Buddy sightings in YOUR area!

rkcoker · Post by **rkcoker** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:30 pm

Orange Buddy (yesterday, the 18th) in Oak Cliff parked on Bishop between 7th and 8th.

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 4:08 pm

Actually forgot to mention I saw one day before yesterday(4-17) on Hollister in Goleta, heading into Santa Barbara. Don't remember the color. Bet they were coming from the scooter shop that I was heading into..
Ok, so I only mention it because it's the first I've seen on the road! Pretty cool..

Post by **ericalm** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 4:39 pm

shuyaku wrote:
Light blue Buddy, female rider in light blue Corazzo 5.0, full helmet, black top case with checkers on it. Riverside Blvd. around 9am. I see this one often, and think I've met the rider (maybe at an LASG ride? at NoHo?)
that was me! Yup - met at a couple of LASG rides via NoHo

Thought so! I'm usually getting my coffee, not riding, when I see you go by!

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:00 pm

A two-fer today in St. Louie. First a Saint Tropez tucked into a bar parking lot outside of today's Cardinal game, and then a mocha 170i outside of Milo's Bocce Garden.

Post by **ericalm** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:37 pm

Bocce Garden? I want a Bocce Garden!

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 3:01 pm

Heheh, it's a St. Louis thang. I live in an Italian enclave (my kids all got 9 years of Italian in parochial school) and many of the bars have bocce courts, plus there's a serious bocce/social club facility with three indoor courts. They run a winter youth program for the kids. Several national champs have come from STL.

I feel a little conspicuous riding a non-Vespa through the neighborhood!

Mutt the Hoople · Post by **Mutt the Hoople** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 3:38 pm

So you live on The Hill!!!! I love that area. I go to the coffee shop next to Viviano's on Shaw regularly. I go a lot more now because a 50cc scooter is a lot easier to park. I often go down Skinker as it turns into McCausland, make a left onto Arsenal and I'm on the hill in a flash. What a great place to live

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 7:20 am

I spotted ME riding down Colorado Blvd in Pasadena at around 10:00pm. Rider seemed to be full of coffee and scones but I cannot confirm.

Black hoodie (oh oh)
Snazzy black and white FF helmet
Jeans
Black hi-tops

Riding a Blackjack like a scooting maniac while cages actually don't move on green lights! Too busy looking for friends and things on the sidewalk. I caught a glimpse of myself in a car window.

Ah, c'mon guys! I want to be "sighted!" I am on this thing three nights a week now time permitting and have not been sighted once

You'll find me roaring around San Marino, South Pasadena, Pasadena, and all over the general area. Lookout for me!

6'3 250 on a Buddy BJ. Easy to spot.

I can't wait!

KABarash · Post by **KABarash** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 11:38 am

JHScoot wrote:I spotted ME

Ah, c'mon guys! I want to be "sighted!"

Yeah......... probably ain't gonna happen, especially NOW.........

At least you have a better chance than I though, I think the the entire state of Pennsylvania has less buddys and/or scoots in general than one square mile of anywhere else.

BTW What kind of Hi-Tops are you wearing? My Vans Sk8-hi are dead.

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:50 pm

Yup, most likely cursed myself. I thought it might be my night because as I left the driveway a matte black Nissan Altima (i lie to you not) with red rims passed right before me. I looked, they looked and smiled, I took it as a sign

I must say spending more time on the little BJ really has shown me that yeah, it attracts a lot of stares and even some rubber necking. I used to think my Agility got more looks, but no. It's not important to me as no one is looking at me. But I see their eyes move all over the scooter and wonder "what are they thinking?"

Anyway, good morning to you, Kabarash. Or whenever you see this. Hope all is well with you and yours this fine weekend. The hi-tops? Well I got them several months ago and they have become my favorite to wear while riding. I notice with other sneakers the soles wear from riding, and they start seeming worn. But these have been amazing. I bought another pair, even. The fabric is strong but pliable and fit like a second skin, they are somewhat "warm" to wear, and the soles look good as new after thousands of miles rode!

Fila Original Canvas Hi. Also available with a white outer sole . Those have a green stripe as well as a red around the ankle of the shoe, and a green and red stripe along the inside of the outer sole. I have both versions, and they both look good.

