Scooter pod...

markontour · Post by **markontour** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:48 pm

This is so weird. I was just thinking about how I could do an ipod hooker for Buddy, and low and behold I see a bastard that's already done it en-masse....

http://2strokebuzz.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=3883&

I really want to do this to my buddy.

Question is: once I tap the electrics do I void my warranty?

Post by **ericalm** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 4:45 am

You'd likely void the warranty as it would apply to your electrical system; Genuine's already stated this. But you'd still be covered for your engine, exhaust, etc. Since no one's reported an electrical problem for the Bud that'd be covered by warranty, I don't think it should be too much of a concern.

lou76 · Post by **lou76** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 3:00 pm

there actually a couple of threads on here concerning people who added "sound systems" on their buddies... search around, i dont remember who has the olive green b125 with the whitish skull decal on th efront???? i seem to remember the speakers mounted under the seat, facing forward????

Bryce-O-Rama · Post by **Bryce-O-Rama** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 7:16 pm

The electrical system of most scooters is not really set up for speakers and amplifiers. If you go that route, you run the risk of drawing more current than the charging system can provide. Meaning you'll drain your battery over time.

illnoise · Post by **illnoise** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 9:49 pm

That photo is a Ventini, not a Buddy, it's the saddest, crappiest, and most overpriced scooter ever made (if they are even actually making them). It was like a fiberglass shell glued to a chinese Vino clone. Please don't aspire to be anything like that scooter.

I second what Bryce said. I've only seen a couple decent scooter stereo systems, and they were on highly-customized very expensive scooters that were rarely ridden, and they ran off a separate battery. I've never known anyone to be happy with a stereo on a daily rider, you just can't hear it when you're riding. If you're looking for music while riding, get a helmet speaker or wear one earbud. If you're looking for picnic/parking lot music, get battery-powered speakers or a boombox. It's not as slick, but it'll sound better and it won't trash your electrical system.

Bb.

dsleedesign · Post by **dsleedesign** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:46 am

I got GPS/IPOD running through my buddy with no issue. Bought the speaker kit on ebay for $80. Sounds awesome and it does not drain the battery.

http://home.comcast.net/~dslee1/scooters/

(these are pics of all my scooters so page through em)

jediblues · Post by **jediblues** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 12:22 pm

That photo is a Ventini, not a Buddy, it's the saddest, crappiest, and most overpriced scooter ever made (if they are even actually making them). It was like a fiberglass shell glued to a chinese Vino clone. Please don't aspire to be anything like that scooter.

ha! i actually saw one of those at this photography shop in fullerton,ca. ech!

DO3 · Post by **DO3** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 12:59 pm

dsleedesign-

Sweet GP you've got there. That whole line-up is pretty impressive, very nice.

You're from MN right?

RisingSunset · Post by **RisingSunset** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 2:46 pm

dsleedesign wrote:I got GPS/IPOD running through my buddy with no issue. Bought the speaker kit on ebay for $80. Sounds awesome and it does not drain the battery.

http://home.comcast.net/~dslee1/scooters/

(these are pics of all my scooters so page through em)

I LOVE the copper one!

buddy · Post by **buddy** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 3:08 pm

dsleedesign,

WOW! What a sweet collection! I love your buddy customizations too. Good job.

Where did you do the work on these? At home, or do you have a shop?

dsleedesign · Post by **dsleedesign** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 3:06 am

To reply to all:

1. Yep. From Minnesota (Stillwater). I am a Coordinator of the Rattle My Bones Scooter Rally. www.rattlemybones.com

2. All the work was done in my 3rd garage stall. If you go to www.dsleedesign.com I have done Motorcycles as well.

3. The Bronze one is a Lambretta GP200 circa 1970.

Thanks for all the kind remarks.

buddy · Post by **buddy** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 5:49 am

dsleedesign wrote:To reply to all:

1. Yep. From Minnesota (Stillwater). I am a Coordinator of the Rattle My Bones Scooter Rally. www.rattlemybones.com

2. All the work was done in my 3rd garage stall. If you go to www.dsleedesign.com I have done Motorcycles as well.

3. The Bronze one is a Lambretta GP200 circa 1970.

Thanks for all the kind remarks.

Thanks for the info. And again, you have definitely mastered the art of bike customization! I am especially impressed with the quality of paint jobs on all your bikes.