Threw on a couple after market parts tonight

Tweak · Post by **Tweak** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 4:15 am

Dr.Pulley Racing clutch
Dr. Pulley slider weights
Gates Premium belt
Nyc Race CDI box
Oversized rotor
HH compound pads
Solo black seat
Black cowl protector
Black rear luggage rack

Post by **jrsjr** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 4:44 am

Tweak wrote:Threw on a couple after market parts tonight

One or two! Looks like you decided to do it all at once. The final result looks great!

Dr. Rock · Post by **Dr. Rock** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 5:31 am

Wow! Super nice. In OKC also, hope to see ya out there so I can check it out personally!

michelle_7728 · Post by **michelle_7728** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 5:57 am

One of those "dining room" jobs, huh?

neotrotsky · Post by **neotrotsky** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:20 am

I've always wondered: What is the advantage to the wavy brake rotor? I've seem some who insist that it "stops better", but how does it do with the Buddy and what are the gains?

Otherwise, I'm digging the black hardware. Got my eyes on a black Buddy 125 by August and I think those would be awesome. Nothing like a big 'ole shopping spree

Tocsik · Post by **Tocsik** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 2:52 am

so.....
...how are you liking the "upgrades"?

Tweak · Post by **Tweak** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 3:13 am

love all the cosmetic
and really love the new brake set up
the clutch ended up giving me a little trouble and im gonna need to replace the variator due to loss of a washer ( its a really long story)

zilla86 · Post by **zilla86** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 5:01 am

you got some nice mods going on there

I'm trying to resist modding my new Blackjack as I tend to get carried away lol

out18law18 · Post by **out18law18** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 2:52 pm

Looks good! I'm also hoping to run into you around town to check it out in person.

Post by **Lostmycage** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 3:22 pm

neotrotsky wrote:I've always wondered: What is the advantage to the wavy brake rotor? I've seem some who insist that it "stops better", but how does it do with the Buddy and what are the gains?

Otherwise, I'm digging the black hardware. Got my eyes on a black Buddy 125 by August and I think those would be awesome. Nothing like a big 'ole shopping spree

The wavy shape doesn't effect the stopping power. That part effects the disc's air cooling, but there are other shapes that have a better effect on cooling. It's half cosmetic half functional. Full benefits from this design come under racing conditions (heavy and frequent use of breaks).

The reason it stops better is that it's a larger disc and the braking force is applied further out from the center which results in applying the clamping force on more surface area per rotation of the disc.

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 3:41 pm

zilla86 wrote:you got some nice mods going on there I'm trying to resist modding my new Blackjack as I tend to get carried away lol

Resistance is futile.

--Keys

TCaruso · Post by **TCaruso** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 4:12 pm

If you're interested in selling your original seat, we should talk.

KABarash · Post by **KABarash** » Thu Jun 02, 2011 4:19 pm

michelle_7728 wrote:One of those "dining room" jobs, huh?

Yeah really, what does the S/O say about that?
I re-wired a fish tank reflector on the kitchen table last week, my son hollered at me, "Dad, that's what you have a 'work bench' for!!!!!"

Looking good though.
Ride Happy, Ride Healthy

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:29 pm

zilla86 wrote:you got some nice mods going on there I'm trying to resist modding my new Blackjack as I tend to get carried away lol

You don't have to worry, it can take it.... Unless you swap a Vespa GTS 250 engine into your Buddy like I did, you're not getting carried away

PhoenixScoot · Post by **PhoenixScoot** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 3:32 pm

Very nice! If I happen to see you on the road I'll punch the air. That way you know it's me. More distinct than a honk.

