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- Tue Feb 02, 2021 5:15 pm
- Forum: G400C Discussion
- Topic: Got my new G400...LOVE IT
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2059
Re: Got my new G400...LOVE IT
Here is one of boyjeenyus photos.
- Sat Jan 23, 2021 6:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need new front tire. Time to quit waffling.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 363
Re: Need new front tire. Time to quit waffling.
We run the Continental Zippy on our Buddy. Performs well and wears well. Far superior to the OEM tire.
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Kick starting bad for cvt?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 312
Re: Kick starting bad for cvt?
The ET and early LX Vespas had a weakness in the casing which could result in the kick start lever failing and sometimes cracking the casing. This lead to advice to avoid kick starting those models except when necessary. That is the only time I have heard advice to avoid kick starting.
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 4:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How do you delete messages on this new site?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 200
Re: How do you delete messages on this new site?
I don't recall that there was ever a "delete" button. I have just gone to "edit" and replaced the message with the term <deleted>, or you could use <deleted by author>.
- Thu Dec 24, 2020 8:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: oil viscosity for Buddy 125
- Replies: 13
- Views: 583
Re: oil viscosity for Buddy 125
Nope, not this winter. I'll be hiding out in Oregon hoping for better days.
- Tue Dec 22, 2020 6:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's a reasonable sale price for my 2016 Buddy 50?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 420
Re: What's a reasonable sale price for my 2016 Buddy 50?
Kelley Bluebook lists the estimated price spread as $930 to $1450. This is the good riding season in South Florida so you're probably okay starting out near the top of the range so long as the bike looks and runs good.
- Tue Dec 22, 2020 6:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: oil viscosity for Buddy 125
- Replies: 13
- Views: 583
Re: oil viscosity for Buddy 125
Rotella T6 is readily available in 15W-40 in local box stores. Having said that, I don't imagine either of your other choices would hurt the engine.
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 7:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: which battery should I buy?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 926
Re: which battery should I buy?
I have been using the YTZ10S battery (or equivalent, PTZ10S, etc) in our '07 125 Buddy for the last several years it has higher Amp-hrs and cold-cranking amps than the OEM battery and fits in the same space.
- Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 100,000 mile Buddy 125!
- Replies: 145
- Views: 27706
Re:
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. Well, now you have. Could be the belt you bought was quite old stock. Rubber does deteriorate through time. Also, most belts look fine when changed out. I've owned 1...
- Sun Nov 22, 2020 2:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 100,000 mile Buddy 125!
- Replies: 145
- Views: 27706
- Sun Nov 22, 2020 1:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Upgrades and Bug Reports
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1205
Re: Upgrades and Bug Reports
Thanks Eric. looking good!
- Thu Nov 05, 2020 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2011 buddy 50
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1321
You've heard the old saying, "there is no replacement for displacement". That thinking points you toward a big bore kit such as this one.
https://www.scooterworks.com/NCY-Cylind ... P8850.aspx
https://www.scooterworks.com/NCY-Cylind ... P8850.aspx
- Fri Oct 30, 2020 5:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hooligan 170 vs Vespa GTS250
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1954
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hooligan 170 vs Vespa GTS250
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1954
- Tue Oct 20, 2020 4:44 pm
- Forum: Stella Discussion
- Topic: Stella 2T sidecar mounting bracket
- Replies: 4
- Views: 396
You might try SportMax Sidecars in Lethbridge, Alberta.
https://cozysidecar.ca/index.html
Phone: (250) 882 8256
sidecars@sportmaxsales.com
https://cozysidecar.ca/index.html
Phone: (250) 882 8256
sidecars@sportmaxsales.com
- Sat Oct 17, 2020 5:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hooligan 170 vs Vespa GTS250
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1954
I would never buy a new Vespa. Let someone else take depreciation. A 16 year old GT200 looks damn near like a brand new GTS300 at a fraction of the cost. Agreed. A well maintained, used Vespa can be a great value in the long run. I agree that a well maintained GT200 Vespa is a good value and will g...
- Thu Oct 15, 2020 6:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hooligan 170 vs Vespa GTS250
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1954
I own a 300 GTS. It is my second GTS. I own two Buddys and have ridden a Hooligan a couple of times though I don't own one. IMO there is no comparison between the performance of the Hooligan and the GTS. In its class, the Hooligan is a decent ride and I am not, in any sense, running it down. The GTS...
- Sun Oct 11, 2020 5:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone know how to de-clog accel. pump passage - 150cc buddy
- Replies: 6
- Views: 684
- Sun Oct 11, 2020 12:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Transmission oil leak Buddy 150
- Replies: 6
- Views: 632
Re: Transmission oil leak Buddy 150
Sorry, couldn't help myself!theralchico wrote: I found oil all ever the trans side of the rear tire and pretty sure its a blown seal.
- Sat Oct 10, 2020 4:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2012 buddy 50 - when to replace tires ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 585
Yes, some continue to ride on a set of tires until the rubber rots or the tread is gone. I don't. Here's why. Rubber hardens as it ages. As it hardens it is less able to provide a good grip in the pavement, especially in corners and on wet days. I generally try to change out scooter and motorcycle t...
