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WanganRunner

08-25-2010, 09:07 AM

we should make a ruck thread haha

Okay.

Here's mine, both of which have utterly failed me. Ruckus is running okay, but it mysteriously stopped doing so and stranded me at a CVS two miles from my house on Friday. I pushed it home when, predictably, it then began acting totally fine. I'm not going to ride it anywhere until I understand why that happened.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4587216555_5e70caa738_b.jpg

This is my 1960 Super Cub which, also predictably, stopped running the instant I took possession of it. Methinks it is a ground on the ignition switch, but we'll see.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4920116276_3337d4faf0_b.jpg

Here are a few shots from rides I've either organized or attended:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4907454276_cbb8a48af1_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4906859141_6ba82b518a_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1041/4727510880_be4cea0811_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3492/3916805359_0fdfa89913_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3518/3917595410_f6601cde6e_b.jpg

I really thought we already had one of these threads, but I couldn't find one.

TeamFRAT

08-25-2010, 09:19 AM

Rad thread. Been seeing these alot but being from the midwest they are not as plentiful as the west coast it seems. How much does one have to invest to have cool shit on it? MPG rating? Anything worth noting?

WanganRunner

08-25-2010, 09:51 AM

It's definitely bigger in the West Coast, particularly San Gabriel Valley, etc.

We've been having events in DC now for about two years though.

I bought mine new in late 2007 for $2200 out-the-door, gets 110mpg, goes 43mph or so stock. I commute about 50 miles round-trip on it in nice weather.

I think I've got about another $1200 into my bike. ATR extension, MRP pipe, Daytona 210mm shock, NCY seat frame, PWJDM bars/stem/pegs/frame stabilizers, knockoff tanax mirror, Gamin Navi, DIY K&N intake, re-jet, KN Kikaku Variator.

I also just pulled a lot of stuff off the bike. Fenders, floorboard, etc.

ZilviaKid

08-25-2010, 11:46 AM

well i guess now ive gotta snap some pics of my new fatty dont i?

and hopefully jiang wayne gets their shit together and i get my disk brakes soon

WanganRunner

08-25-2010, 12:15 PM

well i guess now ive gotta snap some pics of my new fatty dont i?

What kit did you go with, or did you piece it together? GET or swapped?

S14DB

08-25-2010, 12:18 PM

ZilviaKid

08-25-2010, 12:22 PM

What kit did you go with, or did you piece it together? GET or swapped?
went with AK's kit

its just the stock GET

dont want to dump any more cash into it lol

lok

08-25-2010, 12:33 PM

I've been looking at the Sachs Madass 125.

http://scootersintheusa.com/images/Sachs-Madass_1.jpg

Everyone is jumping on the Ruckus bandwagon. 50cc is not going to cut it for me when local road speed limits are as high as 55mph.

3 grand though.

You can get a swapped ruckus for that much and 55mph.

Still cool looking though.

WanganRunner

08-25-2010, 12:33 PM

went with AK's kit

its just the stock GET

dont want to dump any more cash into it lol

^^
I think that's what I'm going to do, insomuch as a fatty is concerned. I don't care about swapping my bike, I just want to get 46-48mph out of the GET and I'll be happy.

If I want to go faster, I'll just tune the Super Cub. A cheapo 125cc LiFan swap and some different gearing will get me like 70mph.

The Madass 125 is most excellent, please get one and then post about it. A local guy (John, who is selling his Supermade/LS1 S14 on here) had a 125 that he was selling for like $1700 with tons of extras. I wish I had the garage space, but I'd just bought the Cub.

EDIT: ^^Guy above is right though, for $3k it's kind of steep. You can get a lightly-used 2008-10 Ninja 250R for that and have a real bike.

Anyone build mopeds? I know 240Trainee was working on one like two years ago, not sure if it ever got done. Here are two I made posts about awhile back, click images for more.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2722/4421815447_ecb537f191_b.jpg (http://sixsylinder.blogspot.com/2010/03/submissions-dutch-doped.html)

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z224/cookiemonster131/DSCN2314.jpg (http://sixsylinder.blogspot.com/2010/02/lets-talk-about-sachs.html)

ZilviaKid

08-25-2010, 12:47 PM

in all honesty though, if i could afford the insurence on a sport bike, id get rid of the ruckus over night.. lol

S14DB

08-25-2010, 12:49 PM

3 grand though.

You can get a swapped ruckus for that much and 55mph.

Still cool looking though.

Ruckus 50cc MSRP is $2,499 and the Madass 50cc MSRP is $1999. The Madass 125 is $2,695

Can't get the Madass 50 in the US anymore though.

MinesRed

08-25-2010, 12:51 PM

ruckus owner here! i'll post some pic later tonight.

DrftSLowHomIe!!

08-25-2010, 01:08 PM

i've been wantin a Ruckus for a while for a daily, going to work and back home is only like 17 miles so i've been reallly thinking about it plus with that MPG i can prob go allmost a whole month on one full tank.

lok

08-25-2010, 01:12 PM

Ruckus 50cc MSRP is $2,499 and the Madass 50cc MSRP is $1999. The Madass 125 is $2,695

Can't get the Madass 50 in the US anymore though.

wow the ruckus went up.

i bought mine a couple years ago new from the dealership for $2000.

madass is still pretty cool though.

WanganRunner

08-25-2010, 01:40 PM

I don't understand why the Ruckus is $2500 and the Met is still $2k. It's effectively the same bike.

I kind of like the new PCX, but at $3,400 it's still a little steep for a 125cc.

Bubbles

08-25-2010, 04:08 PM

That's one hot mess of awesome.

^^

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2722/4421815447_ecb537f191_b.jpg (http://sixsylinder.blogspot.com/2010/03/submissions-dutch-doped.html)

I don't understand why the Ruckus is $2500 and the Met is still $2k. It's effectively the same bike.

