Modern Buddy

I have an older (2007) Buddy St. Tropez. I am terrible owner and once i had kids it has sat in my garage with about 1200 miles on it. It's been about 2 year since we've done anything with it.

So my question is, is there any value left in it and is there potential someone could bring it back to life? I've had a few inquiries from friends lately, but I don't want to sell/give them something that is junk/parts.

Thanks.

you could probably get it started yourself...
1 drain fuel
2 add new fuel
3 add seafoam to fuel
4 try to charge battery and start or try to kick start or try to use jumper cables from a car and and try to jump start using a car battery

could need a new battery or may need a carburetor cleaning...maybe a spark plug but that can be checked somewhat...all depends on how you make out with the above 4 items...with small engine work you always start with the easy stuff and move in a logical order to the next possible thing to check

Buddy 50, or 125? Either way, you'll need to drain all fluids and clean the carb thoroughly. New Fuel filter probably, and new battery (or kick start). Assuming it wasn't beat up too badly before being stored, you should be able to bring it back given the low mileage.

Sitting for 2 years is going to take more than fresh fuel and seafoam. If you're looking to sell, it will be worth two to three times as much if it is a running street worthy bike.

Take a look at this: http://www.modernbuddy.com/forum/viewto ... n+125+carb

Wow!! Thank you all for your replies.

I would have kept it going except for the kids and the country roads we moved out to. I think I'll have to take a look and talk to some mechanics.

It was in great condition before we stashed it in the garage. Trying to make room for the kids toys now.

I also have a 2007 St.Tropez. I've used it a little more than you, but in 11 years I've only totaled 6,000 miles. It runs great. Anyway, I'm sure with new fluids and seafoam yours will run just fine. i'm assuming that you didn't put any stabilizer in the fuel when you stored it, so that carb may need a good clean.

Good Luck!!

Sobo_buddy, I also just noticed that you joined this forum 2 days before i did back in 2008.

St. Tropez, otherwise known as the "Levi's" edition of genuine.

Oh things in life happen and sometimes other things need more attention than our scooters. No really...that does happen...sometimes...to some people!

Tough to kill a Buddy. Get a battery, change fluids, clean the carb, fresh gas and oil, spark plug, check tires, go ride!