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- Fri Aug 14, 2020 5:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fast idle
- Replies: 4
- Views: 415
You might check to see if the black rubber sleeve that covers the end of the throttle cable where it connects to the carburetor has shifted. I had my 125 stop revving back down on a ride a year or two back (I had to hold the brakes tightly at stop lights and stop signs because it was revved up so hi...
- Sun Jun 21, 2020 5:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: buddy 125 seat
- Replies: 1
- Views: 474
Re: buddy 125 seat
You might want to post this in the general section of the forum rather than in the rallies, events, and meetups section. It will probably get more visibility there.freddieman wrote:does the lowered seat you buy for buddy 125 give a better riding position or is it only for shorter riders?
Thanks Fred
- Tue Jun 02, 2020 11:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Jay Leno rides a Buddy
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1244
Looks like a Buddy Blackjack 150 from the blurry badge on the front. I would really like one of these if I could find a good used one for the price. Seattle Craigslist has a 2009 model for sale... https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/mcy/d/vaughn-09-genuine-blackjack-scooter/7131507551.html If you co...
- Mon May 25, 2020 8:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Royal Alloy
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3291
- Sat May 23, 2020 9:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Royal Alloy
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3291
I would love to better understand why Genuine decided to put an additional model into the thick of the Buddy/Hooligan/Kick/Chicago lineup. This is a decent-looking scoot, but is it going to extend Genuine’s customer base beyond the Buddy’s reach...or does this just cannibalize them? Is it a neg...
- Sat May 23, 2020 12:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: About to buy a buddy 50- Convince me (or not!)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 715
Riding a 50cc scooter can be lots of fun in the right situation. The old adage applies that riding a slow scooter fast is better than riding a fast scooter slow (normally it is said about motorcycles, but this is a scooter forum :wink: ). I have a 50cc Genuine Black Cat scooter (precursor to the Rou...
- Thu May 21, 2020 11:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: About to buy a buddy 50- Convince me (or not!)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 715
The Buddy 50 is a great little bike and if you have realistic expectations about what you want from it, you will be very happy with it. It tops out at about 40 MPG once you get it derestricted. They are easy to work on mechanically. If you are stuck on a 50cc scooter, I would also recommend you try ...
- Thu May 21, 2020 1:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is this a good deal for Buddy 170i?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 788
Have you looked at this Zombie Blood 125? https://austin.craigslist.org/mcy/d/pflugerville-scooter-buddy-genuine-125cc/7121634568.html You know, I did see that! It looked like a good deal but almost too good you know? Also, I’m not sure I’m sold on the sea foam green color although it does stan...
- Sat May 16, 2020 10:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Jay Leno rides a Buddy
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1244
- Sat May 16, 2020 9:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 2021 Rattler 200i Coming?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1571
I love the ergos on my Roughhouse 50, and if it came out with the 200i version, itd be hard to say no to. The Cabo 200i, is a very close comparison. If I ever needed a larger scooter, that one is on the top of my list. I agree. I had an online chat with someone from Genuine in the past a couple of ...
- Wed Apr 22, 2020 3:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Moving beyond 50cc
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1475
As stated, the Buddy 50 and 125 are almost indistinguishable from each other minus a few minor details, specifically the muffler shield and exhaust pipe. If you can find a used Buddy 125, you won't be unhappy. If you are patient, you can normally get one with low miles for around $1000+. You will be...
- Thu Jan 09, 2020 4:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hooligan 170i User Reviews?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2542
I've read the same complaints about Hooligans having issues with heat but I've never experienced it. I ran the one that I had at some pretty high heat levels during the Texas summer and never had an issue with the engine running in any way but strong. Doesn't mean that it doesn't happen, but it just...
- Tue Dec 03, 2019 3:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: VOODOO SCOOTER PARTS Holiday Giveaway **FREE ADAPTER**
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2340
- Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Is my engine missing something?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4590
- Mon Sep 23, 2019 6:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hooligan 170i User Reviews?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2542
- Sat Aug 17, 2019 5:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Honda X-ADV 300 in North America
- Replies: 5
- Views: 671
- Sat Aug 17, 2019 4:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Honda X-ADV 300 in North America
- Replies: 5
- Views: 671
Honda X-ADV 300 in North America
This is intriguing. This article says that a 300cc version of the Honda X-ADV 750cc adventure scooter may be coming to North America. It would be a really cool off-road capable scooter that might be worth some consideration.
https://www.rideapart.com/articles/3654 ... v-300-usa/
https://www.rideapart.com/articles/3654 ... v-300-usa/
- Fri Aug 16, 2019 1:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Adding a DC port to 2006 Buddy
- Replies: 9
- Views: 805
- Thu Aug 15, 2019 1:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Adding a DC port to 2006 Buddy
- Replies: 9
- Views: 805
Just wire it directly to the battery with a fuse in the positive side. It is not switched and is always on even without the key in place. I had thought about going that route but is this going to cause a drain on the battery if there is always a potential power draw going on, if someone left someth...
