What have you dragged home in/on your Buddy?

un_designer · Post by **un_designer** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 6:49 pm

So one of the thing that I love about the Buddy is how versatile it can be, and how much you can drag home. Let's here/see pictures of what you've dragged home.

The most I've dragged home so far is a watering can, a bunch of plant pots, and a bag of potting soil.

weaseltamer · Post by **weaseltamer** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 6:53 pm

i took some half grown tulips home in a pot in my front basket. i had to stop 4 times to get sticks to hold the bag over them for wind protection (w/o breaking the stems.) i had to use plenty of my string as well. it was a slow, curvy ride. i think only one broke tho.

actually i've had more stuff on it when i go to Mary Kay classes, my large facial-ing bag just barely fits on the hook. i'm just the right size that my feet fit under the bag and my legs fit behind it. (does that make sense) i can use my legs to help study it in the turns. then a few travel roll up bags in my (previous) back chrome basket and under the seat.

2wheelsgood · Post by **2wheelsgood** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:59 pm

I'm looking forward to what people post here!

I'm hoping to get a scooter later this year, I currently do all my shopping via bike, with a rack and 2 folding wire baskets on the back. That makes a handy platform where to bungee cord lots of stuff (including large bags of dog food).
I also take boxes to the post office and of course get groceries.

So when I look at scooters I'm always thinking "how could one haul stuff on it?!" When the time comes, I'll get saddlebags and a back rack and try to rig the thing for maximum cargo space.

peabody99 · Post by **peabody99** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:00 pm

well I can tell you WHAT not to bring: a growler of beer. This is a large glass jug that micro breweries will fill with their own beer for carry out. I had one in a padded cooler strapped in my rear basket and the bottom of the glass cleanly broke from the vibration (or perhaps a big bump) spilling beer everywhere! Putting it sideways in the bucket is an issue too b/c the bumps shake it up and spews out the top despite being sealed. Other than that we have been really loaded down...from big bags of cat food, to a case of wine (distributed though out the Buddy), flowers, a computer , a suitcase rolling bag (short distance) and so on.

cowgirl helmet · Post by **cowgirl helmet** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:21 pm

My Buddy has the front and rear chrome racks (Thanks for installing 'em, CmJ!), and last night I scooted to some friends' house for 4th of July with a gallon of potato salad bungeed onto the rear rack. The leftovers came home with me the same way.

maryvu · Post by **maryvu** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:05 am

I put a large-ish ceramic bowl padded with a fleece jacket under the seat yesterday. Not only did it fit, it fit right side up! I could have actually had potato salad in it. But, we opted to assemble it at the party.

Other things that have made it: bacon, flip flops, computer, thai food, a 2nd helmet, 2 full sized scrabble boards between my legs (that was a bit of a squeeze, but i pulled it off!) and fresh duck eggs.

After my rear rack broke with my Givi case, I put the original hardware back on, and went to Ortlieb motorcycle saddlebags. These things ROCK... I added some extra reflective tape, of course. I'll post a photo shortly.

http://www.ortliebusa.com/cartgenie/pro ... d=59&cid=2

cheers, mary

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:13 am

Overnight bag, sleeping bag, jackets, two pairs of uniform trousers, 7 uniform shirts, 6 t-shirts, a necktie, a belt, a pair of handcuffs and case and a pair of boots. And carried it 140 miles home from Phoenix. Uphill.

