Modern Buddy

Hi everyone! This may be a silly question, but i am brand new to scooting. I bought a dynamo pink 2006 buddy 50 off craigslist 2 weeks ago. Got it for a song from the original owner, it was sooooper well maintained and had only 1215 miles on it. I have already out 200 miles on her and i looooove her!

Here is my question, how in the world do iblock the steering wheel? I was just reading about people locking theirs at night and i thought, huh? I just emailed the girl i bought it from but thought i would email you all too. The original owners manual says that you can lock the steering wheel but doesnt say how. Heeeeelp a new svooter girl out!

Sorry for the typos. I am awful at typing on my ipad!

• Turn off the engine with the key
  Turn the handlebars all the way to the left
  Push the key in and turn it all the way to the left
  Remove key

(I don't have a buddy, but that's the way all my other scoots work(ed).

Outside of the above, you don't have to push the key inward to get the column locked.

spr0k3t wrote:Outside of the above, you don't have to push the key inward to get the column locked.

Correct. If you push the key inward, you'll just pop open the seat.

You might have to move the handlbar a bit at the far left most turned position before you can get the key into the lock position. But once you've found that sweet spot the first time, it'll become second nature to you. All of this being said, unless you live in a really low crime area, you should do more than just the steering lock.

Gonna go try it now. I have been double chaining her to a lamp post at night. I am also hoping that most guys dont want to steal a pink scooter.

Took a bit of finagaling of the steering column but i got it! Thanx a zillion!

Keep doubling the chain, its part of the layered deterrent system. The more layering the less desirable it becomes to steal, and there are women thieves that wouldn't mind a pink Buddy. ( <-- double-entendre has entered the building).

Syd wrote:

• Turn off the engine with the key
  Turn the handlebars all the way to the left
  Push the key in and turn it all the way to the left
  Remove key

(I don't have a buddy, but that's the way all my other scoots work(ed).

I don't have a buddy either, But you can only lock them to the left?

Guess I'm spoiled with my Big Ruckus which locks either way.

JohnKiniston wrote:I don't have a buddy either, But you can only lock them to the left?

Guess I'm spoiled with my Big Ruckus which locks either way.

Most motorcycles in general only lock to the left to help with keeping stability while on the kickstand. Turning the bars right shortens the wheel base making them easier to get tipped over. So if you are putting your big ruck on the kickstand, I'd suggest turning the column towards that side. Center stand, it won't matter either way.

it takes a bit of practice, but once you get it, it becomes habit.

also don't forget, you can pop open your seat while the scoot is still running . . . just make sure you push in the key and KEEP it pushed in, turn to the left till you hear it pop open, then turn back to the on position. saves my life when i forget to take something out before heading out

black sunshine wrote:also don't forget, you can pop open your seat while the scoot is still running . . . just make sure you push in the key and KEEP it pushed in, turn to the left till you hear it pop open, then turn back to the on position. saves my life when i forget to take something out before heading out

I didn't know that! That will come in handy!

black sunshine wrote:also don't forget, you can pop open your seat while the scoot is still running . . . just make sure you push in the key and KEEP it pushed in, turn to the left till you hear it pop open, then turn back to the on position. saves my life when i forget to take something out before heading out

I just did this on accident the other day and was happily surprised!!

^^^^ Thanks for the tip. I didn't know that! I am constantly forgetting to take out my gloves, or something, after I've already started the scooter up.

black sunshine wrote:also don't forget, you can pop open your seat while the scoot is still running . . . just make sure you push in the key and KEEP it pushed in, turn to the left till you hear it pop open, then turn back to the on position. saves my life when i forget to take something out before heading out

Ooooh this is good to know. Between this and the helmet pegs, which I hadn't used the whole first 15 months I owned a scooter, the Buddy is full of Easter eggs!

Pflower001 wrote:Gonna go try it now. I have been double chaining her to a lamp post at night. I am also hoping that most guys dont want to steal a pink scooter.

Knowing you love your scoot, maybe you should consider this lock as well as the chains.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-3ojIwb4EU

Have it. Love it. Recommend it!

Pflower001 wrote:Gonna go try it now. I have been double chaining her to a lamp post at night. I am also hoping that most guys dont want to steal a pink scooter.

Lol thats how I feel about my mint green.