1.) replace the factory tires with a name brand high quality tire. They seem to balance better and give a smoother ride.
2.) Keep water out of your fuel system, add something like Sea Foam to the tank and put Stabil in a full tank if you are going to store it.
3) Oil changes aren't that hard on a Buddy and you can get filters at a reasonable price. Follow recommended factory recommended maintenance intervals at least.
4.) Valve adjustments on a Buddy are far easier than most scooters, and can be done with relatively inexpensive tools. Again inspect./ adjust at specified intervals.
5.) Spark plugs, Fairly easy to get at. Change at recommended intervals.
I've had good luck with Iridium spark plugs on motorcycles.
6.) Don't use cheap gas. It is not that you require a high octane but the detergents and cleaners in the more expensive gas help prevent varnish deposits.
So does this make sense to you long time Buddy owners
