Custom Buddys @ Metro Scooter

lobsterman · Post by **lobsterman** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:36 pm

Just went to Metro Scooter to get filter/oil (decided to do it myself), and saw a couple of Buddys they have customized by adding stripes and swapping panels. Very cool, I particularly liked the red one with racing stripes.

While I was there I scoped out the accessories, etc. I could really spend a lot on t-shirts, a top case, windshield, maybe another scooter, etc. The new showroom has allowed them to have lots of scooters out on display, it's really cool. They've just added the Kymco People 150 and 200 scooters to their lineup as well. Budget constraints forced me to limit the shopping spree to the filter, oil, gear oil, and a $9 pair of sunglasses.

nonsense · Post by **nonsense** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:50 pm

I have to buy those exact items next week. Well, actually I could skip the sunglasses. What did it cost?

EBee · Post by **EBee** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 8:21 pm

Metro's doing SOMETHING right....we were out riding last Saturday and I counted 6 Buddys on my ride from east to west (Loveland to Findlay Market). I go for months without seeing one, then 6 all in one day (not counting mine)!! 3 Sunset, 1 Cream, 1 Black, and 1 Italia. I was so excited, waved to them all but they probly thought I was nuts.

Gotta love that new showroom...go Seth and Dave! 8)8)

lobsterman · Post by **lobsterman** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 1:11 am

nonsense wrote:I have to buy those exact items next week. Well, actually I could skip the sunglasses. What did it cost?

About $38 for 1 filter, 1 bottle Klotz synthetic oil, and a bottle of Klotz gear lube which looks big enough to last a lifetime.

twharton · Post by **twharton** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 2:01 am

No Pics?

Lagerhead · Post by **Lagerhead** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 2:41 am

twharton wrote:No Pics?

twharton · Post by **twharton** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 11:52 am

Uhhhh...thanks lagerhead but I was hoping for photos of the custom scooters.

I take it by your username you like beer and/or do some homebrewing?

Tom

lobsterman · Post by **lobsterman** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 12:52 pm

lagerhead,

Close, but the sunglasses I got are more like the Blues Brothers type. Are those a picture of what you wear when you ride the Big Ruckus?

twharton,

My digital camera died in Scotland a while back, and has not yet been replaced. Maybe nonsense can take some pictures when he goes there next week.

I believe lagerhead takes his name because his head largely consists of foam.

mybuddy · Post by **mybuddy** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 1:04 pm

Yeah, their new show room is really nice. Love going there and just talking to Seth or Dave about just about anything. They did a good job dressing up some of the scooters with the striping.

Ajax · Post by **Ajax** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 1:42 pm

Gotta love Metro... Their new showroom is over the top. I hope to ride with you fellow Southwest Buckeyes real soon. I'm never free on Wednesday nights.

ScooterDave · Post by **ScooterDave** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 2:04 pm

lobsterman wrote:Close, but the sunglasses I got are more like the Blues Brothers type.

Not a big fan of Blues Brothers glasses. I have been wearing these lately

Dave

lobsterman · Post by **lobsterman** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 6:25 pm

Dave,

You know you can't really see through women's clothes with those, right?

Maybe you can amaze Noah with them, though.

nonsense · Post by **nonsense** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 6:39 pm

Of course you can, they work as advertised. The Department of Homeland Security just placed a huge order. This cutting edge technology will be part of the official uniform for all airport screeners from now on.

EBee · Post by **EBee** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 7:03 pm

They only work when you wear that special glove...the company doesn't tell you that until you get the glasses. Then you have to turn around and fork out more for the glove! Geesh.

nonsense · Post by **nonsense** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 5:13 pm

lobsterman wrote:Maybe nonsense can take some pictures when he goes there next week.

Alright, so it's been two months. I forgot the camera and just asked Dave to e-mail me pics. Without further ado, the superb Buddy stylings of Mr. Dave Rueve of Metro Scooter in Cincinnati:

Come to think of it, Seth probably helped too.