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Post by sToRm on Jun 17, 2021 15:47:30 GMT -5
Bought this 2015 Ruckus just before I moved to NC. Lack of room in the U-Haul meant it had to stay in Philly with the Elite 150, until recently. I was gonna use the Get engine for a MetRuck but plans changed. After staring at it for hours on end, I decided to do what I always do. Throw parts at it and see what sticks. Not sure what the end result will be, but it will definitely keep the GET engine. I have spoken!...no wait....This is the way. (yeah I like that better.) |
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Post by sToRm on Jun 17, 2021 16:05:56 GMT -5
Added a skinny stretch and handlebars as well as the air box delete. The stock wheels are powder coated black but will be replaced. The red seat is from my first Ruck. Put on lowered seat frame, foot pegs, speedo and led headlight.    |
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Post by sToRm on Jun 17, 2021 16:35:41 GMT -5
Did the front end swap. NCY disc and caliper with RRGS forks. NCY front wheel with Bopper tire and Grom front fender. 
12x7 golf cart wheel with FLP hub and Viper tire. 
Time for the fatty stretch to center the wheel.  |
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Post by sToRm on Jun 17, 2021 16:51:02 GMT -5
Replaced the skinny mount(bottom) with the 7 inch fatty mount and rear shock mount(top) to center the rear wheel. 
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Post by sToRm on Jun 17, 2021 17:00:46 GMT -5
Wheel looking pretty much centered to me. 
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Post by sToRm on Jun 17, 2021 17:15:43 GMT -5
**Incidentals**
The led headlight is plugged into the stock speedo light plug. Can't remember where the mount came from.
Foot pegs are from Zen Customs.
Rear tire is clear of oil dipstick without modding it.
Fuel line replaced with clear hose.
FLP carb top and block off plate.
Polini kit installed.
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Post by Happypancake! on Jun 17, 2021 18:49:29 GMT -5
$$$$$$
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Post by aeroxbud on Jun 17, 2021 19:50:28 GMT -5
It didn't take you long! 😯
Some nice bits on there storm.👍
Serious question, why does everybody stretch, and fat tyre the Ruck? It's a rare beast over here, but they all have the same look. The only stock, none stretched one I have ever seen, was on Honda's stand at the motorcycle show.
Just wondering it's a good looking thing. A standard wheelbase one would really stand out from the crowd.
Carry on, I'll get my coat, and show myself out.
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Post by fuzzyruttin on Jun 17, 2021 20:53:41 GMT -5
The oringal post makes me say, KEEP IT STOCK! Meccum just might start paying top dollar for these things!
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Post by sToRm on Jun 17, 2021 21:45:13 GMT -5
aeroxbud, put your coat back on the hook mate. Lol Personally I like the look of a stretched Ruck over the stock. It was the long low look that made me want one. The fat tyre is cosmetic. Think Batman's Tumbler bike lol. The stock look reminds me of a BMX and a Mini bike. The riding position is a problem for me, but I have seen some nice looking non stretched Rucks. fuzzyruttin, that's why I keep all the stock parts. You never know right.
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Post by sToRm on Jun 17, 2021 22:14:41 GMT -5
Stage 6 controls, NCY grips and levers. 
R1 fender and BR mount. 
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Post by sToRm on Jun 17, 2021 22:56:26 GMT -5
Some of these parts have been used on my other bikes, some are new.
Probably got a grand in parts, but that's over many years. I sold a lot of stuff too, things I no longer liked or didn't suit the bike.
Tip: Don't buy things impulsively. Buy what you want and spend wisely.
This is the way.
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Post by fuzzyruttin on Jun 18, 2021 4:48:40 GMT -5
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Post by woodini on Jun 18, 2021 11:46:06 GMT -5
Nice bike!
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Post by sToRm on Jun 18, 2021 12:06:07 GMT -5
^^Thanks
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