Stretched and Swapped Ruckus - Custom Fabbed

[Si Speed 317]

Super late update (12/5/15)
Ruck has been done for quite some time now. I unveiled the scoot at the Boosted Life 2013 event in the summer, albeit unfinished. I worked on the bike more and went to Honda Day in Englishtown, NY with both my Si and Ruckus. Both won 1st place, which was a humbling feeling - especially since both were ~90% finished! Threw temp black paint on the bike, which was not the color I was planning on using. Did the trick though. On to the pics:

http://s9.postimg.org/5kz0zzf4v/1277151_10152118394666848_6595705280522686911_o.jp g

http://s9.postimg.org/5wghcqvkv/1167478_10151676406091848_138491290_o.jpg

From Boosted Life event:
http://s9.postimg.org/3ufzyhxlr/1265208_10151669878861848_685297880_o.jpg
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Well, I've been building this Ruckus for about two months now. She should be done in 4 weeks from now. I work on her once a week with RND RACING. It's a great process, however very time consuming. Hard work pays off, and I'm sure that this will.

Current teasers (6/13/13):
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/17/a2ebazy8.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/18/a2a8epem.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/18/y7u5a2aj.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/8uta9esa.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/hyrumepu.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/e6yza9ej.jpg

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UPDATE: 5/5/13
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/8781/ruckus.jpg
So, obviously the jump from a modded 1000cc R1 to a 50cc Ruckus is as big of a jump as it sounds. But the Ruckus is so damn fun to ride that the tremendous power sacrifice is worth it. It's the modding and riding experience that gets you. With that said, I found a need for more power. Topping out at 42mph prevents me from going on highways and parkways, which is a pain because you can't cruise with anyone but a 50cc Ruckus. So I figured boost is the "dark side" of the k-series world. And a motor swap is the "dark side" of the Ruckus world. So...

I'm doing a GY6 150cc motor swap to replace the 50cc. I'll make sure to keep you all updated throughout this process, my goal is to be finished by the end of June!


Parts I have:
10x8 new rear wheel (need to sell)
10x3 new front NCY wheel (need to sell)
Full NCY front end kit
Mini headlight swap
Single low mirror
LEGO GET Mount unassembled (need to sell)
GY6 Short Axle

Parts on the way:
GY6 Longcase (Rucksters)
12x8 3+5 4/110 DWT Rear Wheel
MAX GY6 Hub; pressed out studs and rethreaded for 4/110 wheel
Mojo Weld-on GY6 Mount
Front Tire: Kenda K433 100/60/12
Rear Tire: Avon Viper 140/70/12
Password:JDM Drag Frame Brace (Chin Bone)

Parts I need:
Wiring harness (http://www.composimo.com/Makoa-Scooters ... _p_13.html)
11-pole stator (with harness)
Exhaust (Ti Akra)
Carburator (not sure which)
Intake (not sure which)
Rear Drum Brake (NCY??)
Flywheel/clutch
Variator/springs etc
Mikuni Fuel Pump
This list will grow




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OLD BUILD
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This is my 2012 Honda Ruckus NPS50. Purchased brand new from the dealership. :jelly:

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/8781/ruckus.jpg

It's fun to drive, gets 120+mpg, and tops out at 42mph - for now. I plan on doing some minor mods, nothing crazy like a motor swap. Mainly using this to keep miles off my Si.

Mod List
1. GY6 Radiator Scoop Not Installed
2. Smoked LED R6 Taillight with Integrated Turn Signals Not Installed
3. Custom 125cc Pocket Bike Exhaust Removed for Engine Break-in
4. R1 Frame Slider Foot Pegs (FSFP)

R1 FSFP Sleeper Style
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/1822/dsc02240sa.jpg

Exhaust First time around
WN6gTzdeu_E

Venom variator, loving it so far. I also drilled 4 holes in my CVT cover, because at 120 miles I had more dust than I wanted to have. Should help keep temperature down a bit, and keep some dust out.
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8445/20120527115913.jpg
http://img864.imageshack.us/img864/3955/20120527115932.jpg

I painted and installed my GY6 scoop, slightly melted it when I decided to put it in the toaster on low heat. Oh well, doesn't look bad.
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/7961/20120527132255.jpg

DIY Headlight Mods
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/8781/ruckus.jpg

More to come soon!
:yay:

[PetefromtheStreets]