--Keys

krylonics · Post by **krylonics** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:15 am

I get 40 lbs. dog food bags on my Buddy. I just set it up on the floor board and stays in place. I do use my knees to pin it against the legshield. Not very safe yet effective. Oh, and my bowling ball, pretty much the same way but I put the bag handles in the hook, the sits on the floor so the hook doesn't get the weight of it, it just helps it stay stable.

azpenguin · Post by **azpenguin** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:54 am

I sometimes ride 250koala's Buddy. As for carry homes - Mostly groceries. Still haven't used the front rack; don't have a back rack. However, the amount of stuff you can put under the seat, plus having the use of that hook to hang grocery bags from... been able to take anything I've wanted along

2wheelsgood · Post by **2wheelsgood** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:00 am

> Ortlieb motorcycle saddlebags.

awesome! This is the bike pannier brand my touring friends swear by. Good to know they make them for motorcycles/scooters.

thing2 · Post by **thing2** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:33 pm

I've "heard" that a 12-pack of beer (cans) might just fit snugly under the seat.

brat · Post by **brat** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 2:05 pm

I have carried home a 40lbs bag of dog food, a globe (which is a bear to tie down

), a medium size art portfolio and a piece of Plexiglas. I think these are the oddest things I have carried at one time or another. I have had lot of groceries, dinners, lunches, oh yeah and flowers! I found that the front hook is a great thing. For flowers I get a bag with them, paper or plastic, and let them stick out of the bag. Than hang the bag from the front hook. The leg shield protects them from the wind and there is still a ton of room for my legs and feet which help to steady them.

lobsterman · Post by **lobsterman** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 4:40 pm

Yesterday I dragged home a large quantity of water distributed all over the Buddy as well as soaked into my pants, jacket, gloves, all over my helmet and backpack.

cowgirl helmet · Post by **cowgirl helmet** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 7:16 pm

Hook? What hook?

My Buddy has no hook. It has that nice basket-y thing under the handlebars, but no hook.

Is this an innovation for 2007?

KidDynomite · Post by **KidDynomite** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 8:03 pm

A drunk girl.

EBee · Post by **EBee** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 8:10 pm

Keys: Oooooo, handcuffs.

Cowgirl: You gotsa hook...underneath your glove box, I hang my helmet on it when I'm too lazy to lock it up.

Lobsta: I ended up in that thunderstorm on the afternoon of the 4th, I was soaking wet all down the front, bone dry on the back. Whoo ha!!

250koala · Post by **250koala** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 8:13 pm

Hey Cowgirl, check in the basket thingy. right in the center. I didn't see it at first either. Also if you pop the seat open towards the front of the bike under the seat is a small post you can hang your helmet by the D ring and shut the seat. Works well with two helmets also.

I carry 8 small traffic cones under my seat. ( For practicing)

un_designer · Post by **un_designer** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 8:48 pm

hooks huh? i never noticed it either... does anyone have a digital or phone cam handy? i'm at work (buddy's at home) so i can't just run out and look. but i'm curious...

EBee · Post by **EBee** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 8:50 pm

un_designer wrote:hooks huh? i never noticed it either... does anyone have a digital or phone cam handy? i'm at work (buddy's at home) so i can't just run out and look. but i'm curious...

It's right at knee level, directly under your open glove box. ALL Buddys have one. Really.

cowgirl helmet · Post by **cowgirl helmet** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 9:28 pm

Is the glove box the little baskety thing?

Right now, what I've got in that little baskety thing happens to be . . . a pair of gloves.

un_designer · Post by **un_designer** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:18 pm

oh. THAT hook. i thought someone said that it's near or under the seat.

it's only been semi-useful for me thus far. the hook's not "hooked" enough to keep things that i attach to it from just falling off. I wish there were a way to have the hook be more like a carabiner, so that you can truly secure items to it.

Post by **ericalm** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 2:02 am

un_designer wrote:oh. THAT hook. i thought someone said that it's near or under the seat.

it's only been semi-useful for me thus far. the hook's not "hooked" enough to keep things that i attach to it from just falling off. I wish there were a way to have the hook be more like a carabiner, so that you can truly secure items to it.

