There was a plu with matching wires plugged into my service port. I connected the cdi box via your instructions and it runs real bad now. Did I do something wrong?
Well I installed the kit and now it seems like I have more takeoff power but less top end speed (I can only get it up to 40mph now, before it was 42-45 mph). So now I need to determine if I just need to remove it or keep it.
I tried to get fancy and tap into a wire for power that was not being used (pink wire) and even used a new connector from the pin/connector kit i got from you guys. I measured the wire with key off and it was 0V; measured with key on and it was 11.27V...so I figured it would work so I don't have to use the blue splicer....when I went to turn key on and start it started but when I let go of start button it would cut off 😢. So, then I knew it must need a higher voltage or something and decided to follow your instructions and use the blue splicer at black wire with green stripe. It works!!!! Lol 😂 Now time to tune with my variator weights! I live in LA County but I live where there is lots of hills. Gonna start with the 5.5g, then try other combinations. With lots of hills, happen to have recommendations for weight set up?
Just used this video to install the ncy cdi. Great video. My kit didn't have the adapters for the orange and yellow wires so I used electrical tape and the connection is fine.
Agreed perfect timing! My buddy and I just ordered a couple of stage 2 carbon kits. You guys should do videos on the rest of the kit I know you have written instructions on most of it but some of them are vague and hard to follow.
We have a video for jetting the kit, polini varaitor , and now the CDI. the exhaust is 4 bolts and comes with instructions do we really need a video for that? The decompression tube is pretty simple screws right into where the dipstick goes.
Do you have to completely remove the wiring harness from the scooter to do this? I have two stock 2108 Ruckuses, and want to get a little more performance out of them.
The Ruck Shop Thanks for the quick and helpful reply. I want to do this CDI install, as well as new exhaust, Polini CVT upgrade, K&N air filter upgrade, and re-jet the carb. Do you guys know where to get the taller tires for the Ruckus?
I just installed this cdi today. Definate gains! Question to the ruck shop, when i switch the kill switch to off the rpm's raise. It doesn't seem to effect anything but rpm at idle. What is the reason for this. Perrrrfect
If installed correctly the kill switch should not work. Never noticed if RPm go up it’s a solid stat unit so it either works or doesn’t I wouldn’t worry about it just run with the kill switch off
Hello burnout Bobby so I am having problems with understanding my Honda Ruckus so my question to you is does the Honda Ruckus have a spotter on it or a solenoid that can go bad I checked the relays I checked the hand sensors for the brakes are at everything works and everything liked up the back brakes anyway my point is to you there's no videos with anybody Dayton that the Honda Ruckus has a spider or a solenoid I tried checking all the outlet on CZcams and it doesn't explain it can you do that make a video so people can understand that I went to The Rolling wrench Honda Ruckus I understand when you put a bigger motor a GY6 motor in the scooter a 150 they have starters and solenoids the easy to understand but not the spark one can you please make a video explaining thank you burnout Bobby by the way I'm always watching your videos thanks hopefully you'll make a video always be safe burnout Bobby
This is the ruck shops channel and a different channel from burnout bobby. please reach out to info@theruckshop.com for a more in depth answer to your question. our social media staff do not handle tech support anymore and someone like bobby can help you at the shop via that email address. thank you
you need it for ignition, it cant run without an ECU, you will have to replace it. And Google and learn what an ECU does, if you are thinking you can bypass it you have no idea what its doing. Its like saying my carb is bad can I take it off and run without it.
I want to install the cdi box on a stock 2019 ruckus to gain some mph... would I have to do the roller weights polini as well...or I can do the cdi box only..? Thank you in advance.
the cdi doesnt give you any extra performance. it eliminates the rev limiter so if you are hitting the rev limiter now then it will work. usually we say play with the weights and variator first until you hit rev limiter then put the cdi on and ride on!
