Geniune Buddy Cupholder Thang? Any good?

Loonz206 · Post by **Loonz206** » Wed May 02, 2012 4:10 pm

First thing I would like to say is this forum is the best forum I have ever seen on details on scooting in general. My girlfriend and I have just purchased a Buddy 125cc 2009 Blue Scoot and just got some shwag from Scooter-works in the mail. My question is...

Is the Genuine Buddy Cup-holder decent? My coffee has taken spills often while headed to work. I didn't pick it up and was wondering if it is a good investment considering the pocket under the headlamp seems a little weird.

Cheers and Thanks for having me...

Loonz206

skully93 · Post by **skully93** » Wed May 02, 2012 4:24 pm

Several people here have this, and they review it overall very well. it also looks a little less retarded than the suction cup holders IMHO.

http://www.scooterdude.us/

Loonz206 · Post by **Loonz206** » Wed May 02, 2012 4:35 pm

Looks like I will consider the convenience side a little more in depth after reading the reviews it looks like it really stores some stuff...

TelPerian · Post by **TelPerian** » Wed May 02, 2012 5:43 pm

I do like my Gen-u-Bin, but I rarely trust my cupholder. I've had drinks bounce out of there and smash onto the ground while going over (in-street) railroad tracks.

iMoses · Post by **iMoses** » Wed May 02, 2012 5:57 pm

I also give "two thumbs up" for the Gen-U-Bin. Though I don't use the cup holder insert, so that my taller water bottle fits farther down, thus being more secure.

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Thu May 03, 2012 12:44 am

"Design is not what it looks like. Design is how it works."

It works well by design

Grant H · Post by **Grant H** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 8:05 pm

Where can one get the OEM Buddy insert?

skully93 · Post by **skully93** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 8:56 pm

just search for Gen U Bin, you'll be fine.

I like mine, though it is not perfect. For the price it is good, and I'm able to keep a crescent wrench under for those pesky mirrors!

it doesn't really work for tall coffee, I would recommend the corazzo one that hangs from the hook for larger cups.

http://www.corazzo.net/the-coffee-jacket

Post by **illnoise** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 11:16 pm

I have some Corazzo ones (jn black), I'll sell 'em for $8 with free postage. Pardon the spam. : ) IM me if you want one.

Bb.

Edit: come to think of it, I have a couple Gen-u-bins I'll sell cheap, too.

amy · Post by **amy** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 12:35 am

I just order a tall in a grande cup and it fits nicely. Snug. Get the little sip hole cork thing.

Also, the smaller Fiji water bottles fit nicely as do Odwalla bottles.

I use my Gen-U-Bin cup holder regularly.

Get it. Test it. Use it.

pumpedoncaffeine · Post by **pumpedoncaffeine** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 1:36 pm

I use my gen-u-bin cup holder every time I ride. I had to modify the insert a little so that the cup fits snug. I brought a cup with a lid that slides open to drink so that it would not spill when I go over bumps. It has worked great.

Maker · Post by **Maker** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 1:41 pm

i wish they made one of these for the rough house.

ThreeSheets · Post by **ThreeSheets** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:07 pm

The gen U Bin is awesome!

hal888 · Post by **hal888** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:08 pm

I'm so impressed that people can drink coffee while riding. I know I'd be covered with coffee if I tried.

Uncle Groucho · Post by **Uncle Groucho** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:43 pm

hal888 wrote:I'm so impressed that people can drink coffee while riding. I know I'd be covered with coffee if I tried.

Red lights: Great for chewing gum, lip balm, and the occasional latte...

A Gen U Bin would actually prevent me from getting to my car cup of Orbit that I keep in my dash. Makes exhaust a lot easier to swallow.

teacherquinn · Post by **teacherquinn** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 3:54 pm

Yes, Gen-U-Bin is a great mod. Great for keeping things a bit more organized.

amy · Post by **amy** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 11:40 pm

I would like a retractable straw attachment that goes from the cup holder to my face.

pugbuddy · Post by **pugbuddy** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 2:09 am

iMoses wrote:I also give "two thumbs up" for the Gen-U-Bin. Though I don't use the cup holder insert, so that my taller water bottle fits farther down, thus being more secure.

You can remove the cup holder insert (leaving just a sizeable hole) and still use it for larger bottles and such. I often do that, then click the cup holder insert back in for the smaller cups (such as those I get at food stores).

bounce · Post by **bounce** » Thu Aug 09, 2012 8:55 pm

skully93 wrote:Several people here have this, and they review it overall very well. it also looks a little less retarded than the suction cup holders IMHO.

http://www.scooterdude.us/

Late to the party, but just wanted to say... this is an oldie but a goodie:

viewtopic.php?t=9710

Mine still holds up very well. I haven't found anything comparable in price or convenience, for my purposes... which is primarily coffee. It's held up everything I've thrown at it.

amy · Post by **amy** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 2:10 pm

iMoses wrote:I also give "two thumbs up" for the Gen-U-Bin. Though I don't use the cup holder insert, so that my taller water bottle fits farther down, thus being more secure.

I, too, took the insert out. Also, I try to order a small sized drink in a larger cup to have room at the top for potential spillage. I.E. a tall in a grande cup.

The Gen-U-Bin is a worthwhile addition, IMO.

I may have to try that holder that goes under the seat though! Nice!

phatch · Post by **phatch** » Sat Aug 11, 2012 2:53 am

Found a good replacement for the 'spensive Corazzo. Bought a Starbucks sleeve on clearance, tied some spare bungee to it, and voila, cup holder with room to spare for the big ole camelback in the storage area. $1.75 total.

Modern Buddy

Geniune Buddy Cupholder Thang? Any good?

Geniune Buddy Cupholder Thang? Any good?

Thanks!