You can buy a metal hook to mount under your seat. Something like this:

http://www.scooterworks.com/Hook_Helmet_P1208.cfm

As far as beer under the seat, I'd just worry because it can get pretty damn hot under there. Don't want to skunk your beer!

un_designer · Post by **un_designer** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 2:42 am

that link you posted, specifically states that it's for vespas... however, you just gave me an idea

i just went and looked at the plastic hook by the open glove compartment on the buddy, and it looks like it's just a screwed-on part. i'm going to look at the hardware store and see if there's a way to get a better hook and screw it in there.

KidDynomite · Post by **KidDynomite** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 8:03 am

ericalm wrote:As far as beer under the seat, I'd just worry because it can get pretty damn hot under there. Don't want to skunk your beer!

Step 1) Buy Coors Light's award-winning 18-pack Plastic Bottle Cooler Box
Step 2) Lift beer and liner out of box.
Step 3) Place liner in underseat storage.
Step 4) Remove as much beer as needed to add adequate ice.
Step 5) Add ice.
Step 6) Scoot to the Rally.
Step 7) Make tons of friends when you open your seat and start handing cold beer to your mates.

weaseltamer · Post by **weaseltamer** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 2:24 pm

KidDynomite wrote: Step 7) Make tons of friends when you open your seat and start handing cold beer to your mates.

wait... you mean this is all i need to be popular? i knew i should've listened to my dad

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 2:35 pm

EBee...yep, handcuffs. Gotta have 'em in law enforcement...

--Keys

Post by **ericalm** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 3:31 pm

un_designer wrote:that link you posted, specifically states that it's for vespas... however, you just gave me an idea

It's a replacement part for some Vespas, but can be added just about anywhere you can screw it in. I'd be a little worried about hanging anything too heavy from it if it were just screwed into the plastic. Could easily be reinforced from the inside with some kind of makeshift mounting plate, though.

KidDynomite · Post by **KidDynomite** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 5:00 pm

weaseltamer wrote:
KidDynomite wrote: Step 7) Make tons of friends when you open your seat and start handing cold beer to your mates.
wait... you mean this is all i need to be popular? i knew i should've listened to my dad

Yeah, especially if you ride with the Crusaders. Well that a popping a cap in a tree. In your conditioin people will get the wrong impression. They'll think you were drinking and scootin'! Any luck on finding a new/used Buddy?

On the hook note, I bought a couple of key chains with caribiners on them. Put the hooks on the posts under your seat and now you have two additional hooks hanging from under your seat.

Similar to these. http://cgi.ebay.com/Lot-of-12-Sports-Ba ... otohosting

cowgirl helmet · Post by **cowgirl helmet** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 7:56 pm

Well, whadaya know. I do have a hook.

The things I learn from this forum . . .

BlueMark · Post by **BlueMark** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 11:05 pm

KidDynomite wrote:
ericalm wrote:As far as beer under the seat, I'd just worry because it can get pretty damn hot under there. Don't want to skunk your beer!
Step 1) Buy Coors Light's award-winning 18-pack Plastic Bottle Cooler Box
Step 2) Lift beer and liner out of box.
Step 3) Place liner in underseat storage.
Step 4) Remove as much beer as needed to add adequate ice.
Step 5) Add ice.
Step 6) Scoot to the Rally.
Step 7) Make tons of friends when you open your seat and start handing cold beer to your mates.

I've done the same with a soft cooler and my Blur's pet carrier. I love seeing my motorcycling buddies condescension turn to envy when I pull up the seat and hand them a cold one.

castleton · Post by **castleton** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 12:24 am

I've been looking high & low for a "latch" or "snap hook" that would screw right in to the same place as the stock plastic hook. Nothing even close. But I did find this:

http://www.homedecorhardware.com/wh.html

I got the 15.90 one, and it fits right over the same space, although the bigger one may be the better choice. I screwed right into the plastic, but I'm not expecting heavy weights, I usually rest things like Chinese food right on the floor! But I wanted something to ensure that the bag wouldn't slip off the hook (which has happened to me).

Rather pricey, but it works!
Pam

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What have you dragged home in/on your Buddy?

What have you dragged home in/on your Buddy?

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