psycho

golfnut · Post by **golfnut** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 3:36 am

just bought a psycho have not had a chance to ride much yet but looking forward to commuting and gas mileage.

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 3:40 am

oh those are the worst Buddy's ever. EVER!

i will pm you my info and you can ship it out to me to save you the pain of owning and riding one

easy · Post by **easy** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 3:43 am

hi congrats on getting blackjacks lil brother

RoadRambler · Post by **RoadRambler** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 4:07 am

WANT!!! Please post your impressions and I'm sure we'd all love to hear from any other Psycho owners on the board.

Only thing is, I'm not too fond of the name. It's pejorative and, as a clinical psychologist, I'd feel uncomfortable with it insofar as it really seems a bit insulting to the people I used to work with. And I do still sometimes scoot on the rolling grounds of the psychiatric hospital where I used to work -- kid you not. Wouldn't dream of doing that on a scooter emblazoned with "Psycho." I'd have to cover the name on the seat and take off the badge, at minimum -- don't think anyone would buy that I was going for, say, cool irony.

Still, what a scooter! Love the performance mods from the standard Buddy and I'd love the lower seat.

Chilly · Post by **Chilly** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:00 pm

TTIUWP

kmrcstintn · Post by **kmrcstintn** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:58 pm

to 'psyche' yourself for the first ride on the 'psycho' you must watch this video over and over for 24 hours straight...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VRiTUyQiQk

to recover from the ride you will be urged to watch this video until you feel 'normal' again...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eajk2uDWaP0 <--- even this guy likes it!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VQTmBwu ... re=related

Rippinyarn · Post by **Rippinyarn** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 1:08 pm

Excellent news, it's a great looking scoot. I'm interested in your riding impressions as soon as you put a few miles on it. Also, what number did you get? Number 50 was in the booth at Dealer Expo.

Raiderfn311 · Post by **Raiderfn311** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 3:12 pm

First mod on the Psycho? Take that eyeball sticker off. Otherwise I love the matte finish. Some Raider stickers might look good.

skully93 · Post by **skully93** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 3:16 pm

The flat black just begs for a Jolly Roger sticker!

Raiderfn311 · Post by **Raiderfn311** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:30 pm

^^^^PERFECT!!!

black sunshine · Post by **black sunshine** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:54 pm

i kind of want to make my Bud into a pseudo-psycho . . . already got the matte black finish!

Raiderfn311 · Post by **Raiderfn311** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:59 pm

black sunshine wrote:i kind of want to make my Bud into a pseudo-psycho . . . already got the matte black finish!

Slap that cylinder kit you have on and its about there. Maybe some tranny mods and a pipe and BINGO. Your own "Super-Psycho".

viney266 · Post by **viney266** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 9:57 pm

SWEET bike! Welcome to the place with other people with the same sickness!

still shifting · Post by **still shifting** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:00 am

OK may I sound dumb and ask what is the difference between the Black Jack and a Psych and a regular 150 cc Buddy? Please and yes they are all Cool! R

michelle_7728 · Post by **michelle_7728** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:30 am

Welcome to the forum!

Ride safe and have fun.

easy · Post by **easy** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:47 am

bj is 150 psycho is 125 and prima pipe is only with the blackjack

Rippinyarn · Post by **Rippinyarn** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 12:59 pm

I think that most of it is revealed here: http://www.examiner.com/scooter-in-detr ... ers-psycho

But the slide show here has a few pictures of the real thing: http://www.examiner.com/scooter-in-detr ... 12-day-one

But the seat is totally different than any other Buddy. It's a low-profile seat that seems very comfortable for one. Not a ton of room for a passenger, but there is a little "shelf" on the back that even the Black Jack seat didn't have. No piping on the Psycho either. I really like the Black Jack AND the Psycho!

Nickd2587 · Post by **Nickd2587** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:29 am

I have number 57

chillas61210 · Post by **chillas61210** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 1:15 pm

Where did you end up getting it there is an awesome dealer in Carlisle that I have bought and done all my services at on serveral genuines. Enjoy the pa roads they are great for riding.

Raiderfn311 · Post by **Raiderfn311** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 8:10 pm

Nickd2587 wrote:I have number 57

Before naming said scoot, you should look into the number 57 and its significance.

Nickd2587 · Post by **Nickd2587** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:45 pm

Hmmm. Good though! Ideas?

TobyDanger · Post by **TobyDanger** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 5:04 am

Heinz?

run_sarah_run · Post by **run_sarah_run** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 3:25 am

Hi guys! I am also new to the scooter community although I have ridden a motorcycle since I was 16. Gas prices are getting too high. I researched into getting a scooter for months and decided a Buddy was the way to go. I went to the dealer yesterday to look and fell in love with the Psycho they had in stock. I am going back tomorrow afternoon to purchase it. Hopefully its as great as you all have said it. I will keep you all updated on my ride! Thanks for all the help.

rsrider · Post by **rsrider** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 4:55 am

Let us know your OTD price. I'm still looking at one, but I've seen people on here getting them for $3200 and the place I'm looking at wants $3800, and that's without the tax, doc, setup, etc..............I want to know what ppl are paying for them OTD.

keith1295 · Post by **keith1295** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 6:41 am

I picked up #26 of 174 for 3210.00 OTD, but the guy took 200.00 off since i had purchased a Stella a month prior, but trust me it is well worth it tons o fun!!!!!!!!

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 6:48 am

w00t congrats. what a hot 'lil scoot. saw a couple at my dealer a week ago and i like it A LOT. pics don't do it justice its fierce!

worth the premium over the regular 125, no doubt

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Fri Mar 30, 2012 11:29 am

Just remember, folks, that OTD can't be compared across state lines. Here in MO OTD is bike price plus any dealer assembly only; taxes, title app, registration, and insurance are on the puchaser after it leaves the shop.

run_sarah_run · Post by **run_sarah_run** » Sun Apr 01, 2012 3:53 am

I purchased my Psycho today for 3400 thats with everything (docs, temp title, fees) in Oklahoma. I found the issue to be that the dealer did not charge the battery up correctly. We had to jump start it, but everything is fine now. The Psycho has a definite get up and go speed. Its a speedy little sucker. I love it. #15 of 174

rsrider · Post by **rsrider** » Sun Apr 01, 2012 5:30 am

run_sarah_run wrote:I purchased my Psycho today for 3400 thats with everything (docs, temp title, fees) in Oklahoma. I already ran into issues. PLease go to my link and view my post as I need as much help as possible. The dealership is closed on Sundays & Mondays so I'm stuck for two days without my brand new scooter. I need your help!

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I'm sorry, but I don't know of a reliable escape route out of Oklahoma.