When's the last time you saw a met thread?

roboticnissan

01-13-2011, 08:18 PM

Anyone know of a good place to buy a ruckus in so cal. Looking for a place where I can just go in and buy it without a bunch of bs prep charges or destination charges.

BustedS13

01-13-2011, 08:21 PM

this is the one stupid trendy thing i'd like to get, for late night grocery store runs.
cut through the cemetery, get some sick air off a tombstone.

TwItCh

01-13-2011, 08:46 PM

this is the one stupid trendy thing i'd like to get, for late night grocery store runs.
cut through the cemetery, get some sick air off a tombstone.

nice idea :ddog:

chiboy002

01-13-2011, 09:25 PM

this is the one stupid trendy thing i'd like to get, for late night grocery store runs.
cut through the cemetery, get some sick air off a tombstone.
pick up some honeys on the way home :snoop:

but on a real note: i used to have a honda moped a couple years back. That shit was such shit lol, i still loved it

Matej

01-13-2011, 09:48 PM

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z224/cookiemonster131/DSCN2314.jpg (http://sixsylinder.blogspot.com/2010/02/lets-talk-about-sachs.html)
Always wanted a simple old moped, and then I saw the build thread for this, which is what finally convinced me to get one. I bought a Sachs off Craigslist, but then I decided I do not want another pile of junk to work on, so I ended up reselling it.
Kind of wish I discovered mopeds before cars. I do plan to get another one someday.

singlecamslam

01-13-2011, 10:26 PM

Honda elite 250cc. Best scooter ever built proberly. Quit wasting money on these ruckussuidousad. Mine has now 23,000 miles on it, never failed. I know people that have 75,000 on these. Best part is you can buy them for like 800 dollars.
Edit: they also go over 70 MPH. Drove mine from sac to san francisco on more than one occasion.
http://www.northwestsuburbanscooterclub.com/images/hondaelite.jpg

BustedS13

01-13-2011, 10:47 PM

that thing looks like a two-wheeled bumper car, though.

singlecamslam

01-13-2011, 11:01 PM

If you're trying to look cool you shouldnt be buying a scooter i suppose. Show me a ruckus that did over 20k miles. I took my shit on dirt roads, jumps, wheelies, and dropped it like 3 times and backed my car into it.
Anyways, i love that thing, and i dont think theres any scooter as reliable as the honda elite. The thing is more reliable than my car. Has a tiny radiator and a fan.

roboticnissan

01-14-2011, 12:23 AM

Hassle free purchasing anyone? Anyone know anyone who sells em?

rat240

01-14-2011, 12:34 AM

i have 2002 Honda metropolitan since 2003 its has around 300 miles and now with the hype it might be the best time to sell it

nathanong87

01-14-2011, 05:19 AM

i want a ruckus.

captainfalco

01-14-2011, 05:21 AM

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs563.snc3/30763_1420001695361_1092234626_1229000_4441367_n.j pg
I have a Spree, it fun enough around town, and picked it up real cheap.
I also have a 4 speed trail 70, but I'm pretty sure I can't make it road legal at this point.
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSLRtRleYaJjM8fZp-cFmUAFwSFe6RcAQmFnZhfcEbEnMimP-0&t=1&usg=__DY80xZVpbrMLbW5kgI8xfcEPhFY=
(not mine, but same color)

WanganRunner

01-14-2011, 08:04 AM

Hassle free purchasing anyone? Anyone know anyone who sells em?

There is no "hassle" to a Ruckus purchase, at least not in my experience.

Just call first. Say "I want a 2011 Ruckus for $X OTD" and they'll either say yes or not, tell them you're calling every dealer.

It's not like you're buying a house, there isn't much to it.

Elite 250's are cool, very comfy.

I need to spend some time getting my Cub working again. Apparently it runs fine, just fouls plugs in like three minutes.

STR8 H8N

01-14-2011, 09:50 AM

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w123/cavillac95_photos/DSC00990.jpg

STR8 H8N

01-14-2011, 09:59 AM

50cc 4 Stroke New Style Gas Moped for Sale with Trunk :: Moped Scooters :: Sunny Sports Inc. - Wholesale|Retail|Distributor|Importer|Trader (http://www.scooterdepot.us/50cc-4-Stroke-New-Style-Gas-Moped-for-Sale-with-Trunk-p-652.html)

whiterps13

01-14-2011, 10:01 AM

Hey people, check craigslist. I found a 2008 with 450 miles for $1100.
I called and the guy sold it just a few minutes before. But thats craigslist for you.

ZilviaKid

01-14-2011, 02:05 PM

holy shit i just realized that i never posted a pic of my finished stretch and fatty with front discs.

brb time to go take pics, i think its nestled up in the corner of the garage though.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1385.snc4/163725_1491341737435_1650750116_31173607_5014362_n .jpg

DrftSLowHomIe!!

01-14-2011, 02:20 PM

so i called mid-city honda in bellflower and they had none left so i'll prob be going next weekend to check on them, i'll let you guys know

ericcastro

01-14-2011, 02:21 PM

I think the Ruckus looks like a Fat kid holding a soda and a ice cream, with the icecream melting down his shirt front.

But i have been wanting an older peddle start.
Will be nice when me and the GF move into a loft downtown LA. And easier to carry my camera on, stop and shoot, without having to lock it up like my bicycle.

Course, might come after getting a daily driver :)

Otto347

04-18-2011, 01:00 PM

Anybody on totalruckus know when they are going to open registration again?

Also this thing is :yum:

http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp189/UroPac/123-8-1.jpg

wannabdr1ftr

04-18-2011, 08:28 PM

Man, I hope this thread takes off I'm thinking of getting either a Ruckus or a Zuma.

