Honda Ruckus / Zoomer 50 - Coolant Change

Honda Ruckus / Zoomer 50 - Coolant Change | Mitch's Scooter Stuff

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In this video I show you how to do coolant change on Honda Ruckus / Zoomer 50cc scooter.
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@brmelectric 6 жыл бұрын

Mitch. Your videos ( this one in particular ) are with out a doubt the best instructional, we'll thourght out, maintenance type videos on KZfaq, in my opinion. Thanks for that one.

@MitchsScooterStuff 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian! Means a lot to me!

@keepchrist 4 жыл бұрын

Mitch is now Smokin that Hawaiian Fruity Tutti!

@i808ful 4 жыл бұрын

I agree ! Straight 🔥🔥🔥

@eccosabanovic1589 4 жыл бұрын

..dude, your videos are fantastic..no crap music, no endless talking, but pure raw instructions, straight to the point. Thank you very much. Subscribed..

@MitchsScooterStuff 4 жыл бұрын

🤙🏼🤙🏼

@browniepudding8315 Жыл бұрын

I went from another video of a guy doing this it was all wrong he was unhooking hoses and every second comment was someone saying they followed method and got air into the lines and now their ruckus over heats so coming from that video to this one is a world of difference ahahaha

@arcangelmaaze7804 Жыл бұрын

Never add music. It doesn't help. THANK GOD for this channel.

@jakebowman8821 4 жыл бұрын

Of all the KZfaq tutorials I’ve watched yours are the most straight forward, concise presentation of information. Thank you

@MitchsScooterStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the comment! You're welcome!

@jasonsmith3726 Жыл бұрын

Mitch you are awesome. Thank you for putting these videos out and literally teaching me and countless other people how to maintain our bikes

@jorgesalinas9429 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video except the part with the cylinder screw. It drained out when I added the coolant. So first cylinder screw and then coolant. Good job 👍🏼

@kingslakr 5 жыл бұрын

Saame i ignored my gut lol

@nickbriseno9665 5 жыл бұрын

same JUST now while im doing scheduled fluid replacement xD good wrenching

@heatherlynnrose 4 жыл бұрын

This happened to me too!!! I couldn't believe i didn't see it earlier in the comments!

@paulbenson8435 Жыл бұрын

Yeah this needs to be pinned, glaring omission/editing mistake had me waste a lot of coolant

@2RCPRODUCTIONS 3 жыл бұрын

Picked up a 16 Ruckus last week, spent a week trying to get rid of the bog and succeeded. Been watching your Ruckus vids. Fantastic Job Man!!👍👍

@overseastom 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, your videos are the absolute best, and I hope Honda (or some other manufacturer or parts provider) is sponsoring you by now. The instructions couldn't be any clearer, the video editing and camera work is absolutely spot on, and you make these repairs seem completely possible for all skill levels, likely saving us a bunch of money in the process and extending the life and safety of our Rucks. Much respect, and I hope you have a baller summer, even if we're all bloody quarantining right now :P

@michaelriddell2881 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought a used Ruckus and these videos are incredibly helpful!

@MitchsScooterStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Michael! Glad to hear that! 😄🙌🏼👍🏼

@DimmestOwl94 6 жыл бұрын

Even though I don’t have a bike, YET. Lol I love watching your videos, very well composed and entertaining

@jrandall000 Ай бұрын

i am currently doing long neglected maintenance on 2 ruckus’s (rucki? ruckees?) anyway… your videos are the best and have been such massive help with all these tasks. thank you, thank you, 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

@KS-ro6in 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mitch, first- you have a knack for this. Exceptional, clear ,concise and not even any verbiage. Too often you see videos where the video becomes more about the narrator and less about what is in the video ( IE- more about their own ego). Not the case here and can't even think of a single point to improve it. Well Done and kudos.

@jeffreygray2146 5 жыл бұрын

You deserve a KZfaq Oscar for best instructional videos by a person with a heart of gold! Thanks fromus all! Jeff.

@MitchsScooterStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you Jeff!

@PaulTheBetta 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This is my first tune up, on my first vehicle, and this video was amazingly helpful! Thanks!

@MitchsScooterStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Whoo!!! Happy to hear! You're welcome!