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 5:12 pm
- Forum: Stella Discussion
- Topic: Stella 2T sidecar mounting bracket
- Replies: 4
- Views: 396
- Fri Sep 25, 2020 5:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Speedometer not reading correctly
- Replies: 8
- Views: 741
- Sun Sep 13, 2020 4:50 pm
- Forum: G400C Discussion
- Topic: Honda 125 "Postie" Bike Coming to USA
- Replies: 10
- Views: 998
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 4:04 pm
- Forum: G400C Discussion
- Topic: Honda 125 "Postie" Bike Coming to USA
- Replies: 10
- Views: 998
- Fri Sep 04, 2020 12:59 am
- Forum: Stella Discussion
- Topic: Stella 2t turned off while riding . Doesn't run now
- Replies: 5
- Views: 540
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:13 pm
- Forum: Stella Discussion
- Topic: Stella 2t turned off while riding . Doesn't run now
- Replies: 5
- Views: 540
Vapor Lock- gas was not flowing to the carb due to vapor lock and was remedied by disconnecting the EVAP system and making sure the gas lid could breath a bit. Kill Switch- The kill switch was defective and was causing a short to where the engine would not turn over. Regarding these two possible is...
- Sat Aug 29, 2020 4:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: White sidewall tires?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1129
- Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: White sidewall tires?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1129
- Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How much for my Stella?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 918
- Wed Jul 29, 2020 5:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Why? But to good to pass.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 837
- Sat Jul 25, 2020 5:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Where is the Fuse Block? - 2007 Buddy 125
- Replies: 5
- Views: 525
The fusebox is located under the front panel below the turn signal relay. It looks like a small box with all the fuses in a row. The setup on the 125 is different than on the 170. Understandable as the 170 is fuel injected and the 125 is not. My '07 125 has a main fuse by the battery and a small 1A...
- Sat Jul 25, 2020 5:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Member Intro...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 613
- Fri Jul 24, 2020 5:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New buddy haver
- Replies: 9
- Views: 898
- Fri Jul 24, 2020 5:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cheap Alternative to OEM Ignition
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2084
I understand the challenge - and sense of accomplishment - in getting a clever repair to work. I salute you guys for it. On the other hand, these descriptions sound like the money saved on a non-OEM ignition switch was pretty well used up in the time (and frustration) required to make less suitable ...
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 4:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: registering a 125cc as a 50cc
- Replies: 42
- Views: 6489
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 6:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Young news woman has fatal scooter crash in NYC
- Replies: 9
- Views: 829
- Fri Jul 17, 2020 4:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Buddy 125 drivetrain in Honda Metropolitan
- Replies: 3
- Views: 473
- Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Royal Alloy
- Replies: 53
- Views: 4029
- Wed Jul 15, 2020 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Royal Alloy
- Replies: 53
- Views: 4029
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:27 pm
- Forum: Stella Discussion
- Topic: Stella 4T crank replacement
- Replies: 5
- Views: 498
If your friend is not interested in the substantial investment in the S.I.P. 200cc engine, then I'd say the other choice is to attempt to find a damaged Stella 4T with the engine in running condition. Unfortunately the discontinuing of the Stellas means that parts, especially for the 4Ts, will relen...
- Sun Jul 12, 2020 5:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Moving beyond 50cc
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1660
The sad thing is those guys _should_ be able to complete those tests on their bike; they just lack the skills. They just have to practice more instead of cruising on highways. While I agree, I also note that it requires quite a bit of experience and skill to take a Goldwing or full dress Harley thr...
- Sat Jul 11, 2020 5:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tire age? New tires over 6 years old.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1333
- Thu Jul 09, 2020 5:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tires: Looking for better traction on 170i
- Replies: 13
- Views: 943
- Wed Jul 08, 2020 5:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tire Recommendations for Buddy 125
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1227
So I run Michelin City on all my scoots that I ride personally. They're a great compromise tire that has a decent tread pattern, can wick/channel water and have good sidewall strength (not as good as Pirelli but better than the stock tires). That, and they're pretty readily available. They also wea...
- Sun Jul 05, 2020 7:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tire Recommendations for Buddy 125
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1227
- Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Brand New 2018 buddy 125 Speedometer WAY off.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1520
You should write a letter of complaint about the speedometer to Genuine Scooter Co. They haven't acted on these complaints for the last 14 years; maybe yours will do the trick. 14 years and they can’t get it right? Wow. I was wandering if anyone contacted them to let them know of the issue Given ...
- Sat Jun 20, 2020 7:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: E;lectric Starter on Buddy 50
- Replies: 2
- Views: 407
- Sat Jun 20, 2020 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Genuine is introducing two new scooters
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2593
One advantage the modern Honda and Yamaha 50cc scooters have over most, if not all, of the new China 50s is that they are water-cooled 4-strokes vs. the air-cooled 4-strokes. (Does anyone know if you can still a buy a new cheap road legal 2-stroke scooter? The dealers around me only sell 4-strokes ...
- Fri Jun 19, 2020 6:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hard to find anything on Buddy Kick modifications
- Replies: 1
- Views: 433
- Fri Jun 19, 2020 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Genuine is introducing two new scooters
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2593
In my area there are also tons of 50cc Vespas and those start at $4,000 plus fees. I get that it's a Vespa and metal but it does show that people are willing to spend money on a 50cc. No, they are willing to spend $4k for a Vespa. I don't think that idea is transferable. After all people are also s...