Honda Ruckus Go Fast Kit! | Stage 1... 

With present gas prices the ruckus with these tweaks seem like a great alternative mode of transportation … you made it look easy

I did a stage 4 on mine - installed a turbocharged hayabusa engine , best top speed so far is 350 mph so quite pleased😄

need this in my life...

I'm going to install this stage 1 kit next week with the same 5.5 sliders. Thanks for the content!

I've done all the mods. deleting the airbox and jetting the carb made the most difference followed closely by different variator weights. The rev limiter thing makes you go faster downhill only from what I've experienced.

I sure had a lot of fun with mine before selling it now wish I’d kept it of course. Guys still riding the hell out of it

Excited to see what the nexts mods will do! Good video as always man 🤘

I always enjoy the mod videos. 50mph would be sick!

Love the idea of riding something like this to and from work; but just don't trust cars on the road.

Been looking forward to this. Can’t wait for stage 2 goodies.

Cool. Thanks for the video. Looking forward to learning more. I’ve been riding bikes for 35 years. Something about the a ruckus got my attention

So glad I finally found this. Did a 12inch stretch and couldn't remember where one of the wires went back to for the cdi lol

Enjoyed the modification video. Thanks Talon.

I miss the days of the 50cc Honda Elite scooters with 2 stroke motors. Now those things can be made crazy fast!

Absolutely fantastic video, great project you have going!! You're my favorite RU-vider by far !!!

I highly recommend using ethanol free gas as the Ruckus uses a carburetor. These are also great for food delivery.

Hey bro, now you're a Mechanic! Awesome!!!

Awsome job Brother Bringing so many veiws to our Honda Ruckus community

Thanks for the video I just did a new air filter and was surprised how much power I gained

Looks like it's out near Todd creek. Love your videos man, just got a grom as my first motorcycle a month ago. Love your channel

Nice video! very interesting. I have a tip for you; when removing the crankcase cover, you won't need to disassamble the kickstart. You can just leave it on place :D

Great video. Impressed with your overall mechanical knowledge. I just purchased 2 of these last year and absolutely love them. Based on where we live If i could find a way to high 40’s i would be stoked. Problem is Im not confident in my ability to make the modifications, if anyone knows someone in the Sarasota area that could do it please let me know. Getting 38 mph is sill a blast but increasing to 48 mph would be game changer.

Added the stage one kit cdi and clutch. Changed the weights, have tried several different weights. Down to 4.5 gr. Did everything but the intake and exhaust system and there's absolutely no difference of any noticeable amount. Essentially it is still the same. Several other people have the same situation. From what I see the only people claiming an increase is downhill and that's not accounting for the wind. The only increase I see so far is on my credit card.

She looks fast, well done sir

I'm looking forward to the next mod to see if it jacks the speed up to the fifties!

I would buy this and keep this as a work to home commute and my petrol for longer drives

Awesome video as always homie!!! Gonna have to ride that and super 73 next trip out🤘🏼

I've hit 52 on my 2020. Glad to see another Ruckus rider out there.

Polini makes some great stuff. They improved them the last few years. I can do 50. without taping in to the cdi.

That looks like it would be fun to have one of those

Love the husk bike btw 💦

Very very good

ayy! I got a 22 gray as well! Denver here!

I'd stack your weights with heavy and light every other slot helps with take off and top speed gives a best of both worlds and change your clutch and bell for a 3 puck along with a bigger rpm springs

These are fun vids.

Variator weights wont directly effect top speed only the RPM range at which the variator opens. Lighter weights having lesser centrifugal force so opening the variator at a higher RPM making acceleration from standing faster. Heavier weights having more centrifugal force opening the variator at lower RPM making standing start acceleration slower but mid to top speed acceleration faster. To gain top end speed, you need to raise the RPM limit or change the gear ratio either with final drive gears or larger diameter variator cones.

4.5 rollers, Polini Belt. Pc20 carburetor, and a after market exhaust. I have a gp exhaust from Japan. 45 all day

Try to install new Tyres on the back with 130 90 10 size, dat is alittle more then stock 120 90 10 but it can add 3 miles per hour in whole range and top speed, caz of radius of the wheel. I did it on my Yamaha C3 sccooter, raplaced both of wheels to 130 90 10 and happy now, caz it also made alittle more space under the scooter.

