Honda Ruckus scooter **All bogging fixes including ECM data reset** | Ruby the Elite

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

DUDE!! Thank You ! I just saved a 2011 from mindless neglect, it was stored 6 yrs with 86 octane gas in it. had to toss the tank, carb, filter, and pump. It runs but I couldn't figure that bogging out. Tomorrow I'll do a reset and give it a try, but you described exactly whats going on.

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

Update , I think that did it!

[@rubytheelite]

That's awesome! I'm happy I could help!

[@kushtyorganics5381]

@@rubytheelite sorry forgot to tag you

[@2RCPRODUCTIONS]

Great work and very thurough. I read about these for weeks and All I read was great reviews, reliability, longevity, great fuel efficiency....I finally buy one a 16 in mint condition with only 132 miles on it and its bogging. Put fresh gas, some seafoam, new battery, did your reset which is awesome and its much improved. Idles great low end is great which at first it kept surging on startup, but mild throttle and holding the bike around 20 mph it stumbles and spits. Im thinking carb next if it doesn’t straighten out. I checked airfilter fitment as well. New coolant coming today for a swap.Im just amazed that there are so many people with the same issues its a little disappointing on honda since they have been running this setup forever. I also wish it used the old cdi with manual choke and eliminating all the electronics. We will see.... Thumbs up on the vid and earned yourself a new Sub👍

[@kellymathis887]

For the love of pete! I wish I had know about the throttle position reset months ago! Thank you. I always wondered what that extra connector in the battery box was for.

[@3adamwardw]

Holy Shit. So useful. No idea i had to reset ecm. I just did my valve shims

[@larrybauman9096]

Thanks for the info, I just bought a couple of used ruckus that needs help not as bad as yours. Thanks for the information on the reset on the ECM didn’t know about that. I’ll try and see if it stops my issue of bogging.

[@rubytheelite]

You're welcome Larry! I hope my video's help you! Please subscribe if you haven't already!

[@florianwinter5647]

I bought a orange 2011 with an aftermarket exhaust...had the same issues, did the same fixed and works great now...the rest of my small bogging is probably the exhaust that removed all back pressure

[@rubytheelite]

The way the fuel pump operates on the Ruckus is a poor design. Its very surprising that Honda hasn't improved on this over the years. It seems to have issues after even short periods of time. It also doesn't help that the battery is needed to drive the fuel pump making the kick start unusable without a battery.

[@googleuser9130]

Awesome video! The throttle reset is what I needed! Really appreciate you!

[@kevndo]

Excellent Video! Thanks for the information on the ECM reset... I never would’ve figured it out!

[@rubytheelite]

Hello KOLEK!!! I'm happy I could help! I have another video showing all the things I did prior to the reset as well. Maybe this will help you too! Welcome to Ruby the Elite!

[@kevndo]

I just picked a 2003 that had the carburetor taken off and in a box. I cleaned and installed the carb. I just couldn’t get the idle correct. I’m sure this will fix my problem.

[@Truthseeker71]

@@kevndo Did it fix it? Curious to know.

[@mnmotosnowmo]

@@kevndo I'm curious to know too, please.

[@kevndo]

@@mnmotosnowmo yes, my Ruckus runs great now.

[@victorrobinette114]

I need this now with the ECM reset. Thank you for the great video.

[@user-ld6wo4rv8h]

You can also get a little plug and immediately after you disconnect the hose from the tank, you just plug it and stand it up.

[@rubytheelite]

I go through what it took to get this almost brand new (severely abused!) Honda scooter back in fine running order. Side note: I reference page 17-10 of the Honda service manual for the ECM reset instructions. Please contact Honda if you cannot successfully perform the reset for further repair suggestions.

[@danielmartin472]

Can’t wait to try it out tomorrow. Thank you.

[@bogartthekitchen7565]

Awesome description of the work

[@spoons257]

Looks great! Well done.

[@rubytheelite]

Thank you!

[@keny9661]

I disconnected the negative terminal from the battery for about 6 weeks during my holiday and reconnected it when I returned from my holiday and my 2010 Honda Ruskus started well and runs fine. So, do I only need to do an ECM reset when I replace the battery but no need for negative terminal diconnection?

[@AllLifethingschannelyt]

I have one I just bought a 2009 totally refurbished and only 775 miles and it's great vs take of my Tao tao pony 49cc

[@2Bingo3001]

Have a 2011, custom stretched ruckus and this little red clip is not an option. Do you know what its hanging from? I’m thinking they just taped it with something else attached.