That's awesome dude. Can't wait to see the mods. Lol

[Spaz]

one of my boys just bought one. I never TRULY understood the Ruckus scene until now. Now I want one too lol

[Si Speed 317]

Just bought a black GY6 air scoop last night. Fits onto my stock GET motor, basically helps air get to the radiator on the side of the motor to assist in cooling. Function > Form. Although it's gonna look awesome, lol.
http://passwordjdm.com/images/Products/2320L.jpg
http://image.hondatuningmagazine.com/f/features/htup_1101_2004_honda_ruckus/30905002+w195/htup_1101_03_o+2004_honda_ruckus+exhaust.jpg

And I also bought a smoked Yamaha R6 LED taillight with integrated turn signals. Can't wait to wire that up!
http://cdn100.iofferphoto.com/img3/item/150/231/411/taillight-turn-signals-yamaha-yzf-r6-r6s-03-08-smoke-17fa.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/Matt7117/Ruckus/RuckusMods-2.jpg


one of my boys just bought one. I never TRULY understood the Ruckus scene until now. Now I want one too lol
It's awesome, literally can't explain it. I just wish someone I knew local had one so we could ride together.

[Rbsjnh]

After the twin charger is done. I'm getting one. I have even seen someone build a turbo one.

[06_typeS]

Just wondering howw tall and how much you weigh? I'm 200+ and want one.

[Si Speed 317]

Update
Just welded up and mostly finished my custom 125cc pocket bike exhaust for the Ruck, here's a little teaser picture until it's finished and on.
http://i47.tinypic.com/2wcpen7.jpg



After the twin charger is done. I'm getting one. I have even seen someone build a turbo one.
You'll love it. I wanna turbo it, but the stock GET engine wouldn't create 1psi of boost if it had to. :shrug:

Just wondering howw tall and how much you weigh? I'm 200+ and want one.
I'm 5'9 and currently 170. Lots of 200+ guys get em, but you gotta get a new variator if you wanna get some good top speed and acceleration. I love this thing!

[Spoolin_VTEC]

Looks cool!

[Si Speed 317]

Updated the OP, new frame sliders/foot pegs :thumb: And added a video for spoolin

[Si Speed 317]

Just installed my Venom variator last night with 6g rollers, loving it so far. Dropped down do 5.5g rollers this morning and it won't go faster than 42mph. I'll keep tinkering and see what happens. I also drilled 4 holes in my CVT cover, because at 120 miles I had more dust than I wanted to have. Should help keep temperature down a bit, and keep some dust out.
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8445/20120527115913.jpg
http://img864.imageshack.us/img864/3955/20120527115932.jpg

I painted and installed my GY6 scoop, slightly melted it when I decided to put it in the toaster on low heat. Oh well, doesn't look bad.
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/7961/20120527132255.jpg

More to come soon!

[Si Speed 317]

I haven't updated this in a bit, I'll post some updated pics soon

[RND RACING]

That Ruckuss needs a fat tire kit

[Si Speed 317]

There's a nice 10x8 wheel sitting at home just waiting to be installed, after I buy the matching hub, tire, balancing beads, and motor extension mount! :wavey:

[Spaz]

I'm in the market for a ruckus... a bunch of my boys are getting them I'm getting hella jelly... two of them just stretched them... so sick

[Si Speed 317]

Do it! They're great for people who love to mod. There's just so much you can do to them, it's insane!

[fre$h si]

How much did this bad boy set you back? I was actually looking at one a while back but didn't wanna go threw the hassle of getting a new license.

[Si Speed 317]

I already had my motorcycle license anyway, so it was a no-brainer for me. New they run ~2570 msrp. I got mine for 2404 before tax, brand new. :)

[fre$h si]

What's type of ruckus is this w/ the long rear end? (Sorry if there's a term to it, I'm a complete noob w/ bikes)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/leechskum/C79BABDA-3F4D-4DB2-BFAB-90E638298FA3-1523-000000AC7E922037.jpg

[Si Speed 317]

What's type of ruckus is this w/ the long rear end? (Sorry if there's a term to it, I'm a complete noob w/ bikes)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/leechskum/C79BABDA-3F4D-4DB2-BFAB-90E638298FA3-1523-000000AC7E922037.jpg

Its just a stretched ruckus. There are various lengths, basically the motor mount is made to space the motor further back. My stretch for my mount is 12", and I can't wait to install over the winter. :beer:

[fre$h si]

Tiite. How much does a stretch kit cost on average?
And is it something that's difficult to do?