KABarash · Post by **KABarash** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:47 pm

JHScoot wrote: Anyway, good morning to you, Kabarash. Or whenever you see this. Hope all is well with you and yours this fine weekend. The hi-tops? Well I got them several months ago and they have become my favorite to wear while riding. I notice with other sneakers the soles wear from riding, and they start seeming worn. But these have been amazing. I bought another pair, even. The fabric is strong but pliable and fit like a second skin, they are somewhat "warm" to wear, and the soles look good as new after thousands of miles rode!

Yep, thanks....... 'life is good' today.
Anyway, I need some new hi-tops, my Vans have 'self destructed' on the inside, the inside of the collar split all to heck within the first few months, soles are still great however.
Black shoes and/or boots have always been "'warm' to wear" even my old Jungle style combat boots, seems to just suck up the warmth of the sun......

rkcoker · Post by **rkcoker** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:24 pm

Saw a green 150(?) carrying a guy and gal on Routh in Dallas today.

Collette · Post by **Collette** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:32 am

JHScoot wrote:I spotted ME riding down Colorado Blvd in Pasadena at around 10:00pm. Rider seemed to be full of coffee and scones but I cannot confirm.

Black hoodie (oh oh)
Snazzy black and white FF helmet
Jeans
Black hi-tops

Riding a Blackjack like a scooting maniac while cages actually don't move on green lights! Too busy looking for friends and things on the sidewalk. I caught a glimpse of myself in a car window.

Ah, c'mon guys! I want to be "sighted!" I am on this thing three nights a week now time permitting and have not been sighted once

You'll find me roaring around San Marino, South Pasadena, Pasadena, and all over the general area. Lookout for me!

6'3 250 on a Buddy BJ. Easy to spot.

I can't wait!

Haha Im moving back (Im from Pasadena) this summer ! Hopefully you dont have to wait that long to be sighted though

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 1:08 am

^Right?

I don't see a lot of Buddy's around the area. The times I have it's been while sitting and having coffee at the corner of California and Lake, what with Cal Tech being just across the street, essentially

I have spotted three or four or five of them at that intersection from time to time. Blue, black, Italia, and St Topaz. May sound like enough, but I see more Vino's, Elite's, and Chinese around. Oh, and Vespa, of course. Quite a number of Vespa's around that area as you may well know

But still not a lot. Just compared to no scooters at all

Mutt the Hoople · Post by **Mutt the Hoople** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 6:01 am

I saw a red Stella on Arsenal around 4:00 this afternoon

Tocsik · Post by **Tocsik** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 1:37 pm

Thornton, Colorado.
128th Ave, coming around East Lake at about 6:45 p.m. on Monday 4/23.

scubadoobie · Post by **scubadoobie** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 3:18 am

Green Buddy (like mine!) around 5 p m at Mecom fountain.

keith1295 · Post by **keith1295** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:50 am

Burgundy Buddy at intersection of Pecos and Arizona Ave @ 3:00 on April 23..

keith1295 · Post by **keith1295** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 3:01 am

Orange Stella eastbound baseline @ 6:15

Southerner · Post by **Southerner** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:57 pm

Buddy Italia on University Drive in Auburn after lunch as I was going to the movies.

BTW, John Cusack makes a pretty good Poe.

easy · Post by **easy** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 3:35 am

crossville tn at clothing op campground blackjack with 21 on it. Close sources said that rider had lonng ride home with sunburned bum

Drum Pro · Post by **Drum Pro** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 3:56 pm

I've Buddy never seen a Buddy in the "wild"... As far as I know I'm the only person with a Buddy in the Mojave desert of California....(Hope NOT though)

Jana · Post by **Jana** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:13 pm

Hi All!

Yeah, long time no see.... nothing bad, just bizzy, baby!

I have an orange/tangerine Buddy 125, and saw another one just like mine at the Arnold Taco Bell the other day. That's two of the dealer's original 3 Orange ones accounted for.

So....whoever has it, you've been spotted!

Lovin' Sting! (now I'm sad because it's raining *again* and I can't ride today)

Jana

HepCat · Post by **HepCat** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:19 pm

Been riding mine all of one day.. saw a red one on Puyallup ave Tacoma, WA. heh... Nice scooty man

KABarash · Post by **KABarash** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:20 pm

Orange Stella, east bound on the 2100 block of Market St. Lemoyne, Pa. about 4pm today.

opposable_thumbs · Post by **opposable_thumbs** » Sun May 06, 2012 1:04 am

Red Stella east bound on 10th Street in Greeley at 6:35 PM tonight (passing Walgreens when I spotted you). Looked like you had a tan Prima roll bag on back. Possibly Lovelandstella?

