Honda Ruckus GY6 Engine Swap

I am currently shopping for a stock 150cc GY6 engine to swap with my Honda Ruckus NPS50. I have found some pretty good deals on eBay, but I am still researching whether or not I should buy an engine from a donor scooter, a rebuilt engine, or a complete kit that encompasses the back wheel and muffler.

Right now I am leaning towards buying an engine on eBay, a mount on Buggy Depot and wiring harness on Ruckus Life.

Meanwhile, as I save up $$$ for what I need, I am looking for a good mechanic in San Diego that can help me with the swap. I plan to start a thread on Total Ruckus or Craigslist asking for assistance, but if you know someone, please direct them my way.

It will probably take me 4-6 weeks to obtain the parts and find the right mechanic, but I will do my best to keep you posted along the way.

When all is said and I done, my scooter will go from 35 mph on the flats to about 55 mph. My ride to work consists of double digit grade hills and my ‘Ruck only goes about 10 mph up those and usually forces me into the bike lane; I can’t wait to have some real power on my commute to work everyday.

Ruckus engine swap FTMFW!

[Photo courtesy of Aubrey Arenas]