[Si Speed 317]

Tiite. How much does a stretch kit cost on average?
And is it something that's difficult to do?

~250-300 beans. Very easy to do, as a scooter motor/tranny/rear wheel is essentially one piece. You can't stretch the swingarm like bikes do, so you space the motor back. The kit I bought needs to be welded together, which is why I bought it. Ran $125 with the extended shock arm. Allows for a really wide wheel and will sit perfectly center (or completely off if you mess up, lol).

[Si Speed 317]

Update
Got some goodies in the mail yesterday:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/09/2ebabeda.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/09/vame8a6a.jpg

Full upgraded front end for the Ruck. New NCY shocks, NCY 2-piston disc brake conversion, NCY floating disc wave rotor (will be sold and replaced with a different, nicer rotor), SS line, NCY master cylinder, black hardware for new lever and MC, and new 10" silver front wheel. Selling that front wheel for a 12"x3 front 5-spoker. Love it?

[fre$h si]

Lol fck I wish I knew more about scooters so I could understand this more lol. Had a old 87 yahmaha scooter my dad gave me, rode it and all these fluids just started poring out and couldn't use it no more so I have it to this chick I knew....she got it fixed and it ended up just being the fuel line popping off :facepalm:

[PetefromtheStreets]

That's gonna look sick as fuck! What rotor will you be replacing the NCY one with? I like the look of the wavey one.

[Si Speed 317]

Lol fck I wish I knew more about scooters so I could understand this more lol. Had a old 87 yahmaha scooter my dad gave me, rode it and all these fluids just started poring out and couldn't use it no more so I have it to this chick I knew....she got it fixed and it ended up just being the fuel line popping off :facepalm:
They're really awesome, especially if you love to mod. Obviously we all do, thats why this forum is a forum haha. Best thing i've ever bought. Love it to death!

Too bad you gave that bad boy up, classics are dope!

That's gonna look sick as fuck! What rotor will you be replacing the NCY one with? I like the look of the wavey one.
Probably a Poon floating wave rotor, gotta upgrade to that for the new wheel and hub adapter to mate with the new front end anyway. Ill try to grab a pic, its still gonna be a wave rotor tho, i love wave rotors!

[Benz200t]

Makes me plan to mod my scooter to look like this.... And stretched of course :sly:

[Spaz]

If I made more money at work id love to add a Ruckus to my collection! But id be dropping hella money on it like my car and that would be no good!

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[U4EN]

cool beans

[SAX JONZ]

Well, if you are going to be caught riding a scooter then the ruckus is definitely the coolest one out. I love the way they mod them all crazy but I have four bikes and the smallest is 1000cc. It must feel strange riding so low to the ground. I really would like to ride a tricked out one sometime. So many wheels, so little time...

[SAX JONZ]

question is...when are you going to boost it? If I didn't have so many projects I would buy one. I asked my wife if she would ride one and I guess no was the answer. Women, I asked her five times to go out to the garage and get an adjustable wrench and Philips screwdriver and it was like talking a foreign language. I even gave her the nut to go match to the wrench and she brought me five wrenches and none of them fit then the last time one big wrench. Swear she was a blonde. lol Moral of story is, never send a woman to do a man's job.

[Si Speed 317]

Well, if you are going to be caught riding a scooter then the ruckus is definitely the coolest one out. I love the way they mod them all crazy but I have four bikes and the smallest is 1000cc. It must feel strange riding so low to the ground. I really would like to ride a tricked out one sometime. So many wheels, so little time...
Yea man, I know that feeling. I went from a fully modded R1 to the Ruckus. Needless to say, the end of this post will make sense. Read on..

question is...when are you going to boost it? If I didn't have so many projects I would buy one. I asked my wife if she would ride one and I guess no was the answer. Women, I asked her five times to go out to the garage and get an adjustable wrench and Philips screwdriver and it was like talking a foreign language. I even gave her the nut to go match to the wrench and she brought me five wrenches and none of them fit then the last time one big wrench. Swear she was a blonde. lol Moral of story is, never send a woman to do a man's job.
I originally wanted to, but it doesn't do anything realistically. Top speed is the same, realistically doesn't increase power enough to justify the amount you spend on it, basically it just decreases the life of your motor with nothing to show for. And that's if you do a 150cc GY6 swap.