Did the same mods from rolling wrench no splicing needed all plug and play...got 4.5 g weights and my new top speed is 44mph

I really feel Honda is missing out not making a 125cc version of this

Replace the clutch springs to something a bit heavier and that should help with launching at a higher rpm. Intake and exhaust with a rejet of the carb will definitely help with your mph goals. Good luck.

cool scooter. looks like the flatest part of CO, ideal for scooters

You should definitely hit up Rolling Wrench in Denver he specializes in the Ruckus

Good video !!!

I live in Denver 👌 I want to get one soon 🔜

looking forward to watching these. I had my ruckus up to a gps verified 57 mph and it was a blast. although i don't recommend that speed without upgrading the brakes. it was a bit sketchy at those speeds. as for motorcycles riders that refuse to acknowledge me i would just turn around and ride in formation with them so that it looked like we were buddies. the guy with a "biker for jesus" jacket riding a harley was a not a fan. :) With the yoshimura exhaust on the ruckus i might have even been louder than his harley riding at 35mph.

Im in Colorado as well and I’m looking into a Honda rukus 🏔️ greetings 🖖

The terrible speed is the reason I can't justify one of these. They're cheap, reliable and super fuel efficient but no way they can do the speed limit in my area either. Need a small dual sport at least. My 87 Honda XL185S was awesome around town even in heavy traffic. Right now I'm working on an 82 Honda XL500S so I can cruise the highways too. I hope you get the speed you're after but I'm worried 30-35 might still be the practical top speed unless everywhere you need to go is at the bottom of a long hill haha. Either way it'll be a good time.

Used to use a calender instead of a stopwatch to test acceleration of these bikes🤣

Somebody should try stuffing the Honda Navi powerplant into a Ruckus. Over twice the displacement.

Love my Ruck, also own a Spyder RTS, HD Ultra Classic, Tundra 4x4 Crew Limited & an 08 Shelby GT500 convertible for Sunday Shows. The Ruck is my around town errand bike & I installed a real rear carrier to hold a strap on 7 gallon HTC box for the times I pick up odds & ends. The Ruck also fits well in the back of the Tundra when I go camping pulling a 32' Jayco. The Ruck is a mechanics dream, parts are cheap, easy to adjust & downright fun to ride. Mine is a 2022, Have the Rolling Ruck's EVI & ignition, Polini variator with Dr. Pulley Sliders, kevlar belt, performance clutch, performance variator face & what is absolutely necessary is a real tachometer. At Sea Level, on flat ground no wind - my top speed is 48/49mph & will cruise steady at 45mph. My weight above Rukus curb is 230lbs including under seat bag, front barrel bag & rear carrier plus me. I also do not use ethanol gas & prefer the E3.38 spark plug & 10/30 pure synthetic oil filled to 3/4 capacity plus Michelin street tires using 29psi front & 36psi on the rear . For top speed increase, you must exceed 8850rpm's & preferably run above 9000. For those of us above 200lbs, this means 4 or 4.5gtam sliders possibly 3 of each to average 4.25grams.

Im curioys to see the end product , i have a 2020 ruck bone stock and been thinking of mods to install

I wish I never sold mine :/ I sold it because I was tired of getting passed all the time. I miss this lil thing though 😭☹️

I used to watch your guns and knives videos 4-5 years ago but when i saw you face i was like what i know this guy and when i saw you channel name i was like i sure remember this dude but i was surprised that the content changed . Big respect for you brother 🤜🏻🤛🏻

Where can I get a stage one kit a good one I think it's awesome u rock ur ruckus I love mine to just needs more speed

good video.this morning my son fitted polini ecu to his mums 2021 euro5 vespa 50 primavera. very pleased 31mph standard.35 mph with polini fitted.net time possibly a polini exhaust? and intake rubber hose ? we are in the uk.

If you change your gears variator and clutch you wouldn't need that rpm Rev Limiter delete because after my get motor didn't hit Rev with intake exhaust and 20mm round slide carb with top upgrades

Man.. Never seen the Ruckus electronics . Very cool... Since you work on Ruckus's.. I have a question.. I am taller and would need to RAISE my Ruckus seat about one or two inches.. Do you or anyone know of a way to do that?.. thanks so much..

