Modern Buddy

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Check out Batteries Plus, if there's on near you.
Keep in mind, the dimensions of the battery are slightly different than a standard battery. So you'll want to double check that before making your purchase from a non Motorsports store.

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Has anyone purchased an entire set of new body panel?
I like the new blue.
Where did you buy them?
What did you pay (ballpark)?

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Should be more accurately called the Black Out TRIM kit.

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I used uShip last week. Austin to Chicago. Very happy with the service, but I chose hauler with the better reviews over better price. I felt that if people took the time to write a few words, rather than just list ratings by stars, then that said something about the overall service provided. I am pl...

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Is it definitely gas, or could it be oil?
It's possible that your piston rings aren't set. Or they could be starting to fail. This would allow oil to come up the cylinder wall, into the top end where it pushes out that tube that ties into your air box.

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Not sure about how the seasonal change in FL, but I find that I have to adjust the idle with each change of season.
Has Spring sprung in FL, or is that not an issue?

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I had similar issues. Turns out the shape of my key had be worn to the point that it wasn't the correct shape anymore. If I "jiggled the handle" (very technical term) by wiggling the key in the ignition, and moving the handlebars back in forth it would work. Before you go down the path of ...

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Is the rectangular clip at the 12 O'Clock position snapped in fully?

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Fossel,
Mine sort of went through the same progression until it reached the point where it didn't start at all.
Mine ended up being the Stator.
Good luck.

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Anthony, Plus one on what AZ said. When I bought mu Buddy, I called to schedule my first service when i hit 400 miles, for fear of damaging the motor, or voiding the warrantee. Scooterworks were like "the soonest we'd be able to get it in is 3 weeks". So I was really worried. But if they d...

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I wish y'all would stop posting pictures of your bags.
It's just plain rude.
This is a family friendly forum.

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Playing devils advocate for a moment, but if it's your first service, doesn't it stand to reason that you're still under warrantee? And if so, doesn't the warrantee include roadside assistance? Or is the roadside assistance a dealer by dealer perk? Sorry, that was a lot of questions. However, if the...

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I noticed this the other day - my speedometer needle doesn't move! I must have hit a big pothole and rattled something loose? I checked on the forums here and could not find a similar issue but if so please let me know. Everything else works fine and it's running as normal. Is this a mechanical or ...

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Ah yes. Ye Olde Genuine Cruiser discussion.
Oh how I have missed thee. lol

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Thanks for all of the suggestions.
Knowing me, I will most likely try them all.
Thanks again.

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Ok, I know this has been covered before, but technology and software are constantly changing. What are some of the easiest ways to post pictures on MB? I always fell like I have to resize them to death in Paint. I get the pixel dimensions right, but then the file is too big, etc. I'd post more pictu...

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Congrats! It'll be a while before I get there. I figured out that I have over 18K on 6 various scooters, since 2009 (I traded a bit to try different scooters, including a Yamaha Majesty, a MP3 250, then a MP3 500), but my original Buddy just turned 6,200 recently. Do you recommend any certain maint...

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Congratulations! Just passed 2000k this week (owned since July). I'm still commuting to work although it was 32f this morning. Hope to ba able to continue until ice becomes a problem. For what it's worth, part of the reason I have as many miles as I do, is because my Buddy was my daily commuter for...

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Hit 15K today. And I've smiled every one of those miles. :D monamibuddy? Did you participate in the gentlemans ride this last Sunday, September 30th? Obviously off topic but you and your Buddy in your sig look familiar. I was waiting at Halika Hiki in River Grove to see how many folks participated ...

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http://baltimore.craigslist.org/mcy/3317194024.html[/b] If I had to guess, I'd say it's an older version of the "Big Max". Same basic body style, save for the headlight configuration. All else looks pretty similar. Check it out for yourself. http://www.pgo-scooter.com/products_info.php?co...

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Hit 15K today. And I've smiled every one of those miles.

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Most likely new battery may be needed. But go have your local shop put a meter to check out the stator.
Sounds like that might the issue.

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Toot, Is this 2009 new to you, or New Old Stock from the dealer? In short, are you the first owner? And is it still under warrantee? I don't think the warantee transfers. Secondly, if it's out of warantee, it's 4 bolts, nothing to doing it yourself. No matter what your skill level. No special tools ...

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Sounds like oil is pushing up through the rings, to the cylinder head, which is fouling the plugs. You'd have to pull it apart to see if the rings are intact, but then you also need to see what, if any damage was done to the cylinder. Where are you located? Silver lining: Sounds like a perfect excus...

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Depends it you are using an aftermarket grip as demo'd in the video. Those are an easy swap. Pull the originals off, or blast some air underneath them to get them loose. However, if you are swapping out for OEM Genuine Buddy grips, then you have to contend with the throttle cable. If you don't need ...

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It says that it requires special intake manifold.
I would also say the the throttle guide looks like it's positioned differently.

