The Head's scooter Thread
02-24-2006, 07:56 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ghettokracker71 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sweet! I'd love to get one of those to put around with someday myself. I've seen one with a remote start on it? Crazy. And according to hondas website you can get the ruckus with a 250cc? Wonder how fast that would go heh</TD></TR></TABLE>
The big ruck goes about 70 MPH.
The big ruck goes about 70 MPH.
03-03-2006, 08:01 AM
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Re: The Head's scooter Thread (The_Head)
just from my own experience of delivering pizza for the last 7 years i dont think thats gonna work out to well for you unless you just take deliveries really close by, and only like 1 or two at a time, what are you going to do in the rain? but thats just my $.02
03-03-2006, 12:10 PM
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Re: The Head's scooter Thread (dod)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dod »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just from my own experience of delivering pizza for the last 7 years i dont think thats gonna work out to well for you unless you just take deliveries really close by, and only like 1 or two at a time, what are you going to do in the rain? but thats just my $.02</TD></TR></TABLE>
I work at a small pizza place, where 15 deliveries in a 4 hour time span is considered to be really busy. 20 miles per shift is average. I estimate the city limits is about 9 square miles (3 X 3). I think the scooter will be adequate for about 90% of the deliveries.
I work at a small pizza place, where 15 deliveries in a 4 hour time span is considered to be really busy. 20 miles per shift is average. I estimate the city limits is about 9 square miles (3 X 3). I think the scooter will be adequate for about 90% of the deliveries.
03-04-2006, 10:55 AM
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Re: The Head's scooter Thread (The_Head)
Oh man, I just remembered you PM'ing me about my scooter. I just got it down here at school last night. I could have saved you about $2,300 
I thought you only had to get license, insurance, helmet, etc. etc. if it was above an 80cc?
Modified by Chief Brody at 8:20 PM 3/4/2006
I thought you only had to get license, insurance, helmet, etc. etc. if it was above an 80cc?
Modified by Chief Brody at 8:20 PM 3/4/2006
03-04-2006, 12:59 PM
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Re: The Head's scooter Thread (Chief Brody)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chief Brody »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Oh man, I just remembered you PM'ing me about my scooter. I just got it down here at school last night. I could have saved you about $2,300
I thought you only had to get license, insurance, helmet, etc. etc. if it was above an 80cc?
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Yeah, I figured you weren't interested since you didn't reply back, and I wanted something I know would be reliable, and I didn't have to worry about shipping it.
I thought you only had to get license, insurance, helmet, etc. etc. if it was above an 80cc?
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Yeah, I figured you weren't interested since you didn't reply back, and I wanted something I know would be reliable, and I didn't have to worry about shipping it.
03-08-2006, 03:42 PM
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Re: The Head's scooter Thread (The_Head)
whoohoo!! just got my Yamaha Razz up and running again. All I need now is some insurance and I can ride the damn thing (had it for over a year and never rode it) 
03-08-2006, 03:53 PM
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Re: The Head's scooter Thread (big pete)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by big pete »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">whoohoo!! just got my Yamaha Razz up and running again. All I need now is some insurance and I can ride the damn thing (had it for over a year and never rode it) </TD></TR></TABLE>
any pics of the beast? now im cosidering getting a scotter.
</TD></TR></TABLE>any pics of the beast? now im cosidering getting a scotter.
03-11-2006, 03:14 PM
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Re: The Head's scooter Thread (The_Head)
The vision has become reality. I screwed a few 2 X 4's together to make a base to attach pizzas too. Beverages will go in the front storage compartment (can hold a 2 liter, and a few cans). I'll be trying it out on Tuesday night! Well, as long as it aint snowing 
03-11-2006, 05:03 PM
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Re: The Head's scooter Thread (The_Head)
Nice! good luck with that. took the ninjer two-fiddy out today - basically a scooter with a manual tranny - it still suprises me how quick it is when you shift at redline. good luck and be safe.
