Winter Riding

postprandial75 · Post by **postprandial75** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 4:12 am

I've ridden year-round in NH/VT the past 3 years. I just got a Buddy 50 at the end of August, and find it doesn't behave in the cold the way my old QianJaing Primo Seville did (I rode the Primo to Rochester, NY in early August). It takes much longer to warm up, but does relatively fine once really warmed up. Anybody know any options?

To me, the Buddy seems easier to keep upright in adverse winter weather, in spite of not having "footpegs". I'm not sure if my sense of balance has improved, or my pretending I have "training wheels" is what makes it easier. Has anyone had a similar feeling?

Thanks for any input.

Post by **ericalm** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 11:39 pm

I'm moving this to General Discussions…

Eddy Merckx · Post by **Eddy Merckx** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 12:27 am

Me and my lady ride year round (except when there is snow and ice on the street) in CT, and find our buddy 125's to work really well in the cold, do you ride on the snow ? and if so how doable is riding in the snow? oh and I'm from Rochester NY what route did you take thru western NY ?[/url]

kneil67@yahoo.com · Post by **kneil67@yahoo.com** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:08 am

hi im a NH rider as well i think my buddy does quite well in the winter i mainly ride when the roads are clear i dont want to dump and hurt my baby i like scooter riding that much and its my only dependeble ride my cage is old and i drive it only when weather constricts my winter two wheel riding ability

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:12 am

You might be able to fit a block heater to your buddy. Then you don't have to worry about trying to keep it going while it warms up.