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Tempted to buy this Buddy.. Thoughts?

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There's a guy local to me selling a 2009 buddy, red. Has 1500 miles. Comes with windshield, top case, trickle charge, and a cover. He is asking $1000. Said it had a look over once by the dealer.

It seems like a hell of a deal. I already have a 2009 in seafoam and a 2009 kymco super 8.

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If it runs that is a very fair price. You may need to put tires on it.
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Post by luckyscroller788 »

sounds like a great deal to me!
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Post by ChuckyD »

I agree...
Looks like a sweet find!
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BuddyRaton wrote:If it runs that is a very fair price. You may need to put tires on it.
He claims the tires are in great condition with no dry rot and good tread
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Post by GregsBuddy »

Change the tires and be certain that is runs well. Carb cleaning may be necessary and is not too inexpensive, unless you do it yourself.
Great bargain there!
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Remous wrote:
BuddyRaton wrote:If it runs that is a very fair price. You may need to put tires on it.
He claims the tires are in great condition with no dry rot and good tread
That is a very fair price but the tires are 8 years old and looks can be deceiving. If you buy the scoot I would replace them at the earliest opportunity. Just out of curiosity, why would you be wanting a second 2009 Buddy 125?

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Post by JJScoot »

I would buy it in a heartbeat.
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skipper20 wrote:
Remous wrote:
BuddyRaton wrote:If it runs that is a very fair price. You may need to put tires on it.
He claims the tires are in great condition with no dry rot and good tread
That is a very fair price but the tires are 8 years old and looks can be deceiving. If you buy the scoot I would replace them at the earliest opportunity. Just out of curiosity, why would you be wanting a second 2009 Buddy 125?

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Good question lol. I have no need for a 3rd scooter.. a 2nd buddy at that but it seems like it's too good of a deal to pass up. I love my buddy 125, they are mean machines.

The 125 I bought prior was also a 2009 and had 550 miles. I should have probably replaced the tires but they looked mint. Still has the tits on the tires. But I do understand looks can be deceiving.
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Post by wheelbender6 »

Its not easy to find a 2009 Buddy with only 1500 miles.
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Post by Christophers »

Heck yeah I'd buy that!
Good find!
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Post by Dooglas »

And RED is the fastest. :wink:

Scooter tires, on the other hand, are about ready for replacing after 5 or 6 years regardless of miles. The point isn't whether they still have tread or whether you can still see the rubber nipples around the edge. When a tire gets old, the rubber hardens and the tire no longer properly grips the road.
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Post by GregsBuddy »

+1, change the tires.
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Post by ucandoit »

It's a Great Deal. Has everything I want in a Buddy 125, including the color.
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Post by DeeDee »

Has almost every accessory you can add. Low miles. Looks like a great deal. Look for cracks on the sidewalls and deep inside the tread. If you see none, and the tires hold air, ride away. Keep an eye on the pressure and the tires to be sure. To blindly throw them away is pissing away your money.
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Post by Remous »

Thanks everyone for the replies. Unfortunately it has been sold :evil:
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