5 Things I HATE About My Honda Ruckus

[@bigfootingermany]

I'm sure someone has mentioned it already, but in case they haven't ... that whole blowing in your tank crap in the morning can easily be solved with a bulb pump in the gas line. A bulb pump like on a small outboard boat motor. fuel only goes one direction through it, and a few squeezes up the bulb, will prime the engine and get rid of all the air in the line. Bob in Germany

[@Carlow888]

Your launch problem is maybe due to having a bigger primary jet than the carb can take or needs and drowns it with fuel and when you released and throttle again, the fuel levels out correctly again.

[@Carlow888]

Primary mainly deals with launching or the initial idle and throttle up. So it the jet is too big or too small, it affects both idle and launch.. set it just right and you can idle as low as possible and launch like a drag bike...

[@WillRayneMC]

@@Carlow888 - I dunno...I also experience this on my stock Ruckus. But, I'm also replacing the carb like this week... *shrug*

[@Carlow888]

Will Rayne MC hopefully it’s just the carb.. but wish it’s not electrical.. but usually it’s a carb problem fuel or air flow problem. Even with stock..

[@honkytonky6960]

Get a one way check valve for your fuel line and place it right after the pump. Just my 2 cents.

[@roketarider]

That's exactly what I was thinking

[@drdrew3]

Accurate title would read “5 ways I messed up my bike AFTER modifying it and not knowing how to properly re-tune it”

[@vwfreshness459]

I used a fuel check valve from a stock Ruckus to keep the fuel from draining back into the tank. I never have to "make love" to the tank. Its part #16800-GET-831. Do the rear disc brake conversion, makes the bike way safer when stopping.

[@Theruckshop]

Side Job Powerwashing 100% correct get one Motonosity you should have one off your old parts

[@krusher74]

is that a mk1 rabbit in your picture, looks like you are a rabbit/ruckus owner and im a golf/zoomer owner

[@tavs111]

jeeze all these issues i would probably just get the lower seat frame and some pegs to put my legs forward and keep it stock otherwise

[@Glasseh]

Can't you just put a small hand pump or something in-line with the fuel line so that you can hand pump the fuel? Just look for something called 'fuel primer bulb'.

[@Jbop9312]

Great video and you’re right about keeping it stock. I bought a 2018 ruckus and it runs like a dream. Only mods I have are a exhaust, polini variator and lowered seat. Some cosmetics too, but over all the ruck is fun in the city. Not sure where all the hate comes from. It’s really a nice little thing!

[@franzb69]

i only watch your ruckus videos. get a speedo / gas gauge on our ruckus. and get a larger lithium battery so you can start it longer.

[@shorelineleather955]

When i built my Metruck with a gy6 swap I decided to use the stock fuel pump, so when I turn tbe key it primes the carb then I I press the start button, fires up every time, never once have I had to blow in the tank, just a thought

[@Liberty4Ever]

A good check valve in the fuel line may solve your leak down problem. You could also run a wire from the battery via a small fuse to a push button PRIME switch that powers the fuel pump before the engine is started. Most bikes run the fuel pump when the key is in the ON position to pressurize the fuel lines before the starter switch engages the starter.

[@forrestcrabbe]

The check valve is a good idea. The fuel pump is a vacuum pump not an electric pump. That's why it drains back to the tank. Leaving the factory ruckus electric fuel pump on is the way to go. 🤘y'all have a badass day🤘🍻🤘no limits🤘

[@ghettodexter]

From looking at your launch it has nothing to do with the clutch but everything to do with a bad tune to your carb. from idle your motor dont like jumping to full throttle. Thats telling me your needle needs adjustment. On gy6's you need to tune for temperature as well im sure if you tuned before the summer you are running rich now.

[@motonosity]

Did you watch the video at all?

[@swam4362]

I've had a 2016 Honda Metropolitan and that was one of the most fun little bikes ever. I just got a 2018 Honda Ruckus yesterday and that thing's awesome too. Scooters are a lot of fun.

[@boredandagitated]

Swam you think these little guys can make it up a mountain? I wanna get one and throw a tent and sleeping bag on it and ride up into the mountains near my home to camp

[@swam4362]

​@@boredandagitated Oh definitely. But it depends on if you mean offroading a scooter, which I don't think they can. I've never offroaded a scooter before though.

