Notes by number
- At higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here.
- Service more frequently if the scotter is ridden in unusually wet or dusty areas.
- Service more frequently if the scooter is ridden often at full throttle or in the rain.
- Replace every 2 years. Replacement requires mechanical skill.
Maintenance procedure legend
- I: inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate, or replace, if necessary.
- C: clean
- A: adjust
- L: lubricate
- R: replace
Odometer interval | ||||||
Item | Note # | 600mi 1,000km |
2,500mi 4,000km |
5,000mi 8,000km |
7,500mi 12,000km |
15,000mi 24,000km |
Fuel line | I | |||||
Throttle operation | I | I | I | |||
Air cleaner | 2 | R | ||||
Crankcase breather | 3 | C | C | C | ||
Spark plug | R | |||||
Valve clearance | A | |||||
Engine oil | R | |||||
Engine oil strainer screen | C | |||||
Engine idle speed | I | I | I | I | ||
Radiator coolant | 4 | |||||
Cooling system | I | |||||
Secondary air supply system | I | |||||
Brake shoe wear | I | I | I | |||
Brake system | I | I | I | I | ||
Brake lock operation | I | I | I | I | ||
Headlight aim | I | I | I | |||
Clutch shoe wear | I | |||||
Suspension | I | I | I | |||
Nuts, bolts, fasteners | I | I | ||||
Wheels/tires | I | I | I | |||
Steering head bearings | I | I |
What about the belt?
Curiously, this maintenance schedule makes no mention of the drive belt. I’ve got you covered: When should the Ruckus drive belt be replaced?
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March 25, 2012 at 11:33 pm
Want to know what wt. oil is in the rear drive by the wheel housing. I see a plug and next to it says oil .1 liter but don’t know what oil to put in it?
March 26, 2012 at 1:55 am
That’s the final reduction oil. The book says hypoid gear oil #90. You’re an animal. You might be the only man on the planet changing the final reduction oil. Like a champion.
July 30, 2014 at 10:08 am
Great website, can you please tell me the recommended schedule on changing the “gear oil”? Also, what the recommended grade is? Thank you!
July 30, 2014 at 3:02 pm
I made a page about the transmission gear oil since it’s a hot topic here: https://ruckus.g3integra.com/303/transmission-gear-oil/
July 30, 2014 at 10:10 am
Can someone please tell me the location of the “crankcase breather” on the Honda Ruckus? Thank you!
July 30, 2014 at 2:17 pm
Enzo: I marked up a photo to show you where the crankcase breather hose is located here https://ruckus.g3integra.com/341/ruckus-crankcase-breather-hose/
July 30, 2014 at 3:48 pm
Thank you, it is nice to be part of the “Ruckus Community”.
July 30, 2014 at 5:45 pm
You guys are a great resource! I will try and learn how to “clean” the crankcase breather from the information you provided. If you should happen to know a resource I can use to instruct me on how to “clean” it, please let me know. I apologize for taking so much of your time. I appreciate your competence.
April 11, 2022 at 10:01 am
Did you know how to clean it? My scooter has like soot coming out of the exhaust. I’m wondering if it’s burning too rich. Maybe cleaning this will help. I’d love to know how you did it
October 30, 2017 at 10:06 am
Hello, Looking to buy a 2013 Ruckus in the South Fl area. Is there a list of “must-do’s” as a new owner of a ruckus? Ex: flushing radiator, oil/oil filter change, etc. Just some important things to do as the new owner to ensure that everything is clean and maximize performance/durability
October 30, 2017 at 11:58 am
This maintenance schedule is the guidance you need. Fresh gas & an oil change would good ideas.
September 5, 2018 at 8:50 am
I bought a 2015 Honda ruckus with 60 miles on it. I has 520 miles on it now and I have not done anything to it. After looking at the chart it seems like I should’t be doing anything to it yet because I rarely drive it in the rain or dusty areas. Is there anything that you believe that I should do it needs to be done to it?
October 11, 2019 at 4:37 pm
I got a 2019 an put 3496 mine in six weeks thing runs like new have only changed oil.i put aboit 150 a day on it anything i should know?