5 Things I HATE About My Honda Ruckus

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There's a lot to love about my Honda Ruckus. I mean, its a 171cc pocket rocket for goodness sake haha. But here are some things I hate about this motorcycle...errr...scooter? Okay maybe not hate. Dislike. Kind of. idk watch da wideo
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[@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

[@drdrew3]

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

[@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..

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@RobbDizzle037]

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

[@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'.

[@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🤘

[@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

[@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?

[@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!

[@bradleyjayvalentine7875]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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!

[@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

[@dowers44]

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

[@motonosity]

No, it's not

[@mysticvirgo9318]

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

[@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.

[@jeffmee763]

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

[@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.

[@DanBlackRacing]

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

[@babbarsher2065]

Press Mute. 🤣😂. 👁👍🏿👽🛸

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@scootermichelli9885]

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

[@Aquatic_Amigo]

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

[@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?

[@ScottEals]

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

[@hcurrier6]

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

[@johchino1]

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

[@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.

[@christiang3576]

Do cops ever give you a hard time?

[@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?

[@cunningham7756]

Buy 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.

[@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 ???

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[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@Hithere-gm8je]

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

[@yoloxxjd1]

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

[@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.

[@joshyaustralia1641]

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

[@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.

[@_slickerzentertainment6397]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@stuartreding2967]

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

[@seanbradley8601]

Why did you move to Atlanta?

[@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

[@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.

[@cdcallaway86]

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

[@hitherescotty]

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

[@Truthhurts239]

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

[@franzb69]

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

[@trumanbenjamin9864]

Hey, I dare you to make your next build white, just to shake things up a bit...

[@EbolaSquirrel]

Truman Benjamin time traveler

[@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

[@stevemoore3953]

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

[@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?

[@SmallEngineVelocity]

Beat me to it : I was gonna do a 5 things I hate about my Honda ruckus

[@manuelfornoff8952]

Hi. Here is the guy from Germany again. did they get the parts donated or sponsored and to be able to rebuild a ruckus bike? that goes pretty well into the money. other people buy cars for that ;-)

[@mattnejmanowski631]

does it sputter at top end?

[@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

[@aland1618]

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

[@whatsthatsmell2936]

That exhaust makes me want to tear my ears off

[@jco5254]

Then you are in the wrong hobby or place pal

[@whatsthatsmell2936]

@@jco5254 no, i race 125cc 2t at regional level in uk. I ride a cb750 on bad days and my rd350 on sunny days. The noise this thing makes is outright offensive, iv heard sowing machines that are better on the ear than this.

[@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

[@larrbert23]

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

[@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

[@neanderthor66]

Buy the car! Batman's motorcycle was the Bat Pod, since it was the "escape pod" of the Tumbler.

[@Missqueen57]

It took you 17 mins just to say 5 things you hate about your ruckus? Learn how to get to the points...too much yapping...you're not that interesting...you love the sound of your voice but i really just wanted to hear about the bike.

[@joshualuntsford]

Damn. . Lol. Hater. NO REALLY haaaaaaater

[@kaydenkramer5978]

Felicity Lopez Right !?!

[@joshualuntsford]

Kayden Kramer oh ya. I love your vid. I’m thinking about getting one. And yes she is the hater lol

[@at8504]

Hes a nice gay man.

[@brianbloom1799]

The fuel Problem, can be solved with a squeeze ball, inline to hold Pressure.

[@sarahthibodeau6439]

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

[@ApexMotovlogs88]

motonosity you probably can stick a whole bottle of carb cleaner in the gas tank and let that run through it it might help.

[@Galian6686]

To your Lamborghini comment, go visit Dan when he’s at Atlanta Custom Wraps and pull up on the doorless camo Lambo.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@hellodere89]

You should talk to Matt cherrington about installing an aftermarket fuel pump

[@davidcrossett1865]

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

[@yoloxxjd1]

When are you giving the r3 away?

[@TxRedline]

I hope you ride more with chase now that your kinda closer..maybe a adventure series like he does with yummi

[@jakecripe7465]

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

[@rossydv]

I’m sure I saw some tongue!!

[@vidigre]

oh theyll see me when i paint my ruckus bright safety orange

[@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

[@PakmanR3]

Had the same exact hesitation problem with my Ruckus. Reason why I sold it. 😅

[@HuangHangLo]

PakmanR3 Doest thou even tune?

[@777queens]

Your problem on a jack rabbit start is your carburetors being starved of fuel. Has nothing to do with your transmission or belt

[@covfefox6381]

🦊 I Love my Honda Ruckus. The only thing that disappoints me about it is the fact you can't simultaneously accelerate, blow the horn, & give a crappy driver the Middle Finger... Otherwise, Bliss.