Post by elpipa on Apr 30, 2023 10:46:29 GMT -5
Looking for help!
Currently purchased an ‘08 ruckus that is having some issues but I wanted to attempt to fix it. Here are the issues:
1. First off I tried to start it and it would idle for about 10-15 seconds and then die. While it idled it would rev then slow and then rev and slow. I originally thought it was the carb so I disassembled it then put in a new idle and main jet since it had a clog. The overall condition of the inside of the cup wasn’t too bad though.
When I reassembled it, it ran for like 20-30 seconds and I could rev it a bit (which I couldn’t before or it would immediately die). Also did the computer reset with the jumper wire and what not.
2. When it’s running and I rev it a lot of white smoke comes out of the exhaust. Not sure what this is except maybe oil. (Do gaskets blow on these things, I couldn’t find anything online). Or is it running really rich and burning fuel/not enough air and it’s cooking in the exhaust.
My next steps are to replace the fuel pump and spark plug since it’s relatively cheap and easy. I’m also adding a new intake air hose since I found a crack in it that I duct tapped just to see if that would fix it. (Any tips on attaching that hose to the filter box would be appreciated). My thought is that new air hose might be my fix but I’m not sure if that’s the only thing so any additional suggestions would be appreciated. I can add a video to this post tomorrow if it helps, thanks for any tips that get thrown my way!
I have videos but not sure if I can post here
Currently purchased an ‘08 ruckus that is having some issues but I wanted to attempt to fix it. Here are the issues:
1. First off I tried to start it and it would idle for about 10-15 seconds and then die. While it idled it would rev then slow and then rev and slow. I originally thought it was the carb so I disassembled it then put in a new idle and main jet since it had a clog. The overall condition of the inside of the cup wasn’t too bad though.
When I reassembled it, it ran for like 20-30 seconds and I could rev it a bit (which I couldn’t before or it would immediately die). Also did the computer reset with the jumper wire and what not.
2. When it’s running and I rev it a lot of white smoke comes out of the exhaust. Not sure what this is except maybe oil. (Do gaskets blow on these things, I couldn’t find anything online). Or is it running really rich and burning fuel/not enough air and it’s cooking in the exhaust.
My next steps are to replace the fuel pump and spark plug since it’s relatively cheap and easy. I’m also adding a new intake air hose since I found a crack in it that I duct tapped just to see if that would fix it. (Any tips on attaching that hose to the filter box would be appreciated). My thought is that new air hose might be my fix but I’m not sure if that’s the only thing so any additional suggestions would be appreciated. I can add a video to this post tomorrow if it helps, thanks for any tips that get thrown my way!
I have videos but not sure if I can post here