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Buddy 50 replacement exhaust

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hello all- new member here!
Tried searching but couldnt find anything..
Looking for a replacement exhaust for a buddy 50.
Doesnt need to be original, just a replacement exhaust.
I drive it to/from the train station & park for free!!!

Thanks much!
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Post by Stanza »

Original stock exhaust pipes are pretty expensive, how about an aftermarket?


https://www.scooterworks.com/Scooterwor ... 13076.aspx
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Post by jns1981 »

yeah- cheaper the better- if there are generic PGO exhausts that would fit- perfect! dont know where to start!
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Post by Stanza »

If you're in Westchester county, then you might try hitting up the dealership in Manhattan, Cycle Therapy. Bet money they install aftermarket pipes, and might have a new/used option or two if you're willing to make the trip.
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Post by tenders »

Where in Westchester are you? New York Powersports on Post Road in White Plains is more than capable of installing a Buddy exhaust if you source the part for them. But so are you - it’s a very easy process. Buddies are especially easy to work on.
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working on the thing isnt the issue... Sourcing a generic exhaust is the main issue!
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Post by tenders »

There seem to be some used options on eBay (and some wackily-priced ones as well).

I’d be reluctant to suggest any of the cheap Chinese options - who knows how well they’ll play with the stock air intake, carb, and jets. Easy to convert a $50 savings into a 50-hour fiddlefest.
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Post by jns1981 »

ill be honest to the point of stupidity-what do i even look up? PGO 50CC exhaust?
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Post by Stanza »

Just search "Buddy 50 exhaust" and you should be good. Watch out for roughhouse exhausts, the spacing isn't compatible.
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Post by tenders »

Search for “Buddy 50 exhaust�:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R ... t&_sacat=0

Yielding this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-Genuine-B ... 3630992973

I’m perplexed as to how some of those non-OEM items are actually “Buddy 50 compatible.�
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tenders wrote:I’m perplexed as to how some of those non-OEM items are actually “Buddy 50 compatible.�
You can't trust any listing that says (Fits: Buddy 50) in the title. It seems like a bunch of sellers are saying that the items they are selling will fit every model of scooter even if they don't(or they might fits with hours of custom fabrication.) I really wish Ebay would try to cut down on this.
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Post by tenders »

It looks like those cheapie mufflers are cut-n-clamp (or cut-n-tack weld). Probably not hours of work with a hacksaw, but probably not a very good outcome, either, requiring a lot of retuning afterwards - possibly indefinitely.

I would much sooner buy a used OEM one. What’s wrong with your original?
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