BustedS13

04-18-2011, 11:39 PM

i still want a ruckus/moped/something stupid and small for late night grocery runs/tomfoolery. maybe this year probably not. life gets in the way bro

fbiphil

04-19-2011, 12:43 AM

Here's my '78 Free Spirit moped- fun on the cheap!

Gizmo_S13

04-19-2011, 01:52 AM

I'll be buying a ruckus next year hopefully if not sooner, I'm tired if these gas prices.

ZilviaKid

04-19-2011, 09:25 AM

i took new pics of mine.

fucking love this thing, probably gonna sell it for some coke and hookers though.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn149/SilviaKid77/Ruckus/IMG_5730.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn149/SilviaKid77/Ruckus/IMG_5739.jpg

WanganRunner

04-19-2011, 09:38 AM

singlecamslam

04-19-2011, 09:48 AM

Just a warning, DO NOT buy any chinese scooters, only buy real brands like honda, yamaha. Trust me you'll thank me later. Spend a little extra.

karl wasabi

04-19-2011, 09:49 AM

I'd definitely like to get a Ruckus or something similar to ride to work and school. Hype not really in mind, just to save gas. Don't really want to go through the hassle of getting a motorcycle license either, so a Ruckus would be perfect. Can you finance these things? LOL!

ChaserAero

04-19-2011, 09:56 AM

I owned a Ruckus then a 250r and now a 600rr. Worked my way up haha.

I loved my Ruckus. Got it for $600 from a guy who was just laid off and living in his mom's closet is what he told me. I am ruthless since I low-balled the shit out of him. Sold it about 4 months later for $1,400.

ZilviaKid

04-19-2011, 10:35 AM

^^
That looks like a really tall rear shock. Fatty looks good.

I kind of dig the angled stock tail light, close-ups on that? How have you secured it?

I need to get my bike running right again. Going back to stock exhaust for now, fluid changes, new drive belt, re-jet, redo DIY intake, etc. Also going to chop the front forks to get rid of my reverse rake, do a turtlehead tail light, etc. Then a complete rebuild this winter.
its just the stock shock, thats why its soooooo high. i really should get a lower one, would look much better.

and the tails are literally ziptied onto the rear frame. its perched up against the stock mounting bracket.

i need to rejet as well, got rid of the stock airbox in favour of the k&n's, but now im running hyper lean. i have a jiangwayne exhaust i need to install also, but it wont clear my fatty so its on the back-burner indefinitely.

greddy2die

04-19-2011, 10:52 AM

im starting to like these things more and more. I rode my friends Ruckus however he had the 250cc motor or w/e on there. It was fun and the awesome gas mileage is a plus. I wanted to get one a few months ago however i used to take the highway everyday to and from work and that wouldnt be good with this thing ha.

I have now moved 15 mins away from work so this seems like a good thing to purchase to save on gas money since i spend like 75+ a week.

silviaguy240

04-19-2011, 11:21 AM

i really want a ruckus. but anything over 2hp in delaware you need a motorcycle license for. which isnt that hard to get but i really dont feel like having to get one to buy a scooter.

gearhead55

04-19-2011, 01:10 PM

icedsole

04-19-2011, 08:38 PM

i love mopeds

heres my friend on his puch

h5KkUg-cKTk

watch in hd 8)

Bubbles

04-19-2011, 09:49 PM

Fly by's at 24 mph may be the most hetero thing ever.

icedsole

04-19-2011, 10:14 PM

^ that moped does 50

Otto347

05-07-2011, 03:06 PM

picked mine up this morning, 07 2300 miles for $1600

http://otto-fab.com/ruck/ruck.jpg

BoostSlideWayz

05-07-2011, 03:28 PM

Are these things fun ? Look kinda slow from how small the motors are, im used to my honda crf 250r i think it would be a down gradelol but i have seen some cool ones at car meets.

Otto347

05-07-2011, 03:34 PM

I think its fun to ride, havent taken it across town yet. Still have to go get ass raped by the tax/tag/title office.

ZilviaKid

05-07-2011, 04:00 PM

oh yeah! a new mother rucker!

Otto347

05-14-2011, 12:02 PM

Got the seat lowered (got to finish it up) and put some drag bars on it. Also traded the camo box for a red one I can paint.

http://otto-fab.com/ruck/ruck347.jpg

chiboy002

05-30-2011, 12:44 AM

just bought a 68 cl90 lol

parts are cheap but i can tell its gonna be a money pit >.>

2300 miles for 675, doesn't run but it'll be an easy fix

90cc hits 65mph on a good day, prolly parts getter/grocery/midnight cruiser type of deal

Otto347

07-02-2011, 03:34 AM

Paint, forks and stretch kit.

http://otto-fab.com/ruck/ruck_7_1_11_side.jpg

Super_OK_S13

07-02-2011, 09:06 AM

heres mine.. '85 Honda Spree, Stretch, custom bars, cut fork springs. just need to make a bracket for the light and front fender.

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/tek18b_jimmy/db92e7f9.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/tek18b_jimmy/0b83ff0b.jpg

i was going to eventually get wheels, front disc setup and gy6 swap it, just havent had the $ for it.

going for this look!!

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/tek18b_jimmy/284a0d4c.jpg

drifted240sx

07-02-2011, 09:30 AM

Paint, forks and stretch kit.

http://otto-fab.com/ruck/ruck_7_1_11_side.jpg
These things are sick, I defiantly like the look of a streched Ruckus. How much was it for the forks and the strech kit Otto?

ZilviaKid

07-02-2011, 12:58 PM

you can buy forks for like 200

these things are dirt cheap to mod to the tits

BoostSlideWayz

07-02-2011, 04:04 PM

I wanna see a ruckus with a honda crf 250r motor. then.. it would be worth sitting on.