I just installed the cdi. I felt like I got a few miles more on the top end maybe . Should I feel anything different on the take off? Im 165 and looks like ok hitting 38/39 ish dose this seem typical?
that is what is does it removes the rev limiter so you will not feel difference just higher MPH. but you are still going too slow you need to change oil to .6 Liters ONLY if belt (more than 1000 miles) change. should be in the mid to high 40's
it will allow you to lose your rev limiter which if tuned correctly allow you do pull longer and gain more top end . NCY claims it also advances your timing but we have not tested that part out .
The Ruck Shop any particular reason why? I have posh cdi I got from the previous owner of my ruckus but never installed it are they known to be faulty or something?
Arturo G the posh has a lot of wires and cost double the amount for the same thing. It's good but why pay more for the same thing . At one point posh was the only one but for 4 years NCY has had there's and it does the same thing and 1/2 the price
@@Theruckshop I’m from Sweden and the law for scooters here is 28mph so i’m guessing that maybe the zoomer has a lower rev limit than the ruckus. 35-40mph would be enough for me, do you think the cdi would be able to make that happen and what could be the problem if not?. Thanks for the quick response anyways! :)
@@maltestromberg1577 are you hitting the rev limiter now? please email any more tech questions to info@theruckshop.com as we typically do not answer tech on here now.
there should still be a power source in the rear like the relay the ruckus uses, or if you use the plug with the red wire you can plug that in for power as well
please give us a call at 8133554828 as we try not to use the youtube for tech support and we check our emails and phone more. i will be able to help you over the phone. thank you
Who ever it was that put the blue power splice connector on did it wrong. He should have squeezed the metal piece with the pliers before closing the hold in place clip. Now the clip hinge is compromised and could fall off down the road and if the cover was pierced moisture and corrosion could set in.
Alan D1 pry it open and use needle nose pliers to remove the metal piece and use another one . As far as moisture we highly doubt it will set it . We have seen plugs under the box exposed in Florida were its humid and they were fine
I just put one of these on a 2016 stock ruckus and got NO measured RPM increase, bought a polini variator and cdi together and seeing NOTHING for increases.... kinda lost at this point
were you hitting the rev limiter before? if not then you have to tune the weights so you can raise rpm. if you were not hitting it before then you wont get past it by using the the cdi as it is just a bypass module.
I just did this install and the scooter won't turn on. There is no clicking noise or anything upon trying to turn it over. Before I pull everything apart again do you have any insight on what/where the problem could be?
@@Theruckshop Okay thanks. If it's the main power that's the issue does that whole thing need to be replaced now? I tapped into it exactly the way it was described here.
So..... you said at the beginning of the video that the red wire with the harness was being left open. Then said you would show a use for it later on. I've watched the video countless times, and never seen anything done with the wire. Also, after mine was installed, the kill switch still worked. However, on the stock CDI, there is a harness that connects to the low fuel light, which is a must use, being there is no gauge on a ruckus..... What can be done to wire this CDI up, and still utilize that light???
I'm planning to purchase the Stage 1 kit. However I read on total ruckus that there is a way to install this CDI without losing the kill switch. Could anyone assist on how this change ties into this video?? Please see the link below: totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=72539&start=120
This is what some one said on that link you attached. if you scrolled down this is what the guy said... "There is a little controversy about which wire to use since it seems that you will lose the kill switch. I just installed my yesterday. and rather than going to the red w/green strip I went ahead and tried out the black/white wire. It works, you will still have your kill switch function. " we personally have not tried this because we do not have GET 49cc ruckus anymore only Gy6 as our personal scooters. Feel free to try it and let us know. Personally I have ridden with a lot of riders and no one ever uses the kill switch we just turn off with the key. Only really dirt bike use kill switches just because that is what they are used to and many MOTOX do not have keys.
Here’s a way to hook your Killswitch back up on your stock controls just connect your red power wire from your and NCY to your white and black wire coming out of the right hand controls. czcams.com/video/_egl4Fbr0wc/video.html
Vtec Simeon you don’t have to connect to coil plugs if you get it from use since we add connectors as we stat in the beginning of video . You would connect on ECU
Hey so I recently installed the cdi and I did it step by step with this video and after I installed it every time I start it it runs for like 5 sec makes a clicking noise and shuts off anyone know what the problem is?
