Modern Buddy

Posted: **Thu Mar 29, 2007 6:20 pm**

Check out the mods

Posted: **Thu Mar 29, 2007 6:41 pm**

what are those on your mirror posts?

Posted: **Thu Mar 29, 2007 6:46 pm**

They were from installing the windscreen. I didn't like the way it looked so i removed it. I'm thinking about installing speakers, so they use the same bracket.

Posted: **Thu Mar 29, 2007 6:47 pm**

They look like those things to keep deer from crossing your path. Good Idea!!!!

Posted: **Thu Mar 29, 2007 6:54 pm**

Haha.. Oh well, I still like the idea of attaching those somewhere on the scoot. Maybe on the top or the sides of the front fender? Hmm..

Posted: **Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:31 pm**

I like the red on black, looks nice. The 8 ball valve stems are good too.

How does that Yoshi pipe sound?

Posted: **Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:08 pm**

thanks. It sounds amazing. It sounds like a hog! Its pretty cool it louder than most bikes. I really enjoy the faces bikers have when i puu up next to them. they usually cant believe its a scooter.

Posted: **Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:49 pm**

The pipe looks really awesome! does it to anything to the performance? How is it compared to the Prima pipe?

Posted: **Fri Mar 30, 2007 2:10 am**

I think it adds a bit on the low end. Its a little peppier. I'm not sur how it is compared to the prima. I havent heard or ridden one yet. I decided on a pipe around the time prima offered the pipe for the buddy, but opted for the yoshi because of their reputation and look compared to the prima.

Posted: **Fri Mar 30, 2007 2:16 am**

Thanx for sharing pics of your cool ride – like the red wheels.
What manufacturer of paint did you use on your running boards, color?

Posted: **Fri Mar 30, 2007 2:21 am**

Krylon fusion black

Posted: **Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:10 am**

rajron wrote:What manufacturer of paint did you use on your running boards, color?

Same goes for the wheels...I got the fusion for some choice body parts, but didn't know what to use on the wheels. Prep?
-M@

looks great, BTW. I'm always a sucker for the racing stripe...
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Posted: **Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:45 am**

I have to admit that i stole the idea from you, but i think it looks great. I saw your pic and though it a great idea and looked good too. I did the blackout myself, but had the wheels and front done over at maaco. i got a good deal and it didnt cost more than $80.

Posted: **Fri Aug 24, 2007 10:22 pm**

Does Yoshimura make pipes for the buddy or did you have to do some custom work?

Posted: **Fri Aug 24, 2007 11:42 pm**

rickyd410 wrote:They look like those things to keep deer from crossing your path. Good Idea!!!!

I've never heard of any evidence that those things actually work. For all we know, they are deer callers. But they are very effective at keeping UFO's away ... and polar bears!

Posted: **Sat Aug 25, 2007 3:21 am**

They look like those things to keep deer from crossing your path. Good Idea!!!!

I've never heard of any evidence that those things actually work. For all we know, they are deer callers. But they are very effective at keeping UFO's away ... and polar bears!

Be careful, I put mine in backwards and the deer were chasing me!

Posted: **Sat Aug 25, 2007 3:33 am**

Yoshi does not make a pipe for the buddy. It is a custom job. The pipe was originially intented for pit bikes.

Posted: **Sat Aug 25, 2007 3:33 pm**

Very cool looking bike... I really like the way it looks! However I don't think I would want a pipe that sounds as loud as a hog's does.. I once added custom pipes to a 750 Yamaha, and I eventually took them off again because I found the added (very) loud sound actually made the ride more tiring!

Now if that Yoshi pipe only added a slight change in the exhaust's tone, I would try to get one. It does look cool tho...

Posted: **Sat Aug 25, 2007 7:11 pm**

thanks. I personally love the loud sound. Its a real head turner. No one expects it to come from a scooter. Its pretty funny looking at people reaction to it, especiallly the bikers. It sometimes makes them angry that my little buddy "out-roars" their monster hogs!

Posted: **Sat Aug 25, 2007 7:24 pm**

Rob520 wrote:. It sometimes makes them angry that my little buddy "out-roars" their monster hogs!

that sounds like something i'd personally love. did this custom-job have a lot of work entailed? would it be do-able for a non-mechanical "likes noise" enthusiast to replicate?

Posted: **Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:10 pm**

Simply stunning. Great job!

I find myself slipping toward the evil/menacing side of scooter customizing...

Posted: **Tue Aug 28, 2007 1:54 am**

it didnt take that long but it did require the work of a machinist. It invloved some metal work, i.e welding and cutting. I had it within a week.

Posted: **Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:43 am**

Rob520 wrote:Check out the mods

Posted: **Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:44 am**

Rob520 wrote:Check out the mods

Posted: **Mon Aug 17, 2009 5:31 pm**

Rob520 wrote:I think it adds a bit on the low end. Its a little peppier. I'm not sur how it is compared to the prima. I havent heard or ridden one yet. I decided on a pipe around the time prima offered the pipe for the buddy, but opted for the yoshi because of their reputation and look compared to the prima.

I just checked the Yoshi site and I don't see any Buddy pipes, did you have to custom install or does one of the other manufacturer's pipes fit the Buddy?

*edit
Nevermind. BTW, can you link the pipe that you bought?

Posted: **Mon Aug 17, 2009 7:11 pm**

It's a custom welded go kart pipe if I remember correct, it's not something you just buy and bolt on like the prima pipe.

Posted: **Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:49 pm**

Any chance of a sound byte of the Yoshi pipe? Please....

Posted: **Mon Aug 24, 2009 12:21 am**

This was posted more than 2 years ago, I highly doubt the original poster is still around the forums.

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