Honda Ruckus Stage 1 Performance Kit from The Ruck Shop

[@brianhyland7436]

Ken, you can pick up some speed with a polini belt and a mix of rollers or sliders.. Start with your 5.5 gram and add a 6.0 every other slot.. 3 5.5g and 3 6.0g .. Heavyer roller's or sliders will give you more speed.. Im running 3 6.0 & 3 6.5 Dr. Pulleys and she moves.. ALSO here's one of my best tricks.. Put a 9/16's chrome washer on your shaft between the engine and Variator.. This will force the Variator open for more speed.. and washers are cheep. 😂 Brian

[@eastcoastish]

I know i'm responding almost a year later, but will try this soon!

[@vwfreshness459]

I've installed the same kit from TRS and I can confirm about a 3mph increase. Also noticed that the bike can keep the top speed longer on up hills. Great video.

[@SWEETVENOM100]

How’s it running now?

[@kevinobrien3888]

I must have hit the Ruckus “lotto” then. Today going to work I got to 40mph without full throttle and the engine sounded fine. Flat road with a slight headwind. For reference I’m 6’3” and 200lbs.

[@TheHandsomeSweet]

Ken, thank you making these videos and giving it your best. I’m not an expert mechanic either and seeing you make a mistake is one I don’t need to make myself. Sorry the parts only got you 2 mph but I appreciate it all the same.

[@83Goldy]

I don’t understand why everyone remove the kickstart lever. Anyway I have the 2024 Ruckus and run 43 mph stock on flat. I’m 5’8” tall and weigh 250lbs. Good video bro. Hi from NJ

[@biscuitspoken9536]

How is it holding up still?

[@83Goldy]

@@biscuitspoken9536 Still holding amazing. I love it

[@wildeninja2836]

Had my ruck for a few years and never had to kick start it lol. Have an ankle biter now.

[@Slo49cc]

Yeah I’m the same height but weigh a bit more than you, I had my 2024 ruckus at 42mph, bought it at 169 miles, now it’s got 3k miles now, now it’s running slower possibly cause of the variator weights. But I’ll check it out tomorrow. Got big roadtrip plans with the ruck next year. Love the scoot

[@Winterstick549]

​@Slo49cc I weigh 275 and losing, but are you saying the Stage 1 slowed yours down? I live at sea level and flat land.

[@Winterstick549]

The major difference I experienced with the Stage 1 kit was quicker acceleration. My top speed may have gone up a smidge. If you live in a hilly area I highly recommend the Stage 1 from TRS

[@badtchad4935]

It’s now two of my riding buddies that have gotten non running Rucks and I’ve got them going for them. So far I’ve also noticed that the Polini variator kit hasn’t really made any significant difference, they both have them. I’ve got a Yamaha Zuma and leave most Rucks in the dust for a few hundred bucks of mods, two strokes were the best. Good luck.

[@burnoutbobby]

Great video you can tune off the weights and rpm with a tach.

[@Smallbore2wheels]

Do you have a tach laying around? It'll be a bit easier to tune once you can match rpm to the speed based on whatever rollers/sliders you use. And with the Rev limiter removed you gotta make sure you don't float the valves

[@epicclipchannel]

very informative review; thank you!

[@krusher74]

I think a front windshield for better aero is really a better investment. A lower seat frame will also stop your chest being so exposed.

[@williambaker2547]

Was that ticking coming from the bike on start after the cdi?

[@wildeninja2836]

I’m at 52 mph with this kit and other mods and weight/ jet tuning with the 49cc engine lol. You can just run it open instead of taking the kick start off every time. GET A TACH!

[@WangKang9]

What speedometer app are you using?

[@TheJdangle]

My stock 2023 does 34 mph on flat. I’m 6’1” and weight 285 currently

[@eastcoastish]

Yeh, i'm like half your weight :)

[@TheJdangle]

@@eastcoastish I’m doomed haha

[@OBravo24]

Have a '24 metropolitan. 5'8" 270 lbs. Can't get it past 35MPH. Suggestions please?

[@eastcoastish]

I think that’s about the expected speed for the platform. Have you tried the stage 1 kit from The Ruck Shop? That may pick you up a couple of mph…

[@rebellucy6200]

Love the Ruckus!

[@alejandroleira]

I wouldn't remove the kickstart it would leave u stranded of ur battery fails.

[@wildeninja2836]

Never had to use the kick start in years lol. Ankle biter is the way to go.

[@Winterstick549]

Not to mention using the kicker extends your starter motor life.

[@rickc303]

​@@Winterstick549there is no 'starter motor' on the GET

[@04boogie-t14]

how the gas mileage with the stage 1 kit

[@Hondarider85BillyZane]

Bro like two days difference. You got to leave Sunday to be there by Monday

[@dustinh4175]

My gas powered bicycle does 41mph. It's slightly terrifying

[@nordland2235]

My 08 ruckus does that and it is bone stock.....and I am 6ft 235lbs.

[@xpoint9629]

Do you need a motorcycle license for this?

[@Winterstick549]

Not in Georgia.

[@eastcoastish]

In CA you need either M1 or M2 license.

[@e.miller8943]

Most states classify motorcycles with engins less than 50cc's that don't go over 35 mph as mopeds and you don't need a motorcycle driving license or insurance. If you alter the engine to go faster, in theory, you would make it a regular motorcycle.

[@eastcoastish]

@@e.miller8943 not CA, mopeds are clearly defined as motorized bicycles (that have pedals) and don’t require a license. A scooter (motorized vehicle with floorboards regardless of engine size) needs an m2 license, then a regular m1 license is good to ride anything. But yeh, CA rules are harsher than most states.

[@heritagehillsecurity8778]

Very cool.

[@EinarLerschen]

Too bad Honda made it impossible to upgrade that original motor.

[@ronmendoza1274]

Want to go faster than a Ruckus? Get a Navi, Grom, Monkey, Trail 125, PCX 150.

[@eastcoastish]

Have you seen my channel? I’ve got plenty of slower and faster bikes; no harm in making all of them a bit faster.

[@ronmendoza1274]

@@eastcoastish That's all well and good. But it seems like a waste of money making a scooter faster than it was intended to go.