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Buddy 170!
fuel injected for 2011
Silver Two-tone brown British racing green
they look awesome and will be fuel injected!
They are not here yet, will be soon.
Silver Two-tone brown British racing green
they look awesome and will be fuel injected!
They are not here yet, will be soon.
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I know it has been mentioned that with the Stella, the 2t would be phased out. Just wondering if this will add to or replace the buddy lineup. I'd like to pick up a black Jack eventually. I can handle the "buddy classic " price tag. But probably not the Nü school buddy's. Really cool though. Didn't know it was in the works. Where did the info come from?
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NICE!
Wow! Some nice color options!
I was considering the 4T Stella in cream for next year, but the Green or the white would be a beautiful addition to my garage!
I was considering the 4T Stella in cream for next year, but the Green or the white would be a beautiful addition to my garage!
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Bosco beat me to it!
Yayyyuhhhh… These are going to kick ass.
Yayyyuhhhh… These are going to kick ass.
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at least right now the MSRP price looks like its slightly more than the current internationals.wifiducky wrote:same here me want <3 i wonder what the price will bejrsjr wrote:
British Racing Green! Tan Seat!! Racing Stripe!!! FI!!!! 170cc!!!!! Did they build the Buddy of my dreams, or whats?!?
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So can someone explain to non-mechanical individual (moi) what does "fuel injected means" and will there be a noticeable difference between a 150 cc engine and 170 cc engine. I mean if this was a 220/250 cc engine - that is a pretty significant difference
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Fuel injection means that a computer controls the injection of fuel and adjusts based on things like temperature and air pressure, making for better throttle response, more power, and better fuel economy in all weather conditions vs a carburetor.Stormswift wrote:So can someone explain to non-mechanical individual (moi) what does "fuel injected means" and will there be a noticeable difference between a 150 cc engine and 170 cc engine. I mean if this was a 220/250 cc engine - that is a pretty significant difference
The 161cc kitted 125 is a noticeable improvement vs the 150, as is the 170cc kitted 150. So yes, it'll likely be a big difference.
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With a motor this small, every CC helps. Don't think CCs. Think percents. A 170 is 36 percent larger than a 125. When you look at it that way, it's pretty impressive isn't it?Stormswift wrote:So can someone explain to non-mechanical individual (moi) what does "fuel injected means" and will there be a noticeable difference between a 150 cc engine and 170 cc engine. I mean if this was a 220/250 cc engine - that is a pretty significant difference
About FI, here's my thing. The motor in a Buddy is so small that it's really important to squeeze every little bit of performance that you can out of it. Especially on a ride that involves an altitude change, FI (tries to) keep the motor running right by adjusting the fuel/air ratio on the fly. With a carb, you ride up a mountain road and the jetting is what it is. The FI system (should) try to adjust. When I rode my Vespa GT200 over 9000 feet, it made so little power that I was paddling with my feet to help the hamsters. You know what I mean? GT250ie (fuel injected) owners tell me they can blast over mountains without noticing any loss of power.
FI adds another layer of complexity and stuff that can fail, but carbs have their problems, too. The biggest downside for the VooDoo crowd will be that they won't be able to rejet easily, but IMHO that will be a worthwhile tradeoff for folks who just want to add a performance exhaust and don't want to fool with rejetting because the FI will adjust automatically.
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Complaining about the cruiser.Kaos wrote:Bah, old news! I said these were coming OVER a year ago, where have you all been?
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Well, yeah! Works for me. Cappuccino dream! The scooter for Seattle.jrsjr wrote: Did they build the Buddy of my dreams, or what?!?
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yeah it means no jet but it also means moding just got more expensive
bbk it you will proably need a bigger injector or a fuel controler or a custom map
then you need a bigger throttle body
heck you may even need a fuel controler with just a pipe not to mention you have to make sure you get a pipe with a o2 bung or have one welded in
bbk it you will proably need a bigger injector or a fuel controler or a custom map
then you need a bigger throttle body
heck you may even need a fuel controler with just a pipe not to mention you have to make sure you get a pipe with a o2 bung or have one welded in
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Ok, it's faster and quicker--correct?
Any ideas on a top speed? Is the Buddy really worth up-gunning to 80mph when you are still riding on 10" wheels? I rode my 125 through Texas and Illinois doing 60-65mph and many people thought that was crazy on "those small tires". Doesn't it get crazier to take off across the USA doing 70-80mph on the same size tires? Someone help me out here....
Any ideas on a top speed? Is the Buddy really worth up-gunning to 80mph when you are still riding on 10" wheels? I rode my 125 through Texas and Illinois doing 60-65mph and many people thought that was crazy on "those small tires". Doesn't it get crazier to take off across the USA doing 70-80mph on the same size tires? Someone help me out here....
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I'd guess if they use a fairly stock transmission, likely 67-70.pugbuddy wrote:Ok, it's faster and quicker--correct?
Any ideas on a top speed? Is the Buddy really worth up-gunning to 80mph when you are still riding on 10" wheels? I rode my 125 through Texas and Illinois doing 60-65mph and many people thought that was crazy on "those small tires". Doesn't it get crazier to take off across the USA doing 70-80mph on the same size tires? Someone help me out here....
Honestly, I'm comfortable at 75 on my Buddy. Its not the ideal bike for it, but its not bad for short hops....
Beats the pants off doing 70 on my Vespa Super with 8" wheels
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Photoshopped, yes. But the injected 170 is real. woot!
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Nothing a few cans of black and gloss spray paint or a few screwdrivers (for a panel swap) can't fix.rollin thunder wrote:Yes, I'm told the Blackjack has gone away. I guess I'll hang on to my black beauty and get the new Fuel injected babies.
I'm keeping an eye out for these things. They're just missing the NCY suspension. I do really like the new colors, photoshopped or not.
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So where does this info come from? 170cc's with FI would be pretty nice.ericalm wrote:Bosco beat me to it!
Yayyyuhhhh… These are going to kick ass.
I have twins starting college next year so I can't really give serious consideration to a new scooter, but I've been dreaming of the 220i. I would love a bigger bike sometimes but still want excellent mpg's.
Also, some of the deals on very low mileage Ninjas have been tempting me
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Re: buddy 170
They announced it dealers about 1.5 years ago, and then again recently.bosco wrote:So where does this info come from? 170cc's with FI would be pretty nice.
from Genuine.
it was sent to the dealers.
Should be on their website soon.