[@boredandagitated]

Swam I wouldn’t need to off road, worst case scenario some gravel or dirt roads to get to the site but I can walk the bike if it’s real bad

[@gerrynicholas2920]

Sounds like I fuel prob. If the clutch was slipping it would rev to the moon an not really go anywhere. It sounds like it’s to rich. It dumps to much fuel and can’t rev up enough to start burning it. But as soon as u let off an get moving it’s under less load and revving higher allowing it to burn the rich mixture. I’d start with setting the float height then if that doesn’t work go down a main jet size. Jets only work based on throttle position so if it’s doing it at wide open that’s the problem

[@Theruckshop]

Pilot jet little holes are clogged clean them with carb cleaner and put ethanol free gas and stabilizer because ethanol free gas still goes bad just takes longer . Or ride it more than once every 2 months . Good video

[@motonosity]

Yep that's the plan haha

[@ScottEals]

If you were to do it all over would you just keep it stock? Or what would you do different?

[@dljones61]

I'm a new but older interested guy in doing something like this. I see the Honda modified ones end up with new motor-swing arm shocks wheels and tires that look cool, and end up spending lots more to do it to the factory original honda. I'm finding here at the end of 2022 these Maddog Chinese knockoffs for what I believe is 2200.00 bucks that are already looking good with the bigger engine, wheels, and tires and stretched. whats the Ruckus group of guys' thoughts on this. Modify an original Honda or buy the Chinese or whoever makes the Maddog model?

[@auditech73]

Check valve is a must. Also your fuel pump might be too weak or not situated in the sump correctly. Set your GoPro up to watch your fuel line and see if you're getting bubbles on hard acceleration.

[@RobbDizzle037]

Definitely do a 5 things for the CRF. You've had it for a hot minute and we almost never see it anymore!

[@scottfokken3979]

Can I ask what type of handlebars are on the bike and are they drilled to accept the nipple from the clamp on brakes and throttle gear?

[@81MrKMan]

Wonder if you could put a hand squeeze fuel ball pump on there like an outboard, might keep the fuel from backing up too.

[@scootermichelli9885]

I love the ruckus. The ruckus is what brought me to your channel.

[@meco72104]

You can wire up a jumper point to the fuel pump, so you can hook it to a extra battery to pump the fuel to the carb, so yo do not have to blow into the tank or run your battery down.

[@cunningham7756]

Buy it

[@Lavender.Studios1]

you can put a hand pump or fuel bulb on the float breather and pump it in so you don't have to make out with your tank

[@bradleyjayvalentine7875]

Couldn't you use an outboard pumpy thingy or variant to prime?🤔

[@mysticvirgo9318]

Hmm the fuel thig?? Boaters use a bulb type primer pump on outboards cause of similar issues of fuel draining back

[@hcurrier6]

Thé clip of you blowing into the gas tank hit home 🤣

[@albertkamradtiii5853]

Hay man awesome video. I've never bought a scooter before but love the Rukus and all the mods that can be applied. I definitely plan on checking out that playlist. Thanks!

[@FIFAFreak761]

I live in NY, would a stock Ruckus be classified as a Class A or B vehicle? Would it require a Motorcycle license or can I ride with a regular Drivers License?

[@Crettybocker427]

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO REMOVE THE REAR OUTPUT SHAFT i thought a c clip held it in but its not on the short side is it under the seal on the long side ???

[@eivel113]

Does it lean more on the left side? ‘Cause the engine move towards left. More weight on the left. Do you lean right when riding your ruckus?

[@malcolmharris722]

I'm a ruckus owner in ATL. Cant get it to idle. Wondering if a GY6 swap would make a difference. Stock now but I want to drop and stretch it. Any advice?

[@YaroFixIt]

I got scooter like one of those 10” Tao Taos.. but I upgraded everything besides big bore bc not sure if I should risk it. Like I can get it to 45 on straight np but I wanna make it faster tho .

[@jco5254]

Sell it ASAP and buy a used grom

[@YaroFixIt]

Joshua Collier hmmm grooms are small for me I’m 6’4

[@FLOODOFSINS]

I'm looking for a moped that isn't so low to the ground that runs at stock. I'm not interested in modding it (at least not yet). I'm just looking for one to get around town to do errands but I would like a moped that I can lean and not worry about it scraping the bottom or sides. So I need to get a 50cc model so I can ride it without a license. I was looking at the Honda metropolitan but it seems to y to make turns without scraping. What moped/brand would you suggest? I would also like to be able to get it serviced and get parts without any problems. I'm in North Carolina right now.

[@lisajonas5646]

Honda PA 50 ii.

[@cubul32]

@Motonisity what's the mpg with 171cc? Ever did the math? You reckon it's ok to do the 171cc mod with wide wheels with stock wheel base? I'm not a fan of the stretch, just my taste and I want the same cc-ish.

