Buddy 170i starter motor replacement
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Buddy 170i starter motor replacement
Hi, first post here, and I don't have much experience self-repairing my scooter. Can I replace the starter motor with any GY6 OEM starter motor or are there specs I need to match? I see some 9 and some 10 teeth on Amazon, will that matter?
Would this 10 tooth one work? It says it's for 50cc motors, or does that not matter?
https://www.amazon.com/Teeth-Electric-S ... 705&sr=8-7
Thanks!
Would this 10 tooth one work? It says it's for 50cc motors, or does that not matter?
https://www.amazon.com/Teeth-Electric-S ... 705&sr=8-7
Thanks!
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I don't have any direct experience with replacing the starter motor in a PGO GY6 but from what I understand it is slightly different from those used in generic GY6's. I'm almost certain a starter motor from a 50cc engine won't work in your engine though. You have to be careful to find the correct spec'd starter. I think there were one or two threads on here that talked about this. Maybe do a search to see what you can find.
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Is the right term to search for "PGO GY6" when looking at parts?babblefish wrote:I don't have any direct experience with replacing the starter motor in a PGO GY6 but from what I understand it is slightly different from those used in generic GY6's. I'm almost certain a starter motor from a 50cc engine won't work in your engine though. You have to be careful to find the correct spec'd starter. I think there were one or two threads on here that talked about this. Maybe do a search to see what you can find.
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Re: Buddy 170i starter motor replacement
Whatever this eBay link was above is what I’m looking for too. Anyone know?
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Re: Buddy 170i starter motor replacement
Right here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/303697129887?h ... R-by95uSYQ This is about 1/2 price of anywhere else.
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Re: Buddy 170i starter motor replacement
Heck yeah!
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Re: Buddy 170i starter motor replacement
Ok. I ordered this starter. When I go to replace is it under the buddy's seat? I just replaced the starter relay. I should have looked around a bit more.
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Re: Buddy 170i starter motor replacement
To replace the starter I believe the easiest way is to take the airbox off. You will want to have the seat and bucket off too. I can't remember for sure but you might even want to remove the left side cover(the long skinny piece of plastic that goes from the floorboard to the back of the scooter) to have a little more room to work.
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Re: Buddy 170i starter motor replacement
UPDATE: I replaced the starter in my Buddy 170i today with the EBAY purchased half price part posted above. It worked! It arrived in less than 2 weeks and was labeled with "Bubu 125'' on the side.("Bubu" is what Buddy's are marketed as in Taiwan if you didn't already know). It came with the cable that connects to the starter relay as well. Since the same starter goes in Buddy's 125,150,170i (PGO product code #C1241000000) it was compatible.
For Buddy's not under warranty anymore this $73 dollar starter is an option vs. the $173 OEM part.
In the end the under-seat storage bucket had to come off and the airbox had to be removed to get at the starter. Then a few hoses and after that it was accessible. I did not have to remove side panel but if you did the whole thing would be even easier. The seals on the starters don't want to slide in or out very easily so a rubber mallet was handy also.
Thanks for the help everyone. I'll try to come back and give an update in a while as to how the part is performing.
For Buddy's not under warranty anymore this $73 dollar starter is an option vs. the $173 OEM part.
In the end the under-seat storage bucket had to come off and the airbox had to be removed to get at the starter. Then a few hoses and after that it was accessible. I did not have to remove side panel but if you did the whole thing would be even easier. The seals on the starters don't want to slide in or out very easily so a rubber mallet was handy also.
Thanks for the help everyone. I'll try to come back and give an update in a while as to how the part is performing.