Edwin562

07-02-2011, 04:08 PM

i want one now

silviaguy240

07-02-2011, 04:49 PM

I wanna see a ruckus with a honda crf 250r motor. then.. it would be worth sitting on.

i lost track of the build thread but there was a guy putting one on his and turbo'ing it.

mkezzo16

07-02-2011, 04:57 PM

i think scooters are pretty damn gay..must admit streteched ruckus' are pretty cool,
everyone still should get big boy bikes

BoostSlideWayz

07-02-2011, 05:52 PM

i lost track of the build thread but there was a guy putting one on his and turbo'ing it.

he is a man.

WanganRunner

07-02-2011, 08:42 PM

Lent mine to NathanOng this morning to see if he might be interested in keeping it permanently.

I want to focus on my Super Cub, and then perhaps also get a Royal Enfield.

Otto347

07-02-2011, 11:34 PM

These things are sick, I defiantly like the look of a streched Ruckus. How much was it for the forks and the strech kit Otto?

Yeah forks were about 230 and I built the stretch mount.

Just got back from a trip to O town for a meet up BBQ

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn66/TAXICABPETE/DSCN4578.jpg

Otto347

07-02-2011, 11:36 PM

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/tek18b_jimmy/284a0d4c.jpg

That thing looks pretty sweet :trogdor:

Otto347

07-03-2011, 08:54 AM

Few pics from the meet in o town yesterday

http://otto-fab.com/ruck/ruck_7_2_11.jpg

Rolling with the 600cc ruck
http://otto-fab.com/ruck/ruck_7_2_11_600cc.jpg

Tearlessj

07-03-2011, 10:23 AM

I ride a ZB50 rep.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g149/tearlessj/_MG_0583.jpg

C2AUTOSPL

07-08-2011, 10:33 AM

Heres mine before I sold it.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x168/C2AUTOSPL/64398_164315476919319_100000226042809_550479_75456 17_n.jpg

Otto347

08-01-2011, 02:46 PM

Few pics from our ride yesterday, pretty good turnout. Over 60 scooters showed up.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll247/Strokd_GE/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1535.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b257/daddysmut/July%2031%20ruckus%20cocoa%20ride/285172_10150334940098939_563133938_9433206_2351951 _n.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b257/daddysmut/July%2031%20ruckus%20cocoa%20ride/267253_10150334935593939_563133938_9433128_8120895 _n.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b257/daddysmut/July%2031%20ruckus%20cocoa%20ride/198645_10150334956148939_563133938_9433528_3163788 _n.jpg

http://otto-fab.com/ruck_ride_7_31_11/roadpic.jpg

http://otto-fab.com/ruck_ride_7_31_11/parking.jpg

ZilviaKid

08-01-2011, 08:39 PM

i was just gonna bump this today! aww shit

WanganRunner

08-01-2011, 09:02 PM

Haven't been on one group ride so far this year :(

rainier

08-22-2011, 04:04 PM

Here is another one of my new builds

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/295905_10150767855160503_618995502_20541053_451992 3_n.jpg

Otto347

08-22-2011, 05:32 PM

I like that ^^^^

Pic from Brooksville saturday

http://otto-fab.com/ruck/ruck_brooksville.jpg

silviaguy240

08-22-2011, 08:13 PM

ugh, i still want a scoot. ruckus' are too damned expensive around here used and hard to come by. Zuma's are a bit easier to come by but most of them are older. My buddy and his dad got a 02 i think with like 1200 miles a few years ago for $200, put like $150 into fixing it and tagging it and the thing runs awesome. so fun to just go dick around on.

O3DigitalBath

08-22-2011, 08:22 PM

quick photo of a buddies from like 2 weeks ago:

http://www.mazdas247.com/members/O3DigitalBath/IMG_1512.jpg

pretty standard setup...gy6 with weights/fun stuff, lowered/longer, bars, tires, rear sus....still a work in progress.

Leetheslacker

08-22-2011, 10:01 PM

Mo Peds mo problems.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/Leetheslacker/Photo0113.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/Leetheslacker/Photo0154.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/Leetheslacker/Photo0239.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/Leetheslacker/trac.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/Leetheslacker/IMG_0043.jpg

Got a derbi and a few others.

Unfortunately the trike disappeared when my father passed away.

greddy2die

08-23-2011, 09:52 AM

I like that ^^^^

Pic from Brooksville saturday

Yo Otto, you ever cruise with John (09speed3)?

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b77/02focusvt/IMG_6783.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b77/02focusvt/1c3c4e7f.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b77/02focusvt/c1819cb4.jpg

Otto347

08-24-2011, 07:55 PM

Not yet, hes rode with all the guys I ride with though.

greddy2die

08-25-2011, 07:24 AM

his is the only ruckus ive ever rode, its so nice. Pretty damn quck too. Next time I go up to spring hell to visit my friends im going to have to confiscate his ruck and take a nice cruise...lol

WanganRunner

08-25-2011, 07:31 AM

Orange bike above is pretty.

greddy2die

08-25-2011, 07:47 AM

Orange bike above is pretty.

ha yeah. HID in the PIAA housing, gps, modded yoshimira (sp?) bike muffler, LED tails etc. :naughty:

WanganRunner

08-25-2011, 08:07 AM

Is that tiny thing on the hurricane bar the navi?

Wish I didn't have to sell mine, but new commute is not Ruckus friendly. I need a Reflex or Maxam or something.