[@DanBlackRacing]

Omg that monotone buzzing lawn mower sound drive me crazy after about 5 minutes

[@babbarsher2065]

Press Mute. 🤣😂. 👁👍🏿👽🛸

[@nealrhodesii1420]

Taking my daughter to her birthday dinner last night, we turned off 620 and took the Anderson/Bullock route to the Oasis. Thought about how you are gonna miss your tree tunnel. Keep life lived!

[@Aquatic_Amigo]

Is a ruckus hard on your back ..would you recommend it for a old guy with a back problem ?

[@jeffmee763]

You want a one way valve as fitted to one of those Chinese diesel heaters have that will fit it.

[@DanteYewToob]

Would it be possible to take something like a Honda Forza 280cc scooter, and mount that engine on something like a Grom or Ninja 250 body, to have an automatic "scooter-cycle"? I love the "twist-and-go" nature of scooters, being fully automatic, but I also love the look and feel of a small sport bike like the Ninja 250... I just wish they made more automatic bikes! Especially in the lower displacement "beginner" sector I'm sure they'd sell many times more. (Not being able to shift is the only reason I dont own a Ninja! Lol)

[@SiriuslyAndrew]

Why not invest a little time to learn how to ride a Ninja 250? They're not expensive, they're easy to fix and you get to say you can ride a motorcycle! ;)

[@DanteYewToob]

Andrew Martin I actually have a Suzuki GZ250, but I've done martial arts and boxing my whole life, and so my left hand is kinda messed up, my fingers and wrist get very sore from working a clutch after a while. Although shifting is a problem for me, I do really want a Ninja 250 or 300 and have been considering trading for it, but my mom loves the low cruiser style of my Suzuki, so I'll just _HAAAVE_ to have both! There's no choice ;D oh well, I guess I'll have to deal with a garage full of motorcycles and scooters... how ever will I cope?

[@dowers44]

launch problem is not the clutch, its the carb jetting.

[@motonosity]

No, it's not

[@justinrstone]

Modified CVT scooters require a lot of trial and error with roller weights and clutch springs to get the best performance. Maybe should try a stiffer clutch spring so that the clutch engages at higher RPMs. Should help you get off the line faster.

[@Doogleraia]

Damn the Ruckus sounds like it's running so rough.. long time since the jet was cleaned? esit: Brent, considered doing a gy6 injection-conversion kit on it?

[@user-neo71665]

I'd stay away from the FI kits right now. Only 2 real kits out here in the states. One is still in testing stages. The other that has been out forever has tons of bugs and customer support is zero.

[@Doogleraia]

neo 71665 Rolling Wrench already has a kit for it, hell it's probably on the youtube-channel. Complete kit, all you need (fuel-pump with return too, like the others have neglected)

[@Theruckshop]

Stay away lots of people have got that kit and call us bitching and they go back to carb

[@Doogleraia]

The Ruck Shop you guys do not carry that kit, particularly since it just released like 2 months ago I have my doubts that you guys would be getting calls about a pretty much brand new product you do not even carrying in your store. So that just makes it seem like you're trying to discourage people from buying from other stores than your own..

[@Theruckshop]

on the contrary, we get a fair amount of phone calls since that kit has been out for longer than 2 months, we have been doing this a long time and those kits are just squirter kits and not true to fi kits out there. we have had customers with 171cc setups like motonosity go to that "kit that we are steering people away from getting" that is also found on alibaba to add in, but back to the customer who did that setup... with a 171 and tuned on a dyno he only hit 58mph.... went to the carb and now does 75 with the same guy tuning the bike. but hey you know better than us. we just do this everyday hahah.

[@slicke8346]

Look ur damn spark plug. Sounds lean . I work on these gy6 engine. Beating on it the more u drive!! .. anyways what cam did u end up installing and what size weights?

[@Zosh]

I want to ride with you one day man lol it’ll be so dope! For me, you, & Ryan to ruck out one day!

[@Jbop9312]

Zosh my boi!!!!!

[@nojnoj3069]

Burnout Bobby is pretty cool.

[@Starcoffin]

This is hardly fair to the Ruckus. Saying you "strongly dislike" your Ruckus after modifing to the point it is no longer the original machine is like saying "I love potatoes" and showing us your 5 favorite vodkas.

[@mannydcbianco]

As always, great upload! Always a nice break from work when there's a new motonosity video :) With that said though, the Ruck engine keeps misfiring. Any idea what might be causing it? I had that happen on an old bike I had in my teens and it drove me nuts, and I had literally zero money back then to even try to fix it, lol. Still to this day misfires like that gives me nightmares.

[@dcmoto1]

When I seen you moved here, I knew you would fall in love with the space and roads. I did the same thing. Couple years later I just went ahead and bought a house.