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Here are a couple of guides for you.

http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/tech_suppo ... aqread.asp

http://www.verrill.com/moto/sellingguid ... rchart.htm

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Hi, I am new here and have read many posts about adding a Prima exhaust and re jetting with the kit from Scooterworks.... but what about intake air filter upgrade??? Do you need it, and where do you get it.... I have a 2009 (NEW) Buddy 125. I was thinking about adding an exhaust in my first Dealer ...

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Will take you all of 7 minutes. Bolts are right out in the open.

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I was looking to get one when I initially started working on my own Buddy. What would you be working on that would require one? Unless you are working on other bikes, I've found that it's not really a requirement. Unless you have a bad back or something, save your money and get some nice aftermarket...

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2 bolts. Lefty Loosey. Righty tighty. Done.

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Have always used my impact wrench to remove. I tried to improvise the first go around and ended up breaking 2 fins off of the variator. ...that was some time ago though. As far as the specific torque settings, I low all low tech. I take a sharpie, draw a line on the bolt and nut. Then get it as clos...

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That's what I was afraid of, actually. They don't indicate what is in stock and what's out of stock and I need the seat by the 28th. :? Pick up the phone and call. They are super accessible. I believe it's Dan or Maybe his name is Dave, and hey are straight shooters. Have ordered several things fro...

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Anyone else with the prima exhaust for their buddy 125 ever had it scrape? I was turning into work today and heard a scraping sound and sure enough.. my new prima exhaust is scraped. :? :cry: Yes. It takes a licking though. So it's not like it's going to scrape a hole in it. Mine even flattened out...

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It could be the rollers or dust in the clutch. Or… something else. Air system, fuel… +1 on the rollers and clutch. That's why I asked about the comfort level of getting his hands on the engine a bit. There are ( 8 ) 8mm bolts that hold that CVT/Trans cover on. Was thinking it could use a blast of a...

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You may have just answered your own question. It is possible that it's his imagination. However, I'm a firm believer that once you've, ...for lack of a better expression, "become one with your Buddy", you know how it’s supposed to feel. Therefore, any deviation from that, seems out of pla...

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it could be my imagination You may have just answered your own question. It is possible that it's his imagination. However, I'm a firm believer that once you've, ...for lack of a better expression, "become one with your Buddy", you know how it’s supposed to feel. Therefore, any deviation ...

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Can you elaborate? Idling rough? Sputtering? Clutch not releasing?
There could be a host of things happening. Not all of them awful, but more info would be helpful.
What's your DIY comfort level?

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Dctrzeke wrote:Funny, I have a sunset that I painted black... all except for the part under the cluster. It seems like a PITA to take off.

WOW. What a difference.

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Philip,
Wishing you well.
Pleasure to meet, and share a beverage with you at AV, in Lake Geneva.
Mike G

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Matt, Everything you did seems logical, and isn't bad to do from time to time. But if it happened right after furling up, then I would have guessed vapor lock before anything else. Did anyone bring that up? ...i didn't read too carefully. Anyway, if you top off again and it happens again, pull over....

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Hello BuddyRaton;Lovemysan: Thanks for sharing your own experience with the Big Bore Kit. Yours is what I expected. I have my scooter in for a second opinion with another shop. As a preliminary diagnosis, he thinks the piston might be installed backwards. In such as case, not enough oil lubricates ...

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Unscrew the spark plug. Plug it back into the cable. Hold it next to the frame and hit the starter.
Are you getting spark?
Could be as simple as that.

Was it having a hard time idling before this happened?
It could be the stator.

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Jerome, what neighborhood do you live in?

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I'd contact the local beat cop and ask her/him for advice. Also, let them know someone is doing this and ask what kind of charges the perp would incur if they were caught. Then post this info on car windshields... that would get your neighbors involved too. Then, major surveillance spy action! Amy,...

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Hello Monamibuddy: Thanks for your response. No I did not remove the air box, but I know about air flow characteristics. The scooter should not run 2/3 of original speed with a 161cc Big Bore Kit installed even if that is the only upgrade done. Rick71454 Rick, Didn't mean to HiJack your thread. My ...

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I did the 161 kit with a Prima pipe and NCY big valve head. The scooter runs great. Lots more power and top end speed. I am reaching 75mph indicated on my speedometer. I am looking to upgrade to a 26mm carb and upgrade the transmission now! I am afraid I am hooked... I went transmission first, then...

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Maybe?? http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Gy6 ... &_osacat=0

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ericalm wrote:It's a stray dog that's one eye blind, has a chunk out of an ear from a fight and walks with a limp..

...named "Lucky"

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Quick question: do you find your variator/ belt slipping after polishing it up like that? Cleaning it to get all of the dust off from the belt and clutch makes sense. But using the polish on the face of the plate would make the face of the variator slicker, seems counterintuitive. I'm just curious ...

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Batteries plus

Body panel swap

UShip

gas smell

Weather related

Could be a couple of reasons

Re: speedometer not showing any speed.. everything else OK

Easiest means to post your pictures

Re: 15K

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Re: Prima exhaust upgrade and air intake??

Re: Prima exhaust scrape

Philip and Mike