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| Honda Ruckus- Want To Go Faster? | Nov. 21, 2011 |
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 Recently purchased a Honda Ruckus and seeing other scooters on the street passing you by? Want to go faster? Need more torque? Here are a few parts to boost performance and overall speed- the Polini Ruckus Variator Speed Control. This thing goes hand in hand with the Posh Ruckus CDI to pull as much speed out of you Ruckus can push! These are the first Ruckus parts you should look into if you want that extra speed. Removing the rev limiter and advancing your ignition timing, giving more torque and power to your rear wheel, this duo does it all.
The Polini Ruckus Variator is designed for the 4-stroke, Honda Ruckus, 50cc motor. It will definitely give you better acceleration and increase top end power of your Ruckus. Because of its big diameter, this variator will give you more torque than any other Ruckus variator in the market by giving more power from the engine to the rear wheel. The Polini Variator uses a high quality plated alloy, and the weights can be changed to your liking to further satisfy your need for speed.
Going together with the Polini Ruckus Variator speed control is the Posh CDI unit for the Honda Ruckus. This thing advances your ignition timing and removes the factory rev limiter for even more speed and faster acceleration. When used together, both of these ruckus parts will definitely get the most power out of your stock Honda Ruckus. These two products are definitely the first two performance mods you should do to your Honda Ruckus.
More torque, better acceleration, and no rev limiter? How could one ever modify their Honda Ruckus without this combination? And if that isnt enough for you, you can always get more performance mods for your scooter. These two are just the starting point for you endeavor for speed. |
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Ever get tired of going to work in the same daily routine over and over again? Well yeah, me too. But there is a solution to the ever boring routine from going to point A to point B; its called the Honda Ruckus.
With a 50cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine, this is one ride you dont want to miss. Its light, compact, very fuel efficient, and definitely fun and easy to modify. It only weighs 200 pounds! And to make things even better, Honda decided to give the Ruckus great gas mileage, seen around at 114mpg on an unmodified Ruckus. I mean, with a 1.3 gallon tank, you can go for nearly 150 miles before having to fill up. So think about it, you can go to work or school while having fun and save loads of money on gas.
Theres just so much you can do to the Ruckus. Get a custom paint job, swap the engine, add an exhaust, and so much more ruckus parts. A bone stock Ruckus will hit 45mph. However, people have indicated that their scooters have been able to go over 65mph modified. Hearing the deep growl of a new exhaust it so exhilarating. Going fast on this scooter is such an adrenaline rush. My first time on a Ruckus left a lasting impression. I am so set on getting one in the near future. I am in no way possible endorsing speeding, but on a stock Ruckus hitting the max speed is totally legal. Single gear, high revs, this scooter is a sleeper. Take off is a little slow, but however, once it gets moving, youd best hang on tight. I already have a wish list for my future scooter. And dont worry about the fuel economy after you decide to modify it. You will still get over 65mpg. Fortunately, there is a local Los Angeles ruckus parts shop near where I go to school, Drowsports. They have many scooter performance parts to choose from.
The aftermarket for the Ruckus is a seller itself. There is a wide variety to choose from. A Two Brother exhaust, or a LeoVince exhaust? Theres just so much to choose from. Also, it is a Honda so it will be a reliable scooter to have around for a daily ride. Not only that, but having a Ruckus will definitely have you meet new people. There are Ruckus enthusiasts that ride around together and they just have the best times doing that.So in other words, having a Honda Ruckus is definitely a better way for you to drive around in. It is a great hobby to get into if you have the extra time and it wont drain your wallet as much as modifying a car or a motorcycle. F or me, Ive already made my choice. |
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| Yamaha Zuma 125 vs. Honda PCX | Sep. 19, 2011 |
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 With todays gas
prices, people are looking for an alternative way to go from point A to
point B. Walking is an easy option, but so is riding the bus. However,
there is another option. Buying a scooter! Why not have fun on the way
to work? Fast, easy to learn, and very, very fuel efficient. But with so
many scooters to choose from in the market, the question is which one
to get? Well, after doing some research, I narrowed it to two scooters,
the Yamaha Zuma 125, and the new Honda
PCX.
First up,
the Yamaha Zuma 125. With a 125cc, forced air-cooled, 4 stroke engine,
this scooter can hit an average 55-60 mph. And if that still isnt good
enough for you, this ride can be modified with zuma
performance parts to go around 72mph. A brand new Zuma, bone
stock, gets about 80-90mpg. Yes this is true. With a 1.6 gallons fuel
capacity, one could go about 208 miles before having to refuel. Now for
the fun factor, the Yamaha Zuma 125 is very torquey. From a stop, the
Zuma will out run a Honda Ruckus.
