I have CONSTANT carburetor issues with my '17 Buddy50. Granted, I don't ride it every day. I probably drive it about once a week. They tell me that the problems occur because I don't ride it enough. They say that I need to at least turn it on 2-3 times a week. Is my scooter really that high maintenance? What about vacations and winter? The girl I talked to in the shop today said, "Oh, you shouldn't need your carb cleaned out again. You must need a new one." At most, my carb is 6 months old. Any tips? I'm not super handy, so I've been afraid to clean it out on my own. I'm really over this and ready to try to DIY if someone can recommend a good instructional YouTube video! I don't expect to drive it much this winter. How do I store it without ruining it? I already have a battery tender. My scooter is currently stored under a cover in my parking lot, but I can keep it in a family member's garage for improved protection from the elements. It's a trade-off, though. If I leave it at someone else's house, I won't be driving it. I'm not going to drive over to my parents' house 3x a week just to drive my scooter, especially when it's cold outside. I love my scooter, but if that's really what is required, I may just sell the thing. Someone please tell me that there is a better way!
Background - I drive a 49cc scooter because my license was medically suspended. For obvious reasons, I take a break from driving my scooter if there's any flare-up that might impair my driving ability (seizure, blood sugar drop, illness, etc). I had surgery last winter, and my health has been steadily improving as they adjust the device they implanted to manage my health. Lord willing, I will get my driver's license back this winter. If I am capable of driving a car, I will definitely choose a car over a scooter every freezing day of winter!
As always, thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and experience! I am incredibly grateful for this community. You have really been a huge help to me on this journey of scooter ownership!