Otto347

09-18-2011, 04:31 PM

Or a reflex in a ruck

http://ottofactory.com/250ruck/250_right.jpg

OaxKouki

09-18-2011, 06:02 PM

I've had a couple of scooters, nothing really cool though.
Got this 150cc for my wife for free! Had 15 miles on it, brand new.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t82/oaxkouki/PICT0001-10.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t82/oaxkouki/PICT0002-7.jpg
Picked up this 50cc one up from my Korean roommate for $300 when he moved back to Korea, just had to replace the throttle cable.
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t82/oaxkouki/PICT0016.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t82/oaxkouki/PICT0001-7.jpg
Ended up fabricating my own muffler for it lol
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t82/oaxkouki/PICT0004-4.jpg

Bubbles

09-18-2011, 09:45 PM

Rode a 150cc scooter, fun enough but riding a pit on the road is about a million times better due to foot pegs if nothing else.

ericcastro

10-10-2011, 07:02 PM

revive, finally got one.
Knee has been hurting from years of skateboarding, and now i need a break from commuting in the city on my fixie.
And my car pretty much sucks to drive on the daily.

So I picked up this Puch for $660.

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/306352_10150321504340918_542300917_8701838_1547263 943_n.jpg

runs pretty good.
pretty quick but creeps off the line.
needs a lot of minor work.
bunjy cord is holding the rear of the seat in place.
forks in front are a little lose
wiring could be redone
fenders vibrate at speed, might just remove em.
wiring needs cleaned up
turns off by grounding the remaining ignition wires on the gas cap, lol

lot of fun though
gonna go by a shop called Choke after work and chat the guys there up and get schooled on moped stuff.

Felipe

10-10-2011, 08:12 PM

turns off by grounding the remaining ignition wires on the gas cap, lol.

lol and lol @ the seat :bite:

i want one since my new job is all street to get there.

Matej

10-10-2011, 08:13 PM

Sounds like you overpaid for it.

S14DB

10-10-2011, 10:28 PM

Sounds like you overpaid for it.

Hipster tax...

nujabe

10-11-2011, 02:37 AM

I wanna build a ruckus .. like on page 3... I don't were to start but im gona do it!

Otto347

10-26-2011, 04:20 PM

Finally got mine back together.........

http://ottofactory.com/pics/ottofactory_ruck.jpg

Otto347

11-27-2011, 11:37 AM

thread is dead lol

http://ottofactory.com/pics/myruck1.jpg

kingkilburn

11-28-2011, 02:51 PM

Any info on that 600cc ruckus?

Otto347

11-28-2011, 04:14 PM

Any info on that 600cc ruckus?

He has a build thread somewhere, ill see if I can find it.

LB.Motoring

11-29-2011, 02:43 PM

Here's my moped,

its up for sale now.

HID's Led tail, does 50mph

Ballast died on me, and the pipe is cracking, but besides that, its badass..

2speed

19$ lifetime registration.

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/3632/20111011145150.jpg

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/9711/20111011145131.jpg

Tons of parts and money put into it.

Puch Moped Cafe Racer //ZA//HydroFork//2Speed//HID//etc. (http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mcy/2673866942.html)

LB.Motoring

11-29-2011, 02:44 PM

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2745/20111011145219.jpg

Otto347

11-29-2011, 03:45 PM

Damn that thing is fucking sweet!

ericcastro

11-29-2011, 05:26 PM

waiting on the CDI from treats, fuck points.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/317851_10150382248685918_542300917_8998737_1187631 137_n.jpg

metra 65
super stuffy crank
19mm carb and mike thomas 19mm intake
techno boss
15/40ish i think.

Otto347

12-05-2011, 07:45 AM

Video is a little dark

mSrsHj7v0qI

Tearlessj

12-05-2011, 01:11 PM

Maybe it's just me, but I wear full gear regardless of what i'm on.

ericcastro

01-05-2012, 09:40 PM

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s242/castro_castro/f5c8c48b.jpg

DoobieS13

01-05-2012, 10:33 PM

Video is a little dark

mSrsHj7v0qI

RDrTIHnBqL4

do it

Otto347

02-28-2012, 08:47 PM

Picked up a Puch maxi tonight in hopes of buying. Its been sitting for a long time so first thing is to get it running. Then comes the task of getting a title for it. Owner has since passed away. We'll see.

HellaFlushSRs13

02-28-2012, 10:22 PM

Those Ruckus things are pretty dope, I would pick one up if it didn't rain so much up here... Whats the deal with legalities? Do you need an M1 to rock one in Cali? Do you technically have to register it and have plates and insurance and all that since its under 50cc?

ericcastro

02-29-2012, 02:36 PM

next project has been arriving.
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s720x720/64621_10150575320205918_542300917_9629892_39151532 3_n.jpg
Fairing from treats
got the frame and paperwork off ebay for $80 shipped.
gas tank needs attention though, lol

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/429924_10150575445210918_542300917_9630169_5506009 28_n.jpg

went from a 13 front gear to a 18, think its to steep.
but i just rebuilt the engine after the starter plate center bored itself out and locked my rear wheel doing around 50 down Barham in traffic.

So after I dial the clutch a little and get that carb leveled and tuned, i will decide.
right now i dont wanna stay on throttle since i had the whole case open and replaced the crank, so I havent been able to top the ped out yet.

efini19

02-29-2012, 04:13 PM

.............

ericcastro

02-29-2012, 04:48 PM

damn i like this thread, too bad i dont have a ruckus MOPED
fixed. :2c:

rat240

02-29-2012, 07:09 PM

ericcastro

02-29-2012, 08:17 PM

to people in California that ride mopeds do you need a license

im trying to get this back on the road
http://blog.caranddriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/24-Hours-of-LeMons-Judgemobiles-32-626x426.jpg

Those are scooters,
These are mopeds.
http://tomahawktuning.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/img_0046.jpg

http://tomahawktuning.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/poliniseatslimer1000.jpg

http://tomahawktuning.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/103dec001.jpg

but most peds look like this, lol
http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljmhjvykiJ1qb110oo1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId =AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1330658052&Signature=Oaz%2BiT%2BjaFfh54wVmxnNGuECiSU%3D

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa389/roywvdberg/DSC00489Medium.jpg

or go to PEDSHOW
pedShow (http://pedshow.wordpress.com/)

In CA, you are supposed to

Be registered/plate
Be insured
Be license for motorcycle.