@johnpaton8047 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mitch. Really good job. Simple, straight-forward and very helpful.

@MitchsScooterStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you John, glad to hear that!

@AlexDavis1 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial - if only all instructional videos were this clear. Thanks !

@MCMotorworks 4 жыл бұрын

Really good, easy to follow videos. Quality Stuff!

@umbertogonzalez6502 3 жыл бұрын

Mitch you always come through in a pinch, thanks bro! 🛵💨

@skyeric875 6 жыл бұрын

I've gotta say you've got one of the best intro's to your videos I've seen in a very long time

@MitchsScooterStuff 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Freshfruitcup 4 жыл бұрын

My god dude, thank you so very much for these ruckus videos. May sunny days and sweet scooters bless your world.

@MitchsScooterStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Anytime!! 👍🏼👍🏼

@joshualatham8229 4 жыл бұрын

@@MitchsScooterStuff You are great man ! I just got done watching your 99$ Honda Elite purchase 80 cc what was your total cost in parts when you were finished ? . On the coolant video (Honda Ruckus ). I did not see how you would bleed the air . I read somewhere that you need to bleed the air . ? I have a 2019 I bought last August . Already 3700 Miles on it . You figure coolant needs to be changed yet ? My carb was just cleaned by the mechanic . You Rock Man ! Josh

@ps7365 3 жыл бұрын

Great info for me as a new owner! Thanks for doing these videos.

@jonathanrafallo2177 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent and perfect for a DIY person to follow. Thank you!

@Scott-qj5dz 6 жыл бұрын

very, very, very well done video. Nice job. Mitch and thank you.

@z0ob0y 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, these videos are perfect! Thanks man!

@MitchsScooterStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad to hear that! 🤙🏼🤙🏼

@franksterkb891 Жыл бұрын

thank you mate! i enjoy your videos! specially the adventures

@rdizzo1313 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with the rest of the people here. Your videos are straight to the point and clear. No muss no fuss. Straight down the middle!👌🏽

@MitchsScooterStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, that means a lot to me 🤙🏼

@KaizoGC161 4 жыл бұрын

this are great videos man, super easy to follow

@MitchsScooterStuff 4 жыл бұрын

😄👍🏼

@mjl451 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful, Thanks Mitch!

@moss8448 6 жыл бұрын

would have to say Honda is one of the best made...with their reliability and ease of maintenance..

@MitchsScooterStuff 6 жыл бұрын

Yes for sure!

@Joenoblocks Жыл бұрын

Love the vids bro thanks for all the help with the ruckus

@MitchsScooterStuff Жыл бұрын

Yes doable... put it in the oven to loosen up the glue to get lens off, I did a few times before

@willb3636 10 ай бұрын

Great vid but I’ll say one thing; Honda recommends Pro Honda HP COOLANT. It is extremely high quality and will be better over time.

@bradkeskey 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video. Well done!

@angelcampano8990 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video, completely detailed

@hpiproceed97pcp20 2 жыл бұрын

The best videos thanks Mitch !!

@bonbonceniza1194 9 ай бұрын

What a simple but great tutorial ❤

@MitchsScooterStuff 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@MrBOBSTINSON 4 жыл бұрын

I paid a shop 425.00 to put either a new or rebuilt carb on my sons ruckus. It started right up when I picked it up but when I got it home while it would start up in sputtered when trying to accelerate. Like it wasn't getting enough gas or maybe an air problem? This guy has his shop at this house and it took 6 months to get it back the first time. Don't want to try that again. Anything I can try to correct the problem? Thanks -Arkansas Bob

@jeffmacey6482 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help. I need to service my 2016 Yamaha Zuma fx50. They look similar and there are no videos on the Zuma radiator.

@JDinNOVA 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Do you know if the process would be similar for a Zuma 50cc?

@umaljayasinghe5933 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mitch, All your videos are really creative and simple. good job and keep it up! i bought a Ruckus and did not modified it at all, my issue is, when i drive it 40KMP speed for about 4-5 minutes the engine light blinks for 3times pause and again it blinks, then the bike speed reduces automatically.also some water drops comes out from the air cleaner box. can you kindly help me on this. Thanks in advance UJ

@bairdtc Жыл бұрын

This was a super helpful video! Only thing I️ noticed when following it during my coolant change is that the cylinder drain bolt needs to be put back in place before you refill with new coolant. If not, the coolant fills to that level and just drains onto the floor. Keep up the awesome videos!