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UPDATE:

So, obviously the jump from a modded 1000cc R1 to a 50cc Ruckus is about as big of a jump as you can imagine. But the Ruckus is so damn fun to ride that the tremendous power sacrifice is worth it. It's the modding and riding experience that gets you. With that said, I found a need for more power. Topping out at 42 prevents me from going on highways and parkways, which is a pain because you can't cruise with anyone but a 50cc Ruckus. So...

I have a brand new GY6 150cc motor on the way to replace the 50cc. That will need a new wire harness, new stator, fuel pump, ignition, motor mount, literally everything. So, I figured why not. Bought a full front-end upgrade last year in preparation for this upgrade. Two piston caliper and wave rotor disc brakes up front to replace the sub-par stock drum brakes, stainless lines, new levers and master cylinder, lowered shocks, the works. I'll be upgrading to a 12x4 front wheel, and a 12x8 rear wheel. Gonna be great. I'll make sure to keep you all updated throughout this process, my goal is to be finished by the end of June!

[SAX JONZ]

Dude, if I could get away with it I'd probably have one already but with four bikes, http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/11/unenyga4.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/11/gy9aqeze.jpg (money pit), soon to be boosted k20 (new money pit) I'm close to broke. ;-)

[Si Speed 317]

Updated the first post with detailed info on my setup. Goal is to have this done by June 25th, test and tune then go on the NYC Ruckus Ride and Fresh Meet in NJ June 29th & 30th!!

[Si Speed 317]

Decided to go with a gray/black theme. I've never seen it done before, and I fell in love with the color for my front caliper (4 piston FTW). Thoughts?
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/22/hupyhepe.jpg

[SAX JONZ]

That looks very sharp! Liking it.

[PetefromtheStreets]

That looks great. Let's see this 150cc swap!

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[Si Speed 317]

Early morning wake up call! Ruckus teardown officially begins today. Going to take a bunch of pics today to keep track of things, so I'll keep you all updated.

No welding anything today, but the plan is a full teardown of the stock setup and assessment of the next couple weeks for planning the build and completion - step by step.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/26/a6e3ytus.jpg

[Si Speed 317]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/26/mu6y7a5e.jpg

[Si Speed 317]

Well, its only been about 3 hours total actually working on it. Here's where things are at right before lunch break:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/27/a8yde2yv.jpg
Most everything is shaved off, and here the rear frame is resting on the mojo mount for viewing pleasure:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/27/a2ema8es.jpg

Front:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/27/epubepug.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/27/2ape5y7a.jpg

Food time!

[PetefromtheStreets]

Are you doing a stretch?

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[Si Speed 317]

Are you doing a stretch?

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Hells yea man. 12.5" stretch

[Si Speed 317]

Just finished up for the day. Left off with this:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/27/7u5y6a2y.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/27/je2useqa.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/27/ze6e9u2a.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/27/se4aby9u.jpg

And all on an absolutely gorgeous day:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/27/yze5eba9.jpg

More next weekend. Rear frame gusset, wheels, mount motor, work on front frame, wire tuck, and a bunch more. Stay tuned!

[Si Speed 317]

Another gorgeous day to work on the Ruckus. Rear wheel came in yesterday. Dat deep dish doe!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/02/esazyjer.jpg

[PetefromtheStreets]

Lookin good man. Can't wait to see it

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[Si Speed 317]

Thanks bro, can't wait to be finished. Estimated completion is 3 weeks from today, then tuning and riding!

Got a lot done today, I'll post pics later tonight :thumb:

[Si Speed 317]

Couldn't wait. Got some cool stuff done today. The big secret will be finished in two weeks. Today was fun and motivating, however very time consuming though.

RND Racing made a one-off gusset from scratch for the other side of the rear frame. We assessed, mocked, tacked, and welded the mojo mount. They came out great!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/ygybaha6.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/zupugyme.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/vaga7a9u.jpg

Quick practice weld:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/esasy4yb.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/ze6y4ete.jpg

Spent a decent amount of time figuring out exactly where to weld on the MOJO mount based on my desired stretch and height/stance. Onto the permanent stuff:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/e3a8u5e6.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/e3ame4a8.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/zynyzaze.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/yba5yre9.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/e6yza9ej.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/hyrumepu.jpg

Mocked up an auto-choke delete plate template:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/apy3u6av.jpg

I designed seat frame tabs from scratch to compliment the MOJO mount:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/ugejaqur.jpg
Action shot:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/y3atetug.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/03/8uta9esa.jpg

And some other minimal stuff finished. Big things for next week!

