Modern Buddy

First thing I would like to say is this forum is the best forum I have ever seen on details on scooting in general. My girlfriend and I have just purchased a Buddy 125cc 2009 Blue Scoot and just got some shwag from Scooter-works in the mail. My question is...

Is the Genuine Buddy Cup-holder decent? My coffee has taken spills often while headed to work. I didn't pick it up and was wondering if it is a good investment considering the pocket under the headlamp seems a little weird.

Cheers and Thanks for having me...

Loonz206

Several people here have this, and they review it overall very well. it also looks a little less retarded than the suction cup holders IMHO.

http://www.scooterdude.us/

Looks like I will consider the convenience side a little more in depth after reading the reviews it looks like it really stores some stuff...

I do like my Gen-u-Bin, but I rarely trust my cupholder. I've had drinks bounce out of there and smash onto the ground while going over (in-street) railroad tracks.

I also give "two thumbs up" for the Gen-U-Bin. Though I don't use the cup holder insert, so that my taller water bottle fits farther down, thus being more secure.

"Design is not what it looks like. Design is how it works."

It works well by design

Where can one get the OEM Buddy insert?

just search for Gen U Bin, you'll be fine.

I like mine, though it is not perfect. For the price it is good, and I'm able to keep a crescent wrench under for those pesky mirrors!

it doesn't really work for tall coffee, I would recommend the corazzo one that hangs from the hook for larger cups.

http://www.corazzo.net/the-coffee-jacket

I have some Corazzo ones (jn black), I'll sell 'em for $8 with free postage. Pardon the spam. : ) IM me if you want one.

Bb.

Edit: come to think of it, I have a couple Gen-u-bins I'll sell cheap, too.

I just order a tall in a grande cup and it fits nicely. Snug. Get the little sip hole cork thing.

Also, the smaller Fiji water bottles fit nicely as do Odwalla bottles.

I use my Gen-U-Bin cup holder regularly.

Get it. Test it. Use it.

I use my gen-u-bin cup holder every time I ride. I had to modify the insert a little so that the cup fits snug. I brought a cup with a lid that slides open to drink so that it would not spill when I go over bumps. It has worked great.

i wish they made one of these for the rough house.

The gen U Bin is awesome!

I'm so impressed that people can drink coffee while riding. I know I'd be covered with coffee if I tried.

hal888 wrote:I'm so impressed that people can drink coffee while riding. I know I'd be covered with coffee if I tried.

Red lights: Great for chewing gum, lip balm, and the occasional latte...

A Gen U Bin would actually prevent me from getting to my car cup of Orbit that I keep in my dash. Makes exhaust a lot easier to swallow.

Yes, Gen-U-Bin is a great mod. Great for keeping things a bit more organized.

I would like a retractable straw attachment that goes from the cup holder to my face.

iMoses wrote:I also give "two thumbs up" for the Gen-U-Bin. Though I don't use the cup holder insert, so that my taller water bottle fits farther down, thus being more secure.

You can remove the cup holder insert (leaving just a sizeable hole) and still use it for larger bottles and such. I often do that, then click the cup holder insert back in for the smaller cups (such as those I get at food stores).

skully93 wrote:Several people here have this, and they review it overall very well. it also looks a little less retarded than the suction cup holders IMHO.

http://www.scooterdude.us/

Late to the party, but just wanted to say... this is an oldie but a goodie:

viewtopic.php?t=9710

Mine still holds up very well. I haven't found anything comparable in price or convenience, for my purposes... which is primarily coffee. It's held up everything I've thrown at it.

iMoses wrote:I also give "two thumbs up" for the Gen-U-Bin. Though I don't use the cup holder insert, so that my taller water bottle fits farther down, thus being more secure.

I, too, took the insert out. Also, I try to order a small sized drink in a larger cup to have room at the top for potential spillage. I.E. a tall in a grande cup.

The Gen-U-Bin is a worthwhile addition, IMO.

I may have to try that holder that goes under the seat though! Nice!

Found a good replacement for the 'spensive Corazzo. Bought a Starbucks sleeve on clearance, tied some spare bungee to it, and voila, cup holder with room to spare for the big ole camelback in the storage area. $1.75 total.