks.Just double check the description because there is some that only work on extended Rucks.Avoid the "Swift" brand shock.
Exhaust:
This will help you gain some speed too.Just like I said before,you might and probably will have to swap in jets to get the right fuel mix.
CDI:
Now that your Ruckus is going way faster than the stock 40mph you are prob hitting the rev limit by now.Usually its around 44-45mph.So you should get a CDI next.Basically it removes your limiter.There is different models you can choose from.Some with a higher limit,some with no limit.
Once you get the basics down you can move on to the more hardcore stuff like big carb kits,frame extensions,etc.
The store list is posted,compare prices on everything.
Variator:
A variator is what I recommend you get 1st.Basically you have a variator from the factory with 7 gram weights.With an aftermarket variator you get sets of lighter weights.The lighter ones you put in,the more acceleration you get.You can even mix them up to alter the effects.The changes are VERY noticeable.
Lowered seat frame:
The seat frame is the part holding the seat cushion.From the factory its pretty high.Kinda looks like a baby chair.Most lowered seat frame are 3-1/4 inches lower.It looks much better and helps your feet touch the ground if your shorter.
Handle bars:
Now that you have a lowered seat,your handle bars will be too tall! Find a aftermarket clamp like a Kijima and a set of handle bars.Combined with lowered seat and the riding feels way better.
Air filters & Main/Slow jet sets:
You can get rid of the stock airbox and clean up the look by getting a set of 3 air filters.The install is pretty easy.Here is the catch.All Rucks will react differently to mods.When messing with intakes or exhaust you MIGHT have to change out your fuel jets inside your carb.Just order a set to be safe.Sizes should be 35,38,40,42 and 75,78,80,83,85,88,90
Link to guy selling filters as a set..
http://totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewto...p?f=47&t=40100
Main Filters:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...RK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...RK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
Carb side filter:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...RK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
PCV:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...RK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
Rear shock:
The factory shock sucks pretty much.After you get rid of your stock airbox you can run pretty much all shocks.Just double check the description because there is some that only work on extended Rucks.Avoid the "Swift" brand shock.
Exhaust:
This will help you gain some speed too.Just like I said before,you might and probably will have to swap in jets to get the right fuel mix.
CDI:
Now that your Ruckus is going way faster than the stock 40mph you are prob hitting the rev limit by now.Usually its around 44-45mph.So you should get a CDI next.Basically it removes your limiter.There is different models you can choose from.Some with a higher limit,some with no limit.
Once you get the basics down you can move on to the more hardcore stuff like big carb kits,frame extensions,etc.
The store list is posted,compare prices on everything.
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Adding a 12V Outlet
Big Ruckus Ammo Trunk
Carbon Fiber Look Shield Exhaust
Chanito's Windshield
Chemicals Used
Coolant Reservoir Cover
Frame Brace
Front Turn Signal Relocation
Handlebar and Battlescooter Handlebar Clamp
Headlight Wiring for Aftermarket Headlights
Horn Relocation
Key screwdriver mod
Kijima Coolant Tank
Lightly Lowered Seat
Lock Pass-Through
Longboard Mount
Lowered Seat and Extension Kit
Narrowed Stock Front Signals
NCY Extension Kit
Pegs
Rear Fender Trim
Sanjuro Underseat taillight/license plate bracket instructions
Sanjuro Engine mud guard installation instructions
Show Chrome Stereo
Speedo in Battery Box
Tail Light Cover Trim
Ruckus brake light wiring diagram
Tail Light Lowering
Tanax Napoleon Balljoint Mirrors
Big Ruckus Ammo Trunk
Carbon Fiber Look Shield Exhaust
Chanito's Windshield
Chemicals Used
Coolant Reservoir Cover
Frame Brace
Front Turn Signal Relocation
Handlebar and Battlescooter Handlebar Clamp
Headlight Wiring for Aftermarket Headlights
Horn Relocation
Key screwdriver mod
Kijima Coolant Tank
Lightly Lowered Seat
Lock Pass-Through
Longboard Mount
Lowered Seat and Extension Kit
Narrowed Stock Front Signals
NCY Extension Kit
Pegs
Rear Fender Trim
Sanjuro Underseat taillight/license plate bracket instructions
Sanjuro Engine mud guard installation instructions
Show Chrome Stereo
Speedo in Battery Box
Tail Light Cover Trim
Ruckus brake light wiring diagram
Tail Light Lowering
Tanax Napoleon Balljoint Mirrors
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Ruckus Maintenance
1. Manual says 10-40w oil for the engine. It says to change it at 600 miles the first time, then every 3000 miles or something. Most people around here check it right after they buy it new from a dealer since its over filled and change it ASAP. I just drained it to a normal level and then changed it at 500 miles the first time. I change it every 1000 miles after
2. Gear oil is like 3000-5000 miles or more according to manual who knows. Its about $9 for a quart of 75-90w mobil 1 synthetic gear oil, which will get you 9-10 changes. i change it every 1000 miles.
