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Post by khakimon on May 16, 2008 18:26:38 GMT -5
Hello. I am new to the Ruckus and new to this site, which really kicks arse. ;D Anyway I thought I would submit my buddy seat idea. It works great off road as well as on. The pieces needed are one (per Ruckus) Schwinn No Pressure bike Seat, two 1" metal conduit holders(purchase the thickest holders you can find.They are shaped like a J) and two Ruckus seat hinges (ordered from your dealer or on line). To install, all you do is, remove the Schwinn seat bracket , slip on the two hinge bushings and attach the two 1" conduit holders using the screws that came with the Schwinn seat. Now as you attach the conduit holders you need to position the Schwinn seat over the rear cross member of the seat frame. Then tighten the screws as hard as you can. If you apply black electrical tape to the cross member before slipping on the hinges bushings, the hinge bushings will not slide side to side. If you are wondering why I used conduit holders instead of the Honda seat hinges, is because the holders have a greater strength to support the weight on the seat. Hope this is useful to you guys wanted to take along a passenger. Here are some photos.     |
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Post by Kami no Chiizu on May 16, 2008 19:04:46 GMT -5
 I have a feeling that several folks are going to be very interested in your idea. Good job. Oh, and 
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Post by khakimon on May 16, 2008 19:18:47 GMT -5
Thanks. The Ruckus is just too much FUN not to share with a friend.  |
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Post by Firegut on May 17, 2008 6:00:23 GMT -5
That is probably the best easy seat mod I've ever seen. Kudos.
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Post by khakimon on May 17, 2008 15:50:30 GMT -5
 On second thought I should have put this under mods..... sorry.... 
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Post by re on May 17, 2008 16:58:52 GMT -5
did you put pegs on the ruckus too?
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Post by maschutter on May 17, 2008 17:00:52 GMT -5
did you put pegs on the ruck for them, if not i dont think it would be legal for them to ride
it looks pretty sweet though i wanted to extend my seat becuase im tall and its very uncomfortable to sit on that bar at all
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Post by Firegut on May 17, 2008 17:39:16 GMT -5
You could use some good looking frame sliders and make them work double duty.
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Post by khakimon on May 17, 2008 17:40:58 GMT -5
Yeah I put foot pegs on. They are mostly for the driver. But the passengers have to use them for safety.  I feel more comfortable using the pegs , I am 6'4", so they help alot with the knees. And you look more cool using them. As cool a 6'4" guy can look on the Ruckus. But who cares these things are a blast! The foot peg install is easy . |
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Post by Kami no Chiizu on May 17, 2008 18:20:14 GMT -5
On second thought I should have put this under mods..... sorry.... Nah. You added a part to it. Thus, aftermarket parts. |
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Post by wg2007 on May 18, 2008 23:55:11 GMT -5
if they sit on the back edge of the seat....would it flip and dump them?
haha idk, thats what it looks like it might do.
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Post by Kami no Chiizu on May 19, 2008 1:20:09 GMT -5
if they sit on the back edge of the seat....would it flip and dump them? haha idk, thats what it looks like it might do. That's for getting rid of unwanted passengers. |
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Post by khakimon on May 19, 2008 12:35:55 GMT -5
if they sit on the back edge of the seat....would it flip and dump them? haha idk, thats what it looks like it might do. Yes it is possible to fall back if you sat on the back edge, but the seat it self will, if you will,seat it self into the Honda seat, thus leaning forward and preventing any mishaps. Now if you are the malicious type fellow, you could install a spring loaded release lever and , as you said, dump somebody. Remember this a quick cheap and easy buddy seat. I have another idea, but that invovles purchasing the 699.00 extended rack. Can you imagine 699.00 rack? Wow!  |
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Post by ukindazu on Jun 21, 2008 17:05:26 GMT -5
Thanks. Great idea! I just did this to my Ruckus and took my kid for a ride. Thanks again.
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Post by Pongo101 on Jun 22, 2008 23:48:29 GMT -5
Thanks for the idea we did this today also and it works great.. It is a little bit different but the same basic Idea. We added a back rest off of my husband's motorcycle and it worked perfectly.
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Post by ridephast629 on Jul 7, 2008 16:26:37 GMT -5
This is off the subject but where did you get that net under your seat?
I've been looking all over for something like that and can't find one.
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Post by ruckusnube on Aug 13, 2008 12:30:58 GMT -5
does the schwinn seat push into the stock seat? is there any metal that could cut the stock seat? Great mod tho! |
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Post by inkerb2b on Sept 8, 2008 15:39:51 GMT -5
i just wonder what can happen to the ruckus itself if the manual says that the weight limit its 220 lb... Cuz i been riding it with my gf n friends... Lol your idea its dope
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Post by Nicole on Dec 31, 2008 14:44:34 GMT -5
This looks like a great, affordable idea. I hate that I cant ride with anyone on my RUCKUS. Anyway, how is it riding with the extra weight?
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Post by chanito on Dec 31, 2008 19:39:55 GMT -5
This looks like a great, affordable idea. I hate that I cant ride with anyone on my RUCKUS. Anyway, how is it riding with the extra weight? It is OK, i take my daughter to school sometimes, while slower than when by myself it is not so bad |
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