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mike932

Dee Dee, the power sport battery works great. Thanks man

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Thanks guys. I have a battery tender. I will try that battery, Dee Dee

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Did you notice better starting in the winter with the lithium battery?

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i need a powerful battery for my 170i because it struggles starting in the winter

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just replaced the belt for the first time. the OEM bando belt is 743 20 28. I replaced it with a $10 belt with slightly different size 743 20 30........ https://www.amazon.com/Glixal-ATKS-034-Reinforced-743-20-30-Chinese/dp/B01DQYFZRO/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=743+20+30&qid=1599580980&...

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long time no see. thanks for the info

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Which belt do I buy for my Buddy 170i? What size and brand?

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I keep having to jump start my scooter despite using a battery tender. What battery do you guys recommend?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGlXpCtYavs

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Avoid full throttle even after the break in. Too much full throttle can kill the engine. Try to ride 5mph slower than full throttle.

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Or just make a custom box out of plywood and paint it the same color as your scooter

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Change the CVT belt if you have not done so already. And replace tires that have worn tread

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milk crate for the win. it stores a lot. you can even fit a large army duffel bag if you want even more space.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-La ... tual_color

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Watch this video over and over again..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtG6MRIVtZg

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Try a full face helmet. A large percentage of crashes have damage to the face

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https://www.scooterworkschicago.com/service

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I recommend these. I wear them every time I ride..... https://www.amazon.com/Tera-Accessories-Flexible-Motorcycle-Motocross/dp/B00X9GSNRE/ref=pd_sbs_200_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00X9GSNRE&pd_rd_r=EREDKT63TBZ4REM5T97D&pd_rd_w=gQ48s&pd_rd_wg=uylm9&psc=1&refRID=EREDKT63TBZ4REM5...

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Cost of lawyer would exceed the cost of ticket. You are better off studying how to fight it yourself. I beat 2 tickets this way.

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It's not the sludge you need to worry about. It is tiny metal shavings from the engine that you cannot see. If there is no filter, you are better off using cheap oil and changing often than using expensive oil and not changing often.

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Nah I am talking about my first scooter. An old 125cc Yamaha Riva with no oil filter. My Buddy 170i does have a filter. Learn to do oil changes. It is a piece of cake. I put 12,000 miles on my Riva. So far I have 4,600 miles on my Buddy which I bought used last year with 360 miles on it.

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Just change your oil twice as often as they recommend. That's what I did

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goslash, you should add a diet soda to your list. soda for survival. diet so it won't be sticky if it bursts. also, matches and knife

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and set up waypoints at gas stations. Travel from gas station to gas station so you never run out of gas. also, bring a spare tire with you in case you get tire damage. fasten it to your scooter using heavy duty zip ties. any motorcycle shop should be willing to change it for you, and they are very ...

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Even better. A miniature Buddy.....
https://www.scooterworks.com/Genuine-Bu ... e-P41.aspx

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You will never find a better price than that ebay link. Here is one for $18 that ships from New Jersey so you will get it faster.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-FirstPower-YTX4L-BS-for-DRR-All-Models-Motorcycle-Battery-/302152357644?hash=item4659af170c:g:FSkAAOSwLEtYlKvM A similar battery will cost ab...

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I agree with DeeDee. Get this battery: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replacement-Battery-YTX4L-BS-YT4L-YTX4L-YT4L-BS-GTX4L-BS-GT4L-BS-GTX4L-GT4L-/142340986362?hash=item21242f15fa:g:8~IAAOSw4CFY6C1B And charge it at least once a month using low amps with a battery tender like this..... https://www.amazon.c...

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kimmie, what is the item number of your current battery?

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I might be willing to ride your scooter from CA to WA for free if you pay my airfare home. I love long rides. I live near Fresno.

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If you want to go over 30mph, get a scooter with at least 125cc because 50cc is too slow. Look on craigslist for good deals. In my opinion, 50cc scooters are unsafe because you can't keep up with traffic.

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Kick starters are not normally fitted on fuel injected bikes because the FI system requires a functional battery in order to work. If your battery is weak or dead, a kick starter alone will not start the bike. Good to know. Thanks. Also, with all those cool cheap/light battery packs, there's little...

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Tires expire after 5 years. Batteries last a few years.

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Another tip. After a red light turns green or after a stop sign, cross the intersection and then pull over and let cars pass you. This is the safest time for them to pass you because they are moving slowly right after the red light or stop sign.

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It would come in handy if I could

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Found a great deal for a 8.6 amp battery. $21 including shipping..... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GQ ... UTF8&psc=1

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Buddy 170i. Scooter would not start. A nice stranger jump started it and I rode 10 miles home with no problem. Charged battery for couple hours. Scooter started fine. Battery is 12.8 volts with engine off, and 13.2 volts with engine running. Is the charging system working ok?

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thanks deedee

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Buddy 170i. How do I adjust the shock to make a softer ride?

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Oops I meant the dot is opposite the valve. Thanks

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I have a Buddy 170i. I mounted the tire wrong. The yellow dot on the tire is next to the air valve. I was thinking of duct taping a coin (a nickel) to the opposite side of the wheel to help balance the wheel. Anyone have any other ideas besides remounting the tire?

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thanks dooglas. are you sure it is 10 AH? specs say 8.6 AH.....
http://ytx10s-bs.com/

mike932

Ok maybe my problem is only 6 amp hours. thank you

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how many amp hours is your battery?

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I have a new 6-amp AGM battery that lacks starting power.

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I have a Buddy 170i and I want a battery that is full liquid (wet acid) instead of AGM. I can't find one.

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My scooter has only 2,637 miles on it. They original spark plug was working fine. There was no rush to change it. My tires are still fine, but I mail ordered a new tire months ago which is sitting in my living room.

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Nothing is wrong with mail order. I got the plug 2 days later in brand new condition.

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ScooterDave wrote:Seriously?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161847134716?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

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I bought a CR7HSA from ebay. Thanks for your help.

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Whimscootie wrote:I rent a 5 x 10 storage unit for winter storage. I cover it and run a battery tender through the overhead light fixture. Nice and cozy. 40 bucks a month.

or just take the battery home and charge it there

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