3. Spark plug I change in the spring 1 time a year when i pull it out of storage. Change as needed
4. Air filter i change in the spring 1 time year when i pull it out of storage. Change as needed
5. Fuel Filter, change as needed, probably 1 time a year or X amount of miles depending on if you are running many miles a year.
6. Drive belt will last you maybe 4000-5000 miles at most, when it gets below 17 mm in width change it.
7. Rollers will last you between 0-10000 miles....if you ride forever and only stop for gas you may never wear a flat spot on them. If you ride 1 block at a time and stop and go and stop...you will need to change them often.
8. Tires last about 5000 miles for rear, 10000 or more front, change as needed. Keep filled at 25 psi for optimal ride and wear.
9. Some people check timing right off the bat. The manual says check at 15k miles. There are tutorials here how to do that.
10. Changing the head lights/tail lights/turn signals when they burn out is best for optimal performance.
11. Washing the ruckus when it gets dirty helps it get clean. Wash as needed.
1. Manual says 10-40w oil for the engine. It says to change it at 600 miles the first time, then every 3000 miles or something. Most people around here check it right after they buy it new from a dealer since its over filled and change it ASAP. I just drained it to a normal level and then changed it at 500 miles the first time. I change it every 1000 miles after
2. Gear oil is like 3000-5000 miles or more according to manual who knows. Its about $9 for a quart of 75-90w mobil 1 synthetic gear oil, which will get you 9-10 changes. i change it every 1000 miles.
3. Spark plug I change in the spring 1 time a year when i pull it out of storage. Change as needed
4. Air filter i change in the spring 1 time year when i pull it out of storage. Change as needed
5. Fuel Filter, change as needed, probably 1 time a year or X amount of miles depending on if you are running many miles a year.
6. Drive belt will last you maybe 4000-5000 miles at most, when it gets below 17 mm in width change it.
7. Rollers will last you between 0-10000 miles....if you ride forever and only stop for gas you may never wear a flat spot on them. If you ride 1 block at a time and stop and go and stop...you will need to change them often.
8. Tires last about 5000 miles for rear, 10000 or more front, change as needed. Keep filled at 25 psi for optimal ride and wear.
9. Some people check timing right off the bat. The manual says check at 15k miles. There are tutorials here how to do that.
