New Buddy 50
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New Buddy 50
I just bought a new Brit for my daughter to use while in college. I rode it home from the dealer today. I have been riding motorcycles since the 70's, but I was a bit nervous before the ride: riding a tiny little bike with tiny little wheels 30 miles and over a mountain during rush hour seemed kind of "iffy". Things didn't start out very smoothly, as I locked up the rear brakes three times while trying to leave the parking lot (other bikers will understand why). But once I got moving, everything went smoothly. The bike kept up with traffic in town, no problem. Going over the mountain I pulled over several times to help break the motor in, but it climbed the rather steep incline very steadily (I almost passed a truck in the process, but wisdom prevailed for once). I arrived home safely with a smile on my face. The 50 will be perfect for my daughter in the environment she will be living in. Her riding lessons start Friday. I have to confess that, all in all, I was actually rather impressed with this teeny tiny thing!
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Re: New Buddy 50
Welcome to MB but as one who is an experienced biker, I'm trying to understand why you locked up the brakes three times while you were still in the parking lot.Clydeo wrote:I just bought a new Brit for my daughter to use while in college. I rode it home from the dealer today. I have been riding motorcycles since the 70's, but I was a bit nervous before the ride: riding a tiny little bike with tiny little wheels 30 miles and over a mountain during rush hour seemed kind of "iffy". Things didn't start out very smoothly, as I locked up the rear brakes three times while trying to leave the parking lot (other bikers will understand why). But once I got moving, everything went smoothly. The bike kept up with traffic in town, no problem. Going over the mountain I pulled over several times to help break the motor in, but it climbed the rather steep incline very steadily (I almost passed a truck in the process, but wisdom prevailed for once). I arrived home safely with a smile on my face. The 50 will be perfect for my daughter in the environment she will be living in. Her riding lessons start Friday. I have to confess that, all in all, I was actually rather impressed with this teeny tiny thing!
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Thats funny! I have worried I am just the opposite since it has been 34 years since I rode a motorcycle on a regular basis. With the past 7 years on a Buddy scooter, there are times I wonder how I would handle going back to a bike.
Speaking of bikes, I still catch myself using the old mountain bike hand grip on the scoot which the MSF instructor did not like. Of course when I do it and catch myself I can still see him giving me that look.
And then there is that quirky garage door opener the size of a key fob that I click trying try to "lock" my scooter when walking away like that will really do any good.
Speaking of bikes, I still catch myself using the old mountain bike hand grip on the scoot which the MSF instructor did not like. Of course when I do it and catch myself I can still see him giving me that look.
And then there is that quirky garage door opener the size of a key fob that I click trying try to "lock" my scooter when walking away like that will really do any good.
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Clutch! (Reminds me of the "Toe Pick!" scene in Cutting Edge... Skip to like minute 1:25 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keBSNn_ofSM)
Some days are longer than others.
I have the same problem. I've also contemplated switching the front and rear brake on either my bicycles or my scooter, so I don't get confused...MYSCTR wrote: Speaking of bikes, I still catch myself using the old mountain bike hand grip on the scoot which the MSF instructor did not like.
I've tried to unlock my house with my car's key fob before...MYSCTR wrote: And then there is that quirky garage door opener the size of a key fob that I click trying try to "lock" my scooter when walking away like that will really do any good.
Some days are longer than others.
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