[@rubytheelite]

If you have a NCY cdi then the red plug goes into the wire harness that NCY provides. There should be another plug though they give you that's not being used. If there isn't then I have no idea what the person did.

[@onefamilyundergod9030]

Thank you. I have another degree from KZbin university!

[@baudinorony9195]

beau scooter Ruckus

[@expersteez]

Great commentary and midwestern accent, are you in MN?

[@rubytheelite]

Thanks for the compliment Jake! Yes, I'm from the Midwest but not MN. 🙂

[@jordangarcia5369]

Hello, i have a 2016 ruckus, I jumped the one wire to the battery the reset one, any recommendations my bike cold start surges somewhat like the choke is trying to learn itself again but once it’s warm it runs fine, coolant is topped off, carb clean, new gas fuel filter and air filter new battery, any suggestions greatly appreciated, Thankyou

[@TNRuss]

The ECM Reset must be for newer Ruck's. I have never had a problem while replacing batteries .

[@jasonsmetal89]

Is the method for reseting the ecm different if i have the ncy aftermarket cdi installed? Because the open red connector you used to plug your wire into is currently plugged in to the cdi. Interestingly enough the ncy cdi also provides connector that remains open. Do i disconnect the red plug[blue w yellow stripe] to use it for the reset? Or do i try the reset using the provided new open connector?

[@rubytheelite]

Hey Jasonsmetal89! I honestly have no idea what would happen to the ECM if you tried it while using the NCY CDI. That's a great question for NCY. They should be able to tell you since they developed the device. If they can't give an honest answer I would think twice before using their product.

[@dainmiller2019]

any update on this issue? I'm experiencing the same thing.

[@rubytheelite]

From what I've read from NCY. The new connecter that is unused provided becomes the red connector. I haven't installed an NCY CDI to give an update but after research it seems logical.

[@petrperez461]

Hi.. thanks for the great vid.. helped a lot Is the ECM reset the same for a ruckus with GY6

[@rubytheelite]

No idea, never installed a GY6.

[@mangobay]

Is it the same reset procedure for European Honda Zoomer with Fuel Injection?

[@rubytheelite]

I do not have a European version nor manual for your bike. I would contact Honda to be sure.

[@jaybee2869]

This is only for new ruckus's right? My 04' doesn't have that red thing. Only red things is the one that Hooks up to the gas tank.

[@tcb_ix4527]

can I use any wire? lets say like a charger wire?

[@rubytheelite]

I just used a piece of 16 gauge wire from a roll I bought at autozone.

[@fflife6730]

Thanks!!

[@carlo1132]

Great information. I am very new to ruckus, have a few MIni Bikes, picked up a 2020 Ruckus with alot of mods, TRS Stage 2, air box delete, ect. It runs ok once warmed up but hard starting, staying idle without giving gas. Stalling ALOT. The owner stated it sat for months, bought with 37 miles with all the mods already installed a cycle shop, now about 150 miles. I was going to pull the fuel outta gas tank, oil change, check plug, adjust idle up, I assume it has been rejetted. My question is can I change the fuel filter without pulling the tank out? It has the frame brace and it looks like a pain in butt to remove that..

[@rubytheelite]

It would be hard to get to without removing the tank. I'd say the tanks gotta come out.

[@carlo1132]

@@rubytheelite I pulled the tank, emptied the old fuel, replaced spark plug, oil, fuel filter, fuel pump, pulled the carb cleaned it but couldnt get the electrical connectors off the carb they were smoked and trying to strip, pulled the jets and cleaned them with carb cleaner, didnt have the tool, multiple ecm reset its still doing the same F'ing thing, has to be the jets and or the carb, I hate this thing! It will try to stay running with carb cleaner going down the carb with the air filter off.

[@stanchirinos3419]

@@carlo1132 maybe the vacuum diaphragm for carb bad try adding vacum to top hose as its runing maybe vacuum problem

[@kushtyorganics5381]

Hey bro, im working on my friemds first gen zoomer 50cc. It had the same bogging problem and full power. Took battery cover off , there is a red wire but it has 4 wires coming from it. 4 points. Not sure what to do can u help? Is it still possible to do the reset? Thanks lad

[@rubytheelite]

Zoomer is fuel injected not like the Ruckus that has a carburetor. I'm not going to guess if it's the same wiring.

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

Use a clear tube and be able see when gas is almost at top, no gas in mouth

[@ender2999]

Do you know which specific thing was causing the bogging, out of curiosity? Or do you think that multiple things contributed?

