Does anyone else miss Wheelman-111?

[bradthreee]

So Wheelman is supposed to be back 2morrow!

[GIJoeBob]

* my aero does 103mph, it takes 2 sets of balls to ride this beast

pics or it didn't happen

[GIJoeBob]

So Wheelman is supposed to be back 2morrow!

OMG! I AM SO EXCITED!!!

[Wheelman-111]

Greetings:

While I was away I got to ride my non-enthusiast brother's completely stock 2004 Metropolitan with 132 miles on the clock. Once the 2003 fuel was diluted/replaced with 2009 vintage, it ran a lot better. That is one tidy little scooter, totally Sanitized for Your Protection. The starter motor operates noiselessly - How do they do that?! The engine itself is virtually noiseless too, although that's easier to understand with LC jacketing and massively bafflled muff. Speed-governed to 35 mph it was, with a hard limiter that did not depend upon engine RPM but only indicated speed. I lacked the time, parts and knowledge to set my brother on the mod path.

Thanks for all the kind words and goofy theories. I must say I'm disappointed that the poll result wasn't 100% "Dude! Swap in a Dio!"

[Lunytune]

Welcome back. The thread pretty well expresses our sentiment.

So is this your endorsement of the Metro? You mean there are mods available?

I wish somebody would tell the story behind, ""Dude! Swap in a Dio!". Inquiring minds (of the newbies) wanna know.

[Wheelman-111]

Greetings:

The "Dude! Swap in a Dio!!" thing is my take on universal Spree Forum advice to any aspiring mod-monkey wanting to improve the output of a Spree, E or Aero. Fine engines the AF16Es are, but locating one proved to be difficult. I found that the plentiful AF05s can give satisfying performance too.

TotalRuckus has some Metropolitan modding advice, but I've not thoroughly explored it. The Met II is severely restricted as Captain Dan suggested. The regular Met seemed to be hard-limited to 35 MPH, and all Pre-2006 Mets reportedly suffer from inadequate crankcase vents that lead to blow-by oil contamination and related bearing failures.

I like the Met styling and how slick the whole thing is packaged, but my Aero clearly is more fun.

[bradthreee]

Whats this? Wheelman comes back and is talking about Metropolitan scooters? The Wheelman-112 theory is proving to be correct! If its new Honda scooters that are currently tickling your fancy, try getting a chance to ride the Ruckus! That is the next step for me. I always plan on hoarding a few older scoots in my garage, but I like Wheelman am curious about newer Honda technology. Hopefully I'll have it by the end of the year

[Lunytune]

I don't know about that Brad. I used to detest 2 smokers, never could keep a weedeater or chainsaw going, but as far as that goes, never have conquered Briggs 4 strokers either. But ever since I figured out you don't have to worry about timing, I kinda like these 2 smokers and resist the trend to 4 strokers. I must admit though, I've had my eye on that Ruckus for a trail bike. But I'm recovering and instead will probably rat out my Dio. It's already got a knobby on it.

BUT, we can't call him Wheelman 112. That messes up the whole firing order thingy. Maybe it's like the only dancing I learned as a teen... step, step, back (rock)... step, step, back, (rock)

[CaptDan]

Wheelman-111 coins:

aspiring mod-monkey

Of which clearly - I am NOT.

Hey - welcome back Compadre. I certainly hope the aliens didn't hijack your primo chain wrench. I mean - such things could bring a hefty Gamerzem in better Planet Tezchizok pawn shoppes.

Re: Mutros: I like the way they look, but in my humble opining, the venerable Air-0 is a nicer lookin' ride.

CaptDan>

[GIJoeBob]

I don't know about that Brad. I used to detest 2 smokers, never could keep a weedeater or chainsaw going, but as far as that goes, never have conquered Briggs 4 strokers either. But ever since I figured out you don't have to worry about timing, I kinda like these 2 smokers and resist the trend to 4 strokers. I must admit though, I've had my eye on that Ruckus for a trail bike. But I'm recovering and instead will probably rat out my Dio. It's already got a knobby on it.

BUT, we can't call him Wheelman 112. That messes up the whole firing order thingy. Maybe it's like the only dancing I learned as a teen... step, step, back (rock)... step, step, back, (rock)

Those may be knobbies but the Ruckus is not a trail bike.

Get yourself a CT90 or CT110.

[scooterwerx]

ive been riding my brothers ruckus around, finally finished up the ch250 motor swap, thing hauls *....definitely not meant for off road abuse though. these things are EXPENSIVE! ruckus guys drop some effin serious coin into these things, the inverted fork set my brother is eyeing is 700$. there are rucks out there with many times that into them...

[Lunytune]

ive been riding my brothers ruckus around, finally finished up the ch250 motor swap, thing hauls *....definitely not meant for off road abuse though. these things are EXPENSIVE! ruckus guys drop some effin serious coin into these things, the inverted fork set my brother is eyeing is 700$. there are rucks out there with many times that into them...

For a while Honda produced a Ruckus with 250, not sure which motor. Possibly the Helix CN250, since it was still in production. Not sure if it is same motor as CH250. It would make for a pretty heavy bike. I'm thinking a geared down 150 would be about right.

[bradthreee]

That's what I've been reading. 150cc GY6 clones with 180 B B Kits. I'll bet that 250 is a monster! Who cares what it weighs, bet it feels light as a feather when you're flying at those speeds

[Kenny_McCormic]

ive been riding my brothers ruckus around, finally finished up the ch250 motor swap, thing hauls *....definitely not meant for off road abuse though. these things are EXPENSIVE! ruckus guys drop some effin serious coin into these things, the inverted fork set my brother is eyeing is 700$. there are rucks out there with many times that into them...

Just get a MC endorsement and buy a Ninja!