Eddie Petro yes the blue connnector on the red wire is not making good contact. Squeeze it with a pair of plyers real hard so it cuts the insulator plastic on the wire .
The Ruck Shop so I did that but it was still doing the same thing and then I pulled out the relay and then it started running but only when I’m giving gas as soon as I let go it slowly starts to die
i dont think its actually running. its just turning over at a fast pace. please email us at info@theruckshop.com send us pictures of how you have it all connected. i have a feeling something isnt correct.
Well what else did you do to the scooter ? Because a CDI only removes rev limiter. You change oil , variator , exhaust , intake . If you got it from us and it’s a NCY CDI send us an email at info@theruckshop.com so we can help you tune the other parts you installed .
been using this cdi ten years now works great. doesnt ruin the harness at all. if you dont have a rev limiter anymore then it works. have a great day paul bunyun.
@@Theruckshop the harness gets ruined when you splice into it and than crimp those cheap electrical connectors on, over time they will work loose or rust out..than the wire is to short to add another connector on..
Just installed Stage 1. Fun and quick. Thanks
Do you sell one that has a 10k limiter for example. Ik posh does but heard bad reviews
Keep these videos coming!
we appreciate the support!
Just installed finally! 🎉
There was a plu with matching wires plugged into my service port. I connected the cdi box via your instructions and it runs real bad now. Did I do something wrong?
Get yourself some spring loaded Kleins. Live a little! Good video thanks
Well I installed the kit and now it seems like I have more takeoff power but less top end speed (I can only get it up to 40mph now, before it was 42-45 mph). So now I need to determine if I just need to remove it or keep it.
Hello, I don't have the black and yellow thread as well as the red service sheet. How to do it?
I tried to get fancy and tap into a wire for power that was not being used (pink wire) and even used a new connector from the pin/connector kit i got from you guys. I measured the wire with key off and it was 0V; measured with key on and it was 11.27V...so I figured it would work so I don't have to use the blue splicer....when I went to turn key on and start it started but when I let go of start button it would cut off 😢.
So, then I knew it must need a higher voltage or something and decided to follow your instructions and use the blue splicer at black wire with green stripe.
It works!!!! Lol 😂
Now time to tune with my variator weights!
I live in LA County but I live where there is lots of hills. Gonna start with the 5.5g, then try other combinations.
With lots of hills, happen to have recommendations for weight set up?
Just used this video to install the ncy cdi. Great video. My kit didn't have the adapters for the orange and yellow wires so I used electrical tape and the connection is fine.
How did you do this? I think my CDI box came the same way
That's a bad connection waiting to vibrate loose. Just solder or go buy some connectors. If you has lasted with no problems you have been lucky.
Would this work on a 2019 ruckus? Cause I noticed the one on your video said GEZ 611 and mine says GEZ 612
marco galvan yes will work on them all .
So my headlights stopped working after installing this. Any info on what it could be? All the wires are connected correctly.
this should not have affected the headlights at all. please email pictures of how you have it wired to info@theruckshop.com
Agreed perfect timing! My buddy and I just ordered a couple of stage 2 carbon kits. You guys should do videos on the rest of the kit I know you have written instructions on most of it but some of them are vague and hard to follow.
We have a video for jetting the kit, polini varaitor , and now the CDI. the exhaust is 4 bolts and comes with instructions do we really need a video for that? The decompression tube is pretty simple screws right into where the dipstick goes.
How do I know if my cdi is working ? Can’t seems to go over 8700 rpms
Do you have to completely remove the wiring harness from the scooter to do this?
I have two stock 2108 Ruckuses, and want to get a little more performance out of them.
no you do not. we only had a harness at the time so that is the best way we could show you. you will be doing it on the bike.
The Ruck Shop Thanks for the quick and helpful reply. I want to do this CDI install, as well as new exhaust, Polini CVT upgrade, K&N air filter upgrade, and re-jet the carb. Do you guys know where to get the taller tires for the Ruckus?
I just installed this cdi today. Definate gains! Question to the ruck shop, when i switch the kill switch to off the rpm's raise. It doesn't seem to effect anything but rpm at idle. What is the reason for this. Perrrrfect
If installed correctly the kill switch should not work. Never noticed if RPm go up it’s a solid stat unit so it either works or doesn’t I wouldn’t worry about it just run with the kill switch off
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Would there be any problems putting this on a Japanese model?
Zachary Pappalardo works only on carb models
CDI arriving tomorrow! Perfect timing for this video.. thanks!
hey the caps a the end of the yellow and orange wire, are they available to purchase? mine didn't come with the cdi
j doyle that's because you didn't get it from us . They are just bullet connectors you can get from autozone
cool thanks my next order of stuff will come from you guys!
Plz help will this work with (2020) white ruckus?
it works on all years. the color doesnt matter
can i install it on a honda zoomer?
unfortunately not since it is different, i believe polini makes one for the zoomer but we do not carry it.
Hello burnout Bobby so I am having problems with understanding my Honda Ruckus so my question to you is does the Honda Ruckus have a spotter on it or a solenoid that can go bad I checked the relays I checked the hand sensors for the brakes are at everything works and everything liked up the back brakes anyway my point is to you there's no videos with anybody Dayton that the Honda Ruckus has a spider or a solenoid I tried checking all the outlet on CZcams and it doesn't explain it can you do that make a video so people can understand that I went to The Rolling wrench Honda Ruckus I understand when you put a bigger motor a GY6 motor in the scooter a 150 they have starters and solenoids the easy to understand but not the spark one can you please make a video explaining thank you burnout Bobby by the way I'm always watching your videos thanks hopefully you'll make a video always be safe burnout Bobby
This is the ruck shops channel and a different channel from burnout bobby. please reach out to info@theruckshop.com for a more in depth answer to your question. our social media staff do not handle tech support anymore and someone like bobby can help you at the shop via that email address. thank you
is there a way to bypass the ECU main brain on the ruckus mine burnt up some how
you need it for ignition, it cant run without an ECU, you will have to replace it. And Google and learn what an ECU does, if you are thinking you can bypass it you have no idea what its doing. Its like saying my carb is bad can I take it off and run without it.
I want to install the cdi box on a stock 2019 ruckus to gain some mph... would I have to do the roller weights polini as well...or I can do the cdi box only..? Thank you in advance.
the cdi doesnt give you any extra performance. it eliminates the rev limiter so if you are hitting the rev limiter now then it will work. usually we say play with the weights and variator first until you hit rev limiter then put the cdi on and ride on!
@@Theruckshop nice...great help. Thank you for the advice.👍💪
Is there a rev limitation to stay at top speed
Usually don’t want to go over 10k to keep it safe. The valves start to float in the 10,200 to 10,400 range.
Hi! Is it possible to change the stock cdi of a FI Ruckus into racing cdi? Cause i want to eliminate the rev limiter. Thanks!
Sorry it's for the Non- FI model only
i believe polini makes one for fi models try looking around for one
I just installed the cdi. I felt like I got a few miles more on the top end maybe . Should I feel anything different on the take off? Im 165 and looks like ok hitting 38/39 ish dose this seem typical?
that is what is does it removes the rev limiter so you will not feel difference just higher MPH. but you are still going too slow you need to change oil to .6 Liters ONLY if belt (more than 1000 miles) change. should be in the mid to high 40's
@@Theruckshop
It has 160 miles on it. So not broke in yet. I think they over filled the oil. Im just waiting on polini variator.
a little more insight on what this will do please? will it give a bit more umph in performance? is it a speed issue or performance item?
it will allow you to lose your rev limiter which if tuned correctly allow you do pull longer and gain more top end . NCY claims it also advances your timing but we have not tested that part out .
@@Theruckshop what does "pull longer" mean?
2023 and there still fireballing lol.. I love it
Will you guys be doing one for the posh cdi as well or is it the same
we will not be since we prefer the ncy over the posh and only sell the ncy cdi. thank you
The Ruck Shop any particular reason why? I have posh cdi I got from the previous owner of my ruckus but never installed it are they known to be faulty or something?
Arturo G the posh has a lot of wires and cost double the amount for the same thing. It's good but why pay more for the same thing . At one point posh was the only one but for 4 years NCY has had there's and it does the same thing and 1/2 the price
The Ruck Shop ok thanks for the awnser
I have a stock Honda Zoomer that makes just about 45km/h (28mph). Do you have any idea how much difference a ncy cdi would do?
cdi will not help you. it sounds like you have another issue going on there. the bike is under power by about 10-15mph.
@@Theruckshop I’m from Sweden and the law for scooters here is 28mph so i’m guessing that maybe the zoomer has a lower rev limit than the ruckus. 35-40mph would be enough for me, do you think the cdi would be able to make that happen and what could be the problem if not?. Thanks for the quick response anyways! :)
@@maltestromberg1577 are you hitting the rev limiter now? please email any more tech questions to info@theruckshop.com as we typically do not answer tech on here now.
Do you ship to Canada? Starting a build and there's only a few that do.
Flamingoboards yes they do. Email them
Flamingoboards yes email us your list of parts and we will get you a shipping price
Flamingoboards rather than ordering parts from the states just order from scootertuning.ca
should save you a few bucks.
Just installed it! What are the signs of a poor connection??
No spark.
what's the blue connector called?
Wire Splice Connector
What's it for!!!!???
Doing an install on my 2006 metropolitan how would i wire it differently for the power source
there should still be a power source in the rear like the relay the ruckus uses, or if you use the plug with the red wire you can plug that in for power as well
Im looking at the wire harness diagram but dont see the same two relays in the set up ??
And what do you mean by use the plug with the red wire ??
please give us a call at 8133554828 as we try not to use the youtube for tech support and we check our emails and phone more. i will be able to help you over the phone. thank you
if we do not answer please email us at info@theruckshop.com and we can walk you through this.
Is this better than the polini cdi?
yes its been around longer and have had less issues with this one over polini or posh.
hello little question if I install it is it possible to uninstall it ?
yes just take it off and reconnect the black/yellow wire.
Who ever it was that put the blue power splice connector on did it wrong. He should have squeezed the metal piece with the pliers before closing the hold in place clip. Now the clip hinge is compromised and could fall off down the road and if the cover was pierced moisture and corrosion could set in.
Alan D1 pry it open and use needle nose pliers to remove the metal piece and use another one . As far as moisture we highly doubt it will set it . We have seen plugs under the box exposed in Florida were its humid and they were fine
I just put one of these on a 2016 stock ruckus and got NO measured RPM increase, bought a polini variator and cdi together and seeing NOTHING for increases.... kinda lost at this point
were you hitting the rev limiter before? if not then you have to tune the weights so you can raise rpm. if you were not hitting it before then you wont get past it by using the the cdi as it is just a bypass module.
I just did this install and the scooter won't turn on. There is no clicking noise or anything upon trying to turn it over. Before I pull everything apart again do you have any insight on what/where the problem could be?
yes it sounds like you cut the main power to the bike off that relay. if you did not then the connections on the ecu are not good
@@Theruckshop Okay thanks. If it's the main power that's the issue does that whole thing need to be replaced now? I tapped into it exactly the way it was described here.
@@nathanielgoodrich6313 no it just means you may have squeezed the clip too hard and split the wire
@@Theruckshop Okay what would you recommend I do now?
When does vtec kick in yo?
500rpm after valve float.
Any chance this will kill my electric start?
no, just your kill switch
no
Can you remove it and go back to stock?
yes just take it off and reconnect the black yellow wire as it was before being cut.
Prior to install, battery was dead! Will that effect my install? Should I reset my ecu? Or, ecm?
