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Post by jnovak86 on Feb 22, 2012 22:57:45 GMT -5
I just got my first ruckus, its a 2005 and I really wish it would go a little faster. I'm a college student trying to save money on gas so I decided why not get a scooter. I plan on slowing doing some modifications to it. As if right now is does 38 with me on it and I weigh 260. If anybody knows of some mods I could get so I could do around 50, let me know.
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Post by Natron on Feb 29, 2012 9:16:35 GMT -5
260lbs? 50mph?
Engine swap...
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Post by Gadfly on Feb 29, 2012 9:51:57 GMT -5
yea i'm 230 and push 45 with a good tail wind and my polini. I've just stared running and managing my diet. It seems to be the cheaper alternative to make my ruckus faster.
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Post by scootermcgruder on Mar 2, 2012 2:19:00 GMT -5
Cheapest way to get more speed? Lightened flywheel, variator, belt, and clutch. You can do one at a time, and each one will help greatly. The flywheel is the only mod that won't need tuning and you will notice a change. Don't get a belt unless you get a variator, and don't get a variator unless you get the roller wieghts to tune it.
I'm 230 pounds, and have the flywheel from jcracing, a polini variator with 5.5g weights, and a daytona kevlar belt. I am pushing around 43-44mph.
I do have to say that if you are looking for speed without caring about the looks, a windshield will be THE BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK.
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Post by chanito on Mar 4, 2012 11:34:34 GMT -5
 A windshield does not give more speed, but make the scooter reach top speed most of the time as it takes the wind factor out of it. A well tuned variator will give you a couple of extra mph and better acceleration and in my opinion is the better bang for your buck I read a lot of people say they get to 50 mph with a few mods, but i found it hard to believe, as it will require the engine to rev to 12k which i found extremely hard to do on flat ground Getting in the low 40s regularly wil require a variator a a late model ecu (06 an newer) and  a chanito windshield
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Post by jnovak86 on Mar 12, 2012 0:22:21 GMT -5
I was looking around for your windshield and couldn't find where to order one, how do I get my hands on one? And how much are they?
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Post by Natron on Mar 12, 2012 20:33:18 GMT -5
I get more speed with your shield Chanito! Cuz I super ninja tuck behind it!
Braaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap!
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Post by chanito on Mar 13, 2012 19:00:34 GMT -5
8-)Yeah that is how i got to 50 bombing down some hills in Tennessee |
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Post by chanito on Mar 13, 2012 19:03:04 GMT -5
I was looking around for your windshield and couldn't find where to order one, how do I get my hands on one? And how much are they?  I have to do some more, i run out of screens and hardware, i will have some more in mid April |
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Post by Natron on Mar 13, 2012 19:51:01 GMT -5
Speaking of hardware and the wind screen, I over tightened one of the bolts with the rubber "washers" behind it a while back and the rubber curled up around it after a while. Any place I can find something like them locally? (I haven't really looked)
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Post by spurge84 on Mar 14, 2012 20:43:57 GMT -5
Im new to this but am looking for some ideas? I have a 09 ruck that came with a after market pipe and a different spring in the transmission.
I live in michigan and am about 220 pounds. The ruck would not start when I got it but I did a tune up and changed the jets. My average speed is 38-45 mph. I ride about 80 miles a day in the summer back and forth to work. I would like some ideas on how to make it faster? I have been looking at the GY6 motor but not sure what one to buy or where? does anyone have any ideas or know what one I should get? should or would I have to change my rear tire if I went to a bigger motor?
Just looking for ideas on motors, trans, carb size and type and ecu
any help would be great
Thanks Adam
Spragueadam@gmail.com
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Post by Natron on Mar 17, 2012 18:55:15 GMT -5
You sir, have a lot of reading to do if u want to swap out the engine. 45 isn't bad on a GET u won't get much faster than that. 50 on a flat is usually unattainable, though I've seen it done. At best you're probably gonna find a max of 47-48 with good tuning and a shaved drive face. Weight reduction always helps. On the scooter and on you...
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Post by Gadfly on Mar 18, 2012 6:19:48 GMT -5
I was looking around for your windshield and couldn't find where to order one, how do I get my hands on one? And how much are they? I have to do some more, i run out of screens and hardware, i will have some more in mid April Dibs on the first one!!!!!! |
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