Modern Buddy

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I would take a look at the float needle. All it takes is a little debris or wear and it won't fully close. If it doesn't close you can end up with gas in the airbox and on the ground.

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Hi all, saw a video saying the rear shock should drop about 30mm (or 25%) when a scooter is sat upon. Is there anyway to adjust a 2014 Buddy 50... I tried loosening the bolts but they just warped at the head and I don't wanna force anything. Thanks!!! A Buddy only has 2.4" of rear travel so 25...

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There are some reviews in this thread - http://www.modernbuddy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=32314 I would like to see more Royal Alloy owners post reviews, or add to their old reviews. I have read a lot of reviews and watched some of the youtube videos from when it was released but I am more in...

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You probably overfilled it. It only takes 90 ml(or 90 cc) when you refill it. There should be a sticker near the fill hole that has the amount. Even if you only overfill it by a little bit it will make a pretty good mess.

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Were you following the break in instructions in the owner's manual when the scooter seized?

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My throttle cable is ~12 years old and has over 100,000 miles on it and it hasn't broken yet.

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micbergsma wrote: ↑Tue Mar 02, 2021 3:21 am All links are broken... can you post a new refresh link? Mahalo!

Check the thread on manuals, service manual thread- viewtopic.php?f=12&t=17349

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Can't balance on the bike, usually you can remove the front caliper and balance it, but this Buddy has that speedometer fitting (increased drag). Any ideas? If you pull the axle out you can remove the part that connects the speedometer cable to the front wheel. Then put the axle back in and you sho...

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A couple more things other than tools that I like to carry. A bottle of water or more. It's always good to have some extra water especially when it's really hot out. Snacks. You never know when you might breakdown or have to walk for help. I usually have some snacks under my seat but my main supply ...

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about 100 miles in, I can't tell you that the Kenda 329 is a *great* tire, but I will totally tell you that the Shinko from 2007 was an *absolutely horrible* tire. It's like riding a whole different scoot! The thing with front tires is they need to be changed long before they are worn out(at least ...

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P.S. There is an entry in there for a new big-wheel scooter that I am very interested in. Let's see which of you eagle-eye fleagles can spot it!!! Is it one of the 4 Genuine 200i scooters? "Genuine Scooters, LLC Blur 200i, Formula T 200i, Rattler 200i, Urbano 200i" I wouldn't mind test ri...

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It has been 2 years since the first post mentioned Black Pearl rollers and sliders and they still haven't really hit the market, other than some pictures and a couple of ebay ads(that don't even mention Black Pearl.) I did a quick look and they don't appear on the "official" Dr. Pulley web...

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I have been running 7 watt led bulbs for deadlights in my Buddy for over a year with no issues(probably closer to 2 year and over 20k miles.)

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Were you able to inspect the fork crown and head tube area? There is a chance one or both of those is bent. You should also check to make sure the front axle is straight.

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I have no science to back up my opinion but I think you should be fine putting a good quality tire on the front(I would rather have the front tire have more grip than the rear.) I have been recommending the Pirelli Angels for a while now. Great tire- they last as long as most other tires, great grip...

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Seems a little high unless it is completely up to date on maintenance, at least in my opinion. A 2009 with 5,000 is that isn't up to date on maintenance is going to cost you a lot of money in a short period of time. The CVT belt most likely is original and will need to be changed by 8,000 miles. It ...

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I know this thread is from the summer, but thought I'd share my experience rather than start a new one. I just mounted some Continental tires from 2017. I had always heard five or six years is the maximum life (mounted or unmounted). I did raise this issue about the tires being four years old at th...

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1. Click in the box on the right side of the private messages screen for the message or messages you want to delete. 2. Now scroll down to the the lower right hand corner of the page and look for a box that says "Mark/Unmark as important" and click on it. 3. Below "Mark/Unmark as impo...

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How many miles on the belt? I think around 11,000. I know that is more than the 8k that is recommended but I have never had a Bando belt fail even with over 17k. Usually they just wear out and get too skinny. I did buy the belt off of ebay* so there is a chance it was fake or possibly not as good a...

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Turns out there was a little drama over the last few miles. With less than 20 miles to go I was broken down on the side of the road, another worn out spark plug cap. 2 miles later I was on the side of the road again adjusting the spark plug cap, this time it held. Video of the rollover- https://www....

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Mine has 860 miles on it. I have broken it in accordingly. $2500 seems like a fair price. 1k off MSRP. It's hard to price a "new to market" USED scooter. $2500 was probably a little low, at least based on how fast it sold(the ad was only up for a day or two before it sold.) I would have f...

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If you remove the plastic piece that is behind your feet when seated on the scooter your under seat storage area will be much cooler. I did some testing a few years ago and if I remember right there was a 20-40 degree difference. I just hang my helmet on the post under the seat. If it's hot and sunn...

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Great videos, scootERIK. Seating the bead part is actually what has me most worried. I'll probably have to take it to a gas station with an air compressor and fill it there. Thanks. The bad news is not all gas station air stations will work, at least not for me. I once tried to do it at a Kwik Trip...

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Being able to change your own tires is a great skill to have. The first few times can be a little time consuming as you figure out the technique but with practice it can be a very quick and easy procedure. Worst case if halfway in you figure out that you can't do it you can always take it in to the ...

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It's been a few months since the last post so how are those Royal Alloys running? And more pictures please.