Still waiting on my order from poon, it's unfortunately holding me back right now.

[Si Speed 317]

Got more parts today :thumb:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/05/a6adeted.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/05/tu7uzapy.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/05/e7y9a5ud.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/05/a2adu6as.jpg
Legit actual titanium bolts from poon. And I had them come in that color to match my NCY upgraded front axle.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/05/7edudyvu.jpg

This is gonna look dope, I can't wait to mock them up on Sunday with RND RACING!

[aLmk]

Are you doing the welding and fabricating yourself?

[Spaz]

god so sick

[PetefromtheStreets]

That's sick looking man. You're about to have more money in that ruckus then your Si. Lol

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[SAX JONZ]

Damn, I'm not ever going to complain about my money pits again. It's a disease that grows uncontrollably.
Looking really over the edge.

[Si Speed 317]

Are you doing the welding and fabricating yourself?
I'm doing the design and some of the fab, RND RACING is doing the rest of the fab and welding so we can get this build done in time.

god so sick
Thanks! So does this mean it may be :spazapproved:?

That's sick looking man. You're about to have more money in that ruckus then your Si. Lol

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Thanks homie! Yea, you're not kidding. Lmao

Damn, I'm not ever going to complain about my money pits again. It's a disease that grows uncontrollably.
Looking really over the edge.

Thanks man, and its all good. We all complain from time to time. It happens. But you have many more money pits than I do! Cheers to modding and being men! (No offense civicgrl89)

[RND RACING]

I think the paint should be black with red accents on the ruckuss.What does everyone else out there think?

[PetefromtheStreets]

I say murder it

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[Si Speed 317]

Decisions, decisions.

Harness came last night! This is literally the best harness one can buy. Utilizes the OEM electric fuel pump, instead of a vacuum pump for the GY6 swap. All other harnesses use a vacuum fuel pump which sends too much fuel to the carb, causing overfueling issues. You can add a fuel return, but why not just utilize the electric fuel pump that works without flaws? Waterproof connections, everything is heatwrapped, all connections will be soldered. :thumb:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/07/5e3any5a.jpg

[SAX JONZ]

By the time you've finished a new zx14 could replace it?
That's where my mind goes after I think on money spent. My kz got my money that could have bought a new ZX14 with a nice brocks pipe and other accessories. That messes with my head at times. Lol

[Si Speed 317]

Ii used to have a dope 2000 R1. I sold it and bought the Ruckus.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/aba3ejav.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/08/azuba6uj.jpg

A ZX14R is too heavy for me. 365lbs my R1 weighed. Next, I would probably get a busa. They're really comfortable. I'd want a small 4-5" stretch, lowered, turbo kit, done. Ruckus is just so much more fun to mod man. I can't wait to work on it every Sunday, planning the day out a week ahead, gathering my own preference in parts, and a sick final design in mind. This will decimate all - after about $3k in overnight parts from Taiwan. ;)

[Si Speed 317]

Should have a roller by the end of the day tomorrow, this is getting more exciting as it's coming together. I'm very eager!

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[PetefromtheStreets]

This will decimate all - after about $3k in overnight parts from Taiwan. ;)

Lmaooooo


Should have a roller by the end of the day tomorrow, this is getting more exciting as it's coming together. I'm very eager!

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Can't wait to see this thing man. Will make a nice pit bike for team boostedk20

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[SAX JONZ]

Nothing quite like michelin pilots. So youd go for a busa over a zx14? They weigh about the same.

[Si Speed 317]

Nothing quite like michelin pilots. So youd go for a busa over a zx14? They weigh about the same.
Well, a busa is a completely different bike, but mainly I'd get that over a zx14 because I've always played with the thought of having a turbo busa. Nothing against a zx14, its a beautiful bike. Just always wanted to rock a busa :thumb: But cheers for 2 wheels! :cheers:

Lmaooooo



Can't wait to see this thing man. Will make a nice pit bike for team boostedk20

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Hah, glad someone caught that. Same here, it's gonna be sick!

