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johnk Member
 Joined: 03 Sep 2018 Posts: 163
2003 Stella 2T & 2012 Stella 4T
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Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2019 2:01 pm Post subject: |
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"Manufactured to replace the Stella"?
I resent that remark!
(Go take a test drive, Point37!)
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Point37 Member
 Joined: 08 Mar 2018 Posts: 350 Location: Southcoast, MA '13 Buddy 125 Seafoam
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Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2019 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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johnk wrote: |
(Go take a test drive, Point37!) |
but what if i like it?...buddy only cost me $1300...not spending $4k...plus i'm a used bike kind of person...let someone else take the initial hit...and can't see buying a new model that isn't proven yet with no aftermarket parts...plus i'm sure the performance is pretty similar...but it never hurt to take a ride  _________________ '10 Triumph Bonneville SE (sold), '00 Yamaha TW200 (sold), '08 Husqvarna SM510R (sold), '05 Honda CBR 600RR (sold), '03 Honda CBR 600RR (sold)
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babblefish Member
 Joined: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 2992 Location: San Francisco 2006 Blur 180, 2008 Buddy St. Tropez
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Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2019 4:49 am Post subject: |
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Just saw one of these Royal Alloys on the street today. I must say it looks pretty good. Still wouldn't buy one though, engine is too small. _________________ Some people can break a crowbar in a sandbox.
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scootERIK Member
Joined: 12 Jul 2012 Posts: 383 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Buddy 125
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Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2019 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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Has anyone on Modern Buddy bought one yet?
If anyone has it would be great to get some reviews. Most of the reviews I have read/heard were after short test rides or from less experienced riders.
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Ootscoot Member
Joined: 04 Feb 2015 Posts: 33 Location: Santa Barbara Genuine Buddy 125, Kick
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Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 11:21 pm Post subject: |
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I took one out for a quick parking lot spin yesterday. My brief take: it’s heavier and feels more solid than my old Stella . Longer wheelbase makes it feel smoother, better tracking, but wider turning radius. After riding my Kick around, this felt like a tank. Engine is strong and smooth, but lacks the quick pickup of my Kick. Probably best for open road touring or suburban commuting. No under seat storage but does have a rear rack. _________________ Ex-Scooter dealer, current scooter rider, scooter owner...
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dcarwin Member
Joined: 26 Nov 2019 Posts: 1 Location: San Francisco RA GT 150
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Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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I've got one of these, and happy to answer any questions I can. I'm in the middle of a big ramp-up myself, of trying to understand what I will and won't be able to modify on this scooter.
Engine model: 1P57QMJ
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Dooglas Member
 Joined: 08 Jul 2007 Posts: 4225 Location: Oregon City, OR Buddy 125, GTS300, Typhoon 125
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 5:09 pm Post subject: |
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dcarwin wrote: | I've got one of these, and happy to answer any questions I can. |
First impressions? Photos?
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Point37 Member
 Joined: 08 Mar 2018 Posts: 350 Location: Southcoast, MA '13 Buddy 125 Seafoam
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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Dooglas wrote: | dcarwin wrote: | I've got one of these, and happy to answer any questions I can. |
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^^^what he said _________________ '10 Triumph Bonneville SE (sold), '00 Yamaha TW200 (sold), '08 Husqvarna SM510R (sold), '05 Honda CBR 600RR (sold), '03 Honda CBR 600RR (sold)
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johnk Member
 Joined: 03 Sep 2018 Posts: 163
2003 Stella 2T & 2012 Stella 4T
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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dcarwin wrote: | I've got one of these, and happy to answer any questions I can. I'm in the middle of a big ramp-up myself, of trying to understand what I will and won't be able to modify on this scooter. |
What does it make you want to modify?
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scootERIK Member
Joined: 12 Jul 2012 Posts: 383 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Buddy 125
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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Real world MPGs and miles per tank?
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jartist Member
 Joined: 04 Oct 2011 Posts: 26 Location: Santa Cruz Vespa
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Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2019 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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I would love some updates as you put more miles on it.
I test drove one in S.F. And I really liked it. I like gy6 scooters but at 6’4” I don’t fit on any of them. I found the RA to be very comfortable. It feels a little slow off the line but I think they spec’d the roller weights a bit heavy to keep the gas mileage up. There’s a review on Scooterfile that mentions this. http://www.scooterfile.com/scooter-reviews/royal-alloy-gt150-rider-review/
There is some extra weight it’s down low and it feels good- makes it feel solid and stable. It has a really quality ride feel to it.
I hope they sell a lot of these and I plan to buy one eventually but at $4500 out the door I don’t want to be the guinea pig if the engine doesn’t hold up. The engine pivot is on the bottom of the engine so engine swaps from other gy6’s would be very limited.
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