Going behind your Spree's back and getting a new Ruckus

spreer' · Post by **spreer'** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 8:23 pm

I purchased a new Ruckus and it is unbelievable. I still have two registered Spree's and won't get rid of them, but I am happy to have a new scooter to ride when no one is with me. When the wind isn't against me I constantly hit the rev limiter going 45 stock. I also got over 100 miles before the fuel light came on and added a gallon of gas to it. I didn't know it when I bought it, but these things have an ECU like a new car, a catalytic converter, EGR valve and lots of crazy relatively new to scooters technology. I have to pay $96 a month for it for two years, but I can get along on faster roads now than I could before. I feel bad for abandoning the Spree as a daily driver, but sometimes it was just painful driving an Iowa Spree on flat ground or up a hill. If you guys have any questions about these machines, let me know. I am very happy about the purchase and would recommend one.

Dac · Post by **Dac** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 8:36 pm

yeah, my friend has one i ride all the time. They really are awesome scooters.

mopedman · Post by **mopedman** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 8:43 pm

i test dorve one it was sweet

CharlotteSpreeRider · Post by **CharlotteSpreeRider** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:23 pm

I'd consider a Super Cub if they sold them in the US, but both the Metro and Ruckus both seem overpriced to me in comparison.

-aseigler

Karman · Post by **Karman** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 11:28 pm

Check out Wan's cross country adventures on totalruckus.com - amazing.

booism · Post by **booism** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:15 pm

I have a 2007 ruckus and they are awesome!!!
Just one warning, If you start modding that thing it will be hard to stop,
there are so many aftermarket items available it's crazy. Enjoy your ruckus

Dac · Post by **Dac** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:44 pm

where do you get your parts from?
battlescooter has cool stuff but there prices are just plain crazy.

Jacobusmaximus · Post by **Jacobusmaximus** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:50 pm

Ya know what i wanna get? A RATTLER 110!!!! those are the straight shiit right there. 65 mph stock!! throw some taller gears on thier and hit what like 80!?!?!?!?!?!

booism · Post by **booism** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:54 pm

Yeah, battlescooter is a good source even though a bit pricey.Most of that stuff is imported by battlescooter from japan, all jdm stuff, which is probably why it's expensive. but there's also bowlsla.com and ebay is always pretty good. definitely not cheap to mod your ruckus

mopedman · Post by **mopedman** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:58 pm

i would still get one

booism · Post by **booism** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:18 am

here's mine about three months ago.

I installed a new stinger exhaust recently but the rest is the same.
They really are lots of fun. I think maybe for 2009 they might be fuel injected.

mopedman · Post by **mopedman** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:19 am

that thing is soo tight

booism · Post by **booism** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:23 am

Thanks man. I can't wait to see me 96 elite parked next to my ruckus,
honda scooters are the s***!!!!!!

jstone · Post by **jstone** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:37 am

Somebody else posted this on here originally but i've been following it...

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2297467&page=1

booism · Post by **booism** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:46 am

Yeah, I've been following this build as well. Pretty crazy. I'm still anxiously awaiting the finished product.