2008 buddy 125

monkey wrench · Post by **monkey wrench** » Thu May 10, 2012 4:55 am

i bought a dead 2008 buddy 125 with a damaged piston / cylinder and possible crank shaft I looked in scooterworks parts for stock replacment did'nt find e-mailed scooterworks about stock and performance NO anser back! so i will ask the question now stock replacment for a 125 what will fit? can any gy6 125 parts fit? can gy6 150 fit my case ? can a complete china gy6 replacment 150 motor fit? HELP!!!

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Thu May 10, 2012 4:07 pm

Look up past posts by kaos. He has done a fair amount of this and has posted many of his experiences.

JettaKnight · Post by **JettaKnight** » Thu May 10, 2012 4:31 pm

The Buddy is a short block GY6, but I do believe that the crank stroke is different (look around here - it's been discussed).

I'd pull off the top and see if the rest was OK. If not, I'd pitch it - for me splitting the case is too much work.

I had a Buddy 125 engine with a bad piston and cylinder, (metal bits everywhere!), The crank, bearings and case were OK. I replaced the top with a big bore kit, flushed it clean and 4000 miles later it's still good to go.

Post by **ericalm** » Thu May 10, 2012 7:26 pm

Try calling Scooterworks.

Scooterwest is also likely to have or be able to get a replacement: http://scooterwest.com
But again, best to call.

Used engines from salvage scoots are not that uncommon. Sad to say, many totaled Buddys out there with good engines. Area dealers may have some in the back rooms or know where you can get one.