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Post by tydeancustoms on Jan 18, 2018 18:02:45 GMT -5
Started a swap on another Ruck. Just like my previous builds the Ruck will be getting a CN250 from a Honda Helix. This build will be our third CN250 swap....probably not the last.  Picture of our previous builds.  Here is the Ruck I will be swapping. I have already disassembled the Ruck and sold off most of the parts not needed for the swap.  Stripped down to the frame.  Donor bike. Not pretty but low miles, it runs and it was cheap.  |
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Post by tydeancustoms on Jan 18, 2018 18:10:44 GMT -5
Stripping the donor bike.  Parts needed for the swap.  First round of new parts purchased for the build.  |
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Post by AtariGuy on Jan 18, 2018 19:13:54 GMT -5
Definitely following this build! Lots of details so i can live vicariously through your garage!
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Post by 90GTVert on Jan 18, 2018 20:05:19 GMT -5
I'm glad to get to watch one of these swaps happen.
Just curious; how do you ride them? I know, WOT and on the back wheel usually... but I mean do you ride them under 50cc registration or are they tagged as motorcycles?
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Post by tydeancustoms on Jan 18, 2018 20:14:10 GMT -5
Tagged and insured as motorcycles.
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Post by oldgeek on Jan 18, 2018 20:39:42 GMT -5
Ever since hearing about and seeing a helix naked style scoot I have wanted one. But I think I like these Ruck Swaps even better!  |
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Post by Lucass2T on Jan 19, 2018 3:14:14 GMT -5
Nice project! Cool swap!
Would be fun to see such an engine under a Spree!
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Post by aeroxbud on Jan 19, 2018 6:37:29 GMT -5
Going to be interesting watching this. 👍
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Post by tydeancustoms on Jan 19, 2018 8:42:16 GMT -5
Modifications to front and rear frame. Cleaned up the rear frame, removed all of the tabs, brackets and one cross member.  Front frame was reshaped to flow better with the new gas tank cover.   |
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Post by PIG on Jan 19, 2018 15:43:28 GMT -5
What kinda top speed have you seen with these 250 swaps?
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Post by moofus02 on Jan 19, 2018 16:10:43 GMT -5
Got to be a lot lighter than the helix, bet they are peppy
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Post by tydeancustoms on Jan 19, 2018 21:03:01 GMT -5
I'm sure the top speed is impressive but I didn't build these bikes with top speed in mind. I've had the bike up to 65 MPH which is as fast as I care to go on a small bike like the Ruck. The Helix does 70 MPH, the Ruck is much lighter so I would guess 75 MPH+ is possible.
The stock Ruck motor was almost a danger due to it's lack of power. I wanted a bike that could accelerate fast, keep up with traffic and not lose speed when going up hills. The CN250 allows us to do all of those things.
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Post by lostforawhile on Jan 19, 2018 23:35:26 GMT -5
Nice project! Cool swap! Would be fun to see such an engine under a Spree! I've seen one in the past, it was nuts |
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Post by tydeancustoms on Jan 20, 2018 5:46:39 GMT -5
Front end kit for the new build. I plan to use the stock Helix front wheel. Once I mock-up the front end and I'll take a picture.  |
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Post by moofus02 on Jan 20, 2018 6:36:40 GMT -5
Heck I would be happy with a nice helix. Every time a nice one pops up I end up missing it. The last one was half mile from home. They were pushing it out for sale and I was headed to the house with groceries for supper. I dropped them off and went back to look at it and it was already sold. White and spotless other than barn dust, 1500 miles and they sold it for 700 in 10 min on a back road. At least now I know what to do if I find one with a trashed body
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