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You have to do something special when you turn 100,000! Any plans? I might try to get a video of it rolling over, plus lots of pictures. Then I might go for a ride. After that I have a lot of maintenance and repairs to do. The bad part is the owner's manual doesn't have the 100,000 service recommen...

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So close... I did manage to get a hole in my rear tire but luckily it was a slow leak. I keep a back up ready to go so I on the road in under 20 minutes, just in time to make it to the last group ride of the year. https://i.postimg.cc/tJKpBbkq/black-buddy-99000-0-miles-close.jpg A few miles later I ...

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I am starting to think the the OP is the same person who posted the Craigslist ad. They are trying to use Modern Buddy to find a buyer for their overpriced scooter. Even at $2500 you would be better off going and buying a brand new Genuine 170i in the same color. I would be willing to bet it would b...

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What rear tire size are you using? I see you tried a 130/70 a while ago and had some rubbing on the plastic fender. My 130/70 Shinko SR425 has worn a groove thru the plastic fender where a sharp ridge molded into the sidewall has rubbed. The bead was also very hard to seat for my tire. Right now I ...

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Have you tried cleaning out the CVT, especially the variator? Make sure to inspect the rollers to make sure they are still round.

There is always a chance it is still the diaphragm, those things can be a real pain in the butt.

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For $3200 you can buy a brand new Buddy 170i in same color and it will have a two year warranty. Plus, it is 11 years newer and it will have better resale value if you decide you don't like scooters. I wouldn't pay over $1500 for it myself. I can pretty much guarantee you that it has 11 year old tir...

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If the scooter has only had 400 miles put on it in ~10 months there is a chance the carb needs to be cleaned again. You may even have old gas in there. I would get some Seafoam or other additive and add it to the tank, then run all or most the gas out of the tank then refill it(again adding Seafoam....

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The last few thousand miles had a little drama. At around 96,280 miles while riding at 50+ mph the scooter died. The good thing is I was 95% sure I knew what the problem was before I coasted to a stop. The spark plug cap had fallen off. I put it back on hoping it would stay, but it fell off again le...

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I'd upload pictures of the scooter but apparently I've permanently reached my upload limit. No more How-To's and other tech postings for me I guess. Have you looked into a photo hosting site like https://postimages.org That's how I post pictures to this site. They seem to do a decent job, though th...

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Shinko makes a 3.50-10 tubeless whitewall with a classic treat pattern for about $35. I've never used SR550 tire but I have used Shinko tires for other motorcycles and a scooter. I think they are excellent tires and universally have great reviews but for some reason some Genuine Buddy riders don't ...

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Another bunch of easy miles on the Buddy 125. Only needed to do an oil change and throw a new tire on the front. The suspension is really getting soft after all these miles. It is quite noticeable when I hit bumps mid corner. New suspension is on the list for 100k maintenance. EDIT: Decided to put m...

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The OP has a 50cc so this might be about the only option* - https://www.scooterworks.com/Prima-Tire-Whitewall-30-x-10-Genuine-Bud-50-Buddy-Kick-P13213.aspx I haven't tried it but some companies do make paint for painting on whitewalls - https://www.rangerpaint.com/products/white-sidewall * After a q...

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I have now seen a used Royal Alloy for sale. A 2020 in black with ~140 miles for $2499. Those 140 miles were pretty expensive miles assuming a $3500 purchase price plus freight, set-up, documentation fee, tax, title, and license. That's over $10 a mile. $2499 seems like a really good deal though - h...

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I never tried using the Tender to start the vehicle, so I apologize if that was conveyed. I did hope that it would somewhat restore some "juice" after many hours, but apparently I should not have expected that. If my math is correct it could take ~9.5 hours for your battery to fully charg...

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Have you tried adjusting the air/fuel screw? I fully rebuilt the carb. I screwed the air screw back in (2 1/2?) to find the right setting and put it back where I found it. I have not touched it since. I suppose I could mess with it. Taking it our ads air or fuel? I am not super knowledgeable on it ...

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Have you tried adjusting the air/fuel screw?

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Wheee! Your Buddy is having one heck of an adventure. Great pictures. I even had a little bonus adventure when I got lost. I was on a really fun road so I decide I would stay on it for a little while longer before turning off but I wasn't paying attention to which direction I was going(the road cur...

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Two thousand more miles. Swapped the seat out for my old seat that has a lot less mile on it and it really helped. Seems like the seats last about 30,000 miles before they get too soft for me. Pulled the NCY exhaust and went back to stock when I put on a new rear tire. The NCY exhaust is fun around ...

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tenders wrote:* Carrier bucket knob-style bolts, $6
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NQBQ4IM

That's a good idea, I might get a set for my scooter.

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So far only 2 of the 5 colors are pictured. At least 3 more people need to go out and buy a Royal Alloy so we can see pictures of all the colors. Also, we need more pictures and more reviews. I'm curious what kind of MPG the Royal Alloy is getting out in the real world? Smiley face eating popcorn em...

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What is everyoneâ€™s opinion on tire age? I would never recommend anyone trying this but last year I did an experiment with a set of 10 year old tires just to see how they would ride. The tires were the OEM Cheng Shin C922 with ~1,500 miles of wear that had been sitting in my garage for a several y...

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When I need one small Genuine part I ask my dealer not to special order it, just add it to their next parts order. They are ordering parts every week or two so I usually don't have to wait long and I don't pay shipping. It might help that my local dealer does a lot of service and part sales. I just ...

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Might be the stator.

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