[@777queens]

Because when you let off the gas a little you let some fuel in the carburetor and the engine picks up probably the fuel pumps not keeping up on hard acceleration

[@dude1234522]

My buddy is selling his 2009 R1 with 14k miles for $6,500. Is that a fair price or should I talk him down? (Full Toce and some carbon fairings)

[@dude1234522]

Need yo guys's help

[@johchino1]

Make a video of a step by step process to clean the carb in the ruckus

[@christiang3576]

Do cops ever give you a hard time?

[@MetroDnasty]

motonosity you should change the clutch springs to a higher rpm springs that way the will engage in the power band and not bog out from a stop other than that its perfect

[@jakecripe7465]

Lmao at you blowing in the gas tank, love you man. Also buy that car

[@rossydv]

I’m sure I saw some tongue!!

[@_slickerzentertainment6397]

I’m thinking of owning a Honda ruckus can u tell me anything I should know?

[@sarahthibodeau6439]

How much did it cost to build the ruckus if you had to pay?

[@electrofan1796]

I can see people say to mod with caution and have the right wheels. Going that fast looks a bit dangerous. Going over a pothole would suck.

[@larrbert23]

Outside of the cost of the ruckus I just want to know what the total amount of this build?

[@davidcrossett1865]

I'm lost, why do you still have the R3?

[@hitherescotty]

I absolutely love the paint job on your Ruckus. Did you do it yourself??

[@johnathanvanloggerenberg5373]

Hey. I became a huge fan of your mods. I'm all the way from South Africa. Just wanted to say, that issue you having getting it off the line sounds like over fueling not clutch issues. You running a none diaphragm carb? So the slide lifts on the cable not on vacuum. To much fuel at a to low RPM. That's why you need to let go of throttle then reapply.

[@roketarider]

What color clutch springs do you have?

[@EbolaSquirrel]

Tony Antao green

[@trabenold9590]

You need to ditch that battery for one that works. Lithium or not that’s just a battery issue. Prob voltage problem which would cause the fuel pump to not fire right.

[@JustinSmith-es9fz]

It’s a vacuum fuel pump. No wires running to it

[@RuckinScott]

Electric fuel pump for the win! I still love my gy6 ruckus. I really enjoyed your build series on this. I binge watched it before building mine.

[@aland1618]

lighter weights in the CV clutch might help with that launch issue. I could be wrong though.

[@franzb69]

your carb's jets are the issue if you have a problem with launching. you need to retune it.

[@anthonyospina1163]

Put a Dr. Pulley clutch on it and solve that slipping issue. Also Racoon racing uses the OEM fuel pump and solves that vacuum pump issue.

[@mertkorkmazzzz]

Why dont you instead of blowing that fuel to the motor just give some gas while motor is off? I do this always and works for me

[@VeritaZFFS]

the tank is below the carb.

[@joshyaustralia1641]

maybe try a bigger fuel pump if there is an option for the ruckus

[@yoloxxjd1]

I still want to see a ruckus vs diwd Harley grom thing race lol

[@the_whitemk2567]

The fuel problem can be solved with a one way valve so the fuel cant go back in the tank. Put one right after the tank.

[@mopedmessiah]

Hahaha yeah, the automatic stock clutches are horrible. I just put a new carb on my 150, and the air/fuel screw was all the way out.....I about damn near died cause it accelerated so hard xD

[@stevemoore3953]

Why not use a one way check valve for the fuel system

[@yoloxxjd1]

When are you giving the r3 away?

[@sdubtwenty2184]

About how much did it cost you to build your ruckus?

[@EbolaSquirrel]

8k

[@Truthhurts239]

Clutch isn’t slipping that’s a fuel jet issue

[@seanbradley8601]

Why did you move to Atlanta?

[@brianmccann666]

Seafoam !! Keeps your fuel good for 2-4 years sitting around.

[@humanbeingfromearth]

Fuel loses its vapors and becomes "bad" after about 30 days. Source-small engine class

[@brianmccann666]

@@humanbeingfromearth ... Not true at all. Tyrle Fixes All on YT has been doing a monthy series on Fuel and how long it stays good. 87, 91 Fuel. Without and With Fuel Additives from multiple brands. His channel is a small engine, lawn mower, minibike, etc channel. He fixes engines. Builds stuff. It's great stuff.

[@YaroFixIt]

So did you registered it as actually bike to ride it oh HW now?

[@b-loksborgman9748]

Your carb needs tuning bro play with your jets and make sure your fuel pump. And vacuum lines are up to par

[@motonosity]

There's nothing wrong with the tuning, I promise you

[@241hnd]

So, what did you do to it to increase the power/speed compared to the stock Ruckus?