10. Changing the head lights/tail lights/turn signals when they burn out is best for optimal performance.
11. Washing the ruckus when it gets dirty helps it get clean. Wash as needed.
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Alleykat 09' Ruckus:
Engine:
Polini variator
K&N filters
Daytona belt
Posh CDI unlimited
Yoshimura carbon exhaust,Bowls modified for fatty
Frame:
Kandy Jollypop Copper powdercoat rear frame & triple tree
Satin black powdercoated main frame
Custom chopped/extended seat frame
Custom shaved headlight bracket,powdercoated
Custom chopped NCY footbrace w/powdercoated pegs
Custom chopped/shortened powdercoated side pegs
Custom 6.5 inch stretch & shock extension,offset for fatty
Exterior:
BMF handlebar clamp
Superlow handlebars
Fiberglass gas tank
Matte black battery box
Kijima blinkers
Kijima kickstand
Kijima backrest
LED smoked tail light
S2 radiator cover
Jody extended seat
Paranoid Fab license plate relocater
Paranoid Fab stainless steel batterybox & plate hardware,black washers
Garmin GPS hardwired to 12v socket
Wheels & suspension:
Wheel hub 4 lug conversion
ITP 10x8 wheel,black powdercoated
Innova Racer tire 225-40-10
Daytona rear shock
Engine:
Polini variator
K&N filters
Daytona belt
Posh CDI unlimited
Yoshimura carbon exhaust,Bowls modified for fatty
Frame:
Kandy Jollypop Copper powdercoat rear frame & triple tree
Satin black powdercoated main frame
Custom chopped/extended seat frame
Custom shaved headlight bracket,powdercoated
Custom chopped NCY footbrace w/powdercoated pegs
Custom chopped/shortened powdercoated side pegs
Custom 6.5 inch stretch & shock extension,offset for fatty
Exterior:
BMF handlebar clamp
Superlow handlebars
Fiberglass gas tank
Matte black battery box
Kijima blinkers
Kijima kickstand
Kijima backrest
LED smoked tail light
S2 radiator cover
Jody extended seat
Paranoid Fab license plate relocater
Paranoid Fab stainless steel batterybox & plate hardware,black washers
Garmin GPS hardwired to 12v socket
Wheels & suspension:
Wheel hub 4 lug conversion
ITP 10x8 wheel,black powdercoated
Innova Racer tire 225-40-10
Daytona rear shock
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Second2None's 06 Ruckus:
Engine
GY6 150cc Swap
Yoshimura Cyclone W/AKGarageWorks Bracket
BTX Drag Header Pipe
Dr Pulley Variator
Dr Pulley Slider Weights
Gates Kevlar Belt
UNI Filter
Wheels, Brake, & Suspension
Daytona 8 Hole Front Wheel 10x2.75
Daytona 8 Hole Rear Wheel 12x4
Pirelli SL26 Tire
KN Kikaku Lowdown Front Forks
KN Kikaku Rear Shock 220-240 mm
KN Kikaku 190mm Serrated Rotor w/ Caliper Adapter
KN Kikaku Two Piston Caliper
Brembo Master Cylinder
Goodridge Stainless Brake Lines
Chassis
Bowls Seat Frame
ATR GY6 Engine Mount
MPAB Frame Brace
Daytona Drag Handlebars
Kitaco Kickstand
Flybikes Clamp
PWJDM Shim Kit
Accessories
Zoomania Frame Cap
Gallery Fresh Bolts
Kijima Foam Grips
Kijima Wave Headlight
Kijima Turn Signals
Paranoid R6 Tail Light
Jodys Polished Fuel Tank Cover
Bowls Gas Cap
Chrome CVT Case
Garmin Nuvi 285wt
Engine
GY6 150cc Swap
Yoshimura Cyclone W/AKGarageWorks Bracket
BTX Drag Header Pipe
Dr Pulley Variator
Dr Pulley Slider Weights
Gates Kevlar Belt
UNI Filter
Wheels, Brake, & Suspension
Daytona 8 Hole Front Wheel 10x2.75
Daytona 8 Hole Rear Wheel 12x4
Pirelli SL26 Tire
KN Kikaku Lowdown Front Forks
KN Kikaku Rear Shock 220-240 mm
KN Kikaku 190mm Serrated Rotor w/ Caliper Adapter
KN Kikaku Two Piston Caliper
Brembo Master Cylinder
Goodridge Stainless Brake Lines
Chassis
Bowls Seat Frame
ATR GY6 Engine Mount
MPAB Frame Brace
Daytona Drag Handlebars
Kitaco Kickstand
Flybikes Clamp
PWJDM Shim Kit
Accessories
Zoomania Frame Cap
Gallery Fresh Bolts
Kijima Foam Grips
Kijima Wave Headlight
Kijima Turn Signals
Paranoid R6 Tail Light
Jodys Polished Fuel Tank Cover
Bowls Gas Cap
Chrome CVT Case
Garmin Nuvi 285wt