OMG,OMG, OMG! I'm getting 170i tomorrow…!

CTB170i · Post by **CTB170i** » Fri May 24, 2013 8:13 pm

I had to share…!

I can barely control myself… the wait is finally coming to an end…!

Woohoo… I'll be scootering all weekend long into the holiday…!

I'm looking forward to getting to know my Buddy 170i very well…

Scootering safely throughout San Diego…

skully93 · Post by **skully93** » Fri May 24, 2013 8:15 pm

Congrats!

What color?

Drum Pro · Post by **Drum Pro** » Fri May 24, 2013 8:29 pm

Ok! OK! Breathe then exhale.... Ohh and congratulations. It's a fine, well built scoot. I like it more than my Stella...

Tocsik · Post by **Tocsik** » Fri May 24, 2013 8:41 pm

We're right there excited with ya!

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CTB170i · Post by **CTB170i** » Fri May 24, 2013 8:52 pm

skully93 wrote:Congrats!

What color?

The Oxford Green…

hal888 · Post by **hal888** » Fri May 24, 2013 9:56 pm

Great choice. Green is the fastest

still shifting · Post by **still shifting** » Fri May 24, 2013 11:11 pm

hal888 wrote:Great choice. Green is the fastest

British Racing Green that is...

R

Lokky · Post by **Lokky** » Sat May 25, 2013 12:52 am

The wait for the first scoot is such an emotional time, you never experience quite the same, enjoy!

slotrod65 · Post by **slotrod65** » Sat May 25, 2013 1:18 am

Awesome! Congrats!

Remember your camera tomorrow!

iamryan25 · Post by **iamryan25** » Sat May 25, 2013 1:58 am

I remember having to wait for my Italia, it drove me nuts. Enjoy, it's only more fun from here. At least you have time to do some gear shopping

skipper20 · Post by **skipper20** » Sat May 25, 2013 2:23 am

CTB170i wrote:I had to share…!

I can barely control myself… the wait is finally coming to an end…!

Woohoo… I'll be scootering all weekend long into the holiday…!

I'm looking forward to getting to know my Buddy 170i very well…

Scootering safely throughout San Diego…

A very good choice. Of all the scooters & small motorcycles I've owned over the years, including a Buddy 125, the Buddy 170i is my favorite.

Bill in Seattle
'12 170i Italia "The Olive Pit"

peabody99 · Post by **peabody99** » Sat May 25, 2013 1:45 pm

Congrats that's such a great feeling! Ride carefully and enjoy

skully93 · Post by **skully93** » Sat May 25, 2013 2:41 pm

Envious! that was the original buddy I wanted

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CTB170i · Post by **CTB170i** » Sun May 26, 2013 5:05 am

What a fun excellent day...!

Picked up the Buddy at 3pm, rides really nice and peppy too...!

Took it easy following break in recommendations, put 23 miles on the Buddy, before taking it home...

Looking forward to tomorrow...

Cycling helped a lot in getting quick familiarity. Leaning nicely in good fluid turns, I was even practicing counter steering... Or, rather noticing when I did it with out thinking of it. I found the more I thought about it, rather than looking through the turn made it feel odd, a bit akward...

Anyways, feeling good, gaining confidence, staying alert, and having lots fun:x

Thanks again for all your support

nobylspoon · Post by **nobylspoon** » Sun May 26, 2013 1:13 pm

Woot! Have fun.

I am planning to purchase my 170i this afternoon. I wont be picking it up until next weekend though. My motorcycle safety course is next week. At least I will have plenty of time to go to the DMV and take care of tax/tags before I pick it up.

SonnyD · Post by **SonnyD** » Sun May 26, 2013 7:23 pm

Congratulations!!!!! I'm sure you will be smiling ear to ear.......

SonnyD · Post by **SonnyD** » Sun May 26, 2013 7:35 pm

Congratulations!!!!! I'm sure you will be smiling ear to ear.......