[SAX JONZ]

Yeah, I guess I like the old school looking busas a lot but the new ones look a lot like motor scooters on steroids. Lol, I guess it goes with the theme.
Yeah, pit bike. I'm thinking this summer I'm going to have to make the strip and track a part of my weekly activities. Can't wait to see video of your scoot scooting.

[Si Speed 317]

Didn't get to a roller today. Hopefully next week it'll be roller ready. Got a decent amount of stuff done today though. Mounted the front tire on the front wheel, swapped long axle for short axle and setup everything inside the tranny (which took a couple hours altogether), did a ton of measurements to line everything up 100%, got the front end ready, and now it's pretty much ready for the final welding of the rear frame to the mount and then the suspension setup.

The worst part is that the motor sits so far left because of the 12x8 fatty that an extension has to be welded onto the Mojo mount on the left side. All typical issues that come along with custom work. But it's all going to be well worth it in the end!


Yeah, I guess I like the old school looking busas a lot but the new ones look a lot like motor scooters on steroids. Lol, I guess it goes with the theme.
Yeah, pit bike. I'm thinking this summer I'm going to have to make the strip and track a part of my weekly activities. Can't wait to see video of your scoot scooting.
Very true, that IS what they look like now hahaha. Definitely do that, videos of Weekly Activities FTW! I can't wait til this is done, soo eager!

[Si Speed 317]

Teaser of how the day left off:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/17/a2ebazy8.jpg

[PetefromtheStreets]

Teaser of how the day left off:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/17/a2ebazy8.jpg


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That pics blurry. I know that s4 takes better pics then that. Lol

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[Si Speed 317]

That pics blurry. I know that s4 takes better pics then that. Lol

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I blurred it intentionally! Its a teaser ;)

[SAX JONZ]

Lookin good. And Johnny said he likes skinny girls but never turns down a fatty. Lol
Speaking of fatties, I came up on a scooter today that had a fatty as a passenger. I was almost going to run them over. Exhaust was loud. Made me wonder if it was because it had an open exhaust or was just labored. Lol. I realized that he didn't share my philosophy about scooters.
I always say scooters are like fat chicks... Never mind, he wouldn't have found that one funny.

[Si Speed 317]

Lookin good. And Johnny said he likes skinny girls but never turns down a fatty. Lol
Speaking of fatties, I came up on a scooter today that had a fatty as a passenger. I was almost going to run them over. Exhaust was loud. Made me wonder if it was because it had an open exhaust or was just labored. Lol. I realized that he didn't share my philosophy about scooters.
I always say scooters are like fat chicks... Never mind, he wouldn't have found that one funny.
LOL at pretty much every statement :rotfl:

Thanks bud, post your video I wanna see it!

[PetefromtheStreets]

Lookin good. And Johnny said he likes skinny girls but never turns down a fatty. Lol
Speaking of fatties, I came up on a scooter today that had a fatty as a passenger. I was almost going to run them over. Exhaust was loud. Made me wonder if it was because it had an open exhaust or was just labored. Lol. I realized that he didn't share my philosophy about scooters.
I always say scooters are like fat chicks... Never mind, he wouldn't have found that one funny.

Lmfaooooooo

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[Si Speed 317]

Got a good amount of stuff done today. Not a full roller yet, but very close. Custom fabrication takes a lot longer than it seems, but it's well worth it in the end. I'd say another 4 weeks and she'll be complete. Here's what went on today:

Sleeping Beauty
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New Dremel and full accessory kit for the fun stuff
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Had to modify my NCY shock and RRGS caliper bracket. Why? Because NCY+RRGS=PITA
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Sneak Peak at my little brothers crazy go-kart
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What do you do when you're mounting your front wheel for mock up and you realize you never ordered spacers? First, facepalm. Then improvise, and remember to order spacers later.
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Might be a PITA, but not because NCY+RRGS...
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Well....
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Definitely a PITA. Time for the Cheetah! (Thankfully Goodyear was open,
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All mounted up. $15 tip for their help after 5 tries and my guidance throughout. Did a good amount of mock up. Was finishing up the suspension and I noticed the seat frame was angled way back. Needed to address that situation, so everything else got pushed back. Next week more will be done. Full roller without a doubt. Need to complete a few extra things on my end, like getting spacers for the front wheel and getting jets for my carb. Need to figure out what jets it uses first. Either way, here's they way we left today:
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Super excited. Can't wait for more! The countdown to next Sunday begins. RND RACING

[06_typeS]

I would love to buy one already done like this. Great job. What was worst. Boosting your car or building this lol?

