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How to tell a Buddy 125cc & Will fit in a Honda Element?
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 11:05 pm
by 1drunkparrot
I'm meeting a seller who is selling a 2010 Buddy. What markings or VIN numbers will indicate that it's a 125cc bike. The picture I've seen is very small and I can't make out any badges on the outside.
Also, has anyone tried fitting one in the back of a Honda Element?
Thanks
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 12:16 am
by Dean F
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 1:32 am
by 1drunkparrot
Thanks. Glad to see that lunch box I call a car can hold it.
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 3:59 am
by TVB
The 125s all come with stickers in various places that say "Buddy 125". The other models have a different number (50 or 150... I assume the new 170s do too). The stickers can be changed, but it's very unlikely that someone would go to that trouble to pass a 50cc off as as 125cc. If you suspect that they are, check under the seat; if it's a 50cc there will be an extra reservoir near the gas tank to put two-stroke oil.
mirrors
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 5:03 am
by Glen G
I doubt it will fit if it has mirrors and windshild/topcase. May need to take those off.
Howard, you put yours in a Mini Van.. you'd know!!
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 5:54 am
by Syd
TVB wrote:The 125s all come with stickers in various places that say "Buddy 125". The other models have a different number (50 or 150... I assume the new 170s do too). The stickers can be changed, but it's very unlikely that someone would go to that trouble to pass a 50cc off as as 125cc. If you suspect that they are, check under the seat; if it's a 50cc there will be an extra reservoir near the gas tank to put two-stroke oil.
Also, if you are concerned about getting scammed on a 50, instead of what is marketed on CL as a 125, the Buddy 50s are 2T, so there would be a gas cap and an oil cap under the seat (and no oil dipstick on the side).
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 11:08 am
by 1drunkparrot
Thanks all. I didn't realize the 50s were 2-strokes. I guess I would have figured that one out pretty quickly.
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 11:27 am
by ComboOrgan
I measured the rear hatch opening of my element and decided the buddy wouldn't fit through it without some tricky angles. The fellow in the photo must have taken in in through the side door?
Put the Honda Element....
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 1:03 pm
by Tenchi
In the pet carrier and ride IT home.
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 2:40 pm
by Howardr
I got a friend who routinely puts his Stella in the back of his Element. I have put both my Stella and my Buddy in the back of my Dodge Caravan, though not at the same time. Without the mirrors, you just have to tilt the bike back and forth a little to get it past the entrance, then there is more room once inside.
Here is a pic of Buddy inside my Caravan:
My daughter gets her scooter
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 4:29 am
by 1drunkparrot
Thanks for all of your feedback. We opted to just rent a trailer.
We got a great deal on a 2010 Buddy Pamplona 150.
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 4:47 am
by illnoise
Also be aware of the possibility of gas fumes whenever transporting a scooter inside another vehicle.
Bb/
Re: My daughter gets her scooter
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 8:51 pm
by babblefish
1drunkparrot wrote:Thanks for all of your feedback. We opted to just rent a trailer.
We got a great deal on a 2010 Buddy Pamplona 150.
That's a great looking Buddy. You're lucky. When we buy a Buddy around here, they don't come with a beautiful girl...do you have to feed her?:D
Re: My daughter gets her scooter
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 1:47 am
by 1drunkparrot
babblefish wrote:1drunkparrot wrote:Thanks for all of your feedback. We opted to just rent a trailer.
We got a great deal on a 2010 Buddy Pamplona 150.
That's a great looking Buddy. You're lucky. When we buy a Buddy around here, they don't come with a beautiful girl...do you have to feed her?:D
Are you kidding me. She's 16. I have to feed her alot.
