Buddy in 55mph zone

Raiderfn311 · Post by **Raiderfn311** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:59 pm

Ive put 4300 miles on my Buddy, but those are mostly city miles in 35-45mph zones. Today I got an extended trip on a 55 mph limit road and my feelings are this....I LOVE THIS F-ing scoot! Cruises at 55(60+BMPH) all day long with just enough power left to make a move here or there. Passed a red LX150 BTW. Gave the guy a nod and he looked at me as if I were a pig. Go figure. As far as the Buddy, If there is a better "bang for the buck" scooter, Im all ears. CHEERS!

LunaP · Post by **LunaP** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:38 pm

Thumbs up. This makes me miss mine. Le sigh.

My shop HAD a St Tropez on consignment for 1900. I haven't received any settlement monies. I would've been damn tempted if I had.

I am sure anything I would be interested in is gone, what with the mini scooter boom going on.

Raiderfn311 · Post by **Raiderfn311** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:04 pm

So no $ for the 170 yet either? I was in an accident many years ago and it took a LONG time to settle. So good to hear you are ready to jump back on a scoot. Another thing about my little ride today that was cool-People respected my space! This may have been because when they first saw me they figured I was going 35.

I am just really happy with my Buddy right now. Money well spent! I dont need a pill to get in a better mood!(although I would love some of those pain meds you are getting

)Do you think you want another Buddy when you get back riding? I would, I just raised the question cause its so fun looking around.

Quo Vadimus · Post by **Quo Vadimus** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 2:00 am

LunaP wrote:what with the mini scooter boom going on.

I think you're right about this. One of the supervisors where I work asked me how I secure my ride today. Possibly the absolute last person in the world I would expect to ask about riding a scooter. I love the fact that such a diverse group asks me about it, and I love that I get to spread the Good Word to them all.

I don't love that the only Genuine dealer within 100+ miles decided to concentrate on other interests, but a scoot is a scoot is a scoot, right? I'd consider a new Honda for my next bike (I'd buy a good super cub in a heartbeat... I'm just not sure which bike I'd sell to make room in the stable...).

Raiderfn311 · Post by **Raiderfn311** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 2:16 am

Im gonna get a good used MC. I saw a 1982 GS1100 for $2500 awhile back I regret not snapping up. Low miles, but I didnt go look at it. It looked nice, plus I would give it a new seat and et al.

michelle_7728 · Post by **michelle_7728** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 2:25 am

Raiderfn311 wrote:Ive put 4300 miles on my Buddy, but those are mostly city miles in 35-45mph zones. Today I got an extended trip on a 55 mph limit road and my feelings are this....I LOVE THIS F-ing scoot! Cruises at 55(60+BMPH) all day long with just enough power left to make a move here or there. Passed a red LX150 BTW. Gave the guy a nod and he looked at me as if I were a pig. Go figure. As far as the Buddy, If there is a better "bang for the buck" scooter, Im all ears. CHEERS!

I ride my stock Buddy 125 to work quite frequently using the carpool lane, or in the slow lane--depending on how fast the carpool lane is going. I think a lot of cagers are amazed that I keep up with them at 60 mph.

btw, my commute is 10 miles one way. In my car it takes 40-45 minutes or so...on the scooter it takes 20-25 minutes. Love it!

Raiderfn311 · Post by **Raiderfn311** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 2:35 am

^^^My commute is 10 each way, but I have to deal with alot of 18-wheelers and dumptrucks in a 45mph road. Lotta railroad tracks, which you need to know the soft-spots on. Lots of fun IMHO.

skully93 · Post by **skully93** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 2:49 am

Glad to hear! It will be a bit before actual break-in, but I'm getting there. Later this summer there are some rides that will surely have some 55+ spots, and I wanted to know if I could do it well. Seems the 150 will be fine.

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 2:52 am

150 is good to go. even with my 240lbs on it 55mph is no prob on level ground, good conditions, etc.

as a contrast at 55mph my Agility 125 has just about had it

Raiderfn311 · Post by **Raiderfn311** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 2:53 am

The top end is the finest BONUS of a broken-in motor.

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 2:54 am

how many miles on your Topaz now, Raider? think the BJ will give me more top end somewhere past 1000m?

Raiderfn311 · Post by **Raiderfn311** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 2:56 am

JHScoot wrote:150 is good to go. even with my 240lbs on it 55mph is no prob on level ground, good conditions, etc.

as a contrast at 55mph my Agility 125 has just about had it

I love the Agility125 at its price. Then there is the Typhoon125 at 2655. I wish they had a sporty style in a 150ish model. I have thought about buying the Typhoon to trick out. 170 or something bore kit. FUN.

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