Modern Buddy

skully93

Hopefully it's decent. I've had some cheapo batteries only last a year, but my bikes lived outside.

The chrome batteries I've got have all lasted at least 3 years of neglect

skully93

I've gotten Chrome Batteries from Amazon pretty darn fast, but locally a Batteries Plus or powersports shop can help. you'll just pay more.

skully93

Looks good! I hadn't stopped by in a bit, hope everyone is doing well!

skully93

Some of you may have caught this, but jus in case, here's an interview with Philip MacCaleb

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1165295/5646 ... ooterworks

skully93

I don't stop by to make all my rambling posts like I used to! My buddy is on mothballs for a bit until I can get the $$ together and have DeeDee overhaul it, but still riding. I've done a couple of 'essential' trips on the bike to pick up a few things, but no big rides so far this year. Minor projec...

skully93

I'm lucky enough to work from home. My wife was laid off immediately (temp work). Allegedly unemployment bennies will show up soon, we shall see. I miss rides. Yesterday we dropped off a case of beer for a friend who works in hospitals, and got takeout. overall we're holding up OK with vid calls and...

skully93

oh! this is gonna rock!

I think that's the same HP as my vespa 300, but much lighter

skully93

I need to overhaul mine this upcoming Spring, and may as well put in the adapter too!

I'm in. I miss you guys too. I don't stop by as often.

skully93

My Buddy was my ONLY vehicle for a while. sometimes just a couple miles to work, but also a 70 mile round trip a couple times per week. We moved to a place with faster roads so I don't use it as much, but after 20k miles it just needs a good round of maintenance next Spring and we're ready for anoth...

skully93

I hit 92mph coming down the side of a mountain once.

Don't do that.....

I'm about to hit 20k and everything on my buddy 150 needs some love, but it will hit 58 on a good day no problem, so long as it's flat.

I'm 185lb and we're at 5500ft

skully93

Yikes!

Well, you also live in Boulder, which is probably second only to Denver in light-blowing morons in CO.

I've put about 90k miles on various bikes, almost all in the State, and I'm just amazed at how stupid people can be.

Glad you didn't get hit!

skully93

I've had mixed results with the kickstarter. Sometimes I can get it, sometimes I can kick until I'm wheezing and it won't budge. They're not as robust as kickstarters on say, a nice Vespa. You also have to make sure you're still squeezing the brake lever, or it won't start. For as cheap as batteries...

skully93

Here is an adjustable 280mm Forsa. Great shock, made in Taiwan. https://www.ebay.com/itm/GY6-FORSA-Performance-Racing-Shock-Ajustable-50cc-49cc-Nitrogen-charged/322690565759?epid=2084903231&hash=item4b21db467f:g:JvQAAOSwopRYhWkf Is that the one you had on your 170i? I might eventually spring fo...

skully93

awesome! have fun!

skully93

I've got 20k milles on my buddy, and I have abused it. With regular maintenance, they will live a long time. if you've never ridden before, go get all the gear and take a motorcycle class. Glad to see you started with used. I've tried to convince many friends of it, and they all bought new, but eith...

skully93

Guys I need help! I purchased it, but itâ€™s smoking up so badly when I ride!!!! Massive smoke, and smells like something is burning. It runs fine, idles fine. But the smoke is ridiculous, and making me sick when I ride it. What could possibly be causing this much smoke from the tail pipe? Could th...

skully93

Upgrades are a 2nd, faster bike.

This happens to many of us

skully93

Haven't had this issue in 30k of buddy miles.

2 new scoots and one of the original '06.

There's no way it's normal.

They are small wheeled, light on suspension. It's not a Ducati, but it should ride sure and steady.

skully93

the mechanics among us can correct me if I'm way off base: When my wife got her new buddy, it wouldn't start when hot. It cut out on her a few times. The shop charged us to look at it, but couldn't find anything wrong. With it not being reliable, she didn't ride it much. Since she still had a small ...

skully93

jrsjr wrote:I'm weighing the whole thing in my mind right now. G400C. RE INT 650. Kawasaki W800. Options! Who knew?

I'm just sticking with the CTX and Buddy until it's Goldwing time

skully93

Every year, it seems like the rage cranks up with the start of Football season, and it gets worse through the end of the year. I've even considered going down to 1 car and taking the light rail. Not just driving, but in public, people are just jackasses lately. I don't advocate solving things with f...

skully93

I got to see and sit on one in the shop. I didn't test ride as of yet, but it's not a bad looking little bike!

Everything looks quality, and it's well put together.

skully93

I know different states use different methods to calculate, but you shouldn't need to go higher than the 87 Octane. Not that filling 30 cents more hurts the wallet, it just doesn't matter.

skully93

I still kinda want one, even though I am swimming in bikes.

Denver has also become absolutely s**t to ride in. I do it for sanity, but...ugh.

