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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2016 23:05:17 GMT -5
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Post by joshua864 on Oct 8, 2016 0:01:08 GMT -5
I had been looking for a retro style cluster, but didn;t want to spend $50 on something I new wouldn't be accurate and probably not stellar quality considering the level of bikes that come with them factory, pretty much a shiny cosmetic accessory, but it's a detail that makes a big difference in the overall look and it does have some lights to look at ") I actually ordered two, needed one for my other scooter project, and as I found out the other day, Iowa DOT freaks out if you don't have a speedometer even though there's no law...  Those are junk I have 2 sets of them I would have given you. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2016 0:21:38 GMT -5
Oh well, didn't pay much, not expecting much except for something fill space and remind me the blinkers are on.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2016 15:10:42 GMT -5
One of those days when you have the agenda firmly entrenched in your brain, and the squirrels immediately attack...
Hence I got a junction box mounted, said that's not it, stared at it, scratched my head, and walked away.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2016 20:42:47 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2016 19:01:26 GMT -5
after supper, a test ride...  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2016 10:32:57 GMT -5
In regards to the instrument cluster, I paid $20 for it on Amazon:
The speedometer reads as follows:
30mph at 25mph GPS
38mph at 35mph GPS
48mph at 40mph GPS
That would actually be more accurate than the OEM.
The gas gauge gives useable readings based on experience.
The indicator lights could be brighter.
On the other hand, I have yet to find a speedometer for a 50cc scooter that makes any claims of accuracy other than high dollar GPS based units, at which point my non-exploding Note is already there.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2016 15:52:30 GMT -5
Oh well, didn't pay much, not expecting much except for something fill space and remind me the blinkers are on. I'll bet the DOT really freaks out when they see that your scooter speedo goes to 120 mph! Ha ha. Bill |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2016 17:36:29 GMT -5
It's all in the paper work with them. Iowa doesn't even have inspections, if they did, 1/3 of the vehicles in this state would have their plates pulled. The only reason the speedo was an issue was because of the way the previous title was issued.
We're so limited they have to list a single color on a two tone car and argue which color should be listed.
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Post by jeff84 on Oct 13, 2016 6:19:44 GMT -5
In regards to the instrument cluster, I paid $20 for it on Amazon: The speedometer reads as follows: 30mph at 25mph GPS 38mph at 35mph GPS 48mph at 40mph GPS That would actually be more accurate than the OEM. The gas gauge gives useable readings based on experience. The indicator lights could be brighter. On the other hand, I have yet to find a speedometer for a 50cc scooter that makes any claims of accuracy other than high dollar GPS based units, at which point my non-exploding Note is already there. the trailtech vapor is pretty accurate. they are universal, but they do market one that is ruckus specific. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2016 9:30:27 GMT -5
And they also cost about $125 plus
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2016 10:25:35 GMT -5
And my new triple tree is on the way from scrappydog
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2016 11:12:14 GMT -5
It *should* work, we'll find out shortly  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2016 14:14:54 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2016 14:34:05 GMT -5
Have no idea how accurate it is, I set my idle previously by the clutch engagement, this tach said it was a little over 2K, so I backed it down to around 1600K, lower had a tendency to stall now and then. Took it out for a spin, at 39-40mph I'm hitting 9000RPM by this.
Time to start thinking about the variator and clutch, starting to get a bit sluggish once it's warmed up good and after a good run, I'm getting a wiff of burning rubber. Stands to reason, the drive train is stock with a lot of miles on it and I added quite a bit of power to it.
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