How great is your Buddy?

BoneGirl · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 5:05 pm Post subject: How great is your Buddy?

I just hit the 28,000 mile mark in less than 2 years. Am I bragging? A little. But mostly I want to express how impressed I have been with this make and model of scooter.

The Buddy is easy maintenance, has great gas mileage, quick acceleration, excellent technical abilities, well made stock parts and an all around economic deal for transportation. There are many accessories and additions to make your Buddy unique. It's twist-n-go as well as wash-n-go. Weekend Rally coming up and you want your Buddy to sparkle? Hose 'er down and you're off! Scuff marks, tar, street grime got you down? Mr. Clean Magic Eraser does the trick and doesn't hurt the scooter body.

Now what about accessories, you ask?

The first generation of topcases left much to be desired as well as the racks you put them on. Me and my husband traded in a few racks; luckily, the racks were free of charge as they broke one by one.

But soon a better model of topcase and racks replaced the earlier ones and life is grand once again.

The first generation of short windshields were fairly useless as well...unless of course you couldn't get enough of the wind blasting your neck and making wind tunnel sounds as you cruised leisurely down the highways and byways of life.

But I have now seen the new designs of shorter windshields and will most likely try one this year (on someone else's bike before I purchase for myself).

I have had the tall windshield since my first winter and can't say enough about it. Many of you have heard me talk about it in other Forum threads. If it weren't for this particular windshield, I would most likely not ride once the temperatures dived below 45 degrees. I never have a problem with wind being a factor...ever!

There are all kinds of saddlebags that can be purchased at motorcycle dealers. You can open your seat cover, lay the straps across the opening, close the seat and go. I use a Cortech saddlebag and it is waterproof and huge. Between the under seat storage, topcase and saddlebags, I am good to go for at least a 4-day trip.

My biggest expense has been tires (you use a lot of tires when you ride this much!).

Biggest complaint: We were told at time of purchase any needed parts could be in the dealer's store within a couple days because they were coming from Chicago. That has never been the case. I have experienced an irritating amount of time waiting for stock parts like air filters and rollers to be in stock at Genuine and my local dealer. As many Buddy scooters as there are now in America, I find it hard to understand why these parts aren't readily available to dealers; large quantities stocked at both Genuine and the local dealer shelves. I just don't get it.

So I have to work around this problem and get parts where and when I can find them. But all in all, I wouldn't trade the Buddy for anything else.

Cheshire · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 5:59 pm Post subject:

Wow.

Angela · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:25 pm Post subject:

Congratulations. Pink buddys rule!

SpunkyFemme · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:57 pm Post subject:

Wow !! That's a lotta miles! Congrats!

ScooterDave · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:05 pm Post subject: Re: How great is your Buddy?

r0sa · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:09 pm Post subject:

i remember a couple of months back, you hit the 20,000 mile mark. that was awesome. CONGRATS! im so jealous of you, im trying my best to ride around as much as i can, my commute in a day is only 10 miles or so Crying or Very sad

BoneGirl

Dean F · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:23 pm Post subject:

Here ya go, all the filters you need! http://www.scooterloungeonline.com/airfilters

chloefpuff · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:31 pm Post subject:

Bonegirl, you rule.

BoneGirl · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:04 pm Post subject:

Skootz Kabootz · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:12 am Post subject:

That is awesome. 28000! Genuine should use you in a commercial.

rajron · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 2:53 pm Post subject:

Very hard core!
I have less than half those miles, and my scooter is almost as old as yours.
I better check my air filter.

Noticed your logo has changed a few times as well

BoneGirl · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:09 pm Post subject:

kneil67@yahoo.com · Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:51 pm Post subject:

Dean F · Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:42 pm Post subject:

You are very welcome! The price on the 100/90-10 Maxxis WW is also very reasonable at $44.95.

BoneGirl · Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:00 pm Post subject: white wall

Ajax · Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:20 pm Post subject:

Hey Bonegirl, Glad to see all those miles on there. I've only had my buddy out a couple of times this year. I even missed WKRP. Hopefully the wife and I will get together for another group ride really soon. I've been too busy fishing lately. (too many hobbies) Shout at your Lockland neighbors the next time you want an impromptu group ride.

Jack

Dibber · Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 2:17 am Post subject:

Just want to congratulate you on your high mile achievement, and Thank You for the run down on your scooter and its parts/performance. You info is really valuable since no on has seem to have racked up so many miles. I'll be trying the Mr Clean stuff on my wife's Pink Buddy this weekend.
Keep on Keeping on.
Dibber

peabody99 · Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 8:54 pm Post subject:

congrats Bonegirl! I have not had problems getting an air filter at my dealer (POC)-that is a pretty basic thing. Maybe you should give them a call. Both our Buddys needed air filters in the 3000 's. We do all gritty, dusty city driving and they get pretty dirty. Nothing like Lagerheads though! Shocked

How long are peoples tires going? I have almost 6000 on original tires.

louie · Joined: 12 Nov 2006 Posts: 921 **orange buddy 125**

BoneGirl · Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 4:00 am Post subject: Deal's Gap

Well, I have 29, 360 miles and we're heading back down to Deal's Gap in the morning for 5 days. That should put me over 30,000 miles easily! Have I told you lately the Buddy rocks! Be safe out there. 3 folks around here have already gone down this spring: 1)Broken ankle, 2) broken leg and 3) broken shoulder blade and ribs. Ouch!!!