@Nurlouie Жыл бұрын

Found the same thing hahah

@rickharrison6969 Жыл бұрын

Yup just happened to me too lmao

@solomonkaufman7326 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Really helpful One question though, in the video you refill the coolant then, re screw the drain bolt. I followed the instructions but when I tried to pour in the coolant before I re screwed the cylinder drain bolt the coolant just spilled out. I had to put the drain bolt back first, then refill the coolant. Is the process different for different models?

@whiteoakdg 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Mitch - You ever ride the Honda Big Ruckus? 250CC only sold two years in US. Just got one from a friend and it is a blast to ride.

@moonraker814 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thank you for posting!

@MitchsScooterStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@budbundy5021 Жыл бұрын

Cool video. That looked easy enough to do

@MoJo-eb4lt 3 ай бұрын

Good vid. I'm about to do it. Tks for instructions.

@MitchsScooterStuff 3 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@Fractal_CZ 6 жыл бұрын

Every time I go to do some work on my Burgman 400 and I'm crying loud how many covers I need to remove to finally do something, I have to make a pause and look at these videos - it looks so easy :) Great job!

@MitchsScooterStuff 6 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah I feel ya! Thank you Michal!

@RoastBeefQueefSniffer 8 ай бұрын

Do you have a video on how to drain the gas from a Ruckus? I bought one that definitely has old gas in it. Do you think I could suck the majority out of the fill port with a pump, or is there a drain somewhere? Also your videos are seriously going to help me down the road. Thank you!

@hondaxr100x 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos!

@rccarslover7143 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I saw also on your channel changing the coolant to a vespa. And you were taking the air out. Here why not?

@trentonneal7639 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mitch do you know what’s the thread is for the cylinder drain bolt?

@chrislord2833 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos keep it up.

@browniepudding8315 Жыл бұрын

Done thank you I used your oil change video as well I bought a 2020 ruckus it’s one year old I’m second owner the first owner was 15 year old girl who put 8900 km on it in one year I won’t be putting more then 500km a year myself I changed the oil the first day spark the day after. Just changed the the coolant now a week into owning it I have a new air filter coming this Friday. And I guess I just need gear oil to have completed all the maintenance. I have put 3 km on it

@GodChosenWarrior7347 6 жыл бұрын

Another good maint video. Thank you

@HamptonRutland 6 жыл бұрын

What software did you do the tracking and circular animations with? Very simple and elegant, really nice!

@MitchsScooterStuff 5 жыл бұрын

I used some plugins for Final Cut Pro X :) Thanks!

@southamericanredneck9471 2 жыл бұрын

Good man, Mitch!

@MitchsScooterStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@jasminerogers9971 Жыл бұрын

Does it matter what anitfreezer you use to make the 50/50 blend? I have the Prestone brand. Many are saying just stick to honda 50/50 antifreezer but it's more expensive and I already have coolant in my garage.

@mercsmith 6 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you

@pilotabdullah8553 2 жыл бұрын

Man youre the best!!!!

@luissandoval2946 11 ай бұрын

I'm curious about the drain bolt on the other side of the scooter. What does it hold or what's it's functioning?

@bluewrx04 3 жыл бұрын

mitch i subscribed ur tutorials are so good showing everystep is awsome and the camera view is clear alot of videos the camera view sucks but urs are really good do you have to add water to coolant or can you use all coolant?

@MitchsScooterStuff 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to my channel! Thanks for the nice comment! Distilled water 50/50 mix with coolant if the coolant bottle say “need to mix” but some coolant are 50/50 already so no water need to add

@kabbott98 Жыл бұрын

My ruckus doesn’t drain the reservoir when yours does and it also pours coolant out of the other side of the engine if I don’t put that bolt back in before filling… what am I doing wrong do I have a blown head gasket or something? Thanks

@tonysanchez3390 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mitch, thanks for this really helpful video! Quick question! After you started and let the bike idle after adding the new coolant in, did you top up the radiator with straight coolant or what that more of the 50/50 mix that you added in the first time? Thanks!