03-12-2006, 09:16 AM
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Re: The Head's scooter Thread (falcongsr)
Yeah I kind of wish the scoot had a manual tranny, even if it were a 3 speed. I did kick around the idea of getting a 250 cc bike (Suzuki GZ250, Virago 250, Nighthawk 250, Ninja 250) but this is something different.
03-12-2006, 10:09 AM
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Re: The Head's scooter Thread (The_Head)
How are the 2x4s mounted to the back? I think I'd want something simpler/lighter hanging out back there...Maybe get a nice carbon fiber rack custom made?
03-12-2006, 01:16 PM
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Re: The Head's scooter Thread (falcongsr)
I actually used fence post staples, they are like a --> U but pointy on the ends like nails. I was thinking about having a friend make a similar dimension box out of aluminum. The 2 X 4's are kind of unsightly. I might make it so the block is more easily removable.
A few first impressions... It has really long "gearing"... it makes a CRX HF look quick. It takes really long to get up to speed. Cars can out accelerate it, which I find a little uncomfortable. I got it up to around 42 mph, with a tail wind. It's definitely not for the highway, it is comfortable around 25-30 mph. It handles really well though, It's only 175 lbs with a low CG so you can take 90* turns at 25-30 without having to slow down much, you just lean and go. Living in the land of 8000 lb Diesel pickup trucks, I've been getting alot of looks
A few first impressions... It has really long "gearing"... it makes a CRX HF look quick. It takes really long to get up to speed. Cars can out accelerate it, which I find a little uncomfortable. I got it up to around 42 mph, with a tail wind. It's definitely not for the highway, it is comfortable around 25-30 mph. It handles really well though, It's only 175 lbs with a low CG so you can take 90* turns at 25-30 without having to slow down much, you just lean and go. Living in the land of 8000 lb Diesel pickup trucks, I've been getting alot of looks
03-12-2006, 01:22 PM
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Re: The Head's scooter Thread (The_Head)
I recommend changing the weights and/or your variator. I just swapped out the variator and weights in my 49cc ruckus and this things alot quicker now. Here's a link to a video I made the other night. It's about an $80 mod and it's definately worth it. Try http://www.battlescooterstore.com they might sell one for your scooter.
Click here to watch Polini-equipped-Ruckus
Click here to watch Polini-equipped-Ruckus
03-12-2006, 01:48 PM
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Re: The Head's scooter Thread (dwnthehatch)
this cached google page shows how a variator works http://72.14.203.104/search?q=...fox-a
thats pretty neat and a simple way to make a continuously variable transmission. it must only work in very low power applications because i havent seen it anywhere else.
thats pretty neat and a simple way to make a continuously variable transmission. it must only work in very low power applications because i havent seen it anywhere else.
03-12-2006, 02:41 PM
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Re: The Head's scooter Thread (falcongsr)
Haha, when you go over an icy patch it kind of confuses the drive system, its kinda weird.
Thanks for the link to battlescooters, althought they dont carry anything for Elites. Would parts from other Honda scooters work? I'm definitely going to look into one of the "scooter" helmets.
Any other links to scooter sites or forums would be helpful. I am on an Elite Yahoo group, but its not that great.
Modified by The_Head at 4:52 PM 3/12/2006
Thanks for the link to battlescooters, althought they dont carry anything for Elites. Would parts from other Honda scooters work? I'm definitely going to look into one of the "scooter" helmets.
Any other links to scooter sites or forums would be helpful. I am on an Elite Yahoo group, but its not that great.
Modified by The_Head at 4:52 PM 3/12/2006
03-13-2006, 07:53 AM
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Re: The Head's scooter Thread (Juan_19)
I found this website that states that the variator is restricted on the elite. It even has instructions on how to de-restrict it. It's halfway down the page. http://www2.hawaii.edu/~ckkrobin/message.htm