Currently, I have none of these complete, lol.

Otto347

11-17-2012, 06:46 AM

Made a scoop for the ruck radiator and got the turd rolling again.....

http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws.com/229578fe301711e286b422000a9d0dd8_7.jpg

http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws.com/5f204966301711e2ae9022000a1f9a21_7.jpg

Also got the PUCH so as soon as this is running again I will start messing with that.

AeBaSupLook

12-05-2012, 04:05 AM

Nice scoop!

Been building scoots for the last 4-5 years.

Here is one of my current one that I've owned for about two years.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8009/7600581538_9ff1021ae1_o.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8141/7600589122_dfb62f147c_o.jpg

Simple and clean one that we've built for the owner of Blox
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7268/7600582154_6915579213_o.jpg

Turbo one that was recently sold to our neighbors- Canada.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8141/7600589666_443bb1a8ae_o.jpg

Thanks to Stickydiljoe for the photos, had to link them since I'm currently browsing their site.

Otto347

12-17-2012, 09:18 PM

Rear wheel and exhaust look good on the MET.

Otto347

01-11-2013, 06:37 AM

Getting into my e50

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/253852_430656730340559_955534623_n.jpg

codyace

02-25-2013, 11:20 PM

Searched, and bumped!

Recently got into Mopeds myself...I only live 2 miles from my shop, and was tired of driving the Maxima which gets like 15 mpg daily driving to work as it's always short trip around town/warm up mode. Sucks, but it is what it is.

Anywho, we always had this moped at the shop and never drove it. Was my grandpa's buddies bike. I finally got bored and went through the paperwork with it and realized it was titled and somewhat legal. Pushed paperwork through Harrisburg and voila! I now own a moped.

50 bucks in insurance a year, 9 bucks for the plate. PA does not require a M lisence (although I have one).

So my first moped, a 1976 Motobecane Mobylette. It came with a dimoby single speed to start.

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/223017_10152118609340224_1903287870_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/183230_10152123132190224_602730955_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/534022_10152235437510224_898652805_n.jpg

So of course it was slow, so I self ported it. This fucker ripped, but the engine undoubtedly hurt an SPI (case seal). My max GPS was 42 mph downhill on the stock 20mph cylinder. Not bad. IT was gutless though downlow.

So with that being overported, I of course wanted to get another engine. Well that led me to getting another 2 Mobylettes, both 50v (variated!). Both were actually very complete, just needed simple carb cleaning and plugs. Got two running and rolling Mobys for 250 bucks as the old owner wasn't mechanically inclined! Woot!

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/598916_10152180405205224_262649901_n.jpg

The blue one had a nice runnign engine, so I kept that one aside. Took the Black one's engine and did a mild port, and decked the head for a mild high compression setup. Dellorto 15:15 upgrade, and this bike was a nice reliable 35 mph cruiser. Great in town, and 100mpg! Love it! Put a Varplus on it and she was nice. Still doing some varplus tuning but its' 90% perfect.

With all things though of course I wanna go faster, so I got a Airsal 74cc cylinder

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/23909_10152301323540224_1921528367_n.jpg

This will go on my 'hot rod' setup on the Orange Moby. I hope it can do 50mph, that would rock. Mikuni Vm20 and a stock exhaust for sleeper q ship status. I should have that done in March, just too cold/lazy to do it now.

I also picked up a nice LEM, with a Morini M02. She's slow as hell, and lame...but whatever. I find more fun making this stuff run again. She needed one new plug for the condensor, and a carb cleaning.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/RJQMxJeQkJhjhbHsaLji5u0wdURAvL7r8MZhA8zSGNjyFs_0wj xHd-IODnfm8DFsgbdcbmF_8tLkwMsdkwjKOuF5_jXWrz76qZvf6n1j Z8SH2o8rFOGZ49bG1VQPdu-fjUpu6d0f8WjcLdLg=w497-h373

Super_OK_S13

06-26-2014, 02:31 PM

Gonna Bump this thread, it is summer and bike season and all...

Started the tear down of my 85 Spree. going to 150cc GY6 swap over the winter.

pulled it out of the shed, and tried to get the stock 50cc af05e running.

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/tek18b_jimmy/20140619_200233_zpsue3u0uvt.jpg (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/tek18b_jimmy/media/20140619_200233_zpsue3u0uvt.jpg.html)

that didn't happen, im guessing since it sat too long and after trying some carb cleaner and starting fluid it wouldn't start..

so the tear down begins.
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/tek18b_jimmy/20140620_160840_zpsslzte5fj.jpg (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/tek18b_jimmy/media/20140620_160840_zpsslzte5fj.jpg.html)

before I gained intrest in the 240 more, I bought some used ruckus front end stuff. I cut my stock forks up to use the stem so I can weld it to the triple tree of a ruckus. which will make buying front end parts easier. plus its stronger than the stock spree forks..
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/tek18b_jimmy/20140621_201228_zpsfchdzhqz.jpg (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/tek18b_jimmy/media/20140621_201228_zpsfchdzhqz.jpg.html)

mocked up and not welded yet.
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/tek18b_jimmy/20140621_214017_zpsabjr1mjr.jpg (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/tek18b_jimmy/media/20140621_214017_zpsabjr1mjr.jpg.html)

I plan on running a brace in the center from about where the ignition is to under the seat to strengthen the frame.
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/tek18b_jimmy/20140621_214027_zps4sy50rax.jpg (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/tek18b_jimmy/media/20140621_214027_zps4sy50rax.jpg.html)

progress will be slow but next on the list is a complete motor/wiring harness, followed by a set of low-down forks and disc brake front. new drag style bars/grips and controls. wheels of choice is gonna be an 8-hole style wheel (3 or 4 inch in the rear and 2.5-3 inch in the front). new lights and turn signals that are flush mount and sleek. new front fender that is small and low profile like the bike below. also what im close close to making mine look like. except with the spree panels unless I come across some smile panels to swap over..

