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- Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How fast will this Leo Vince exhaust make my Buddy go?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4454
- Sat Oct 19, 2013 4:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: On the dis-economy of two-wheeling.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3341
Back before I retired I ran a Honda Mcy. dealers service dept. Obviously this discusson occured two or three times a week. But, I took the time to better explain 'Insurance Liability and Tire prices' Here's the deal. A motorcycle (or scooter) tire has a huge amount of flex. Its profile is round bec...
- Thu Oct 17, 2013 3:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What kind of helmet do you wear and why
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5887
For Winter riding, get a model that has a Pinlock insert. It's essential for cold weather riding. I can sit at a stoplight for minutes on end (you can run them after 2 minutes in VA if it's safe) in 30 degree temps huffing away without cracking my visor. Summer time this isn't nearly as important. F...
- Fri Oct 11, 2013 3:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Joined Club Helix
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5036
- Mon Sep 30, 2013 2:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Buddy sightings in YOUR area!
- Replies: 2390
- Views: 191432
- Mon Sep 30, 2013 2:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Roughouse 170i
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4856
- Thu Sep 12, 2013 3:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: [NSR] Winter-worthy motorcycle
- Replies: 112
- Views: 10661
- Tue Sep 10, 2013 3:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Final Gear Ratio Modifications to increase top end speed
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3169
I'm not sure many have found it worth it to change the top end speed. Buddies can hit 70mph pretty easily in stock configuration if the rider isn't too... average(?) sized. The real fun of the Buddy is it's acceleration. You'll completely kill that if you re-gear it for top speed and you'll probably...
- Tue Jul 02, 2013 3:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bluntly asking, am I to fat for a buddy 170i?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2966
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 4:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: (NBR) Scooter Haiku
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2456
Open faced helmet Riding fast hit a large bug It smelled like a peach? True story, still have no idea what the heck kind of bug that was. Pulled up to gas pump I spent more time ungearing Than pumping my gas. That's pretty much an every day (that I gas up) thing. Pumping my gas fast SUV owner is too...
- Sat Jun 15, 2013 2:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NCY clutch dragging ...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1542
I found I liked a lighter contra spring and the middle tension shoe springs. I also highly preferred the retaining nut fully tightened. :wink: Thx. I'll start with the retaining nut. Always start with the simple stuff... Learned that the hard way. lol So stock contra spring and yellow shoe springs,...
- Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NCY clutch dragging ...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1542
- Thu Jun 13, 2013 3:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NCY clutch dragging ...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1542
If you're having too much engine braking then the Contra spring is too stiff. If your clutch is disengaging too late, your shoe springs are too light. If it feels like it never fully disengages, then your retaining nut isn't on correctly and you're grinding away the inside of your clutch bell (you'd...
- Wed Jun 12, 2013 4:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Can you visually diagnose my issue?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 953
- Sat Jun 08, 2013 4:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What Other Scooters Do You Have A Crush On?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 10322
- Wed May 01, 2013 4:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Retirement Scooter Recommendations for My Wife??
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4666
- Sat Apr 13, 2013 4:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sticky Clutch (or something) - Buddy 125 - any ideas?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1647
This sounds like the retainer nut on the clutch assembly having come loose. When this happens, the pulleys can move further apart and the shoes are pushed into the cupped portion of the clutch bell. This effectively never disengages the clutch while also grinding away at your clutch bell which build...
- Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: home built lift
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8615
- Tue Mar 19, 2013 3:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NBR: Wife passed her riding course
- Replies: 8
- Views: 990
- Sat Mar 16, 2013 4:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spring is in the air
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2161
I'm trying out a new spider deterrent. I read somewhere that spiders do not like the scent of peppermint. It was suggested that you leave peppermint oil out to keep spiders away. I'd taken a number of 2 liter bottle caps and stuffed cotton balls soaked with pure peppermint oil in them and placed the...
- Wed Mar 13, 2013 4:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interesting new factory bobber MC from Yamaha
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2636
- Thu Feb 14, 2013 5:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NBR: Want a long range bike, doesn't have to be a scoot
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2566
- Wed Feb 13, 2013 3:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Honda Unveils Some New Stuff
- Replies: 77
- Views: 9843
I do think it's better looking than the NC700X Picture clipped I'm gonna have to completely disagree with you (and that's cool cause it's just my opinion). The NC700X looks fantastic in person and with real world reports of 72+ mpg (per an actual owner) I've decided that this is my next bike. I mig...
- Wed Feb 06, 2013 3:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Successor to the Discontinued Stebel Nautilus
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3608
- Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What's this from Bell
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1225
- Sat Jan 19, 2013 6:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Scooter shed
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4552
In my county, they go by the foundation construction and square footage. If memory serves me correctly (which it might not), you can go up to 150 sqft without any permits or the like. If you go over that, the foundation has to be mobile. We had some issues when we built my garage a few years back co...