CTB170i · Post by **CTB170i** » Thu May 30, 2013 6:59 pm

I've ridden over 180 miles since I got the scooter this past Saturday. I've been riding it work and all over San Diego county…

It's a challenge to stay within the break-in limits, but I'm doing a fairly good job without being a danger (too slow) to other cagers…

I'm planing an excursion this weekend to visit ScooterWest in San Deigo from Encinitas… I'll try not to spend too much $$$ while I'm there…

Loving every minute on the scooter…

SonnyD · Post by **SonnyD** » Thu May 30, 2013 7:47 pm

Cool!!! Really a Beautiful Scooter and Color!!!!!!!!

rick71454 · Post by **rick71454** » Thu May 30, 2013 10:12 pm

Hello CTB170i

You been blessed with a fine piece of equipment!!!
Mine is a Buddy 125.
I know you need to go through break in process, but have you gotten any idea yet, how fast your scooter can go, and what your fuel consumption is like?

rick71454

Tocsik · Post by **Tocsik** » Thu May 30, 2013 11:53 pm

Other than the Blackjack, the racing green with the stripe is my favorite! Beautiful. Congrats!
Just noticed how much bigger the oil cooler looks on the 170i vs. the 150.

az_slynch · Post by **az_slynch** » Thu May 30, 2013 11:58 pm

Tocsik wrote:Other than the Blackjack, the racing green with the stripe is my favorite! Beautiful. Congrats!
Just noticed how much bigger the oil cooler looks on the 170i vs. the 150.

I belive they're similar in size based on observations of both models; the 170 cooler is just moved a lot further forward. My thought based on your comment was, "Just noticed how much more vulnerable the oil cooler looks on the 170i vs. the 150."

CTB, congratulations on the new bike. May it return many happy miles!

CTB170i · Post by **CTB170i** » Fri May 31, 2013 4:55 am

rick71454 wrote:Hello CTB170i

You been blessed with a fine piece of equipment!!!
Mine is a Buddy 125.
I know you need to go through break in process, but have you gotten any idea yet, how fast your scooter can go, and what your fuel consumption is like?

rick71454

Hey Rick

Thanks...!

I'm not really paying too much attention on how much fuel I put in during break-in, as I know it will change.. But, I picked it up with a full tank from the dealer, rode 83 miles over the first two days and just as the needle touched the red area I filled it. Wasn't too sure the amount of fuel, but gas here in southern CA is $3.89/gal, and I paid $3.23.

It's quick! Constant strong acceleration with just 1/4 of the throttle twisted. I'm 5'10, 150lbs... Funny how I just leave all the cars behind at a light...

So far, its got 203 miles. Has no problem reaching and achieving 50 indicated, I have to hold it back... I once accidentally hit 55 indicated not paying attention to speedometer, just enjoying the ride...

CTB170i · Post by **CTB170i** » Fri May 31, 2013 5:07 am

It's the best money I've spent in a while... I'm truly looking forward to the scooting life.

LOL, I've only rode my car once, since I got the scooter... I had to get some dinner the other night; unfortunately, my permit only allows daytime riding... I feel like I'm 16 again...

CTB170i · Post by **CTB170i** » Fri May 31, 2013 5:22 am

az_slynch

I belive they're similar in size based on observations of both models; the 170 cooler is just moved a lot further forward. My thought based on your comment was, "Just noticed how much more vulnerable the oil cooler looks on the 170i vs. the 150."

CTB, congratulations on the new bike. May it return many happy miles!

Thanks ax_slynch, yup... Looking forward to it...

Yeah, I thought the same thing too, since I need to store it on my patio, which requires me to get it up over a curb from the parking lot... My complex also have speed bumps that scrape the bottom of my car (Nissan 350z, not lowered), but the scoots small wheel base keeps the the oil cooler and filter with good clearances to all my specific issues...

jrsjr · Post by **jrsjr** » Fri May 31, 2013 2:01 pm

Your new scoot is a beauty. Other color schemes claim to be faster,

but British racing green and white racing stripe with tan upholstery is the best looking. That's my first, second and third favorite choice. Congratulations!

still shifting · Post by **still shifting** » Sun Jun 02, 2013 3:24 am

Now to gain experience and confidence, and miles. R

Capt_Don · Post by **Capt_Don** » Sat Jun 08, 2013 4:25 am

Enjoy that bike, my 170i has been such a wonderful journey so far!

Modern Buddy

OMG,OMG, OMG! I'm getting 170i tomorrow…!

OMG,OMG, OMG! I'm getting 170i tomorrow…!

Re: OMG,OMG, OMG! I'm getting 170i tomorrow…!

Thanks for all your support...

Here's a Pic of the new Buddy 170i

Thanks Everyone...!