Benji's metro
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Benji's metro
Hey guys. Been a while since I've been around here. I got a metro free from a member on 49cc. It's a Honda so I figured I could post the build here. I've been busy w lots of Yamaha projects lately.
Here's a pic. I just lowered the rear. I'm gonna lower the front to match and put ruckus wheels on it.
Here's a pic. I just lowered the rear. I'm gonna lower the front to match and put ruckus wheels on it.
Re: Benji's metro
Sweet ride! Ive gone on crazy scooter adventures but never across state lines...yet. I bet you can get her going with minimal effort unless that pesky Vegas sand has found its way into the crankcase or something. Give her an oil change and coolant. The old oil might give you a clue on condition of internals.
Also, a lot of Met info on totalruckus.com
Also, a lot of Met info on totalruckus.com
I need to find some new haters...the ones I have are starting to like me.
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Hoping the ECU is good.
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You just love that low-rider look! I like it too! Benji, the only other help I could give you for this build is from other metro owners who have told me about the bearing on the left? side of the crank, which is pressed on at the factory just before they weld on the outer gear, for the kick starter? And once that bearing needs replacing, you just replace the whole crankshaft. Although, they are not overly expensive. http://www.2wheelpros.com/oem-parts/200 ... embly.html
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Heard about the crankshaft, but they fixed that problem in '06 supposedly, and this one's an '06. And yup, I grew up with lowered cars and trucks being the norm haha.
I sprayed off most of the dust, I'm hoping it doesn't have much more hiding in some crevices. I'm in the parts collection stage. So far I've got an oem airbox and a key/keyswitch on order, a new battery (12v 7ah) and a buddy from another forum is sending me some jets for it. I'm gonna grab some oil and a spark plug and hopefully she'll fire up easily.
I sprayed off most of the dust, I'm hoping it doesn't have much more hiding in some crevices. I'm in the parts collection stage. So far I've got an oem airbox and a key/keyswitch on order, a new battery (12v 7ah) and a buddy from another forum is sending me some jets for it. I'm gonna grab some oil and a spark plug and hopefully she'll fire up easily.
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Ya jinxed me Mike! I actually think it's bad. I'm looking on the Bay for a new one, looks like $150 or so. Also gonna need a fuel pump, cuz this one's missing it's pump.motormike wrote:Hoping the ECU is good.
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The various Ruckus Facebook classifieds have them for $50-75.benji wrote:Ya jinxed me Mike! I actually think it's bad. I'm looking on the Bay for a new one, looks like $150 or so. Also gonna need a fuel pump, cuz this one's missing it's pump.motormike wrote:Hoping the ECU is good.
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Looks like 12" wheels too....I'm jellybenji wrote:Here's a pic of my son on my daily rider. Zuma w tpr black, 24mm oko, stage6 pro-rep, 11:1 gears, malossi overrange, front n rear disc, aerox wheels, naked bars, peanut butter seat, etc.
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Aerox wheels are "13 actually haha. Tall ones, and it's gotta 140 rear tire. Does around 60 mph, and takes off well. Only problem is it's loud!bonesv wrote:Looks like 12" wheels too....I'm jellybenji wrote:Here's a pic of my son on my daily rider. Zuma w tpr black, 24mm oko, stage6 pro-rep, 11:1 gears, malossi overrange, front n rear disc, aerox wheels, naked bars, peanut butter seat, etc.