[Si Speed 317]

I would love to buy one already done like this. Great job. What was worst. Boosting your car or building this lol?

Thanks Joey! Honestly, the fun is making this thing exactly how I want. So boosting the Si was definitely worse. But that's mainly because it's my daily driver and I can't have the downtime. Oh the lessons learned :rotfl:
The next step for me vehicle-wise is an exotic. Not sure which yet, but I have a few in mind. NSX being one of them ;)

Hows your family btw? I hope all is well

[Si Speed 317]

Adm_rsx this is my method of informing you that I updated ;)

[SAX JONZ]

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[PetefromtheStreets]

Damn thats looking sick man! I'd love one but another money pit would be the death of me

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[Si Speed 317]

Well, the Ruck is finished (for now) until the winter rebuild. Here's some pica I took today. The GY6 motor swap was a GREAT idea - the power, sound, the overall feel of the bike, everything. I'm very happy to have built this bike with my father - with custom pieces that we've made together that are on no other ruckus peroid. Custom suspension, spring rates, seat frame tabs - various things from small to large and in between. There has been a lot of hiccups throughout the build process, unfortunately. For example, i ordered a special 3-stage paint from the UK three months ago. It's an awesome color that was to be revealed at the event as a surprise to everyone. But, three body shops screwing me over during the week before the reveal. Two shops dropped out five days before the event, and the third said they would be finished without a doubt in two days. They had the parts for three days and didn't prep or paint them - and didn't tell me anything. Didn't answer phone calls for two days. Long story short, we hustled hard the day before the event, rattle canned the oarts they didn't touch, and barely made it. In the end, I'm very happy, and I certainly thank my father very much for his help and dedication. And staying up for two days straight with me to finish the bike in time for it's reveal at Boosted Life last weekend. So, I guess this would qualify for the "Built, not bought" phrase in nearly every way. So, here are some pics!

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[06_typeS]

Great Build, extremely jealous.

[SAX JONZ]

Very nice. So, I am very new to the whole ruckus scene. How fast does your scoot go now with the swap? I understand about the mod bug. Getting a busa and modding like you did here would break the bank.

Closeups of the color would be cool.
I'm in same boat with my bike. I think they forgot about me. This weekend I'm going to pick up my pieces if they haven't started yet. All summer since before I started my rotrex project. No calls, I emailed even. No response. Yeah, total bs. Worse than waiting on all in fab to finish pieces.
As this is an educational moment would you share the comparison, contrast stock vs modded engine. The difference in feel between stretched. The mods that are eye candy vs mods that are necessary and functional.

Once again, I'm disappointed that I wasn't able to make that meet and that I missed getting to meet all of you guys at the meet and not be able to see that badass ruckus. GREAT JOB MAN.

[PetefromtheStreets]

She looks soo good dude!

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[Si Speed 317]

Great Build, extremely jealous.
And you, sir, have an NSX. Thanks! Btw, hows the move?

Very nice. So, I am very new to the whole ruckus scene. How fast does your scoot go now with the swap? I understand about the mod bug. Getting a busa and modding like you did here would break the bank.

Closeups of the color would be cool.
I'm in same boat with my bike. I think they forgot about me. This weekend I'm going to pick up my pieces if they haven't started yet. All summer since before I started my rotrex project. No calls, I emailed even. No response. Yeah, total bs. Worse than waiting on all in fab to finish pieces.
As this is an educational moment would you share the comparison, contrast stock vs modded engine. The difference in feel between stretched. The mods that are eye candy vs mods that are necessary and functional.

