Modern Buddy

Now that'd be something!

Nice! I might try the ol pint of glass trick but I definitely need to look at that wiring diagram. I absolutely overlooked that. That's a good catch right there. So from what you have seen it does look like a variable brightness indicator? Seems odd they wouldn't mention it; although, trying to deci...

Yeah that's kind of what I am suspecting as its very dim in normal lighting as compared to other indicators. However, given there is no mention in the manual for that type of operation I found it questionable. The light tends to come on to a somewhat dim level maybe at 0.5gal remaining or more (hard...

I want to start a thread regarding specifics to owning a 400 since there are very few owners on this forum. This would be comments/questions in regards to the actual operations/maintenance of the bike. I will start off here for any owners. Have you figured out how the fuel light works? On my bike, t...

Hey, picked up one of these a while back. I ended up just letting the shop do the first service, but intend to do the next round. I was looking for the service manual and have yet to find one for Genuine; however, there are some manuals for the Mash 400 that I could find in french on the webs. Anoth...

Nice! I just completed my first service a month ago and started using it for the daily commute. Love it so far. Definitely feels much better after that initial break in. Good to see another owner on here. I haven't seen many folks on the internet discussing their bike which is a bummer. Perhaps not ...

I picked up one of these a few days ago. I have been riding a Buddy 150 for around 6 years now (commuting). Love that little guy, never had a single issue, just routine maintenance etc. However, I moved to a location that pretty much keeps me from riding to work (all routes eventually hit 60-70mph),...

Thanks again everyone. I had read somewhere if I lose too much oil or some thing the scoot will lock up sending me flying. I don't know if that's true or not but I was worried there would be some other type of scenario that would produce the same results.

Awesome, thanks everyone. I have not check the belt so I'll definitely do that. Is there anything in the scooter that could cause the scoot to lock up if broken or not maintained?

I have a 2008 Buddy 150, and I have just hit the 10,000 mile mark on the ol' odometer. My question is for those with "high mileage" scooters are there any big concerns I should focus on in the maintenance area of my scoot? I am mainly concerned about something on the scooter giving up whil...

So I moved the windshield up to the top limit and drove it around for a bit. The sound is still there albeit not as harsh. Oh well. Did check my gas mileage andit appears that I have received another 10 mpg! Does anyone know if this is a fluke or a realistic result?

Haha yeah thanks Dave. Btw that photo would be great for a meme.

Yeah I wear a full face helmet and the sound is quite impressively loud at higher speeds. I did consider raising the windshield as suggested above but I wasnt sure about the bottom half. I will move it up later this weekend and let you all know if it makes a difference. If not then I might consider ...

I recently installed the cuppini short windshield for my buddy 150 and damn I didnt think it would have such effects. First off I probably gained 5-10 mph, which is what I was hoping for after reading some reviews on here. As a 73" guy the screen comes up to the bottom of my neck/chin which is ...

Its one of those things I never considered when switching from the cage to the scooter. Oh well, gotta protect that moneymaker!(your head)

Yeah its tough, especially if you work someplace where they expect you to be well groomed. Ive switched to just doing it when i get to work, although it looks hilarious walking up to work with my hair everywhere.

The stock tires on the buddy 150 lasted me up to 5,000 miles. The rear went out at 5k and the front still had good tread and life on it but decided to change it to match tires. I changed the front at 6500, but it could easily do more. I wish there was an easy way to "rotate the tires" as i...

I think it may have more to do with the scooter "appeal" or lack of appeal. USA had years of brilliant Harley marketing and until a major scooter manufacturer can break into that market, most people will flock to the "cooler" looking rides. However this mainly applies to the not ...

KrispyKreme wrote:
Hum?

As in get out of the college limbo and be able to live like an adult again!
No one else has had this feeling?

Heh. My son will be a senior at TU this fall, and has made noises about me letting him take the Buddy to school. He's neither a flaming liberal nor fluffy, so it might be tough for him.... :) Haha I might see him around. I am at TU for my last year as well. Can't wait to join the rest of the humani...

I third the c-clamp approach. When I did it I only had one clamp and just pinched the tire wall to opposite tire wall and removed and did it on the other side. Once you get one side broken you can usually walk around it then and it should break nicely. But good god getting the tire off and new one o...

I've actually found short hair to be a detriment; it gets crushed in all different directions by my helmet and looks ridiculous when I pull it off. Longer hair lays down better and keeps its shape better when you take off the helmet. Mind you, if you ride for 3+ hours straight your hair is going to...

I let the people I see worry about my hair. :D Thats how I feel about the situation, but unfortunately being the low man on the pole I have to suck it up haha. So its just a signifier of lesser gas mileage? Ive always felt the 55mph mark was a limit and if I crossed it I would explode into a ball o...

Sorry 2 questions here. I was curious about the red line on the speedometer. I have a buddy 150 and love riding it but have always been hesitant about pushing it past the red line, which for me is around 55mph mark. Is this just an aesthetics thing(huh?) or does this actually represent a mechanical ...

Currently wrapping my head around the ol Catch-22, love it thus far

No snow or ice for me. I will occasionally ride in rain, but prefer not to because other drivers here seem to lose their freaking minds with the slightest dampness on the road. I feel you on that one. Although you would think they would be used to it? I will probably try to push it as far as I can ...

Hello MB, I have been riding for about 3 months now and I can say my life is better from it haha. I did change my rear tire today from the advice in this board; however, I should note that I will hopefully not make that mistake again. Those rims are way to small to not have some specialized equipmen...

I bought this one and wound up ordering another one. It worked on my little Yamaha C3 and now on my bigger Honda. http://www.ebay.com/itm/400593788175?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I like that one, looks good for the job! Do you know if it would fit a buddy 150? Im ...

Haha I probably will save up for a better one, I'm just in the paranoid phase of just bought a scooter and am afraid of someone jacking it, yet at the same time don't have enough cash on hand to buy a nice one to possibly prevent/deter said theft.

Thanks for the suggestions, I will definitely be checking them out. I like the prima but that price seems a little too much for my tiny wallet, ill probably settle for on of the others.

I unfortunately have to park my scoot outdoors as I am an apartment dweller now and was wondering if any of you have a good recommendation for a cover? I was thinking about getting just some generic cover but I would like to get maybe a scooter specific cover. I mainly want to get it so it is not ju...

Cool thanks for the suggestion and the welcome! I will definitely be trying the figure 8 and brake method this weekend.

I just bought a 2008 Buddy 150 and have been practicing up to take the endorsement test. I am curious what the test is like for any of you that live in Tulsa, Okla.? Any advice is much appreciated!