Still want one. And a RE Interceptor. And a Goldwing. And a pony!

skully93

â€œIf you are concerned that there is a problem with the scooter you should find someone who owns or has experience with Buddiesâ€�. he was adamant the oil should be changed every 1000 miles, the filter every 2000. Said the only octane of gas one should use is 91 (I know, I know, thereâ€™s endless ...

skully93

The zuma 125 is a wide beast, and heavy. Nothing wrong with them, but if you insist on 12" wheels a vespa would be better. I know plenty of vertically challenged folks that ride the buddy 125, or even large motorcycles. It takes a while to develop the skill correctly, but the MSF class will hel...

skully93

Good to rely on your earballs for a while.

On long treks I might venture to do some music, but I've enjoyed just being. Letting my thoughts roll on through as I ride.

Kind of my wake up Zen to start/finish the day.

skully93

We still have a few unofficial/official Scarabs in Denver!

skully93

This is varied. My buddy lives outside year round under a cover. I've had it for nearly 6 years and 20k miles. The engine is fine. If you maintain them, there is no reason they won't last quite a while. I've seen a ton of old honda Elite scooters with 80k miles on them. They may look like they are v...

skully93

for longer trips I have armored jeans. Day to day I wear jeans, tough boots, jacket, helmet, gloves.

During some rally events you might catch me sans jacket and in tennies (which is admittedly stupid). This is super rare. Always wear my helmet and gloves.

skully93

I'm sorry that it is that time.

However, it's awesome that you got to have these experiences!

Please stay and contribute your wisdom and wit whenever possible.

skully93

Had a 50cc Zuma 2T as my first. Great machine, but needed more oomph.

The 4T ones are dogs stock, but follow DeeDee's direction and you'll have a very dependable form of transport.

skully93

if there are no CARB certs for something, are they not importing anything at all, or just not anything new?

skully93

I would think there's either a leak or not. It could be overflowing at the evap hose perhaps? if you overfill, it might drip a bit. Also check the lines at major junctions. Maybe it has a tiny crack where it expands. Also, check the belt for wear, make sure there is air in the tires, etc. Not enough...

skully93

I have the NCY variator setup, and 11g if I remember right, on my 150.

IT significantly smoothed it all out, ant it takes off faster. Standard Gates belt is what's on there methinks.

skully93

I sometimes ride in temps where if I don't let it warm up a bit, it simply won't move quickly.

even my FI motorcycle gets cranky when it's below freezing.

skully93

I have it on the ctx700. It's sort of a 'meh' when it comes to motorcycles, but I've put 20k on already. The DCT does sort of piss you off in the twisties, but it doesn't matter. For commuting it's heaven.

It would be ideal on a 'Wang, but I'm guessing it will be 30k then.

skully93

I have over 18k on my scoot, and @10k on my rear brakes. They could probably use some de-glazing given how evil I am to them, but they still stop the bike.

Methinks something else is afoot.

skully93

I find unless I'm commuting, I generally need to take a break from riding the Buddy by the time fuel is a concern.

By the time I have 80+ miles of hard riding in, I want a stretch and some water anyway.

If I'm going 200 miles, I generally (but not always!) get on the motorcycle.

skully93

I don't need any more bikes, but I've been strongly considering this one.

Groms are awesome, but this is more my style and has a few more horses/5th gear.

skully93

JJScoot wrote:Seriously?! I thought it was a metal one that was thicker than that. I'm going to have a pretty heated conversation tomorrow with the dealer that told me it was done! I'm fuming right now.

Keep in mind they're not supposed to de-restrict them. It's an 'under the table' discussion.

skully93

I'm just about at 18k on my 150. At 20k he'll get an overhaul, but there's no indication other than tires/other consumables that there's an issue. Shoudl be ready to go another 20k

skully93

Nice!

My buddy 'settled in' after a few thousand miles. Cool little machines.

skully93

Mine is an '09 and I'm at 18k miles. You probably do need a big maintenance of fluids, rollers, etc. Might as well do the brakes too.

After that, enjoy it for another 10k

skully93

yikes!

Glad she's OK.

Not going to lecture, but any gear at all would have made that a bit easier.

Very glad the other driver cooperated.

skully93

it's normal. sometimes mine takes a few moments to move. I'm like "I just filled up and went 5 miles, how do I only have half a tank?"

I look down a moment later and it's fine.

skully93

Honestly in the end I will probably do a variety of commuting. Some days driving, some days train/bus, and perhaps some days scootering. Yes I will join ya for a beer, I understand everyone comes off differently on the internet than what they are really like in real life. I have to get a scooter fi...

skully93

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. Also, with all those cool cheap/light battery packs, there's little reason. You can get a...

skully93

Quite honestly, I'd like to find one of these in good condition for a fair price. Had one for a time when it first came out. Not the most powerful bike, but I sure had a lot good times on it. Even barn-fresh examples of those are commanding silly prices here on the East Coast. Folks are bobbing the...

skully93

SOAPBOX ALERT As a 6 year scooter veteran in Denver: depends on what roads and time of day. Rush hour down speer? speed limit is 35, but they'll go 90 and murder you to get to that next red light 2 seconds ahead of you. They'll do it while texting, eating soup, and using a 3rd hand to tell you that ...

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