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Post by imwired on Jun 1, 2008 23:31:28 GMT -5
I'm new to site and I'm buyng 08 ruckus this week. What can I do right away to get better performance? Top speed mainly. Live in R.I. and I'm 185lbs. I think I'll be the only one in this state on a ruckus. Never seen one on the road.
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Post by chanito on Jun 2, 2008 15:07:40 GMT -5
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wil
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Post by wil on Jun 14, 2008 10:59:46 GMT -5
The only mod Ive done so far on my 07 is changed the air filter to a Briggs and Stratton of the exact same size as the Honda stock (I forget the model #). It's a little bit lighter and leans the fuel mixture a bit. I heard Honda makes the stock tuned a little rich. I gained as much as 3mph on a short steep hill here and it is noticeably quicker on the accelleration.
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kbcr3
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Post by kbcr3 on Jul 2, 2008 13:40:58 GMT -5
a new variator is definitely the best bet.
oh. get a new rear shock to save your butt/back.
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Post by jefferyerickson on Jul 3, 2008 0:06:11 GMT -5
Does the air filter swap really make that much of a difference? If so, what is the "favorite" of you all? Briggs?
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jlars
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Post by jlars on Jul 7, 2008 14:39:01 GMT -5
Oregon #30-832
Gave me a couple more mph
Fleet Farm stocks them for 4.99
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Post by jedisabre7 on Jul 7, 2008 15:18:27 GMT -5
That filter will work for the hotter days. But when it cools down, you'll lose it. FYI.
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Post by hillbilly on Jul 26, 2008 17:43:29 GMT -5
I installed a K&N air filter kit that I purchased on Ebay from ruckstars. It included three filters: main carb intake/side carb intake/ and another little breather filter. First off I really noticed the sound difference, sounded louder which I kind of liked. As far as performance, I noticed a mild top speed increase of about 2-3km/hour. Mid range acceleration was the most notable improvement. Also, I noticed that once acceleration seemed to peak, if I layed the throttle open, slowly the top end speed would increase and that is where I would get the 2-3km/hr increase. Oh yah, the air filter kit also gave me a slight increase of speed on this steep hill that I ride regularly.
Question for anybody: Someone at the vespa dealership told me that I would most likely be running a lean mixture coming in to my engine now. Am I damaging my engine riding like this?
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Post by danny on Aug 22, 2008 17:42:07 GMT -5
whats the part number
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Post by sponfit on Aug 22, 2008 21:35:39 GMT -5
I installed a K&N air filter kit that I purchased on Ebay from ruckstars. It included three filters: main carb intake/side carb intake/ and another little breather filter. First off I really noticed the sound difference, sounded louder which I kind of liked. As far as performance, I noticed a mild top speed increase of about 2-3km/hour. Mid range acceleration was the most notable improvement. Also, I noticed that once acceleration seemed to peak, if I layed the throttle open, slowly the top end speed would increase and that is where I would get the 2-3km/hr increase. Oh yah, the air filter kit also gave me a slight increase of speed on this steep hill that I ride regularly. Question for anybody: Someone at the vespa dealership told me that I would most likely be running a lean mixture coming in to my engine now. Am I damaging my engine riding like this? if its lean enough your gonna burn a hole in your piston |
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Camokid
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Post by Camokid on Jan 29, 2009 23:20:18 GMT -5
I second the K&N. Never need another filter as long as you live.
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rogm
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Post by rogm on Mar 25, 2009 5:25:03 GMT -5
Here are the Part Numbers for the Drop In Filters;
Briggs / Stratton = 491588
K&N = 33-2238
According to the the K&N Website, the B&S Number is crossed referenced on the K&N Number. There's no listing for the Ruck itself. I got the K&N Number from Firegut!
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