buying my buddy tomorrow morning

[dannyW]

from Noho scooters n LA.

I can't thank all of you enough!

I've found a ton of answers on this site.

I'll post pics tomorrow. I called and put a deposit on a creme 125. Just need to figure out how much customizing to do.

are dealer costs dramatically higher then internet costs for accessories?

dw

[dannyW]

anyone in los angleles ??

[ICEMAN]

Congrats on your new purchase danny, you are going to have a blast riding and fixing her up!

As far as dealer costs for accessories/parts I have found that prices cover a wide range and you can get taken if you are not careful, Its nice to support your local dealer and if the prices are comparable then I would say support them, but do your shopping because I have found spark plugs for the buddy ranging from $9.00 a piece all the way down to what I bought them for $1.85 a piece........same with oil filters, seen them quoted at $18.00 dollars each and I purchased them for about $7.00 and thats the original filter I bought with the socket end to remove it instead of the slotted kind which I like much better.

Have fun breaking in the new ride.

[Dennis Abrams]

Congratulations! I know that you and your Buddy are going to be very happy together!

[Sweeper]

Have fun breaking in your new Buddy. Every day I take mine out is more fun than the last time!

[dannyW]

wow!

i love it....

i need to buy sunscreen for my neck, and here is the first question.:

when i open up the gas, what should it sound like?

and are there any things i should look for in the first 500 miles?

(i.e. oil on my back white wall!)

thanks.

[ryder1]

My Buddy doesn't make any sound when I take the gas cap off.

As far as the 1st 500 miles, I'd look where you are going and enjoy!

[dannyW]

oops, i meant when i hit the gas, open up the throttle, accelerate...

i'm tall also, and skinny.

any helpful hints for bean poles such as myself?

is it bad to "gun it" at every starting point? (lights, etc.)

should i take it easy on the motor, or give it hell, and see what needs adjustment?

i put 30 miles on it today, loved every minute!!

saw anther buddy 125 also.

[ameke]

I picked up my Red Buddy 125 this morning and have had a blast riding it today.

[ryder1]

1st 500 miles you are to go only half throttle...I think that is to keep it under 30-35mph and vary the speed limit.

Read manual for break-in directions...it will give you the various mile breakdown.

Wear your gear, be safe, enjoy.

Be good to your Buddy, and your Buddy will give you good riding for a long time to come.

[BloodBag]

The dealer told me the best way to break it in was short periods of full throttle and then letting it coast down. This would help seat the rings. I was aware of what the owners manual said when I was breaking in my new scooter, but pretty much did what the dealer said. I figured I wasn't driving an antique Ferrari, so what do I care if my scooter uses some oil in a few years? I hope this doesn't come off as me saying you should abuse your scooter, but when I ride mine, the throttle is usually pegged from every stop light.