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fried okra

Yep, everything I've got gets synthetic....except my lawnmower.

fried okra

Thanks, sc00ter, yeah, they seem to be not too particular on what oil is in the crankcase, as long is some is there.

They are tough lil rascals for sure.

fried okra

fried okra

Thanks, Dooglas.....I didn't find it at Advance Auto, etc here......but see Walmart carries it I think. I'll probably use the other oil I've got here in the 1931 Model A Ford I guess. It's not particular in what oil it gets :) I'm planning on haulin' the lil Buddy 125 back down to Sanibel early 2021...

fried okra

Good work there, good news, thanks!!

fried okra

Am about to do the 600 mile oil change on my 2019 Buddy 125. Owners manual suggests a 15w-40 generic oil. I always run synthetics and don't find anything readily available at local auto stores in a 15w-40 synthetic, and not inclined to have a quart shipped FedEx shipped to me. I've got 10w-40 and 20...

fried okra

Nice interview, thanks.

fried okra

Yeah, I would have expected more around $2000 also.

fried okra

You almost had a crash because of a grabby rear brake.

I would let the dealer/mfr know you plan to report it to the NHTSA Defects group unless they fix it before you have a possible crash.

https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.g ... v2-tag.pdf

fried okra

My dealer called the US distributor for Buddy, and a new wheel arrived in a few days.

Your dealer is not stepping up.

fried okra

fried okra

My new 2019 Buddy with the new cast alloy wheels did the same thing.

My dealer got authorization from the corporate folks, who sent a new rear drum, and the dealer installed free of charge.

Smooth as silk braking now.

Your dealer is giving you the "run around".

fried okra

fried okra

That does look like a real deal for sure....no need to bargain with the owner on price for that one

fried okra

fried okra

How old, like what model year scooter is this?

fried okra

fried okra

Ethanol free is all I run in my motos, for a couple more cents a gallon much less apt to get rust in the tanks, etc.

I do run 10% ethanol in my truck but it seems to be designed for it.......but would rather not see ethanol fuel regardless.

Iowa caucuses are to blame

fried okra

Looks like Jay is wearing a crash helmet in that photo

fried okra

What is Syntax shaming???

fried okra

The Buddy owners manual says 26 psi front and rear for the 125 Buddy.

Then says 28 psi front and rear for the Buddy 50.

Wonder why they would suggest a higher pressure for the lighter Buddy 50?

fried okra

My 2019 Buddy 125 is stock jetting. Doesn't seem to run lean at all though.

How does the #95 main jet work for you?

fried okra

fried okra

I've wondered about that too.

fried okra

Jerry and Wellesley there at Modern Classics were great.

fried okra

With fuel injection they usually start right up after sitting for years even.

With a carburetor, not so much

fried okra

Makes me wonder whose oil they are re-badging.

fried okra

Nope, not looked into it yet, dealing with other higher priority things at the moment.

I had been riding it without a helmet, but when riding with a helmet now find it is not nearly as noticeable.

I also notice when wearing a helmet its hard to hear the turn signal indicator beeper

fried okra

Thanks, Stanza, great input.

fried okra

Thanks group.....I guess the head cluster panel just clips on?

Or is it held on with screw fasteners maybe?

fried okra

My 2019 Buddy 125 with 350 miles has a buzzing vibration in the upper instrument speedo cluster area at light throttle opening.

Seems to be two panels or components not well separated and vibrating against each other.

Are most Buddy's like this?

Or anyone else been down this road before?

Thanks.

fried okra

Anybody got a scooter cover to recommend?

I don't need any thing for full winter storage, just in south Florida for the 3-4 months of outside storage with maybe an occasional rain.

The Buddy has a small rear rack.

thx,
fried okra

fried okra

Looks like the pigtail outta go off to the starboard side now that I've got the battery cover off

fried okra

Is there a uniform group decision on where the best place for the pigtail from the leads to the battery should exit the scooter?

Under the scooter, right or left side, or?

fried okra

Looks my USB port is for cell phone charging and is rated for 5V and 2.1 amps.

Looks like going straight to the battery for the battery tender is the way to go!

fried okra

fried okra

Almost looks like that Chetak has parked in a back yard too.....not in a home

fried okra

fried okra

64 mph GPS is pretty good

fried okra

fried okra

I've had three of the Kawasaki W650 bikes......great bikes for sure.

But have sold them all and just dabbling with old right shift Triumph bikes now.

If anyone has a W650 I've got lots of literature and a couple of specialty seats for them.

fried okra

fried okra

I remember them.....kinda similar to the Cushman Trailster.

fried okra

https://www.themiamiautomuseum.com/1963 ... -c-522.htm

fried okra

Not to start another oil discussion here, but:

What viscosity oil are you guys using?

And are you using dino oil or synthetic?

fried okra

fried okra

And I thought I was out of control on collecting old Triumph cycles!!!

fried okra

fried okra

And I thought I was out of control on collecting old Triumph cycles!!!

fried okra

fried okra

I have a hard time giving up motorcycles......but ride scooters mostly

fried okra

fried okra

Yep, I've got several of the Battery Tender Jr models.

Will need to see if have a "cigarette lighter" connector for them now

Good suggestion guys.

fried okra

fried okra

Yeah, those look like very functional saddle bags.

I'm trying to find some to fit my Buddy 125.

Do you know what brand and model those are?

Does the strap that goes over the top of the seat work well with them?

fried okra

fried okra

I've got a new Buddy 125 and am a believer in battery tenders.

The manual is pretty vague on access to the battery.

Before I just tear into it, it's under the floor mats maybe? They just lift up I guess?

Any more advice on this?

Best place to locate and run the tender lead?

fried okra

fried okra

I've long wondered why Ford designed the 4.6L and the 5.4L engine with those tiny plugs.

I've heard horror stories on those engines. Many blowing the plug out of the head.

fried okra

fried okra

Was there some reason the perpetrator would wanna do this?

Or was it just to be ornery maybe?

Just curious.

fried okra

fried okra

That's a pretty good summary.....thanks!

fried okra

fried okra

Thanks group for good input. I've already got a set of saddlebags from my motorcycle days that look like the Vikingbags mentioned. The ones I've got have the cross strap but they block the access to the under seat compartment and the straps aren't quite long enough. The Vikings bags are a better dir...

fried okra

I've got a new Buddy 125 and would like to add some sort of soft saddle bags for grocery runs and so forth. I've got three saddle bag sets from previous motorcycles but none seem to work very well with the seat latch and accessory rack on the Buddy. Has anyone found something that works well for sad...

fried okra

I see know that after posting and re-checking, the decal shows up.

I guess the site is slow to load pics

fried okra

fried okra

Do you have a pic and size of the decal?

And colors available?

fried okra

fried okra

And if he really wants to fix it even better, there is an aftermarket device that fits into the O2 sensor that gets rid of the jerky lean idle mixture the Harley fuel injection bikes have. The knees high riding position on Harleys can't easily be fixed though. That's why my riding is on mostly scoot...

fried okra

Depending on where you are located and will be leaving it, theft might be more of an issue than the rain.

Do you have a cable and lock to secure it?

fried okra

fried okra

Yep, had three Harleys already too.....but the knees high posturing riding position just doesn't work for me.

Gonna keep my old right shift Triumphs but am riding scooters for the most part now too.

fried okra

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