@wilhelmdahlberg1443 2 жыл бұрын

Probably more of the 50/50 mix

@creaky2436 5 жыл бұрын

Coolant came out of my drain cylinder while I was pouring new coolant in? I had to put it on half way then continue filling the radiator. Hopefully I don’t run hot now from a bubble. I think there’s no bubbles because it was pouring out as I put the cylinder bolt in.

@creaky2436 5 жыл бұрын

And I didn’t have to pour any extra in reserve tank and radiator tank. It was still full after I ran and revved it for about 5 minutes. It was at the same level. So I left it hoping there is no air bubble. It’s really cold right now so I don’t think I could even tell until summer comes around

@greenbeanmachine1923 4 ай бұрын

What’s the name of the drain bolt at the bottom of the radiator that you take off at 1:15 ?

@Arthurtheyskens 4 жыл бұрын

Great. Amazing. Perfect!

@MitchsScooterStuff 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Arthur!

@Humor4U Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mitch 😎

@miamidolfan19 5 жыл бұрын

I'm about to do a 2500 mile service at 2200 miles (run full throttle mostly) what would you say needs to be done? The coolant level is just above the low line so I was thinking I might as well do the coolant

@MitchsScooterStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Hey you just need to change coolant every 2 years ...

@Jay-sv5np 3 жыл бұрын

If it's 50/50 can I pore the same stuff into both.

@BrendanWhelan Жыл бұрын

Thanks! So if I have the coolant that you suggested off Amazon, I don’t need to mix with water m, correct?

@MitchsScooterStuff Жыл бұрын

No problem! Yes correct, ready to pour right away

@ayotiM Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mitch!

@Danvision Жыл бұрын

Is it just regular water or special type water like tap water?

@cuongcao216 2 жыл бұрын

Where u buy your socket set?

@christinesmith7625 5 жыл бұрын

great video I will do my own thanks

@MitchsScooterStuff 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

@hellaskinnyskyn 5 жыл бұрын

That’s was useful thank you!

@MitchsScooterStuff 4 жыл бұрын

😄🤙🏼🤙🏼

@jeanstruyf8247 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video....greetz from Belgium....

@MitchsScooterStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤗

@fctryoffetsh39 6 жыл бұрын

Good vid thanks

@MitchsScooterStuff 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@nickbriseno9665 5 жыл бұрын

shouldnt you install the cylinder drain bolt before re-filling? i forgot too just now and it was everywhere hahaha

@CalebHauff 4 жыл бұрын

Same haha

@brandonharris6527 4 жыл бұрын

Did the same lol

@antoncomments Жыл бұрын

great video ,thank u ,, anton ,god bless

@hawaiisurfer6581 3 жыл бұрын

yea; youre the best man

@mumufasa0007 3 жыл бұрын

Any ideas on overheating? Temperature light comes on randomly and needs to cool down ? Thanks

@TheGunterGlieben Жыл бұрын

Add more coolant and remove possible air from system.

@kylepeterson0 6 жыл бұрын

This was a good video... except at the end when putting the fluid in, I ended up with a huge puddle on my floor because I didn’t put the screw on the left side in before pouring the fluid... I think you need to fix that step??

@jorgesalinas9429 5 жыл бұрын

Kyle Peterson same here lol. I guess it helped clean out any dirty debris

@Thatyouguy_ 3 жыл бұрын

Lol what a joke. Common sense put your bolts back on before refilling. This was a great tutorial.mitch is the man!

@AlexDavis1 3 жыл бұрын

@@Thatyouguy_ Great tutorial otherwise but this step is in the wrong sequence in the video

@simonangelmontecinos-sam1447 Жыл бұрын

Hi, friend: please clarify a doubt, after changing the coolant or antifreeze. Should I purge the air that is trapped inside the radiator? or in this type of motorcycles it is not necessary? How is the air purging done? Thanks for your help! Greetings from Bolivia, South America.

@TheGunterGlieben Жыл бұрын

Yes you should remove trapped air. I drained the coolant and refilled with new. After a short ride the red coolant temp light came on. Removed the rad cap and topped up the fluid, on the kickstand, I ran the engine (rad cap still off), for a few minutes blipping the throttle. After a bit air bubbles became visible while revving engine. Continued blipping the throttle until air bubbles stopped. Air purged. Good to go. Problem solved.