S_Pata · Post by **S_Pata** » Sun May 06, 2012 3:11 am

Saw a psycho buddy @ nw 36th & meridian

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Sun May 06, 2012 10:22 am

I'd bet dollars to donuts that was our very own run_sarah_run or her husband, as they have "his and her" Psycho's

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Hey sarah, you've been spotted!

Post by **ericalm** » Sun May 06, 2012 2:24 pm

Wow, forgot to post my first Psycho sighting in the wild!

A couple days ago, around 6-6:30 PM. Psycho with NoHo Scooters dealer plate was on Riverside in Toluca Lake, then headed up Lankershim.

un_designer · Post by **un_designer** » Sun May 06, 2012 5:06 pm

I see so many Buddies riding around here all the time that I feel like I'm jaded hah. Other Denver/Boulder peeps... do you ever try to engage with the Buddies you see and tell them about MB or do you just let people be?

velobuff · Post by **velobuff** » Sun May 06, 2012 5:57 pm

I have a few recent posts on my scooter blog with scooter sightings in the downtown Boulder area. I did a blog post of scooters we saw on our walk to breakfast this AM....

http://phalanx.phpwebhosting.com/comminuted/wordpress/

Including my favorite Buddy 50

opposable_thumbs · Post by **opposable_thumbs** » Sun May 06, 2012 10:21 pm

un_designer wrote:I see so many Buddies riding around here all the time that I feel like I'm jaded hah. Other Denver/Boulder peeps... do you ever try to engage with the Buddies you see and tell them about MB or do you just let people be?

I'm usually riding when I see them but I wave and honk like a mad woman! I've never had anyone not respond in a positive manner back!

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Mon May 07, 2012 1:13 am

un_designer wrote:I see so many Buddies riding around here all the time that I feel like I'm jaded hah. Other Denver/Boulder peeps... do you ever try to engage with the Buddies you see and tell them about MB or do you just let people be?

Why so many scooters in Denver? And Buddy's in particular?

Also, does the "mile high" altitude mean performance adjustments with the carb and airflow?

rajron · Post by **rajron** » Mon May 07, 2012 1:44 am

Light Blue Buddy 125 with metal basket on the front – in the back of a small Motor Home Colorado License, not sure what was on the Buddy – Hwy 14 going north right outside of Madrid New Mexico.

I write this conscious of the fact we are not supposed to be negative and demeaning, but, dude you need to learn how to drive. I was one of the two scooters, one red and one black trying/waiting to pass you as you slowly traveled that route – I saw you speed up when the guy behind you, the guy just in front of us got frustrated with your driving and finally passed you, we made space as you tried to crowed him after he passed you. We let you use the whole lane, weaving, like you were out of control with your speed and waited as you sped up when there was a passing lane not allowing us to pass; we just patiently waited to pass. When we did pass you on the double lane right outside of Santa Fe we noticed you slowed and started to drive more sensible – I hope you make it to wherever you are going safely.

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Mon May 07, 2012 4:07 am

White Buddy in front of the Southern & McClintock Blockbuster at 7:30pm.

The surprising part isn't the Buddy, it's that we still have a Blockbuster!

Lovelandstella · Post by **Lovelandstella** » Mon May 07, 2012 4:03 pm

opposable_thumbs wrote:Red Stella east bound on 10th Street in Greeley at 6:35 PM tonight (passing Walgreens when I spotted you). Looked like you had a tan Prima roll bag on back. Possibly Lovelandstella?

yup- that was me! Cool! I've been spotted!

un_designer · Post by **un_designer** » Mon May 07, 2012 6:03 pm

JHScoot wrote:
un_designer wrote:I see so many Buddies riding around here all the time that I feel like I'm jaded hah. Other Denver/Boulder peeps... do you ever try to engage with the Buddies you see and tell them about MB or do you just let people be?
Why so many scooters in Denver? And Buddy's in particular?

Also, does the "mile high" altitude mean performance adjustments with the carb and airflow?

idk i guess denver is just really scooter-friendly. at least denver proper anyway. there are many in-roads and side-roads that make getting around easy on a scooter if one chooses to avoid the major roads. and i guess the weather makes it easy to ride too. plus, there are 3 dealers in the general area so i guess that probably helps too.