- Wed Aug 14, 2019 5:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Adding a DC port to 2006 Buddy
- Replies: 9
- Views: 805
Adding a DC port to 2006 Buddy
I have a 2006 Buddy 125 that I've almost finished rebuilding. Apparently the 2006 Buddys did not have a DC port included like the 2007 and later Buddys did. I have two DC port receptacles from a previous Buddy refurb (one is the standard type, the other is a USB port) and I wanted to see if I could ...
- Wed Aug 14, 2019 2:58 am
- Forum: Black Cat, Rattler & Roughhouse Discussion
- Topic: brand new RH owner
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1163
Welcome to the forum. It is a great place for scooter information, whether you stay with the Roughhouse or add something else. Many of the folks on Modern Buddy have multiple scooters from a wide variety of brands so fire away with those questions. The Roughhouse is a great scooter. The Black Cat 50...
- Sat Aug 10, 2019 1:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Buddy 50cc vs 125 cc
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1612
In reality, the Buddy 125 is an infinitely more useable scooter than the 50cc version. I have owned a 50cc Buddy and currently own 3 125cc Buddys (and I still own a Genuine Black Cat 50cc and Piaggio MP3 500cc). The Buddy 125 is definitely worth the premium over the 50 in the long run. My experience...
- Wed Aug 07, 2019 5:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Advice for Buddy 125 accessories
- Replies: 10
- Views: 899
You might look through this website if you want to see what's out there for parts upgrades and accessories for your Buddy. A Prima windscreen, as seen on www.scooterworks.com, makes the ride more enjoyable. As already mentioned, I highly recommend adding the Prima Rear Rack and a top case. I've seen...
- Thu Aug 01, 2019 1:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's your Buddy 125 top speed? (no BSing)
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1913
On flat terrain my Buddy can get a speedometer reading of 70 MPH. With a slight downhill slope prior to the flat stretch I've had an indicated 72 or 73 BMH. That places my scoot somewhere around the low to mid 60 MPH range actual speed. It is a stock 2013. My wife's stock 2009 seems a little bit slo...
- Fri Jul 26, 2019 4:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Flashing Brake Light For 2019 Hooligan
- Replies: 9
- Views: 925
I have them installed on my Buddy scooters. I always thought that they seemed like a good idea, making my bikes more visible during stops. I was driving my car behind my wife's Buddy the other day and was extremely impressed with how visible the flashing brake lights make the scooter. I am working o...
- Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Flashing Brake Light For 2019 Hooligan
- Replies: 9
- Views: 925
- Tue Jun 18, 2019 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scooter Shopping for a Friend
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1438
I vote for the Roughhouse in the one Craigslist ad. $1000 for a Roughhouse with less than 500 miles seems like a great deal to me. Solid scoot that can be de-restricted to go faster than 40 MPH, is a 2T so it should have good acceleration, and is listed as a moped on the vehicle list you provided. A...
- Fri May 10, 2019 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reconnecting Buddy Kick Running Lights?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1722
I connected the lower LED signal lights on my Kick. - just plugged them in, like colored wires and connectors to like colored . The led lights are yellow and only function as signal lights. There is one unconnected plug that may be a power source for running lights, but would require a pigtail type...
- Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Purchasing used buddy 50 that smokes up badly. Run away?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1496
Personally, I would buy it in a heartbeat for that price with the discrepancies that you mention. The smoke will normally go away after you burn out the gunk in the engine with a longish ride. Everything else should be easily repairable. Ensure that the bike's frame seems straight and everything tra...
- Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tons of smoke after WOT - adjust oil injector?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1417
Did the scoot sit idle for a long period of time before you bought it? My experience is that if the bike isn't ridden for a longish period of time that they have a tendency to create the billowing clouds of smoke that the OP describes until all the old oil burns off. I would agree that you need to r...
- Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New 49cc Buddy vs. 49cc Roughouse
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1597
- Mon Feb 04, 2019 2:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: May be coming back to the brand.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1599
- Fri Feb 01, 2019 7:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Buddy purchase
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2037
I test rode the well used Buddy 125 in the parking lot of the local Charleston, SC dealer. It felt peppier than I expected. The idle speed seemed quite high, maybe 1800-2000 rpm. Does that sound normal? I guess the 4 stroke Buddy 125 is a little bit quicker up to about 45 mph than the 2 stroke Budd...
