Modern Buddy

PLEASE my buddy 125 speedo worked for 2 miles when I left the dealer then just flat out stopped working no speed no odometer notta please some info and some help is what I need to try and fix it myself

That is odd for a rear tire change. If there was any reason the front tire/wheel/brake or fork was removed or the top cover to replace or adjust the headlamp I would say check the speedo cable at the bottom of the speedometer. That has been known to come loose or come off when any of the parts mentioned have been worked on and should only require tightening the cable housing. What ever you do don’t use Loctite red and get it inside on the cable. That will leave you high and dry for sure.

The back tire makes no sense. What else did the shop do? I would be calling them and tell them what has happened to see if something else was worked on even if they didn’t write it up or charge you.

Anyone have any ideas?

nothing was done I called them and they said check the plastic gear on the front tire and check under the speedo to make sure that was still connected how do I get at these parts ? How do I get to look under the speedo what do I need to take off ?

I would skip the lower end as the speedo cable seems to unscrew at the speedometer quite a bit more often from what we have experienced and seen.

Check out this link:

The Idiot's Pictoral Guide: Changing The Headlight ('07 up)

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Follow the first few steps skipping changing the bulb. Really follow what is said about the end tabs you have to open one at a time, very gently, do not rush this part. It can be tricky. You don’t need to unplug your headlamp at this time unless you want to upgrade the bulb while you are in there.

Note the comments about the speedo cable as you go. At step 6 just look at the picture and notice under the red arrow towards the left end you will be looking at where the cable is connected to the speedometer housing. If it is not connected or very loose you may want to pull it apart and make sure the end of the cable fits up inside the housing without forcing it so it is not jammed, otherwise just be sure it is snug – a bit more than just finger tight.

Thank you so much !!!! for all your help looks like a job I can handle I really appreciate the help

Should have said… pull up the lower boot at the base of the speedo housing on the right side of the front wheel behind the fork to insure the lower end is securely connected first. Hate to see anyone go through all the trouble to remove the speedometer cluster to have that not be the problem.

Blue Loctite works wonders to keep this from coming loose.