Honda Ruckus - TWO YEAR OWNERSHIP REVIEW
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- Опубліковано 4 кві 2021
- Welcome to my channel, today we are reviewing experience with my 2009 Honda Ruckus after owning it for 2 year/2400 miles. Please comment with any questions.. Please comment with any questions or feedback! THANKS!
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Hi Colin, I got mine in 2019, I’m at 4600 miles and hoping to hit 5000 by fall, I love it, I just did a 2 day 240 mile camping trip, you can load the bike up like a burrow, it’s great.
I got a new 2022 ruckus. I'm 63 years old and I absolutely love it. I put 1800 miles on it in my first year of ownership. Starting to cool off here in Indiana but I still get a few winter rides in. I changed oil at the first 300 miles and switched to Mobil one synthetic. And once a month I use a little complete fuel system cleaner. And I keep a close eye on tire pressure. Absolutely love it.
Buy motorcycle oil it is designed for air cooled engines. Car oil is not. You are doing it no favors.
I've watched quite a few Honda Ruckus videos and yours was the best because you showed the actual bike, not a roadway while riding it.
I cant wait, I ordered 2 of the 2022 ones, due in late August. just for taking around my town, and on vacations and cruising small towns,
Looking at buying a new one soon. Thanks for the videos, very helpful.
Fairfield County checking in here! I we had moped and Honda Spree gangs in Michigan when I was 14/15.... always wanted a Honda. Fast forward 30 years and bought a GY6 Chinese Beyond 50 for $650 with 600 miles. Sold it last fall for $600 after putting on 2000 miles. Fun but something always going wrong...would never buy one again but I did all my own work even valves at 700 miles. Watch Living With a Tao Tao on youtube and you will NEVER buy a chinese scooter - great videos and how-to though. I've been following Ruckus for 10+ years....just got a 2022 last month, ordered in November 2021, paid Retail, no gouging even though Stamford Motorsports was only getting 2 this year. Thennnnn....2 weeks later came across a 2017 with only 450 miles....mint condition, turns out I know the sellers mother in law so I bought that for $2700 so now we have 2. SOOOO happy. What great things to ride. Plan to have it forever. NO mods - will keep it full stock. I like your idea for a non-Mod / non-tuner Ruckus Forum/blog etc. Thanks!
My 2005 Honda Metropolitan that I purchased new has (as of Nov 27,2022) 63,447 miles.
Up until last year I'd have my 10 year old granddaughter in front of me to cruise around our neighborhood or the campground. This year she's almost 100lbs and I'll have her on the back of the Z125. If she keeps living the riding I'll have to get av real motorcycle!
Thanks for the excellent video.
We love cruising the back roads on our set of them. Ride to different towns to get dinner. We do the same thing and stay away from the 45 mph plus roads... We just pick a route where we cross those highways.
My 25,800 mile review on my stock 2007 Ruckus,
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
Love every mile I ride.
That’s awesome to hear! Keeping the engine stock is a good way to make sure you can get that high mileage, thanks for the comment! Gotta love every mile
@@colinsview
I'm taking my Ruckus to my local Honda Dealer for routine maintenance and general looking over this Saturday. This way my Ruckus is ready for the summer.
Turns out that the problem with the low idle on my Ruckus was the Air Filter Housing. Too much air getting to the motor. Air Filter Housing wasn't sealing air tight. All fixed now.
I had no idea you could put that many miles on a ruckus, that's awesome ! Now i really want one 👍.
I will turn 70 in a couple of months & have a 2022 Ruckus. It is the only vehicle I use for all around town errands & puttering keeping the Tundra 4x4 sitting in the driveway & Harley is now Hwy riding only. I have owned a Harley for 52 years.
Dispute your take on mods, yes many guys without knowledge or a plan just buy something "pretty" or listened to someone non mechanically inclined. I'm 210lbs & my Ruckus cruises at 45mph top speed level ground no wind will reach 50.
As a hobby, my son & I restore American muscle cars to Show quality & eventually sell, acquire another project & start again.
My Ruckus is a full performance stage 2 plus a performance carb & the required carrier since I will strap on it regular a box, bag & carry a case of beer on the floorboards. I'm just Not going to stretch the frame & add a wide rear tire. Where I live being able to cruise at or around 45 is a necessity. Prior to mods, the Ruckus would cruise at 35/36mph with my weight.
A couple of performance tips: increase rear tire pressure to 34/36psi & front to 28psi. Add the NKG performance IR spark plug, only use regular non-ethanol gas & add 1 tablespoon of Octane Booster at every tank fill. Keep your oil level in the middle between the high & low marks.
I also changed the headlight bulbs since I like more light for night riding. From all that I did reduce my mileage from 106mpg to 98.