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh202/tek18b_jimmy/smile_zpsmivfygmh.jpg (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/tek18b_jimmy/media/smile_zpsmivfygmh.jpg.html)

Corbic

06-26-2014, 09:43 PM

I keep wanting to get a Ruckus or something...but

God damn they are expensive. I'm surprised there is no kit to strip down a Elite S or comparable scooter and make them look cool.

My problem with Scooters is I really don't have any benefit for them. I have a motorcycle endorsement and I would carry insurance since i have no desire to go bankrupt if some idiot in a car hits me. With prices being 2-3k, shit you can buy a nice motorcycle... or I could just fix my Triumph....

Matej

06-26-2014, 09:54 PM

The Ruckus is very overpriced and overrated for what it is. Though Honda seems to have no trouble selling it, and I am all for more people riding scooters.

This is pretty cool.
http://irony.cc/media/image/moto/dio.jpg

This is ultra cool.
http://2008magnum.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/bidalot-rs-peugeot.jpg
http://2008magnum.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/peugeot-moped-race-team.jpg
http://2008magnum.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/french-race-bike.jpg

fyneyoungstunna

06-29-2014, 12:46 PM

^^
WHAT IS THAT must know now!!
The Peugeot's

Matej

06-29-2014, 12:54 PM

Some French moped racing series.
There are a few companies that made fairings for mopeds. Bidalot seems to be the most common one.

http://2008magnum.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/mistral-fairings.jpg
http://2008magnum.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/race-day.jpg
http://2008magnum.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/moped-racers.jpg

JBB

06-30-2014, 01:18 PM

I want to build a quadkart when I finish up the 240 project. I didnt have a chance to read all 5 pages yet but if it hasnt been mentioned, its a goped motor with a very small seat and 4 wheels, mario kart style.

There's a pretty large goped community in south FL.

My buddy ports ped motors that make crazy power. 40cc motors doing 55mph. Hes building his own right now with a dual stage nitrous injection, hoping to do 70's....but, he is very secretive of everything!

sil80d

07-05-2014, 11:46 AM

This was my 2011. Had 7k on it. On the first of October in 2012, I got hit by a guy that ran a red light. He hit the red Chevy first which saved my life. The Chevy deflected him out of my direct path. I ended up T-boning him. I crawled away with multiple breaks to my right ankle 3 fractured rib 3 chipped vertebrae dislocated hip and knee, multiple cuts and bruises.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m250/sil80d/1106111058.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/sil80d/media/1106111058.jpg.html)
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m250/sil80d/imagejpg1-2.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/sil80d/media/imagejpg1-2.jpg.html)
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m250/sil80d/imagejpg4.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/sil80d/media/imagejpg4.jpg.html)
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m250/sil80d/imagejpg3.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/sil80d/media/imagejpg3.jpg.html)
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m250/sil80d/imagejpg2-1.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/sil80d/media/imagejpg2-1.jpg.html)
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m250/sil80d/imagejpg8.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/sil80d/media/imagejpg8.jpg.html)
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m250/sil80d/imagejpg7.jpg (http://s106.photobucket.com/user/sil80d/media/imagejpg7.jpg.html)

Corbic

07-05-2014, 01:50 PM

Corbic

07-06-2014, 03:16 PM

So anyone rocking a chuckus?

I'm thinking of selling my dirt-bike and using some of the cash to get a chucky.

http://www.scooterdepot.us/150cc-4-stroke-new-style-gas-moped-for-sale-with-trunk-d150l.html

Way I see it, most Ruckus owners modify the damn thing to the point it ceases to be a Honda, not to mention most swap in the GY6 engine anyways!

So China Ruck comes with better looking wheels, hydraulic disk brakes and a 150cc engine. Yes, all the wires, controls, plastics and mirrors are cheap and crappy, but if you are hacking them off and modifying it... so what?

http://www.scooterdepot.us/media/catalog/product/1/1/11.jpg

I like Dan's (PBM) comment about his Ruckus.

http://totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=40224

I recently bought a 2009 ruckus and then I bought everything that makes a ruckus cool, and realized that after taking all of the Honda stuff I was pretty much left with the frame. So then I thought huh, I just bought a $2500 frame ~ that sucks.

240o'clock

07-07-2014, 12:00 AM

I love Rukus mang!!!!!!!

S14DB

07-07-2014, 12:02 AM

So anyone rocking a chuckus?

I'm thinking of selling my dirt-bike and using some of the cash to get a chucky.

http://www.scooterdepot.us/150cc-4-stroke-new-style-gas-moped-for-sale-with-trunk-d150l.html

Way I see it, most Ruckus owners modify the damn thing to the point it ceases to be a Honda, not to mention most swap in the GY6 engine anyways!

So China Ruck comes with better looking wheels, hydraulic disk brakes and a 150cc engine. Yes, all the wires, controls, plastics and mirrors are cheap and crappy, but if you are hacking them off and modifying it... so what?

http://www.scooterdepot.us/media/catalog/product/1/1/11.jpg

I like Dan's (PBM) comment about his Ruckus.

http://totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=40224
I have been thinking about that model for years. Issues I have had are parts compatibility with a real ruckus. Scooter depot is hit or miss on the reviews. Ruckus guys are anti-knockoff so they are no help.

e30gangsta

07-07-2014, 07:37 AM

Frame is different on the ruckus clone. A good friend of mine dorby from dorbyworks.com built a badass ruckusclone. Stretched fatty front and rear, mesh loves, rrgs forks, 4 pistons brakes etc. Id hit him up if any of you guys are serious about rucks/clones.

