New Ruckus 2008

[chimbos]

First time Ruckus owner, picked this up last week 2008 with 607 miles on it. Got a great deal on it so I am happy. It will go with us camping and will be more of a trail bike than a street machine. Should I be concerned about a lot dust, I know the air filter require more regular cleanings. Any thing else?

Here are a few pictures of my new Ruckus

[evilkaneval]

:)Hey, if you plan on using the Ruck for trail riding, I have a few recommendations.
Mount some BMX pegs behind the gas tank, where those big holes are. Standing on the pegs, when riding rough terrain or roads under construction, gives you alot more stability by centering your weight on the frame down low.
Also, consider upgrading your suspension, as that is one of the Ruck's weaknesses. You can get a good rear shock for under $100. You can modify the front forks for very little money. (See "how-to" section).

Oh, and

[chimbos]

Thanks for the advice, i will look into the how-to section.

Matthew

[evilkaneval]

You're quite welcome.

[chimbos]

Just noticed you live in Ashland MA, I went to Framingham State, now live in Phoneix AZ. We go to Cape Cod every year in the summer.

[evilkaneval]

Wow! Small world,eh?
::)I'm always terrorizing the streets of Framingham on my Ruckus.
:)Are you familiar with the bar "Mugs Away"? That's my home away from home. Well that's what it was called back then.

[Kami no Chiizu]

Also, you'll want to seal up the airbox, to make sure the dust doesn't bypass the filter. And if you wanna go all out, you can get some more dirt oriented tires.