buckus
n00b Ruckster
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Post by buckus on Sept 15, 2009 12:30:47 GMT -5
Hey Everyone! Just picked up my first Ruckus this weekend. It definitely needs some TLC. It is a 03 theft recovery so it has busted stuff on it but on the upside I picked it up for a mild $700. It runs great. I can't wait till I'm done with it. I'll post some pics of the progress. Here's the day I picked it up 9/13/09.  9/14/09 Here's day 2 after about 30 min of tear down. My buddy Scott is in the photo tinkering with the motor.  If you notice, the front wheel is a little askew, not sure why. Anyone have any ideas? Here the end of day 2. Parts are on order.  Yes there are 2 other Rucks in the picture. Thanks for looking. Any advise would be greatly appreciated! |
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Post by chanito on Sept 15, 2009 17:40:21 GMT -5
;D Nice find, congrats, it looks like your front axle is bend, just get a new one and replace it (is a long big bolt) ;D
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buckus
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Post by buckus on Apr 25, 2010 23:39:15 GMT -5
So I've been gone for a little while. I've been a little busy. Turns out the Ruck was in worse shape than I thought. It runs like a champ, but, it turns out that it had been stolen, wrecked and recovered. Just to note some of the damage: -Both front forks bent -Steering stem bent -Handle bars bent -Headlight bracket bent -Grips shredded -Levers f--ked -Ruck was layed over -Battery box jacked and cracked -Ignition gone -Battery dead -Floor boards shredded -Fenders shredded -Gas cap pried off -Gas tank screwed (see above) -Etc. This is what was left after the tear down inspection.       |
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buckus
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Post by buckus on Apr 25, 2010 23:47:16 GMT -5
Then we started painting and rebuilding. ;D  Then some replacement and aftermarket parts magically appeared   Then I got to go on my first test ride with an escort   I'm the wide one in the middle.  |
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buckus
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Post by buckus on Apr 25, 2010 23:54:23 GMT -5
Now, I have completed what I like to call "Stage 1". Krylon Ultra Flat Black Frame and Headlight Brackets Shaved Stock Tail Light Mount Shaved Front Turn Signal Mounts Shaved Horn Mount Replaced 75% of Damaged Components (Thanks Scott) Relocated Horn KN Kikaku DIO Carbon/Ti Front Forks. Zoomania Front Drum Brake Adapter. Honda Black Battery Box NCY Extended Control Cables Password JDM 6.5" Extended Swing Arm Password JDM Foot Pegs Password JDM Dry Carbon Fiber Front Fender Password JDM Front Fender Hardware Password JDM "Dirty" Black Ignition Cover Password JDM Black Anti Flex Bushings Password JDM Black V2 Gas Cap Password JDM Black Axle Spools Front LED Turn Signals (Thanks Dan)   Stage 2 in progress! See you soon. |
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Post by thisismikefox on Apr 26, 2010 10:49:45 GMT -5
Looking good so far. Keep it up!
Any chance you're going to sell that red battery box?
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buckus
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Post by buckus on Apr 26, 2010 12:30:19 GMT -5
The red box is pretty beat. Its all yours if you want it.
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Post by thisismikefox on Apr 26, 2010 15:28:18 GMT -5
That would be great. Are there any stock parts you need? I've got spares of quite of a few things.
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buckus
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Post by buckus on Apr 26, 2010 15:56:30 GMT -5
A seat and a gas tank are the last 2 stock things I want.
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Post by thisismikefox on Apr 29, 2010 17:35:04 GMT -5
It seems you need two of the few things I don't have extra of.
Did you have any trouble painting the front frame?
I'm looking to do that myself soon.
Is the red BB just scratched up? Is it cracked or missing some of the screw tabs on the front section where the back connects to it?
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buckus
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Post by buckus on Apr 30, 2010 14:25:04 GMT -5
You wouldn't happen to have the an extra front half of a variator would you? Mine is marred up.
The frame is easy to paint. Just take your time and lay the paint on thick where ever a rock may hit.
The battery box has chunks missing. LOL. It was broken open when it was stolen.
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