[@mattnejmanowski631]

does it sputter at top end?

[@leveluplife8585]

Your variator weights are too heavy to launch it i think. lighter weights and it will rev higher before it tries to grab and go

[@marlonuchiha8983]

well its a gy6 build not a yamaha zuma125 swap. should had done the zuma swap you wouldnt have all these type of issues.

[@RuckinScott]

90% of his problems are because of the harness. To include the fuel prime. Use a quality harness and keep the stock fuel pump. It’ll prime and you’ll avoid so many more issues. About to hit 4,000 miles on mine in less than a year. Zero issues so far. Well I’m not counting my 7 yo battery going out.

[@Theruckshop]

RuckinScott but then he will be replacing blue relays with the big bore kit has gas cuz they can’t handle the GY6 starter

[@jakeandersen7924]

The Ruck Shop two years on a 180cc on stock harness converted to GY and had zero issues. Unreliability is due to his harness.

[@RuckinScott]

jake a i agree. I daily mine and rack up the miles pretty quickly for being on an island. I’ve come to realize the majority of the people that have gy6 problems are from the harness.

[@Theruckshop]

with the harness he has it is fine now. its all about not rushing things and making sure it was done right, if you remember he had cut off the clips and soldered the stator and harness, thats a big issue in itself.

[@stuartreding2967]

Use non ethanol fuel in things with a carb, you’ll thank me later.

[@realestatephotovideoshawns1177]

You did what they do to them in Miami. It was beautiful before and now it’s not. Performance modifications would’ve been great.

[@tonychen1062]

As for you 5th problem was caused by fuel delivery system. You simply can get enough fuel to mix with air. There are lots of solutions to deal with this kind of problem by scooter drag racing kits in TW. Do some homework and go for them.

[@cdcallaway86]

Put a small prime ball in your fuel line like on a boat smaller

[@MotoMantooth]

1. You sit like a girl peeing 2. You sit like a girl peeing 3. It has no clutch 4. You can't stunt it 5. You sit like a girl peeing Need a say more?

[@motonosity]

1. man sitting on the can is the best. 2. i mean it's prime seating. where else am i gonna browse through twitter? 3. wrong! hah you're wrong! 4. challenge accepted 5. But for real. Reading. On the toilet. You should try it sometime love ya boo ;)

[@MotoMantooth]

I love sitting on the can with my phone lol. i just can't use the phone on the ruck lmfao. There's no hand clutch on a ruckus correct? Not sure how I'm wrong there, but hey I'll be the first to say I don't know rucks that well. I thought it worked similar to a crf50 or 110 "clutchless" designs. Does it have a gear shifter? I'd love to see someone stunt on the ruckus, I'd be genuinely impressed.

[@motonosity]

MotoMantooth - there's no lever or gear changing lol, but it's still got a clutch.

[@MotoMantooth]

Sorry meant hand clutch. I guess in theory you could lean back, romp on it and probably get the front wheel up. It has a built in rear handbrake right? hrmm. I kinda want to see you try this now lmao.

[@Smallbore2wheels]

MotoMantooth a stock ruck is a lot easier to stunt in than a stretched one. Center of gravity and all. I've seen wheelies beeing done on them before and sometimes it makes me want to go back to stock.... sometimes lol

[@marioworldmobile]

What state are you living?

[@777queens]

If it was an old car was a carburetor I would say it’s your Excelerator pump but there is no Excelerator pump in that little bike so it Hass to be the fuel pump

[@Hithere-gm8je]

This guy have a 50cc,125cc,300cc,450/500cc,600cc bikes

[@6483hmless]

How much does gy6 swaps usually cost

[@EbolaSquirrel]

Richard Roberts theres a thing called google,try it out

[@Need4SteveMoto]

I should have kept my Honda Metropolitan. The storage that thing offered was amazing.

[@mikehascats26]

get a 150cc scooter. 50cc is dangerously slow

[@MojoMicah]

I agree Got a 50cc ruckus clone A month in I already wished that I got something that could go highway speeds. In the city it's fine, but when you get out of the city where speeds get up Well Getting tailgated is no fun

[@scootermichelli9885]

non ethanol is best for the gy6s and really all carburetor motors

[@josephgalanin9726]

Where in Atlanta?

[@smokysmoky8467]

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[@nojnoj3069]

Burnout Bobby saved your ass on the Ruckus......If it wasn't for his skills you'd be still in your garage messing with the wiring loom.......I must say in the end the Ruckus is pretty sweet though. Personally I love that little low engine sound. Please, take it out more and have fun.

[@Zalonka]

It never works