Good video. Very useful. Thanks.
Thinking of getting the 2022 ruckus
Collins I also meant to tell you how that the previous owner of your ruckus that did the intake most likely changed the jets in the carb to run it that way , if you were to change back to the normal stock box -say you got one off eBay and put all on , it may not run right due to the fact someone’s changed the jets in the carbs to do that performance cone intake. You would want to go back to stock ruckus jets with the stock air box. Not hard at all but was just giving you a heads up, ruckus intake modification cannot be done without rejetting so when I saw your intake I was like I wonder if he knows someone’s most likely rejeted it .
I really wanted one after watching Mike take his to Alaska, but decided on something with 600 more CCs. Still, if I lived somewhere I'm sure I would get one.
I really like your review and agree with what you said and of comments you requested regarding Chinese clones of Honda Ruckus I would really like to read what people say about them too. I think the quality of Honda would not be matched by cheap Chinese knockoffs and you could break it in half out on half out on a trail and hurt yourself...
Thanks for sharing man! I just got my wife and son a 2015 with 1500 miles on it off craigslist, now we have a pair of rucks. Love this little machine and looking forward to the content you share. Keep up the great work and keep ruckin
I bought a clean used one for under 1000 in Chicago. I work downstairs from my apartment. I don't need a car but I wanted some kind of freedom transportation. Just for for summer and groceries. Super easy keep up.
we are in the u k getting one tomorrow in white.a 2006 model,5000 miles.
Looks awesome \m/
Thanks!! Why are you anti mods?
Great video! I was wondering if anyone has any advice for a year to avoid (like a 2005 ruckus or something like that) or are they all pretty much the same?
They're all the same, that haven't changed in 20 years.
I had a Metro. Maybe try a Ruckus next time. How are the drum brakes?
Good content, high numbers of views unjustifiably low number of subs.
Have to sub.
Good luck.
Thanks man, I really appreciate it!
I have a 2023 Honda Metropolitan Scooter, I. go every where with my scooter, I love Honda Beacause they make such reliable vehicles
Can’t find a low cost used in my area, used runs only $400 so less than new. Ruckus upgrade kit for $200 or so from here in Zepherhills, FL seemed to help the stock motor pull stronger and hit 45mph. 150cc motor upgrades are ok but I like the stock geometry and look, vs. stretched . Consider a sidecar for the beach
Is the speedometer in kilometers or miles? I feel like the miles are adding up way too fast and so haven’t driven it that far 😅
also in Ct. gonna be my first motorized scooter
I can't wait for the 2022 Ruckus to come out~ the new colors are pretty~
I agree! Very different from the past
I think the grey looks dope
just got one! mine is the blue and tan colorway. i loooove it!
A retired senior, I also plan to buy one. But my most enjoyable bike was the original Honda Z50 mini trail bike which I bought while still residing in Southeast Asia years ago.. .
the white and blue color looks way better in real life than the pictures depict.
I want to change my yamaha tw200 2017 for a new ruckus. Should be the best for me, about the law here in the Quebec.. But can we put a skid plate on?
Only way to daily drive this thing is to know all the back roads. 😊
To me it is so worth just getting a motorcycle license. It is not that damn hard. Everyone talks about a BBK. but if the right cop sees you going over 30 the fine can be pretty expensive. 150's are so much more fun. And unless you live right in town, the ride trying to get to streets that have a slow enough speed limits that you are not holding people up can be a bitch. People want to run over you they have little patience.
Just purchased a 2020 today
I just bought a 2020 too! $1200 with 2600 miles. Love this thing. I'm 315lbs though... But this thing comfortably does 35-38mph.
I bought a 2020 also I got a little scammed on price though got it brand new out the store &$3080
Put my deposit down, on a 2021, it’s getting delivered Friday
@@jamesramsay3102 i suggest buy a air intake mod and install that when u get it, helps keep speed going uphill and gives a nice little sound to it and thats all u really need to do its perfect after that, when i got it stock it went like 35 flat 40 downhill and like 25-30 uphill now with my air intake i go uphills 35mph-39
@@Chiwiegames any recommendations?
What was the maintenance manual that you got on ebay? Id love to have one
me and my girlfriend rented some last summer and they are great scooters
Hi there! Not sure if you still own it but I'm from CT too and I'd love to ride with ya!
Hey Colins, I'm thinking of one, but a new one.
thanks for the vid. about to purchase my first one, its a 2019 he wants 3g. i think thats worth it
I paid $3100 cash out the door for a brand new 2020 model at the Honda dealer almost 2 months ago. If I were you I would negotiate a lower price for a used 2019 model.