Now, I am not an owner, but a very close friend of mine owns a Zuma,
with a LeoVince exhaust, and that thing takes off. I have ridden a Honda Ruckus
and I admit, it was fun to ride, however, the take off was much slower
than my friends Zuma. The Ruckus are easily modded with ruckus
parts to go faster, but stockthe Zuma wins. Conversely, we
will save that for another day. Now, its the Zuma 125 vs. the
PCX.
Our next
competitor, the Honda PCX. It runs a 125cc, much like the Zuma, but is
liquid-cooled, two-valve engine. It also has a 1.6 gallon fuel capacity,
but has a lower mpg at around 110mpg. But that shouldnt really matter
to consumers. 110mpg vs. 130mpgeither one, youre still saving a lot of
moolah on gas. Now here, Honda made the PCX to be a budget scooter.
It is to be sold worldwide. And about 60% of owners are predicted to be
first time buyers or new riders. Motor-wise, Honda is well known for
having everlasting motors on their cars, and so they thought, why not
make our scooters live forever? Since the engine is liquid-cooled, it
is far more reliable than the tradition air-cooled engine on the Zuma.
When it comes down to speed, the PCX ran runs at a higher compression
ratio. Stock, the Zuma will still have more torque and take off faster
than the PCX, but in my opinion the PCX will have better and more
performance aftermarket parts. The speed range is about the same,
55-60mph. But, the real seller is the scooters handling. Since the
targeted consumers are first time owners/riders, Honda wanted to make it
easy for them, to learn. Keep in mind, I have never been on a PCX so I
wouldnt know how it handles, but from doing some research, it will out
handle a Zuma.
So much like comparing Nissans 350z and Mazdas
Rx-8, it narrows down to these two factors, speed and handling. The Zuma
will take off faster than the PCX, but the PCX handles like a dream
and corners more easily. So its up to you to decide.
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| Upgrading to a LeoVince Zuma Exhaust | Aug. 18, 2011 |
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Last night I finally got my LeoVince Zuma exhaust
for my Pre-Bug scooter. I did some research on it and read that there
is a restrictor on the exhaust. People said if you take it off you will
go a little faster, so I got a drilled it off and installed the exhaust
on the scooter. The zuma exhaust came with springs for the clutch and weights for the zuma variator.
I assume that these will also help the scooter run better. So I put the
weights on and that was very simple to do. The hardest part was putting
on the springs onto my clutch. I swear those springs were really stiff
and took like 30 minutes to put it on. After I put everything on I put
gas in the scooter and started it up.
I started the scooter and
tested it out and I was thinking man this scooter is a lot faster than
before. While I was riding the front breaks were not working that well. I
took it back inside to bleed the breaks and man this part was tiring
because all of the squeezing. Once I finished bleeding the breaks I went
to go test it out. I was having trouble starting it up because it was
cold outside but when it started the scooter didnt sound right. So I
went around the block and it still didnt feel right. So I got off of it
and let it sit there to warm up some more. Then I got back on and the
scooter felt a lot better than before. The whole time the scooter
just needed to be warm to run right. I had a blast working on my scooter
last night and waiting to get other parts for it. For me it just feels
good to build something up that is your own. I would like to thank
Drowsports for all the zuma parts I got from them. He provides
performance Zuma parts and Ruckus parts
so its cool to have a local shop that I can go to for a ton of advice
for my scooter. When I went to his shop I saw his scooter and was like
man, I want one like that. He told me so much about his scooter that I
am going to get one in the future. 
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| Yamaha Zuma 125: Powerful and Practical | Jul. 28, 2011 |
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 The Yamaha Zuma125 seems to be one awesome and very practical
scooter. Its got decent storage under the seat (5.5 gallons), r***ed looks and
a new fuel injected, 4-valve engine says Honda Ruckus parts designer. The Zuma 125 is
known for its strong frame, dual shock absorbers, fat knobby tires, tops out at
around 60 mph and isnt confined to paved roads.
Environmentally, this scooter deserves full marks because it
has a catalytic converter to reduce emissions in addition to its fuel sipping
engine. Yamaha reports that this scooter gets around 38km/l (89mpg) but thats
heavily on the optimistic side because Yamaha assumes youre holding a steady
25mph (40km/hr). Fuel economy is in the 70-75 mpg range. Most personal
experiences with the Zuma 125 is that you can get about 89 miles per tank under
normal driving and as little as 70 miles if you do the full tank at full
throttle on the highway says GY6 parts distributor.
Top speed of this scooter is about 60mph which is enough for
most roads but not really highway material. The Zuma125 accelerates well to
80km/hr (50mph) and then it wanders higher from there. 55mph is easily
achievable in normal conditions. For owners who want more speed, lots of
performance zuma
parts are already available including substantial Zuma 125 big
bore kits.