Hell yeah. Maybe this will give the ruckus a bit of a rebirth. Ever since the Grom came out the ruckus seems to have teken a back seat. I love mine though, can't wait to see where you take yours

The best way to make this "Scooter" go fast is: Put it on a trailer

They should make a naked Busa that looks like a scooter would be hilarious. Be blowing corvettes off the road on a moped.

Good video. A few extra steps that weren't needn't but still very good.

You might look into some new tires also more street oriented.

I would like to see mods for the heavy rider.

my 2022 did 42 stock, I bought mine before yours maybe a week? lol I now have 2700miles on it, it started to lose speed I am now at 37 so I ddi the polini and staggered the weights, it came with in the variator i am now at 46 down hill and roughly 42-43 on flat land again. in pa so you know the hills!

Man, pimp it. Chrome the wheels, custom bike art work. Skulls etc. I would call it 'The Widow Maker', she is a sexy beast.

can’t help but think zero mods is most desirable.

Some states do require a motorcycle license, but it's super muddy trying to figure it out

Just so people are aware. most states don't require a motorcycle license to ride a 49cc scooter but they do require that it be limited to 25mph. Great video. I had a aprilla sr50 that I modified and was able to get 65-70mph flat.

my dream motorcycle ,,,

Is this a good bike to do Door Dash/Uber eats with?

So my 2023 ruckus didnt work using the red/black wire for the relays had to be the black/green wire for the power

That things appeals to me so much, whats the weight recommendation for something like that?

In TX need a license to drive Honda Ruckus!

To be safe on the road on a small bike like this, you need to be able to go at least 10 mph over the posted speed limit to keep from getting run over!

In Ohio that needs a license plate, insurance , and registration. But you can put a 49cc 4 stroke motor on a Bicycle ( keeping the pedals ) and none of the license stuff is in effect.

What kind of fuel economy do you actually get? I had the Navi and I averaged 73 mpg. It was advertised at 110mpg Thanks

Is this your first video or did you do one that shows what you’ve done to your Ruckus so far? I noticed right away you replaced your mirrors with an under-the-grip mirror. I just got my Ruckus (the one I ordered in May) and I’d really like to ditch mine, too. How do you like the new mirror? Does it work sufficiently or would you have tried something different, now that you know more? I’d appreciate an answer because although I live in Michigan and there’s snow in the forecast for today, I’m keeping my Ruck ready to ride until I know there’s no chance of riding anymore this year. Thanks for the video. All I can say is, OUTSTANDING!!!

You don't want a GY6(still no low end torque) or any 4-stroke engine, if you're gonna do a engine swap put in a OG 2-stroke motor and you will be able to go all the way to 85mph.

Can you leave link for CDI and variators> Thanks!

I gotta get me a rukus

Would you think doing a variator and some weights alone (without doing a CDI) would be worth it?

after the mods are installed is it still classified as a 49cc?

fyi, you don't need to remove the kick starter to remove the cartercover, in fact it make removing the cartercover easier if it gets a lil stuck.

To bad they don't make the big ruckus anymore.

You need registration, insurance, M1 or M2 license (or permit with limitations) to ride a ruckus on the road in California

Where can I order this stage kit and how much

Talk about low price mods...that are good

Even though it’s a scooter and 49cc it can only run 35mph or it has to be tagged and insured or at least that’s how my state is. I know if you’re caught here going over 35 and only have a moped tag then you get a ticket.

I put the polini on my metro and it really moved

Have you done a part 2 yet?

Find a Honda PCX 150 and swap it in. Had a Ruckus for years. You can swap a better motor for cheaper than trying to get more juice out of the stock

save the gy6 for chinese scooters, these are made to be efficient and bulletproof.

I know what you mean had a guy not wave while on my 150cc that does about 65mph with me at 240lbs and I turned around and caught his butt

Any ruckus experts out there can help me with a starting problem ?

The quickest and easiest way to get moving on a ruckus is with a gy6 swap

Lower the ball more or make it alternate weight… Fuel pump(but cons will be gas consumption).. Other factor is the tires too..

How much did the stages cost

the only thing that makes your scooter faster is changing the gears all the other stuff you do just gets you to top speed faster.

You do need a license to drive them in some states. Infant you do for the two Largest states population wise.