Tweak · Post by **Tweak** » Fri Jun 03, 2011 8:21 pm

I RIDE IT TO WORK EVERYDAY AND ANYONE IS WELCOME TO COME BY MAXEYS CYCLE ON NW39TH AND CHECK IT OUT

zilla86 · Post by **zilla86** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 5:57 pm

I see you have a Prima pipe,
did you rejet? I'm getting some bluing on mine but the dealer said it was ok

and asked if I had any popping on decel.I dont have any popping but I think I will feel more comfortable going up to a 95 main jet or mabey even a little larger to make sure I'm not to lean.

I'm still breaking in my Blackjack and I have around 550 miles and the first service was done at 200.

I've searched and found conflicting info on the stock jet size on the Blackjack.I have seen post that say a larger jet is provided with the Prima pipe but my dealer did not mention this jet.

thanx for any help on this

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Sun Jun 05, 2011 1:46 pm

zilla86 wrote:I see you have a Prima pipe,
did you rejet? I'm getting some bluing on mine but the dealer said it was ok

and asked if I had any popping on decel.I dont have any popping but I think I will feel more comfortable going up to a 95 main jet or mabey even a little larger to make sure I'm not to lean.

I'm still breaking in my Blackjack and I have around 550 miles and the first service was done at 200.

I've searched and found conflicting info on the stock jet size on the Blackjack.I have seen post that say a larger jet is provided with the Prima pipe but my dealer did not mention this jet.

thanx for any help on this

The stock jet on the BJ *SHOULD* be a 92. The Prima pipes didn't come with any jets when I bought mine. If all else is stock, a 95 is probably what you want, but as with any mixture change do a plug chop before doing anything

zilla86 · Post by **zilla86** » Sun Jun 05, 2011 7:52 pm

Thanks Kaos
I took a look at my plug last night and it looks good but I'll still do a chop.

I had a heck of a time getting that plug back in even with the socket from the tool kit.It has a weird angle and is in such a tight space that for me atleast it was difficult to get back in.

I was careful not to cross thread it and just took my time but there must be a better and easier way to do it.

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Sun Jun 05, 2011 11:13 pm

zilla86 wrote:Thanks Kaos
I took a look at my plug last night and it looks good but I'll still do a chop.

I had a heck of a time getting that plug back in even with the socket from the tool kit.It has a weird angle and is in such a tight space that for me atleast it was difficult to get back in.

I was careful not to cross thread it and just took my time but there must be a better and easier way to do it.

Did you remove the front panel? Its usually fairly easy to get to from there. If you still can't get to it, you can pull the bolt from the rear shock, pull the shock away and tilt the motor up.

zilla86 · Post by **zilla86** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 12:26 am

I did remove the panel and although I could get to it easy
It's the plastic cover with the hole that is a problem to work through.

I'm use to bikes that have the sparkplug in a easier location to get at and not such tight space that makes it hard to even hand tighten the plug.

I also had no idea the plug was that small and short.I went in there armed for bear with my tools

thanks for the help and to OP sorry for the threadjack

Tweak · Post by **Tweak** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:33 am

it's cool, it seams to run smooth with it i get a tiny bit of decel pop here and there sometimes but not that often

jahair · Post by **jahair** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 5:14 am

As long as we are talking about the Prima exhaust, I got one on eBay new with jets and rollers. I had a scooter shop in Denver install the pipe but they also said "no need to re-jet" It seemed to me that it would bog down a bit when I accelerated up hill. I have a Buddy 125. Any thoughts on if I should take it back and have them re-jet?

zilla86 · Post by **zilla86** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 5:53 pm

It's best to check your plug to see if you need to rejet.I found out my Blackjack actually already had a larger main jet #98 then others who had a stock #92 main.

I was lean even with the #98 so I went up to a #105 and found the sweet spot and good air/fuel ratio and plug color (tan) my scoot runs great and I'm still breaking it in with 800 miles on it now.

I know you have a 125 but the same should apply with the Prima pipe
I had blueing on my pipe during the first 100 or so miles and the plug showed a lean burn.

this was my first jet change on any type of motor and it was very easy to do.You can check the tech library here on how to do it.

Modern Buddy

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