- Fri Feb 01, 2019 2:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Buddy purchase
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2037
I would be more interested in a Buddy 170 with a carb, more power than the 125 and cheaper than the 170i. Actually what I really want is a 200-225cc Buddy with NCY suspension front and rear, a bigger front brake rotor, and front wheel ABS... This would be the dream scooter for me at the moment. Or,...
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interesting Craigslist finds
- Replies: 269
- Views: 30181
A $6000 mini bike? With “hand polished engine cases� which are actually black? I’ve got a 93 Riva 125 that you can have for $5500 if you ask nicely Apparently, the NADA guide for Excellent condition X-90's is about $6K. However, I would never buy such a thing for that cost and can't imagine w...
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Buddy purchase
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2037
- Thu Nov 01, 2018 10:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just had 2nd scooter accident in a week - what's happening?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3129
oh, and cummings, the mirrors...i must've had a momentary laps of reasoning, still be slightly deranged from the crash. the tightening collar! of course! i simply wasn't thinking clearly. thanks for straightening me out. i just realigned them, good as new. thanks!!! No problem and glad to nudge you...
- Wed Oct 31, 2018 6:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just had 2nd scooter accident in a week - what's happening?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3129
Realignment of your mirrors is simple. You need a 14 mm wrench to do it. Unscrew the tightening collar arou d the base of the mirrors all the way. Screw in the mirrors as far down as you can get them before they won't go any farther then back them out to where you want them set. Then tighten the tig...
- Wed Oct 17, 2018 5:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Honda Ruckus to Genuine Buddy?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1400
- Fri Oct 12, 2018 12:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Suddenly Buddy won’t start. Need help urgently if possible
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2068
- Thu Oct 11, 2018 11:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Yamaha Vino upgrade to a Buddy 125, any thoughts?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2491
I can only say great things about the 2 active Buddy 125 scooters that I own (I have a third one that I bought as a project bike to resell). I like Genuine Scooters as a brand and am blessed to have a Genuine dealer about 6 miles from my house. After purchasing my first Buddy 125 to replace a used B...
- Thu Oct 11, 2018 4:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Suddenly Buddy won’t start. Need help urgently if possible
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2068
Theoretically, the Buddy should be able to be kickstarted even if the battery is bad. I am currently rebuilding a 2006 Buddy 125 and the battery was shot and the starter was bad until I took it apart and cleaned the inside yesterday. Prior to cleaning and reassembling the starter, the only way that ...
- Thu Oct 11, 2018 2:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Suddenly Buddy won’t start. Need help urgently if possible
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2068
Sorry to be that guy... but... Is the kill switch off? +1! I did that the other day. I was going over my Black Cat 50 at night with my 19 year old son who might get into scootering. I had cranked the bike with the key several times and it ran smooth. While reviewing the controls, I demonstrated how...
- Wed Sep 12, 2018 12:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Adding a stereo (or other electrical accessories)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1698
- Sat Sep 08, 2018 4:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Adding a stereo (or other electrical accessories)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1698
Re: Adding a stereo (or other electrical accessories)
150 miles on my new ride, and I've been itching to catch some tunes the whole way. The chrome bullet-style motorcycle speakers/amp kits kind of make me drool, but I'm afraid of tinkering with the electrical system and voiding the warranty on my brand new scooter... or worse. Anyway, this is just me...
- Sat Sep 08, 2018 4:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: life expectancy
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1708
- Mon Sep 03, 2018 5:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Adding a stereo (or other electrical accessories)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1698
I would bet that the kid running into a bus was less about his use of a Bluetooth headset and more about his inattention/inattentiveness as a driver/motorcycle rider. I have been using a Bluetooth helmet mounted headset (Sena SMH10R) for the last 6 years of riding and have never ridden into a bus (o...
- Sun Aug 19, 2018 10:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Upgrade debate - Hooligan or PCX 150
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1457
i havent sat on either. i plan to sit on the honda this weekend. my assumption is the Hooligan is going to feel the same as my Roughhouse. I've owned both. They each have a different feel, a good feel, but I think you're going to like the largeness of the Hooligan better. Bill in Seattle Member Emi...
- Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need to find socket that goes with Buddy spark plug
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1589
I bet I know what happened. I'm guessing somebody was talking about two-stroke scooters (the Genuine Stella 2-Stroke) where it's a good idea to have a plug wrench (and spare plug) and that caused a misunderstanding. Your explanation would make lots of sense if that was a common necessary item on 2T...
- Sat Aug 18, 2018 10:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need to find socket that goes with Buddy spark plug
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1589