Lastyearsyou · Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 12:25 pm Post subject:

I finally get my Buddy today! Not the best timing considering it has been raining for the last 5 days. Can't postpone it though; I'm too anxious. Plus, the rain isn't going to let up for at least 10 more days. I just want to get her home so I can park her on the front porch and stare at her. I saw her for the first time yesterday. Dang, she's pretty. Very Happy

Can't wait to actually ride her!

Dibber · Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 12:48 pm Post subject:

Congrat Lastyearsyou, on your new scoot. Yes they are beutiful. Don't be shy of riding in the rain, just be more careful and slower especially on the turns. I find the stock tires work very well in the rain and on wet roads.

jbougere · Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject:

Lastyearsyou · Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 6:32 pm Post subject:

It's like the skies cleared just so I could go pick her up! Oh my gosh, she is freaking awesome! The shop owner gave me a "crash-free crash course" and took me around the neighborhood making me practice turns, stops, & such. I made it home just in time. The rain to started as soon as I put her on her stand. I'm so happy and relieved. Oh! I can remove the (on order) under my avatar now! Very Happy

jijifer · Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 7:28 pm Post subject:

kneil67@yahoo.com · Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 7:55 pm Post subject:

Lastyearsyou · Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 8:13 pm Post subject:

BoneGirl · Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 1:11 am Post subject: Sweet!

BoneGirl · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 3:09 am Post subject: new paintjob

Just got back from Deal's Gap and decided I needed another paint job while there:

Here are the rest of the pictures I took. This place rocks! I had a mechanical failure and a little rain so now I only need 80 more miles to hit the 30,000 mile mark.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/78266126@N00/sets/72157618717010677/

kschulz · Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 2:41 am Post subject: Re: new paintjob

BoneGirl · Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 12:14 pm Post subject: Re: new paintjob

BoneGirl · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 2:05 am Post subject: add another 2,000 miles

Today I turned 32,000 miles in a 32 month riding time frame. My Pink Buddy's Anniversary is actually June 30th but I had to take 4 months off my riding due to injuries (NOT crash related!). Even at that, 32,000 miles since I bought the scooter 3 years ago is impressive. I just ride as often as I can. Sometimes I travel here and there and accumulate a lot of miles without really thinking about it. I just keep my fingers crossed and thank God I have a great mechanic at home (Thank You, Lagerhead!). He keeps the Buddy running like new and I really appreciate his maintenance skills.

donkin · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 2:47 am Post subject:

Bonegirl,

Congrats! Great to meet you and your husband at the Gasoline Rally. Did you cross 32K on the way back home?

Safe travels.

Don

Skootz Kabootz · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 2:54 am Post subject:

This is amazing BoneGirl. Have had to do any out-of-the-ordinary repairs or maintenance along the way? Or have you just stuck to the standard Genuine recommended maintenance schedule?

Also (I find this amazing), if you averaged 80mpg, which is probably quite a conservative estimate for a 125cc, it means that you used 400 gallons of gas during your 32,000 mile joy ride, which at an average price of $2.50/gal comes to... drum roll please...

$1000 in total fuel costs. Pretty freakin' amazing.

vaderscoot · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:08 am Post subject:

comgrats i just rolled 10,000 on my 07 but i weigh about 340 so that must count for something lol.

7eregrine · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:59 am Post subject:

Cpmgrats Bonegirl. Very impressive considering you are in Ohio. Where is Mt. Healthy?

SCOOT3R · Joined: 18 Jun 2009 Posts: 110 **SOLD**

Congrats! Bonegirl... I am jealous.. You are true addictive scooter!

ScootStevie · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:32 am Post subject:

keep it going

BoneGirl · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:47 pm Post subject:

BoneGirl · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 1:49 pm Post subject:

I just received notice this was out. How exciting is this for me to see? Very! Hope you all can read my story and continue to enjoy the time you spend riding, tinkering and enjoying your Buddy scooters!

http://genuinescooters.com/press.html

SCOOT3R · Joined: 18 Jun 2009 Posts: 110 **SOLD**

Dibber · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:57 pm Post subject:

Go Girl Go! Congrats on the mileage, unbelievable. Genuine should be making commercial out of your ventures. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Did the short in the fuel gauge have anything to do with your scoot running or did the fuel gauge just stop working?? Just keep the rubber side down and keep on riding.
Dibber

BoneGirl · Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 12:17 am Post subject: