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khakimon
n00b Ruckster

May 17, 2008 at 8:26am

Hello. I am new to the Ruckus and new to this site, which really kicks arse. ;D
Anyway I thought I would submit my buddy seat idea. It works great off road as well as on.
The pieces needed are one (per Ruckus) Schwinn No Pressure bike Seat, two 1" metal conduit holders(purchase the thickest holders you can find.They are shaped like a J) and two Ruckus seat hinges (ordered from your dealer or on line).
To install, all you do is, remove the Schwinn seat bracket , slip on the two hinge bushings and attach the two 1" conduit holders using the screws that came with the Schwinn seat.
Now as you attach the conduit holders you need to position the Schwinn seat over the rear cross member of the seat frame. Then tighten the screws as hard as you can. If you apply black electrical tape to the cross member before slipping on the hinges bushings, the hinge bushings will not slide side to side.
If you are wondering why I used conduit holders instead of the Honda seat hinges, is because the holders have a greater strength to support the weight on the seat. Hope this is useful to you guys wanted to take along a passenger.
Here are some photos.

Kami no Chiizu
Administrator

May 17, 2008 at 9:04am

:-X

I have a feeling that several folks are going to be very interested in your idea. Good job.

Oh, and :-[

:-[

khakimon
n00b Ruckster

May 17, 2008 at 9:18am

Thanks. The Ruckus is just too much FUN not to share with a friend. :-*

:-*

Firegut
Senior Ruckster

May 17, 2008 at 8:00pm

That is probably the best easy seat mod I've ever seen. Kudos.

khakimon
n00b Ruckster

May 18, 2008 at 5:50am

:'(

On second thought I should have put this under mods..... sorry.... :-/

:-/

re
May 18, 2008 at 6:58am

did you put pegs on the ruckus too?

maschutter
n00b Ruckster

May 18, 2008 at 7:00am

did you put pegs on the ruck for them, if not i dont think it would be legal for them to ride
it looks pretty sweet though i wanted to extend my seat becuase im tall and its very uncomfortable to sit on that bar at all

Firegut
Senior Ruckster

May 18, 2008 at 7:39am

You could use some good looking frame sliders and make them work double duty.

khakimon
n00b Ruckster

May 18, 2008 at 7:40am

Yeah I put foot pegs on. They are mostly for the driver. But the passengers have to use them for safety.

I feel more comfortable using the pegs , I am 6'4", so they help alot with the knees. And you look more cool using them. As cool a 6'4" guy can look on the Ruckus. But who cares these things are a blast!
The foot peg install is easy .

Kami no Chiizu
Administrator

May 18, 2008 at 8:20am

May 18, 2008 at 5:50am khakimon said:

:'(

On second thought I should have put this under mods..... sorry.... :-/

:-/

Nah. You added a part to it. Thus, aftermarket parts.

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wg2007
Junior Ruckster

May 19, 2008 at 1:55pm

if they sit on the back edge of the seat....would it flip and dump them?
haha idk, thats what it looks like it might do.

Kami no Chiizu
Administrator

May 19, 2008 at 3:20pm

May 19, 2008 at 1:55pm wg2007 said:

if they sit on the back edge of the seat....would it flip and dump them?
haha idk, thats what it looks like it might do.

That's for getting rid of unwanted passengers.

khakimon
n00b Ruckster

May 20, 2008 at 2:35am

May 19, 2008 at 1:55pm wg2007 said:

if they sit on the back edge of the seat....would it flip and dump them?
haha idk, thats what it looks like it might do.

Yes it is possible to fall back if you sat on the back edge, but the seat it self will, if you will,seat it self into the Honda seat, thus leaning forward and preventing any mishaps. Now if you are the malicious type fellow, you could install a spring loaded release lever and , as you said, dump somebody.

Remember this a quick cheap and easy buddy seat. I have another idea, but that invovles purchasing the 699.00 extended rack. Can you imagine 699.00 rack? Wow! 8-)

8-)

ukindazu
n00b Ruckster

Jun 22, 2008 at 7:05am

Thanks. Great idea! I just did this to my Ruckus and took my kid for a ride. Thanks again.

Pongo101
Jun 23, 2008 at 1:48pm

Thanks for the idea we did this today also and it works great.. It is a little bit different but the same basic Idea. We added a back rest off of my husband's motorcycle and it worked perfectly.

ridephast629
Jul 8, 2008 at 6:26am

This is off the subject but where did you get that net under your seat?
I've been looking all over for something like that and can't find one.

ruckusnube
Aug 14, 2008 at 2:30am

does the schwinn seat push into the stock seat? is there any metal that could cut the stock seat?

Great mod tho! 8-)

8-)

inkerb2b
Junior Ruckster

Sep 9, 2008 at 5:39am

i just wonder what can happen to the ruckus itself if the manual says that the weight limit its 220 lb... Cuz i been riding it with my gf n friends... Lol your idea its dope

Nicole
Jan 1, 2009 at 4:44am

This looks like a great, affordable idea. I hate that I cant ride with anyone on my RUCKUS. Anyway, how is it riding with the extra weight?

chanito
Administrator

Jan 1, 2009 at 9:39am

Jan 1, 2009 at 4:44am @Nicole said:

This looks like a great, affordable idea. I hate that I cant ride with anyone on my RUCKUS. Anyway, how is it riding with the extra weight?

:-[

It is OK, i take my daughter to school sometimes, while slower than when by myself it is not so bad 8-)

8-)