Once again, I'm disappointed that I wasn't able to make that meet and that I missed getting to meet all of you guys at the meet and not be able to see that badass ruckus. GREAT JOB MAN.
First, thank you very much. I appreciate that! I'll go in order of your post: scoot will hit around 70-75mph with the current setup after tuning (carbureted). A busa with this type of modding would smash the bank without a doubt. Color is satin black (which isn't what I planned at all and is only temporary), I'll take some pics tomorrow when I take her to work for the first time in a year.
Damn, I hate shops!! Best of luck to you with that man.
Stock 50cc vs GY6 150cc: Night and Day. Stock 50cc motor had a variator and weights that I tuned to my liking and a new CDI with 4* ignition advancement and no rev limiter. No engine performance mods because I knew I'd switch. Even with them, it's much, much, much better to just do the GY6 swap. Even though this had a full exhaust, intake, hugh jass velocity stack, much larger jets, a 30mm performance carb, CDI and whatnot, it's still a hell of a bike. 50cc: 4.2hp. My 150cc GY6 setup: 15-16hp. And thats a stock internal motor. Wait till the winter. Got plans for 30hp ;)

As for the stretch, it's cool. Much lower now with full suspension and stretch, turns don't suck but I could do figure 8's with a stock ruckus ona side street. This can just make a U turn curb to curb. I don't have many eye candy mods honestly. Actually, I don't think I really even have any. Well, my front fender is one, but it's not on. I'd have to think about that one.

If you (or anyone) have any other questions, feel free to ask. I love this bike. Crazy thing is, EVERYONE looks at it. At every light, everyone's staring at me/it. People are constantly asking me about it. Now I feel how people in exotics feel, but even better bc it's all custom and my hard work with my father - can't buy that (unless I sell the Ruck, and that's never happening. And I mean never)

She looks soo good dude!

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Thanks!! Next meet I gotta get a video of you and Aidan riding it tg!

[06_typeS]

The move went reletively well. I got sick though with a stomach bug that side lined me for a week. But were starting to get unpacked now and situated.

[Si Speed 317]

The move went reletively well. I got sick though with a stomach bug that side lined me for a week. But were starting to get unpacked now and situated.

Well, overall I'm glad to hear it went well. Hope you're feeling better! As a side note, my buddy just imported an authentic JDM Evo3:
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Ruckus update:
Custom dual center shock suspension needs to be reconfigured in some way. Either need much stiffer springs, have to reweld the mounting brackets, or different shocks. Either way, its gonna be a PITA.
Here's some night shots:
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[Si Speed 317]

Well, we finally fixed the suspension. The springs were too soft for the location and load, so we made 'spacers' to fit a shorter drag racing springs. Theyre stiff and awesome. No more scraping here!

The downfall is that I left for a test ride with something and came back without it. See if you can figure it out.
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[PetefromtheStreets]

Well, we finally fixed the suspension. The springs were too soft for the location and load, so we made 'spacers' to fit a shorter drag racing springs. Theyre stiff and awesome. No more scraping here!

The downfall is that I left for a test ride with something and came back without it. See if you can figure it out.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/24/y3y3u6y4.jpg

Yea I was talking to your dad at boostedlife2013 about your suspension. It looked too soft. Glad you got it figured out. And looks like your missing a mirror

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[Si Speed 317]

Yea I was talking to your dad at boostedlife2013 about your suspension. It looked too soft. Glad you got it figured out. And looks like your missing a mirror

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Yea I'm glad we figured it out too, works so well I love it. And nope, only one on this Ruck. But, I am missing something.

[Spoolin_VTEC]

It looks like your tag actually broke off! That's classic :thumb:

[Frostydc5]

was just about to say tag lol. sooo how much do you want for the ruck ill buy it, haha :troll:, im just kidding man

[Si Speed 317]

I need to update this!

[Spaz]

I'd still love to build a ruckus but I have enough money pits haha

[BoostedK20]

I'd still love to build a ruckus but I have enough money pits haha

It's only like $10k+ to build. How is that a money pit? :rotfl: You've swapped what, 5 K-series motors in your DC5? It's much easier on a Ruckus, as well as a wire tuck. I know you can do it! I believe Si Speed 317's ruckus goes about 70mph?

[Spoolin_VTEC]

Updated pics on first post I see.. Looks good man! Still ride?

[SAX JONZ]

10k plus is well on your way to a seriously fast bike stock. A third of the way to radical beast in the H2 Kawasaki.


Sent from my iPhone 6 plus, she's a heffer.

[Si Speed 317]

10k plus is well on your way to a seriously fast bike stock. A third of the way to radical beast in the H2 Kawasaki.


Sent from my iPhone 6 plus, she's a heffer.

Had a worked 2000 R1, sold it and made this. Still have an 01 Vivid Red Cocktail R1 that is turbocharged but she's in pieces right now. Need to find time to put her back together. #boosted