Agree coolest look skooter, liken the WW-2 cushman for Airborne forces , it had a trailer for towing Machinegun, ammo etc! Wish Honda they upped the engine, added disk brakes and fuel injection
I love the idea. "Never modify your scooter! " if you want better "performance". But a bike that goes faster. I like simple and reliable. I have a Morphous now..(250 yamaha) same vibe
. Just a bit faster..
Nice!
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I have a full blown Harley Wide glide and I'm hoping to score a low mile Ruckus...lol just for some fun at 67..Good Video my friend.
Keep the Yamaha Zuma in mind too!
@@colinsview 50cc..?
@@robftz that’s what I have, I’ve made a few videos on it too, I’ll make a comparison video between that and the ruckus soon but in my opinion, I like the Yamaha because even the 50cc is a two seater and feels smoother
I still have a red Spree i cruz around with.
Good video, I just bought a 2019 ruckus from a dealer brand new. the only reason I bought new is because I have 0 experience when it comes to servicing or mechanic knowledge at all and I wouldn't want to be fixing someone else's mistakes, plus I'm planning on keeping it for a long time. I am curious about how I would break it in when I get it, I know you got it second hand but do you have any suggestions or tips on how I should go about doing that? Thanks you.
Sadly I am not totally sure, I’m very jealous of your new ruckus, I’m thinking about a new one someday just because it would be very special knowing im the only person to ever ride it. I do assume there is a section in the service manual for break in time, make sure to do an oil change after break in and follow the schedule in the manual, good luck and have fun!
Letting it properly warm up before driving it. Maybe like a 10 min warm up before departing also not cranking back on the acceleration as if it were a dirt bike. Check your tires pressure I run 31 psi in mine also do your first oil change at 600-800 miles - this is your break in oil that it comes from the dealer, if used passed a certain mileage it could burn up or lose all its protective properties , also untill your at least 400 miles or more try not to top the bike out on max speed , take it easy on it in the beginning hints the name breaking it in.
Also your bike may not be able to hit its top speed (new straight from dealer) for a few hundred miles because the drive belt has to get broken in and that takes 200 miles .
@@colinsview thanks for the advice
@@anthonyboberg4736 good points, that helped. thank you
I got mine in November. I put 4000 on it already
Fellow Connecticut resident here! I am interested in getting a two wheeled vehicle for light transportation around town and a 50cc scooter is much easier to obtain than a motorcycle (as you need a motorcycle endorsement) but I am just worried that a 50cc would struggle on hills and on roads with 45MPH speed limits. I would love to get myself a ruckus as it looks so cool to me and so much fun but does it have enough power to get around at a pace where other drivers won't wanna run through you?
Great question! I feel pretty safe most places but i ride way on the side of caution, if you’re going 40 and a car is going 42 it is an extremely slow pass and they hang on your side for a while because the speed difference is so slow, so I’ll usually even pull over if I see a line of cars in my rear view. The GREAT thing about the Honda ruckus is that you can probably try it and sell it for the same price if you don’t like it too because there won’t be any loss in registration and stuff, good luck!
@@colinsview Thank you very much for the response! I might be underestimating how much power a ruckus has but I just wanted some verification from a fellow Connecticut resident. Subscribed!
I avoid roads with 45 mph speed limits and stick to 25 - 35 mph roads. If the shoulder is 4 feet wide then I feel fine, but otherwise I just stick to back roads.
Get a Grom or Navi or passport
Great review. Where can I buy a used Ruckus?
Facebook marketplace, OfferUp, and your local Craigslist if you live in USA
can the rukus take me up a steep hill that you would find in vancouver?
There's a person on UA-cam says he havs 80,000 mi on his
Hey bro if I add one performance exhaust on mine will I have some problems with engine 🤔
Not entirely sure, you may end up needing to tune the carburetor because you’re changing the back pressure of the exhaust, wish I could have better answer but ask some forum online or on fb
I already have over 5000 miles on mine I bought it a year ago use with 500 miles
I don't need to set the parking brake, I just squeeze either side and it starts. Mine is an "05 bought it new for $1,299.00. Nobody wanted them when I got mine and they went on sale.
Thank you for sharing that, I can’t believe how much the price has grown, and you corrected that well, just squeezing it works too but I usually set it to warm it up anyways
@@colinsview I can't believe it's been almost 20 years, crap I'm old🤣. It's still all stock and never one problem, I accepted that it's slow when going in and modifying it is pretty pointless.
Hi man I'm 6 feet and 260 lb and live in long ísland Ny do you think it can move me around.... Thank you and keep up the good work
Ive heard that over 220 pounds will reduce the specifications that the factory advertises but I think it would still work well, many other 49cc scooters handle that weight when they have two riders. The best thing you could do is get on one and test drive it. I am not sure where you live in long island but I would stay away from driving in any type of city. I try to stay on very light traveled roads but that is just my opinion. Thanks for the question and ride safe!
