My Buddy is BAAAAAACK!

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My Buddy is BAAAAAACK!

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Oh, my. Finally, all the gremlins have been exorcised.
New Head. New valves and springs. New wires to CDI. New CDI (yes, we found a gremlin there, too!)

So now, the thing feels like it's about to pop wheelies.
Since the troubles began, I had
1. Gotten a new back tire
2. Put in 11g sliders
3. Lost 5 pounds
4. Ridden other bikes.

1-3 were not detectable on my bike because there was limited compression. As far as #4 goes, I am amazed at the power of my little buddy compared to the other bikes I rode (including a people 150).

I am going to have to go easy on the thing until the valves seat, and will have a valve adjustment after 500 miles (next week? :P)
But so far, dayyum!

And now, back on a scooter, my life becomes more pleasant- not having to drag the car out, I can get around town so much easier, parking becomes a joy...

I am so happy now. :D
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Post by jijifer »

hurray!
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Post by Keys »

Good for you, double "L"!!! Now, go out there and ride and quit visiting with us....

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Post by bluebuddygirl »

Fabulous.... ride ride ride!!!
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Post by Cheshire »

Welcome back to the clan. :D
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Post by Skootz Kabootz »

Most excellent! I love happy endings... or maybe a happy beginning is more like it :)
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Post by peabody99 »

thank goodness it is back. I would be ape crazy by now.
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Post by Vic »

Congrats! Go tear 'em up.

Make sure that gremlin bell is working to keep any new ones from doing anything else!

Cheers,

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Post by Kaos »

Glad to hear it LL! You're far more patient than I would ever have been!
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Post by MarsR »

Wow, it's about time. Congratulations! :D
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YAY!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, it's fast. No, you can't ride it.

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Post by ericalm »

Congrats! I'm very happy it all worked out to your satisfaction. I know it was a difficult and long process but I hope the joy of being back on a Buddy makes up for some of the frustration and inconvenience. :)
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Post by LisaLisa »

I can't remember any frustration or inconvenience. :D

Into the wind and mildly uphill I was hitting 60 indicated. It will be a little while before the valves seat themselves in- and then it should be even better. :D
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Post by hackett »

Well what are you doing on here??? Less talk! More vroom! :wink:
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Post by LisaLisa »

Been out riding all day.
I had to go home and have afternoon coffee with WaMo.
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Post by ageekgirl »

W00t! Aloha buddy is BACK! No more sidecar rides for you, you have your own back! Yay!
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