- Mon Jan 14, 2013 5:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got a new ride replete with CVT!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1934
- Tue Jan 08, 2013 4:19 am
- Forum: Blur Discussion
- Topic: Blur 220i custom seat? Want a lower seat height?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3352
- Sun Jan 06, 2013 5:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First Ride of the Year
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1934
If you can find the model number equivalent for the battery that the Buddy uses, you can order it online from Advance Auto Parts (not sure if you have one of those out there). They have a coupon code right now that gets you $10 Off $30 or $25 Off $70 or $40 Off $110 orders. Ends 01/31/2013 A124 I us...
- Wed Jan 02, 2013 4:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ever Get A Speeding Ticket On Scoot Or MC?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3698
- Mon Dec 31, 2012 9:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sixth Annual Spendathon!
- Replies: 80
- Views: 9078
- Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sixth Annual Spendathon!
- Replies: 80
- Views: 9078
- Sun Dec 30, 2012 2:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Touring Scooter
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4064
- Sat Dec 29, 2012 9:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sixth Annual Spendathon!
- Replies: 80
- Views: 9078
- Sat Dec 29, 2012 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sixth Annual Spendathon!
- Replies: 80
- Views: 9078
Tack on $9k from me. http://cdn-8.psndealer.com/e2/dealersite/images/NewVehicles/2012/NV283346_0.jpg Got it on the way through a town 120 miles away on my way to visit family for delayed holiday gathering. I pick it up next weekend. All others bikes to be sold in Spring and next scooter will be a 4T...
- Wed Dec 26, 2012 5:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2144
- Mon Dec 24, 2012 5:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Obligatory Holiday loot- what did you get? (early for some)
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2762
- Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Counter-Challenge to 2SB's "Cold Weather Challenge"
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3404
I supposed if a gave a shit, I could ride the wifey's Buddy on a cold morning... ...if we ever have another cold morning in Richmond. :shock: (I keed, of course, but it is a little strange to be able to ride here in shirtsleeves in mid-December) Hey don't jinx it there buddy! I'm looking forward to...
- Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Slider Damage
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1135
- Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I am creating a Two-Wheel Awareness Event. You're Invited.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1738
- Thu Dec 06, 2012 4:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 161 kits, word of warning..
- Replies: 47
- Views: 5313
Ticking (depending on who is actually describing the sound) is often valve related. Check the valves, you may need to replace the top end as well if they weren't set right. The tick could be the valve lash not set correctly, timing chain off, or... and this is a long shot, the piston could be on ups...
- Thu Dec 06, 2012 4:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Enter to win a Deadlight Adapter or Brake Light Modulator!
- Replies: 59
- Views: 6693
- Mon Dec 03, 2012 6:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NBR.... Abandoned '74 Vespa is *really* starting to tempt me
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2935
If all you have in the bank is $200 and you're offering that up to buy a scrapheap of a scooter while you have a perfectly functional scooter... Hell, I can't offer you any advice you'd actually follow. Go for it. Ramen's still almost free, right? However, if you're actually taking suggestions and a...
- Thu Nov 29, 2012 3:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Variator Damage from Sliders?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4354
- Wed Nov 28, 2012 5:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NSR: Motor Trend Car of the Year
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2660
If I had the budget for it, I'd totally buy a Telsa! I need something with a bit more utility to it, so I'm just thankful for the folks that have helped push Telsa out of the startup red and set them up to make my first electric car... whatever that's going to be. I'm still hoping for an electric he...
- Tue Nov 20, 2012 3:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Honda Unveils Some New Stuff
- Replies: 77
- Views: 9843
I'm gonna have to completely disagree with you (and that's cool cause it's just my opinion). The NC700X looks fantastic in person and with real world reports of 72+ mpg (per an actual owner) I've decided that this is my next bike. I might dump the MP3 in favor of the NC700X and a 4T Stella. Sou you...
- Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Successor to the Discontinued Stebel Nautilus
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3608
- Fri Nov 16, 2012 7:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Honda Unveils Some New Stuff
- Replies: 77
- Views: 9843
I do think it's better looking than the NC700X http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o73/BigT12045/12_NC700X_Beauty_14.jpg I'm gonna have to completely disagree with you (and that's cool cause it's just my opinion). The NC700X looks fantastic in person and with real world reports of 72+ mpg (per an ac...
- Fri Oct 26, 2012 6:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: NBR: kiddo is hacking into parental controls
- Replies: 87
- Views: 8880
- Fri Oct 26, 2012 5:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 100 Accidents, 100 Lessons.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1970