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Post by scooterman22 on Jun 29, 2004 19:45:02 GMT -5
What Can I buy for my ruckus to make it go 80 kph I really need to go on the highway.
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Post by sponge on Jun 29, 2004 20:47:51 GMT -5
80km/h would be a pretty challenging speed to reach with the current engine no matter how many mod's you make to it. my ruckus cruises pretty comfortable at 55km/h (60 in a tuck (not that comfortable), maybe almost 65 down hill). my other ride is a street plated pretty stock ttr125le mini-motard (lights, signals, 17" wheels front and back, stepped the gearing up some) and it will cruise at about 85-90 km/hour (redline in fifth (i use a gps for a speedo)). i dyno'd it a few weeks back at it is pushing 8.5 rear wheel hp. just by what i've read and by the seat of the pants feel, i figure i'm pushing about twice as much power as my ruckus. to hit 80+ and cruise comfortable on the ruckus, you'd need to almost double the power. can't think of any known simple cheap mod's other than replacing the engine with a bigger one that would achieve that goal. and trust me, it's never enough power or fast enough. i want my ruckus to ride at 80 too. my ttr125 cruises at 80 and i want it to ride at 110. my nx250 cruises at 125 and i want it to hit 140. my cb400f will do 160, and i just want it to run reliably.  |
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Post by Dandy Dan on Jun 29, 2004 20:54:50 GMT -5
well, to start off you'll want to add a CDI and get your cam grinded, then you'll need a new intake and perhaps port it as well. An exhaust will help a smidge and make sure you fiddle with the jetting once you've made some mods. Also be sure to adjust the length of the spacer once you have a bit more power. All this may get you to 70 (total guess). I'm sure someone who knows a bit more could suggest the order you'd want to do this and perhaps some additional mods.
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Post by scooterman22 on Jun 29, 2004 22:00:56 GMT -5
How much would It cost me to do it
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Post by abe on Jun 30, 2004 20:00:25 GMT -5
How much do you want to spend  I'm going to start building engines. It always cost more to make an engine faster than getting a faster one to start with. I will use your core and trick it out to the max. |
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Post by scooterman22 on Jun 30, 2004 20:07:20 GMT -5
I will spent money. I would like to know how much you think
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Post by abe on Jun 30, 2004 20:11:06 GMT -5
I'm still working on it. I could have something by next month depends how the store goes. I have my money and time tied up. If the store goes OK and gets some of my money back I can go for it ASAP |
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Post by scooterman22 on Jun 30, 2004 20:15:36 GMT -5
Abe How much doller wise do you think. I need a number.
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Post by abe on Jun 30, 2004 20:30:12 GMT -5
Off the top of my head. Just the "top secret head" installed on motor would be like $300. The bottom end would be more. the "top secret head" is your motor shipped to me -I do top secret things to it and reinstall it. -I ship your motor back and you install it. -you ride it and go WOW  |
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Post by reckess on Jul 1, 2004 12:28:44 GMT -5
What Can I buy for my ruckus to make it go 80 kph I really need to go on the highway. Buy a motorcycle. I believe Honda designs the bike/scooter has a whole. Meaning the suspension,tires,brakes, etc are mated with the horsepwr or speed of the vehicle. Unless you're modifying the supsension and brakes your're asking for trouble. Just go out and buy cheap motorcycle. |
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Post by abe on Jul 1, 2004 18:52:49 GMT -5
Buy a motorcycle. I believe Honda designs the bike/scooter has a whole. Meaning the suspension,tires,brakes, etc are mated with the horsepwr or speed of the vehicle. Unless you're modifying the supsension and brakes your're asking for trouble. Just go out and buy cheap motorcycle. I can second that. If you make it go 60mph plus like mine stopping will become a major issue  The front brakes must be disc |
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