After doing a month of research, after years of wanting my very own scooter, I decided to head down to Maxey's Honda in OKC to check out their selection. They had a few Buddy models on the floor, mostly in what could be described as 'Easter Egg' colors. I was partial to the green and blue, but they weren't really calling out to me.
As I walked around the showroom, a very nice salesman approached me, and we had a great conversation about picking a first scooter. He mentioned that they had a few more in the back, and I was very surprised when he unboxed a completely different animal, at least in the way it looks. He said that they had received two 'Eclipse' models, and as soon as I saw her I lit up. This was the one for me!
Meet Gaia, my new '17 Buddy 125. I am absolutely in love. Zipping around my part of town, I can totally see how someone would get bit by the scooter bug. Plenty of power, handles great, and looks incredible. Very, 'me'!
I have plenty of experience on two-wheeled vehicles, as I grew up racing dirt bikes with my father. But for some reason, I had never been on a scooter before. How incredibly fun!
I really appreciate the members of this forum, and hope to be a positive contributor as I start my new journey.
Safe travels.