S_Pata · Post by **S_Pata** » Mon May 07, 2012 7:05 pm

I liked how that psyhco looked so I went and bought one!

HepCat · Post by **HepCat** » Tue May 08, 2012 2:27 am

Black on black buddy at the Safeway on Pearl, about an hour ago

skully93 · Post by **skully93** » Tue May 08, 2012 5:13 am

un_designer wrote:I see so many Buddies riding around here all the time that I feel like I'm jaded hah. Other Denver/Boulder peeps... do you ever try to engage with the Buddies you see and tell them about MB or do you just let people be?

I try, figuring I'll meet more of my local members here. However, there are a lot of 'new' people that don't yet count themselves as scooter folk, just people who bought scooters. Came up on a couple with 50's in a park, waved, and they looked at me like I should find a fire and die in it. They were in sandals and sunglasses, I had my ff on..

TelPerian · Post by **TelPerian** » Tue May 08, 2012 12:46 pm

Orange buddy, driver wearing an orange helmet on Washington St in Brighton.

un_designer · Post by **un_designer** » Tue May 08, 2012 3:14 pm

Last night around 7:45p-ish, going northbound on Bannock Street right by the new Clifford Still Museum. Guy in a suit riding a Buddy.

un_designer · Post by **un_designer** » Tue May 08, 2012 3:18 pm

Sunday, maybe around 12:20pm or 12:30pm, on Stout in between the two 1-way halves of Speer Blvd: 2-up on a Series Italia with full-face helmets. We were also riding 2-up on Speer heading toward Cherry Creek and also on a Series Italia.

HepCat · Post by **HepCat** » Tue May 08, 2012 9:00 pm

Red Buddy parked behind Little Italy in Pioneer Square Seattle

Tocsik · Post by **Tocsik** » Wed May 09, 2012 1:41 am

un_designer wrote:
JHScoot wrote:
un_designer wrote:I see so many Buddies riding around here all the time that I feel like I'm jaded hah. Other Denver/Boulder peeps... do you ever try to engage with the Buddies you see and tell them about MB or do you just let people be?
Why so many scooters in Denver? And Buddy's in particular?

Also, does the "mile high" altitude mean performance adjustments with the carb and airflow?
idk i guess denver is just really scooter-friendly. at least denver proper anyway. there are many in-roads and side-roads that make getting around easy on a scooter if one chooses to avoid the major roads. and i guess the weather makes it easy to ride too. plus, there are 3 dealers in the general area so i guess that probably helps too.

Yeah, I was watching the news today and in one brief remote, I saw 3 scooters pass by in the background. I live in the 'burbs and still see many scooters around. But when I'm "in the city" they are as prevalent as the prairie dogs!

GavinH · Post by **GavinH** » Wed May 09, 2012 3:16 am

My first post, picked up my first scooter last Friday, a Buddy 170i, have to say I love it. Commuted to work on it the last 2 days. Saluted another Buddy rider on 11400 S in Draper,UT at about 5pm this evening, he was on a 125. He saluted back, passed another this evening on about 9th and 9th in Salt Lake City.
Have to say I am impressed with power on it.

Gav

Post by **ericalm** » Wed May 09, 2012 6:33 am

GavinH wrote:My first post, picked up my first scooter last Friday, a Buddy 170i, have to say I love it. Commuted to work on it the last 2 days. Saluted another Buddy rider on 11400 S in Draper,UT at about 5pm this evening, he was on a 125. He saluted back, passed another this evening on about 9th and 9th in Salt Lake City.
Have to say I am impressed with power on it.

Gav

Congrats on the new scoot and welcome to MB!

Mutt the Hoople · Post by **Mutt the Hoople** » Wed May 09, 2012 11:07 am

Orange Buddy, on Delmar on The Loop, across from the Tivoli, about 3-ish yesterday afternoon. Three more scooters parked at Left Bank Books in the Central West End early evening but I was heading down McPhereson towards Kingshighway and didn't get a god look to see if any of them were Buddies or other Genuine models.

Uncle Groucho · Post by **Uncle Groucho** » Wed May 09, 2012 1:07 pm

Black Buddy 50 on Lavista Road crossing Clairmont this morning around 7:45.

rfman81 · Post by **rfman81** » Thu May 10, 2012 6:30 pm

Cream buddy on Nolensville by 440 intersection. Male rider. Also so the light blue buddy with lady rider this morning but I have posted about that before so that doesn't count.

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