Loud Buddy 125

wgessner · Post by **wgessner** » Sat Jun 01, 2013 3:12 am

I just traded my '09 Buddy 50 for a new 125. The power differential is terrific! I'm being careful about the break-in. At idle and cruise the new scooter is quiet in comparison to the 50. But while accelerating, the 125 is really loud. It's only got 60 miles. Is the loud clattering under power normal?

SonnyD · Post by **SonnyD** » Sat Jun 01, 2013 3:22 am

I don't notice mine being loud? From low speed and you twist the grip, I hear intake noise, but that's about it.

michelle_7728 · Post by **michelle_7728** » Sat Jun 01, 2013 5:32 am

Buddys do have a nice loud growl...but clattering???? Not so much.

What exactly do you mean by clattering?

SonnyD · Post by **SonnyD** » Sat Jun 01, 2013 11:56 am

michelle_7728 wrote:Buddys do have a nice loud growl...but clattering???? Not so much.

What exactly do you mean by clattering?

Yeah, that's what I was wondering...maybe something loose somewhere, ???

jrsjr · Post by **jrsjr** » Sat Jun 01, 2013 12:37 pm

Bring that to your dealer's attention. It might indicate a seriously out of whack valve adjustment. It might be no big deal, but I'd have a pro give it a listen.

Tocsik · Post by **Tocsik** » Sat Jun 01, 2013 4:40 pm

jrsjr wrote:Bring that to your dealer's attention. It might indicate a seriously out of whack valve adjustment. It might be no big deal, but I'd have a pro give it a listen.

+1 to that. Seriously, take it straight to the dealer if you have a concern. Is it different than the one you test drove?

wgessner · Post by **wgessner** » Sun Jun 02, 2013 1:05 am

I rode a little today. Maybe there is a problem with the baffles in the muffler. It seems to be coming from there. It's really loud under acceleration. I test drove one a while back but don't remember thinking I'm going to wake the dead everytime I twist the throttle! I'll heed your advice and take it back to the shop in a few days. Thanks for the replies.

Throwback7R · Post by **Throwback7R** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:24 am

Check to make sure the air filter hose connects to the Carb. "under the seat the little trap door with the 1 screw on it " the carb should be under there and make sure the hose is connected.

I know my buddy " different intake " is a lot louder with the performance intake

Snap · Post by **Snap** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:21 am

Our cvt rattles a bit on take off.

SeanF · Post by **SeanF** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:44 am

Also, as long as the scoot has had a chance to cool, give the exhaust a little wiggle to see if it is loose, either where it attaches to the head, or at the hanger point further downstream.

MWPMWP · Post by **MWPMWP** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 7:17 pm

Has anyone ever recorded the sound of their Buddy 125 engine idling or accelerating? It would be interesting to hear and compare everyone's Buddy. I think most cell phones have a voice recorder that throws out good quality. Is there a way to upload sound files here?