Post by hinmonster on Apr 29, 2011 17:42:40 GMT -5
I am a new member, my name is Jeremy and I live in Mooresville, NC. This is a great site and thanks to those who put it together.
Problem....I had my Ruckus "serviced" by Charlotte Honda in Charlotte, NC where I purchased my 2010 Ruckes brand new. The owner's manual said at 100 miles I should have the dealer check the valve clearance and go over the bike. Now, having owned many bullet-proof Hondas over the years I questioned the need to check the valve clearance so early on, especially considering the light duty use of the bike. But I played along. They took it in running just fine and when it came back it wouldn't run for crap. It will barely start when cold. I have to hold the starter down and let it warm up for like 20 minutes before it will run at all and then it still will bog and stall when you give it gas. Eventually it will run, but bogs easily, especially under heavy load.
My guess is that it is running too rich. There was oil on the threads of the plug and it looked a bit dark. I bumped up the idle speed a smidge but obviously the problem remains. This is a stock 2010 Ruckus, now with only 200 miles. I am open to suggestions, but I am NOT taking it back to the dealer. Frankly I do not trust them. Thanks a lot from a Ruckus Central noob, and thanks for your feedback
Problem....I had my Ruckus "serviced" by Charlotte Honda in Charlotte, NC where I purchased my 2010 Ruckes brand new. The owner's manual said at 100 miles I should have the dealer check the valve clearance and go over the bike. Now, having owned many bullet-proof Hondas over the years I questioned the need to check the valve clearance so early on, especially considering the light duty use of the bike. But I played along. They took it in running just fine and when it came back it wouldn't run for crap. It will barely start when cold. I have to hold the starter down and let it warm up for like 20 minutes before it will run at all and then it still will bog and stall when you give it gas. Eventually it will run, but bogs easily, especially under heavy load.
My guess is that it is running too rich. There was oil on the threads of the plug and it looked a bit dark. I bumped up the idle speed a smidge but obviously the problem remains. This is a stock 2010 Ruckus, now with only 200 miles. I am open to suggestions, but I am NOT taking it back to the dealer. Frankly I do not trust them. Thanks a lot from a Ruckus Central noob, and thanks for your feedback
