How do I start a Honda Ruckus scooter?

by Mike
(Colorado)

We just got a Honda Ruckus scooter, not sure the year (2003-2006). It has 31 miles, just sat in a garage for years. I charged the battery, and can get it to start, but it will not stay on.


I am not sure what buttons do what, but found I need to have the brake pushed, and a button on the handle pushed to get it started, but when I release either of those it shuts off.

Any ideas?

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Nov 30, 2014
 I've had that problem. NEW
by: Kyle

Even if the battery is fully charged you need to remember the ruckus is carbureted, so it takes sometime to get the fuel flowing right. I'd learned that you may have to keep your hand on the brake and starter for a few minutes (the ruckus uses the alternator running in reverse as a starter so you don't have to worry about burning it out). This will allow the scooter to warm up and get fuel flowing through the carburetor normally.
Nov 30, 2014
 I've had that problem. NEW
by: Kyle

Even if the battery is fully charged you need to remember the ruckus is carbureted, so it takes sometime to get the fuel flowing right. I'd learned that you may have to keep your hand on the brake and starter for a few minutes (the ruckus uses the alternator running in reverse as a starter so you don't have to worry about burning it out). This will allow the scooter to warm up and get fuel flowing through the carburetor normally.
Nov 30, 2014
 I've had that problem. NEW
by: Kyle

Even if the battery is fully charged you need to remember the ruckus is carbureted, so it takes sometime to get the fuel flowing right. I'd learned that you may have to keep your hand on the brake and starter for a few minutes (the ruckus uses the alternator running in reverse as a starter so you don't have to worry about burning it out). This will allow the scooter to warm up and get fuel flowing through the carburetor normally.

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