[@rubytheelite]

No idea, I went through all the steps on the video and each one was an issue that contributed to the bogging concern.

[@zbone4319]

Lights didn’t come on but I heard it click.. any advice?

[@rubytheelite]

I can only suggest you follow exactly what I do in my 21 minute "bogging" video. If you are unable to replicate what I do then you may have larger concerns. I don't want to give you any speculating advice. There are too many possible issues.

[@ROWINZILLA]

I have the same problem, any tips?

[@zboe100]

my issue ended up being a short that kept blowing a fuse. had to go through all the wiring till i found the short

[@rdizzo1313]

Keep it!

[@rubytheelite]

You're a bit behind rdizzo1313. Watch my videos in order to see the fate of my bikes.😁

[@rdizzo1313]

@@rubytheelite I know lol. I figured you went through a couple more bikes. These are easy to fix once you get to know em. 👌🏽🇺🇸

[@MrBetonator]

Any idea why my lights wouldnt be coming back on when trying to do the reset? :/ they go off but never come back on.

[@rubytheelite]

If you run the reset and follow the process completely and it doesn't run as expected you will need to contact Honda for further evaluation. I can only give you the advice that pertains to the service manual.

[@theincenseproject]

same as mine . did you figured it out why?

[@krisaguigui3226]

@@theincenseproject you find a fix mine doing the same thing

[@krisaguigui3226]

@@rubytheelite did you find a fix mine doing the same thing…headlights won’t come back on!

[@rubytheelite]

I never had that issue. Mine came back on as I show in the video.

[@almighsoddaa2572]

My new battery died when I did a ecm reset help

[@almighsoddaa2572]

Can I do a ecm reset for a 2003 ruckus

[@rubytheelite]

Yes, you can use the ECM reset on the 2003 Ruckus. I have used the reset multiple times now and have never had an issue. I even show it in my long bogging video being demonstrated. You have a short somewhere on that red cable is what I assume caused your battery issue, not the procedure.

[@dannymotovlogs4254]

@@rubytheelite It might have just blown the fuse close to the battery and you just need to replace it I doubt your battery messed up from it

[@mnmotosnowmo]

@@almighsoddaa2572 Please advise if you had success doing the ECM reset for the 2003 Ruckus. Thanks.

[@jondoough]

ECM did nothing for me. I can hear it prime now but still bogs....so there is something else.

[@2mickell]

With that few miles, it's ridiculous that you would have to replace the fuel pump.

[@rubytheelite]

It's not the miles, it's the fact that ethanol in gas gets all clogged in it and then no longer works. Let your Ruckus sit like mine did for 5 years then let me know how well yours works.

[@domingoantonio7691]

Mi honda lo enciende arriba

[@sdonahue89]

What kind of wire do you use for the reset?

[@rubytheelite]

Hi Sam! Any old wire will do. Just as long as its a coated wire.

[@kushtyorganics5381]

@Ruby the Elite for got to tag you in the message. Can you help me please

[@jesusadventurervargaspropu4510]

$2,500 minimum how much money did you spend in parts. I just got one today.

[@rubytheelite]

$300 including the orange plastics and decals. $1400 for the bike. After the title being moved into my name $1900 total investment. The bike looks like a brand new bike now! Only 300 miles.

[@guitartalk4909]

it's 2,749 for a new one. I think 2,000 is fair.

[@rubytheelite]

@@guitartalk4909 After I thought about it since it only has 300 miles and is in new condition in orange which isn't available on a new one only. I wouldn't take less than $2200. It really doesn't matter though since I can't sell any of the ones I buy. It's just too hard to part with them!

[@guitartalk4909]

@@rubytheelite - Yes I have 2 now and looking for more. I'm doing a military green edition now. Going to be a fun build.

[@rubytheelite]

@@guitartalk4909 I always wondered why Honda never put out a military version of the Ruckus. They did do a camouflage one but the design was weak IMO. It definitely is a great idea! All green!

[@LogansReelAdventures]

Well the headlights don’t come back on on mine

[@rubytheelite]

On 17-10 page 253 of the Ruckus service manual it goes over the data reset step by step exactly the way I show it being done in my video. If you cannot perform this then you have other issues. I actually show the reset being done in the long bogging video. The process works perfectly.

[@LogansReelAdventures]

Ruby the Elite wasn’t saying that you did it wrong I’m saying that I think there is something is wrong with my Ecm 😬

[@rubytheelite]

That's what I was implying 🤔. If it doesn't work. It's the connector on the carb, the cable between the carb and ECM or the ECM itself. Good luck!!