There was actually a model called the Big Ruckus which was basically a bigger version of the smaller Ruckus with a 250cc motor. There are ways to tweak the stock 49cc Ruckus such as the cdi (ecu). The 06+ Ruckus have the higher top end and better speed due to a higher redline and better tuned ecu.
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July 2, 2008 8:59 p.m. 92dxman New Reader
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July 2, 2008 9:03 p.m. Woodyhfd HalfDork
I wasn't talking about swapping in a Big Ruckus engine (too hard to find), but something older. It'd be the GRM way to go.
Ruckus: Looks Cool. Big Ruckus: Looks Stupid. Ruckus w/250 swap: Sleeper.
GY6 150cc swaps are getting pretty common.
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July 3, 2008 11:56 a.m. MitchellC New Reader
How hard is it to swap a conventional motorcycle engine into a scooter? Yamaha had a lot of aircooled 2-strokes; the RD350 and 400 got most of the press, but they also had a 250 and a few smaller-displacement models.
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July 3, 2008 12:00 p.m. fatallightning New Reader
ive put a couple hundred miles on a stella, which is a 150cc 2 stroke vespa clone. fun if you dont need to do more then 50.
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July 3, 2008 11:03 p.m. drc New Reader
yeah i'd be down with a ruckus. or maybe an old honda passport c70
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July 5, 2008 7:57 a.m. CivicSiRacer New Reader
I too wanted a Ruckus til I saw some of the prices of used ones in the area. Cool little thing with lots of parts aka Honda Civic :)
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July 5, 2008 8:42 a.m. Woodyhfd HalfDork
MitchellC wrote: How hard is it to swap a conventional motorcycle engine into a scooter? Yamaha had a lot of aircooled 2-strokes; the RD350 and 400 got most of the press, but they also had a 250 and a few smaller-displacement models.
It's not easy, as the engine / CVT combo also double (triple?) as the rear swing arm, so motorcycle engines are difficult.
Bigger scooter engines swap in a bit easier, usually accompanied by a longer wheelbase.
Used Ruckuses (?) don't depreciate much.
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July 6, 2008 6:05 p.m. 92dxman New Reader
Does anybody have any knowledge or experience with the older Honda Aero's from the 80s? I found an 87 for a reasonable price..
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July 6, 2008 10:19 p.m. Yavuz New Reader
My buddy just picked up an 85 aero... I don't know too much about them but if you check out www.hondaspree.net and take a look in the technical docs, they've got the service manuals for the slightly older Aeros... I don't know how much of it applies to the 87, but its definitely some good stuff.
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July 6, 2008 10:24 p.m. Woodyhfd HalfDork
92dxman wrote: Does anybody have any knowledge or experience with the older Honda Aero's from the 80s? I found an 87 for a reasonable price..
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July 7, 2008 1:38 p.m. CivicSiRacer New Reader
You should see this guy's project. Crazy modifications with lots of updates and pictures.
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July 7, 2008 7:57 p.m. Woodyhfd HalfDork
CivicSiRacer wrote: You should see this guy's project. Crazy modifications with lots of updates and pictures.
Thanks for posting that link! I planned on putting a deposit on a Ruckus tomorrow, specifically with the intention of swapping in a bigger engine. Maybe not THAT big, but I may incorporate some of his ideas.
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July 7, 2008 11:19 p.m. oldschoolimport New Reader
Yavuz wrote:
that brings back memories. I had an 87 elite 50s back in high school. I thought I was bad, coz I could take down every spree in the neighborhood!
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July 8, 2008 12:43 a.m. fastbmw None
These are my skoots....
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July 8, 2008 7:33 a.m. fastEddie Dork
I thought to be classified a scooter it had to have a "pass thru" in the middle for your legs?
Cool mini bikes though!
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July 8, 2008 10:05 a.m. GlennS HalfDork
the "pass thru" is called a "step thru" making it a "step thru" scooter.
And when you have your step through you gotta through a kit on that : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_kIUSr7-is
I know this video was already posted but it seemed appropriate.
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July 8, 2008 1:09 p.m. oldschoolimport New Reader
fastbmw wrote: These are my skoots....
are you a member of planetminis.com ? they have a decent section dedicated to the zb50.
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July 11, 2008 1:03 p.m. fastEddie Dork
You guys just had to get me started looking at Ruckuses (Rucki ?) didn't you?!
Some cool photos - http://www.tokyo-parts.co.jp/photogallery/photo.html
Mmmmm...
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July 11, 2008 2:16 p.m. Chris_V SuperDork
here we go... Japanese are gaga over their custom scooters...
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July 11, 2008 2:51 p.m. jwdmotorsports New Reader
I had a Yamaha Razz 50 in college.
It had about 1200 miles on it when I got it. The odo. rolled over (9999 miles) while I had it.
Any one else been that far on a scooter? I think that's about 300 hours on the scooter. I've had my fill. Will probably never own another one.
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July 11, 2008 9:53 p.m. Woodyhfd HalfDork
I ordered an 09 Ruckus the other day. I shrewdly negotiated a deal that will allow me to pay full MSRP and wait a month for it to come in. I got to choose my color, though.
They are selling out long before they ever arrive at the dealer.
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July 11, 2008 11:31 p.m. 92dxman New Reader
What color did you choose? Over on Totalruckus.com, some people on the west coast are claiming its impossible to get a Ruckus at a dealer for less than $2500.
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July 12, 2008 6:28 a.m. Woodyhfd HalfDork
Matte Gray Metallic.
