elite with ruckus motor swap
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Looks awesome. That meaty rear wheel looks great stuffed in there!
1988 LX50 Elite DIO
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im trying to figure out how they mounted it. since it's another cheap option for me. i can pick up an entire engine with a few mods for about $250
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Re: elite with ruckus motor swap
Weird, I was just wondering if anyone swaps those motors . . . guess they do!
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yeah so far i have seen the one above and the "spruckus" (ruck motor in a spree)
http://totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 94&t=35185
http://totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 94&t=35185
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Re: elite with ruckus motor swap
What is the point of this swap? ....my '89 sb50 will outrun my '09 nps50 to 30mph... is this just a looks thing?
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it is cheap to do.
to be different.
he rides with ruckus's
more reliable
no having to repuild the top end
no having to by 2t oil/ premixing
4t is more reliable
doesnt sound like a weed eater
better mpg
to be different.
he rides with ruckus's
more reliable
no having to repuild the top end
no having to by 2t oil/ premixing
4t is more reliable
doesnt sound like a weed eater
better mpg
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Re: elite with ruckus motor swap
no swaps for me, but I think it's just cool
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cool pics and links, but i'm going to have to agree w' eliteguy50... 2 stroke power for Honda scooters all the way.
-the Ruckus and Metropolitan engines have some cool freaking technology in them.... magnetically driven water pump, integrated radiator, low emissions, ball bearing supported cam, etc. -if only they made more power or could be easily modded!!
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-the Ruckus and Metropolitan engines have some cool freaking technology in them.... magnetically driven water pump, integrated radiator, low emissions, ball bearing supported cam, etc. -if only they made more power or could be easily modded!!
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yup I'm siding with the fellow 2smokers, keep that bean oil blazin!
But I will say, I like it for the fact its a totally unique idea and does have plenty of benefits if used as a daily commuter. So props to builder
But I will say, I like it for the fact its a totally unique idea and does have plenty of benefits if used as a daily commuter. So props to builder
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The ball ends on the fork tube to seat tube brace look to be quite anti productive increasing flexibility and weight from a solid welded in brace. In the other photo it shows that the back end to be jacked up decreasing trail. I hope it isn't too fast or you may be slapping you against the pavement. How well does the long wheelbase compensate for the lighter steering?
If I were putting a horizontal engine in my titled chassis I would cut off everything behind the 2" tube and put a perimeter rear sub frame.
Agreeing with some others I would be more interested in seeing a real water cooled 2 stroke MX motor in it.
If I were putting a horizontal engine in my titled chassis I would cut off everything behind the 2" tube and put a perimeter rear sub frame.
Agreeing with some others I would be more interested in seeing a real water cooled 2 stroke MX motor in it.
bigluelok wrote:yeah so far i have seen the one above and the "spruckus" (ruck motor in a spree)
http://totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 94&t=35185
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Rumia 50mm bore, mini-stroker, 28mm Oko, modified m-x pipe, Carbonfiber reinforced frame.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKSvdjxvBUA
Rumia 50mm bore, mini-stroker, 28mm Oko, modified m-x pipe, Carbonfiber reinforced frame.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKSvdjxvBUA
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would rather swap in a dio for prolly the same money
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ehhh, these ruckus guys arent so concerned with geometry and handling, elitedio. looks and cool factor are way more important! they love long wheelbase for some reason, i went on a ride with them and had to wait 10min while they caught up through the canyon! haha
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Re: elite with ruckus motor swap
All my friends have atleast a 150cc GY6 swap. One friend has a JDM 100cc 2 stroke JOG swap. Yup it's all about modding and not being stock...no matter what the performance result is. Just be ready to spend some $$$. Best bang for your buck is 2 stroke. Lower maintenance is 4 stroke.
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well said brothaTURN1 wrote:All my friends have atleast a 150cc GY6 swap. One friend has a JDM 100cc 2 stroke JOG swap. Yup it's all about modding and not being stock...no matter what the performance result is. Just be ready to spend some $$$. Best bang for your buck is 2 stroke. Lower maintenance is 4 stroke.
Different Strokes for Different Folks!!!
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