If you connect directly to the battery it will drain it
So..... you said at the beginning of the video that the red wire with the harness was being left open. Then said you would show a use for it later on. I've watched the video countless times, and never seen anything done with the wire. Also, after mine was installed, the kill switch still worked. However, on the stock CDI, there is a harness that connects to the low fuel light, which is a must use, being there is no gauge on a ruckus..... What can be done to wire this CDI up, and still utilize that light???
please email us at info@theruckshop.com and send us pictures of how you have it setup on your scooter
No difference after install! Ughhh what could i have done wrong?? 😞🤔😩🤯🤯😭😓🤬
I'm planning to purchase the Stage 1 kit. However I read on total ruckus that there is a way to install this CDI without losing the kill switch. Could anyone assist on how this change ties into this video??
Please see the link below:
totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=72539&start=120
This is what some one said on that link you attached. if you scrolled down this is what the guy said...
"There is a little controversy about which wire to use since it seems that you will lose the kill switch. I just installed my yesterday. and rather than going to the red w/green strip I went ahead and tried out the black/white wire. It works, you will still have your kill switch function. " we personally have not tried this because we do not have GET 49cc ruckus anymore only Gy6 as our personal scooters. Feel free to try it and let us know. Personally I have ridden with a lot of riders and no one ever uses the kill switch we just turn off with the key. Only really dirt bike use kill switches just because that is what they are used to and many MOTOX do not have keys.
Here’s a way to hook your Killswitch back up on your stock controls just connect your red power wire from your and NCY to your white and black wire coming out of the right hand controls.
czcams.com/video/_egl4Fbr0wc/video.html
It doesn't work for me just change the idle rpm why? Now the switch also won't prevent from starting ans still can't switch the motor off
Is the setup on a clone different?
Brandon Neagle you do not need for clone since clone is gy6 AིNིDི does not use Ruckus ecu
I will not switch off with the button anymore
Nik 696 I'm having the same problem
Its pretty common with the CDI box you just have to shut it off with you key as you have probably found out by now
I just installed the CDI and it doesn’t want to turn over. As soon as I let go of the start it shuts off. Any insight?
I have the same problem?? Any idea
I'm having same issue any answers?
Skipped how to connect the coil plugs.
Vtec Simeon you don’t have to connect to coil plugs if you get it from use since we add connectors as we stat in the beginning of video . You would connect on ECU
Hey so I recently installed the cdi and I did it step by step with this video and after I installed it every time I start it it runs for like 5 sec makes a clicking noise and shuts off anyone know what the problem is?
Eddie Petro yes the blue connnector on the red wire is not making good contact. Squeeze it with a pair of plyers real hard so it cuts the insulator plastic on the wire .
The Ruck Shop so I did that but it was still doing the same thing and then I pulled out the relay and then it started running but only when I’m giving gas as soon as I let go it slowly starts to die
i dont think its actually running. its just turning over at a fast pace. please email us at info@theruckshop.com send us pictures of how you have it all connected. i have a feeling something isnt correct.
That outro sound is terrible. Headphone warning!
i did mine and now it wont go pass 32 mph
Well what else did you do to the scooter ? Because a CDI only removes rev limiter. You change oil , variator , exhaust , intake . If you got it from us and it’s a NCY CDI send us an email at info@theruckshop.com so we can help you tune the other parts you installed .
@Theruckshop nothing, it was topping out at 38 before and now it's topping out at 32
Do I have to reset the pcm
what is temp outside should do nothing but remove rev limiter. you do not have to reset ECU you can try if you want@@2mickell
@@Theruckshop cold outside and windy about 46
Good way to ruin a factory harness when the crap don’t work!
been using this cdi ten years now works great. doesnt ruin the harness at all. if you dont have a rev limiter anymore then it works. have a great day paul bunyun.
@@Theruckshop the harness gets ruined when you splice into it and than crimp those cheap electrical connectors on, over time they will work loose or rust out..than the wire is to short to add another connector on..
@@paulbunyun-xi9by thats why we say you can solder them too.
Paul this is a Ruckus not a space shuttle. Who give a F if you cut a wire and splice it in. If it's a concern don't do it.