Opinions on an Ice Bear ruckus clone By spiderjames (Read 1,291 times)

[spiderjames]

I have the opportunity to purchase a 2014 ruckus clone with 2600miles for under $400. It is a tow yard impound. Runs and drives straight with some damage to the rear fender and the rear brake lever. Some surface rust on the chrome. I think it might be a good buy. I am not afraid to wrench on it to get it road worthy. Later if I like it I can do the stretch lower thing and still be way cheap. Opinions?

[rapidjim]

I will put it this way, if a customer came into my shop and offered me that scooter for that price, I would snap it up. I could part it out for more than that.

[cyborg]

A massive score!!!! I'd grab it

[Alleyoop]

BUT BUT, how come the handlebars and wheel are pointing to the left and the two headlights are pointing straight ahead HUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

[spiderjames]

I think maybe the ruckuses are like that. the lights are attached to the box on the front.

[rapidjim]

Jan 5, 2016 20:02:48 GMT -6 Alleyoop said:

BUT BUT, how come the handlebars and wheel are pointing to the left and the two headlights are pointing straight ahead HUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

The Headlights are attached to the battery box and always point forward, independent from the steering stem. Just like a hard mounted fairing on a motorcycle.

[spiderjames]

OK. Picked up the Ice Bear today. Not 100% sure if I did good or not. I had trouble getting down to see it and didn't want to miss out(fear of loss ). I committed to the guy to buy it over the phone. Total cost: $413.23. It runs but it looks like it has been dumped on its side. Upon a visual inspection the frame looks straight but the front fork/triple tree is definitely bent and the rear brake lever is broken (knew that going in). I have no issue with doing the repairs. They are straight forward enough but are parts readily available? I see the levers on EBay but what about the triple tree?

[cyborg]

Rapid Jim is the resident ice bear guru and dealer,,,I'm sure he can supply all of your needed parts

[spiderjames]

Should I attempt to straighten it or just replace it? Generally I don't attempt to straighten suspension parts on my VWs when they are bent. I just replace. Opinions?

[jct842]

I would just get a replacement along with the bearings. Doesn't take a lot to mess the bearings up on one of them.

[jaxrhapsody]

Jan 11, 2016 16:17:37 GMT -6 spiderjames said:

OK. Picked up the Ice Bear today. Not 100% sure if I did good or not. I had trouble getting down to see it and didn't want to miss out(fear of loss ). I committed to the guy to buy it over the phone. Total cost: $413.23. It runs but it looks like it has been dumped on its side. Upon a visual inspection the frame looks straight but the front fork/triple tree is definitely bent and the rear brake lever is broken (knew that going in). I have no issue with doing the repairs. They are straight forward enough but are parts readily available? I see the levers on EBay but what about the triple tree?

Quite a few places to get parts from- even the Ruckshop. That's the firsr "stock Ruck" looking one, I've ever saw, I've always seen the "modded from factory" versions; already stretched, "performance" 2stroke looking exhaust, gokart looking read tire, blah. I wonder how well a Big Ruk clone would sell, since Honda only made them for 2years, some people still want them.

[spiderjames]

Haven't been on here for a bit but thought I might post a pic of the scooter after I got her on the road. Didn't have to do too much. Fixed the bent steering stem. Replaced the rear brake levers, mirrors and the turn signal lenses. That put her on the road. Changed out the handlebars and grips just for looks.

[cyborg]

Looking good ,,,very nice,,,should give you tons of miles if you take care of her