Draco-REX Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 This is where it begins. 2012 Honda Ruckus http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8031/7989326240_32e2f5cd7f_c.jpg 50cc of pure scooter MADNESS!! :lolguy: By next summer I plan to have it stretched, lowered, wire tucked, and running a square fatty rear tire. I'm going to keep power mods simple, just to get it running better. Though if it turns out that a GY6 swap will increase the resale (more than the cost of the swap) then it'll get bumped to 150cc. I just need to come up with a theme. I don't want to do all black. Now is the time for something more eye-catching than my usual vehicles. One idea is to do a riff on the classic hotrod: http://static.ddmcdn.com/gif/hot-rod-2.jpg Whitewall or red-line tires, red wheels, possibly a half-moon rear hubcap, and chrome bits here and there among a matte or semi-gloss black finish, and a red roll-and-tuck seat. It's not as flashy as some, but it's relatively easy which might be a good idea for a first project. Or I could go more flashy with a brightly colored frame, polished or chrome wheels, and other elements. Haven't decided yet. Oh, a motorcycle permit might be a good idea. But first up (not counting the permit) will be removing the floorboard and fitting a set of pegs. Since I used to ride mountain bikes, I'm just not comfortable controlling this thing while sitting down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Fucking GAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Did you get your permit today lol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted September 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Did you get your permit today lol? Lines out the door and down the sidewalk.. I'll try to get it during the week or skip C&C next weekend and be there when they open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted September 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Fucking GAY From you, I'll take that as a compliment. :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 pm spl josh hes got two of them. one he is doing motor swap and other stuff to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Cool! Are these cheap to buy? How fast will it go? Any pictures of other ones/inspiration pieces? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 You can get em real cheap. I think they are like 2k new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Cool! Are these cheap to buy? How fast will it go? Any pictures of other ones/inspiration pieces? 40mph range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripleskate Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 I have never understood the appeal of a Ruckus, for the money I would rather pick up a second-hand Ninja or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted September 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 If it's got wheels and a motor, it doesn't stay stock in my hands: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8315/7989920978_eb47f40ab8_c.jpg Removed the fenders, floorboard, and plastic belly pan. Re-routed breather lines and harness to keep them out of the way. pm spl josh hes got two of them. one he is doing motor swap and other stuff to it Cool, good to know. Cool! Are these cheap to buy? How fast will it go? Any pictures of other ones/inspiration pieces? New they are $2570. $3086 out the door. I was looking for used ones, and all I could find are ones that were already modified, or stock ones costing $2000 in another state. Might as well go new. Once it warms up, it got my big ass (6'4", 250lbs) to 35 on a relatively flat road. Supposedly just playing with the weights in the CVT is good for 5mph or so. Then there are other tuning options for the stock (GET) motor. Here's a modified one: http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs402.snc4/46510_105186716207560_100001486970613_43565_2376969_n.jpg http://images.cmsnl.com/m/gallery/honda/Honda_Zoomer_Ruckus/Honda%20Ruckus%20Gokubuto.jpg Crazy Ruck: (notice the turbo) http://www.rucksters.com/images/CompanyUrl/2012-6-411.jpg Not a Ruck, but similar drivetrain: (heavily modified obviously) I have never understood the appeal of a Ruckus, for the money I would rather pick up a second-hand Ninja or something. Personally, I want to stay out of traffic as much as possible. Not to mention the slower it is, the less temptation to do stupid shit. I know my limitations and I know I would not survive a fast bike. Some owners are city dwellers and don't need a big bike, some do this because they can't afford to mod a bigger bike or car. And frankly, scooters are just cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrxRcr Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Dont listen to the haters, i would own one if i had a practical use for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderboy Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 ive been looking into these lately. congrats on a cool project. the low mph is the big killer for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Didn't these used to be 2-stroke, or was that the Yamaha Zuma? Either way, GL with the project. Not my thing, but I'll be interested to see how the project comes along... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 ive been looking into these lately. congrats on a cool project. the low mph is the big killer for me. Well supposedly a GY6 swap will put it over 60mph without much hassle. Didn't these used to be 2-stroke, or was that the Yamaha Zuma? Either way, GL with the project. Not my thing, but I'll be interested to see how the project comes along... I'm pretty sure it's 4-stroke surprisingly. I don't have to mix oil with the gas and it has a PCV system. 2nd day of ownership and I've started taking apart the mass of vacuum lines that compromise most of the emissions system. I plan to remove the stock airbox but it'll require re-jetting the carb and I'm having trouble nailing down a source for new jets. So I can either rock the stock airbox or choke down the intake once I put a filter on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Silliness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 This actually looks fun sheeeeeiiitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 I want my click back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJdidit1738 Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Badass project, I have wanted a ruckus for quite some time but I would have just as much money in a ruckus as I could a stretched kz1000 so I have opted to just keep saving for a KZ1000 but definitely always been a fan of the ruckus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Very very cool, I've also wanted a Ruckus for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 We need a Ruckus Crew. Driving this thing to work and back is like being an ant at a line dance. I'm sure the only thing that kept me alive was a driver's fear of their insurance going up. I did get a wave from a guy on a street bike. Does that make me cool now? Yeah, I thought not. :lolguy: Anyways, I have a muffler, foot pegs, and dress-up pieces to neaten up the gas tank area on the way. The pegs will make it easier to ride/control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Sooooooooooooo fucking gay. I would seriously throw 64oz gas station size slurpees at you fairies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 We need a Ruckus Crew. Driving this thing to work and back is like being an ant at a line dance. I'm sure the only thing that kept me alive was a driver's fear of their insurance going up. I did get a wave from a guy on a street bike. Does that make me cool now? Yeah, I thought not. :lolguy: Anyways, I have a muffler, foot pegs, and dress-up pieces to neaten up the gas tank area on the way. The pegs will make it easier to ride/control. If i didnt already have 6 billions things ide rock on. In time though things are sweetttt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 :lolguy: http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e84/jdmposer/530DDA41-045C-47E0-A91F-0D1016F7E2EA-6562-0000044BDC026D9C.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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