Non-essential chrome parts

[buddy boy]

Has anyone tried modifying a Cuppini front crash bar (or any other type for that matter) to fit a Buddy 150?

[Lostmycage]

Welcome to MB! Nice to see more folks in this area loosing some wheels!

As to your question... I'm at a loss. Could you give an example of the crash-bars that you're referring to?

You should stop by Scoot Richmond and ask them about the crashbars that are made specifically for the Buddy. There's some for cowl protection as well as for the front fender. It's definitely worth checking out.

[ericalm]

I haven't seen front crash bars modified but before the Buddy chrome accessories were out a few people had modified some front and rear racks and fender guards from a variety of other scoots as well as footrests from Vespa ETs.

Front guards would be pretty tough to retrofit. The Buddy legshield is somewhat narrow and not the same shape as the more traditional vintage ones. I'm sure it could be done, but there's be a fair amount of cutting and bending. I'm also not sure the plastic up there can hold the bars. Might need to use wall anchors to attach them.

[buddy boy]

Thanks for the welcome. I do cruise through the parts area when I am over at Scoot Richmond. I was in the class during most of the clearance sale they had recently, so I missed a lot of what was available.

I did get two front fender protectors. Used one as a front fender protector and put the other one on top of my rear case to give it a top storage rack look.

Hearing that others have tried using different manufacturers of parts is helpful. I will probably try to get some dimensions on the parts and start from there.

[buddy boy]

The weather here in Hanover County was not conducive to a lot of riding these past few months. So instead I just added stuff to my scooter. The pictures can be viewed at the following link.

http://sites.google.com/site/buddyboysc ... e/pictures

[Lostmycage]

Not my cup of tea, but well done on making it your own.

Does the seat open with the backrest in place? I like that part the best

[BuddyLicious]

The weather here in Hanover County was not conducive to a lot of riding these past few months. So instead I just added stuff to my scooter. The pictures can be viewed at the following link.

http://sites.google.com/site/buddyboysc ... e/pictures

Wow! Your Buddy has to be the most unique buddy around,great imagination. Say,what lights do you have on your Bud up font down low? How do you like em?Bright? Thanks for sharing....

[buddy boy]

The backrest has two post coming out the back with wing nuts and clevis pins to make it removable. I understand it not being to everyone's liking. Sometimes I look at it and wonder if I'm just trying to see how much strain the tires can take. The backrest started it all. It is great for those of us north of fifty. And not too cumbersome when filling up on gas.

The lights were originally 55 watts each. They come on when the high beam is on. However, they would slightly dim the high beam. Brandon at ScootRichmond recommended lower wattage bulbs as opposed to beefing up the stator. They are the same type used in 12 volt lighting systems available at the Home Depot. So I just swapped them out.

[buddy boy]

Oh, almost forgot. I got the lights at Advance Auto. $18.00 bucks if I remember correctly. They are made by Optronics, part number QH-87cd Platinum Burners series. And they are 50 watt (not 55 as previously stated). I think if I could find a set a little bit bigger, these are 2-1/2" diameter, I would replace them. Then move the old ones up higher on the front of the scooter. I will probably turn into a hoarder when I get really old.