No
You would need to change your variator weights to a lighter weight size, for example I’m 240lbs and the stock variator weights are 7grm I switched to 4.5 roller weights and that made the scooter accelerate way faster off the line, I also did a ncy cdi box and a uni drop in filter with a Kevlar drive belt and my scooter does 45mph on a non windy day. That’s with me on it and sometimes gear.
Nice job Man! I just picked up a 16 on marketplace to go with my 19 Monkey. I love both but the Ruckus has a more comfortable riding position, the wide bars are awesome! Cant beat the Monkey plush seat. The ruckus only had 136 miles and in mint condition but was bogging and sputtering terrible at 20 mph. I got it straightened out and its a blast to ride. Thumbs up on the vid and new Sub!
@@2RCPRODUCTIONS thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it! The comfortable riding position is very true, I’ll have to throw that in later in some video! Thanks again
Cost what 100 bucks for those 2400 miles 😂 I can’t wait to get my 2023 ruckus
Nice,scooter.
I've had a 49cc ruckus,and I found it to be a great put wound the neighborhood scooter.people will comment that it is... Ugly ,cute ,what is it, etc. It's good if you live in the Villages Fl. But any where else, not so much. #1 underpowered #2 drum brakes
#3 can't climb a long grade hill .I could go on. The fact is it's not a reasonable form of transportation above 35mph.
That being said, Honda had produced a 250cc scooter called the Big Ruckus back 2004-2006.
It was a great scooter. Liquid cooled , 4 stroke,good suspension easily carrying an adult pass.55mph.
However Honda sales were slow because they're also were already the 250 rebel . so why have two 250 machines. SaleS were already strong for the rebel. So Honda dropped the big Ruckus. Mistake.. Since Honda has come up wth several lager and road worthy scooters. In closing, the 49cc Ruckus is good for what it is. What ever that's worth....
I'm looking for a used around $1000
Leave it stock a Ruckus will last forever.
Go GY6 it will always break down.
its true the stock moter can take a beating and keep on ticking my ruckus got t boned by a suv and the dam this still ran had to replace a few small things but hell its a honda moter you can crash it down a cliff and the thing will stillcrank and run its amazing
I have Zuma 125cc. I ride it every day and love it.
I would love to ride this Honda some day but sadly it’s not popular around where I live. Here most scooters are 125+ and two strokes are banned. So many 50 became unusable thanks to the lawmakers.
I would buy a Yamaha Zuma before I bought this. Storage or lack of is a big issue for me.
I really appreciate the seat and footing for a passenger on a zuma, on my channel I have recently sold the ruckus for a zuma so I fully agree with you!
I want one but don't want a m1 license in commifornia
It’s a 49cc engine you don’t need a special license in California for one of these
@@MacktasticSlick_ so a driver license is fine in California for a 50cc?
Funny how you compare it to the “foreign” scooters. I know what you’re talking about. I have owned multiple Hondas and that’s about all I’ll buy. I’d rather have one Ruckus than have two China junkers.
4987 thousand miles is what your mileage says
Yes, I didn’t buy it brand new so I called it my 2400 mile review. Great find though!
Its hard to justify the cost for a ruckus when you could play a little more for a grom and get so much more power.
Looks fun, but not very practical, even for around town.
Isn't it kind of obvious they copied the Yamaha Zuma. Except with no storage. Plus my Zoomer it's faster and requires less maintenance.
I looked at the Zuma...Freaking HEAVY for a scooter almost 300 lbs and almost twice the price. No thanks the weigh alone was a huge turn off and helped to make an easy decision on what to buy....
@@bultacowally You’re right the 125zumas are heavy mines a 50 and only weighs about 200. You’ll be better off with the 125 even though it’s heavy it’s a lot faster
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I can tell you have taken good maintenance because your reserve coolant is still green
Eliminate the “ahs “ and ahms.
May the wind be you.
Styling is Early American Industrial. Looks like a stripped down Coleman That said, I like the lack of style. Style costs money, adds weight, and adds zero functionality.
Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
Are you doing any 3-year it's been a year since your tub
It’d your favorite 6.0 owner checking in, I’m still waiting for my insta follow
Hey! Got a question. Do you have a email address or a way of contact? Thanks!
Jealous of you being in CT. I have one sitting at a dealership waiting. Massachusetts seriously sucks they want it registered as a motorcycle. And then they say limited use as well. Some people get away with registering it as a scooter. It's insane. Guy wrote on Reddit about getting pulled over by a cop and they were asking why it had a motorcycle plate.
www.rucrac.net
Cargo carrying options for a Ruckus. I got the rear cargo rack and front rack on mine.
Search youtube to see what a Ruc Rac looks like.