@waldoodlaw9359 5 жыл бұрын

What’s the recommended interval for changing out the coolant?

@MitchsScooterStuff 5 жыл бұрын

Every two years

@darkstreamfish2729 4 жыл бұрын

What's the deal with the "cylinder drain bolt?" What's its function, and why remove it?

@NyuuMikuru1 4 жыл бұрын

Captain Kirk To drain the fluids in the engine as the fluids drains out under the radiator.

@timthom2187 4 жыл бұрын

Mitches Honda ruckus maintenance

@andrewwawiorka5041 2 жыл бұрын

Back again to refresh me memory 😆 forgot to clean my radiator for a long time and it was full of gunk

@MitchsScooterStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Dang!! 😂😂😆

@darylwilden7380 Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@davegillette953 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!!

@MitchsScooterStuff 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Dave!

@TheTday40 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Mitch, my Ruckus says my engine is overheated after 5 minutes of riding. When this happens it slows down tremendously to 5 mph. What should I do?

@MitchsScooterStuff 5 жыл бұрын

Make sure the coolant level is full. Check the engine oil too

@dregsta 2 жыл бұрын

You have air in the system , let the air out by letting it idle with your rad cap off. You see bubbles coming to surface. When no more bubble , readjust level

@jigrodrigues 6 жыл бұрын

Im not a fan of scooters and yet ive subscribed to this channel after watchin only to vids. Go figure...

@MitchsScooterStuff 6 жыл бұрын

haha cool man! :)

@TICTACMANTIPS 3 жыл бұрын

Any chance you have a Honda vision 50cc?

@MitchsScooterStuff 3 жыл бұрын

I wish.. USA do not carry that model 😢

@andrewwawiorka5041 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MitchsScooterStuff 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Andrew!

@michaelgvh 2 жыл бұрын

When I started filling again... It just shot out of the cylinder drain hole. I needed to put that bolt back in before filling.

@angelguardado309 2 ай бұрын

What if you get the oreilly coolant which is 50/50?

@MitchsScooterStuff 2 ай бұрын

Yeah I use Zerex Asian blue coolant 👍🏼

@forthoseabouttofightformet9136 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man do you have the link for the old toothbrush?

@babbarsher2065 3 ай бұрын

Yeh Ruck Shop. 👁👍🏿👽

@Ben-ux5mz 8 ай бұрын

I have an 05 metro, will I have the same cylinder drain plug?

@MitchsScooterStuff 7 ай бұрын

Yes supposed to

@Ben-ux5mz 7 ай бұрын

I found it, thanks for the reply!

@matthewszczerba4106 5 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@MitchsScooterStuff 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@overseastom 4 жыл бұрын

OK, I had an issue while doing this change, so can someone please tell me what I did wrong? In the video, he puts new coolant in *before* he puts the bolt on the left of the bike back in, but when I put the new coolant in, some of the new coolant started draining out of that open bolt slot, forcing me to replace the bolt and then continue topping up the main coolant tank. I then topped up the reserve tank, and I think all is well, but I wanted to check with y'all, in case doing it in the order I did would somehow trap air, or something. How did Mitch's coolant not spill out of the open bolt when mine did?...

@andrewwakkuri9993 4 жыл бұрын

The same thing happened to me. Strange

@overseastom 4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewwakkuri9993 I wish Mitch would reply, in case it's something obvious :P

@zackfranco1589 Жыл бұрын

Happened to me also!!

@Ricardo14712 4 жыл бұрын

Can you use the same antifreeze you use in cars?

@Ethan.s.. 4 жыл бұрын

Ricardo Lovato ; antifreeze is antifreeze. The stuff just won’t freeze, and 50% water mixed with it won’t freeze either.

@MitchsScooterStuff 4 жыл бұрын

I do that for many years... no problem

@lalu613 6 жыл бұрын

What kind of coolant ?

@nickbriseno9665 5 жыл бұрын

honestly anything 50/50 just make sure you do the 4oz. fluid and 4oz. water still. these lil engines dont need THAT much coolant even though its ALREADY 50/50 haha.