There are a few main qualities that most people look for in a
scooter (besides the engine) which are storage, comfort, quality and style.
Being that this scooter is made by Yamaha, you know the quality is good. What
about the style? Im sure youve already pretty much made up your mind, but I
think Yamaha did a nice job and updated the style without losing the essence.
The main reason I think this scooter is going to be successful is because Yamaha
has managed to keep this a small scooter. Yamaha has created a powerful and fun
small scooter, not an underpowered maxi-scooter. All the key dimensions of the
Yamaha YW125 are within an inch or two of its Zuma 50cc sibling. This scooter
really is the same Zuma of old but with nearly three times the motor and
improved new styling. There are also plenty of performance parts and mods
available on the market for the Yamaha Zuma 125 scooter so if youre looking for
a practical, inexpensive ($3200 out the door or as low as $1600 used) fuel
efficient ride, the Yamaha Zuma 125
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| Yamaha Zuma 125 Review | May. 27, 2011 |
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 Are you interested in getting 75 to 100
miles to the gallon? Okay, lets be honest. It wont be with a Lexus,
but you probably knew that already. If you are in the market for some
serious gas savings, though, you might want to consider a scooter says
zuma
parts designer.
Dont let preconceptions fool you says ruckus
parts designer. Scooters have come a long way from those
tinny-sounding danger bikes that overtook Europe once upon a time.
Yamaha has been producing the Zuma 125 since 2008, and this peppy little
machine has been getting all the positive raves. The Zuma 125 scooter
comes with a fuel-injected four-valve engine, which means it has scooter
spunk. You will also enjoy the fact that Yamaha gave the Zuma sturdy
shocks that will make going off-road easier on your fanny. The Zuma has a
tough steel frame that makes it ready for abuse, not that you would do
that to your scooter. Unlike the Honda Ruckus,
you can take someone for a ride on your Zuma 125 scooter, too. Just make
sure they wear a helmet. Yamaha added ample storage space underneath
the seats, so you can plan a picnic for two and do a little shopping on
the way home.
The Zuma is fully automatic so you dont have
to remember where first gear is. Most people dont have a problem with
that, but Yamaha took the extra step of making their scooter as easy to
ride as possible. It has a push button start, which means you can be
zipping around the neighborhood as soon as you get onboard.
Yamaha also allows easy customization with a
plethora of zuma parts. They have
been in the scooter industry a long time, and they know how scooter
owners love to personalize their bikes. If you want to go all out, you
can order the Zuma 125 extension kit. This kit is lightweight, strong
and unique. Its a gorgeous customization whether you decide on the
Lo-Boy or High-Boy one. Further customization can be done to the
headlights and exhaust system.
The Yamaha Zuma 125 scooter is the perfect
ride for anyone looking for style, performance and reliability. They are
ideal for someone who needs easy and cost-efficient transportation,
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| Honda Ruckus Scooter: Avoid High Gas Prices | Mar. 18, 2011 |
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The cost of gas is more now
than it has ever been. Many are avoiding high gas prices by turning to
eco-friendly modes of transportation such as: bicycles, hybrid cars, scooters,
mopeds and motorcycles.
As more
people resort to scooters, they start finding more reasons to use them,” said
Drew Horn, owner of DrowSports Ruckus & Yamaha
Zuma 125 parts distributor. “They’re practical, easy to park and get
great gas mileage.
Scooters are a notch below mopeds in terms of speed.
They aren’t going to go more than 20 miles per hour with the electric models.
Still, you can use them to get around faster and easier than using a regular
bicycle and you can also customize them with Ruckus Kickstands
and other cosmetic accessories. They are great if you live in a small area
where things are relatively close. You may not have public transportation
available so this can help.
The laws are different when it comes to who can
legally operate a scooter. it also depends on the type scooter. In some areas,
children as young as 12 years of age are able to ride a scooter. In other
places though you must be the same age as required to legally operate a vehicle
and have a valid driver’s license.
Honda Ruckus Scooters have a small gas tank on the
side of it that holds up to 1.3 gallons of gas. Many scooters have a pull start
mechanism that you need to engage before you can get the fuel to run through
the system and give you the necessary power to move about says Ruckus parts designer.
Some of the more expensive scooters look like mopeds
but they operate with the use of a battery and electricity. These models may or
may not use gas depending on which model you select. Those that do require the
use of gas aren’t going to consume very much of it though at any given time.
According to ruckus parts
designer, Scooters mean different things to different people. Some people
will make use of a scooter to drive to their place of employment every day
while others will make use of it for quick trips to the neighborhood grocery
store or for other local errands. And then there are some people that will
purchase one merely because they are fun to drive.
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