S14DB

07-07-2014, 02:02 PM

nathanong87

07-07-2014, 02:05 PM

Right now, I feel like this thing has the acceleration of Bowser with the top speed of Yoshi. I want to be more Mario/Luigi nahmsayin.

so i bought a ruckus recently from a friend , who happens to have started this thread haha

bought it non-runnning , and got it back from my local scooter shop not long ago and after another friend helped me with other stuff it needed. These things are really fun and for the town i live in, which is college town, it's amazing. Really stoked recently that i have this thing to pick up groceries and go to starbucks. I'd like a faster ruckus down the road... kinda...not really. For what it costs, the fun factor is quite high! 42mph on flats for me. Bangng limiter (stock) on down hills at around 48mph. Probably need a CDI and i can do more everywhere... This thing is pretty solid now!

http://media.ziptied.com/members/files/270/rsz_1photo1.jpg

e30gangsta

07-07-2014, 02:31 PM

I'm wondering if stuff like the headset is the same diameter. Sort, of like a parts interchange.

Triple tree is different iirc, doesnt matter though because when you order rrgs shocks you order them in the correct diameter and length for that setup. Then the wheels, rotors, brakes, etc are all universal and you fab it up to work. Or you buy the stuff from dorby whos already fabbed up the parts and taken the guess work out of it.

e30gangsta

07-07-2014, 02:34 PM

so i bought a ruckus recently from a friend , who happens to have started this thread haha

bought it non-runnning , and got it back from my local scooter shop not long ago and after another friend helped me with other stuff it needed. These things are really fun and for the town i live in, which is college town, it's amazing. Really stoked recently that i have this thing to pick up groceries and go to starbucks. I'd like a faster ruckus down the road... kinda...not really. For what it costs, the fun factor is quite high! 42mph on flats for me. Bangng limiter (stock) on down hills at around 48mph. Probably need a CDI and i can do more everywhere... This thing is pretty solid now!

You dont need a cdi. You need a variator with a bigger face and a nice belt with some slider weights. Also a clutch and spring upgrade would help. We have the local guys doing 50+ on stock 50's no cdi.

And yes I used to be into the ruck scene heavy. Any questions you guys have feel free to ask.

That honda dio on the top of this page is amazing.

nathanong87

07-07-2014, 02:50 PM

And yes I used to be into the ruck scene heavy. Any questions you guys have feel free to ask.

PMed u :naughtyd:

e30gangsta

07-07-2014, 03:19 PM

Replied....

supersayianjim

07-07-2014, 03:44 PM

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr317/supersayianjim/misc/madass2_zps0a2b4d4b.jpg

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr317/supersayianjim/misc/madass1_zps7c7bf0f7.jpg

here's mine might sell..

Matej

07-07-2014, 05:03 PM

I have been thinking about that model for years. Issues I have had are parts compatibility with a real ruckus. Scooter depot is hit or miss on the reviews.
The cool thing about Chinese scooters is that aftermarket parts for them are dirt cheap.

http://www.scrappydogscooters.com

Corbic

07-07-2014, 10:06 PM

Scooter depot is hit or miss on the reviews. Ruckus guys are anti-knockoff so they are no help.

Which really is stupid.

The insane boom to the scooter industry in the last 5-10 years has been because of the proliferation of Chinese scooters. Once, long ago you had to go to a motorcycle dealer and pay $2,500 to $3,500 for a scooter. Today, every pawn shop, hardware store and gas station now sells Chinese Scoots for $600 to $1,200. Or you just have one shipped right to your door from the internet!

While the plastics are crap the engines are fantastic and all you have to do is get 2-3 riding seasons and you can junk it.

Honda should be ashamed for what they have been doing. The Ruckus is like 15 years old and hasn't received an update in almost 10 years. It has wire actuated drum brakes, a 50cc engine and comes in TWO GOD DAMN COLORS.

Please tell me where my $3,000 is going.

It's idiotic of the community to support this nonsense. At the very least Honda should have by now offered a 150cc engine and disk-brakes. It's 2015. For $1,000 more you get a 250cc, twin-disk sports bike that gets nearly the same fuel economy and has like a 10 times the horse power. :bash:

Also, why is the Ruckus, which is devoid of plastic, $700 more then the Metropolitan which is a plastic clad Vespa rip off?

nathanong87

07-08-2014, 07:59 AM

Honda should be ashamed for what they have been doing. The Ruckus is like 15 years old and hasn't received an update in almost 10 years. It has wire actuated drum brakes, a 50cc engine and comes in TWO GOD DAMN COLORS.

Please tell me where my $3,000 is going.

It's idiotic of the community to support this nonsense. At the very least Honda should have by now offered a 150cc engine and disk-brakes. It's 2015. For $1,000 more you get a 250cc, twin-disk sports bike that gets nearly the same fuel economy and has like a 10 times the horse power. :bash:

Also, why is the Ruckus, which is devoid of plastic, $700 more then the Metropolitan which is a plastic clad Vespa rip off?

pretty much spot on. most on CL and TR even are insane for the price they want for a stock or mostly stock ruckus. I have no idea how the resell value on these are so high.... and MRSP too. I mean factory is like 2800$ or something crazy. At minimum they could have given disc brakes, 150cc, and better suspension, and still it would cost 3k.

for the price i paid, i am satisified with this thing though. It's cheaper than any bicycle i have so far haha.