Suspenion for a buddy

jfrost2 · Post by **jfrost2** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 12:09 am

I've seen some members replace their rear suspension with a better one, does anyone have model numbers and company names? I looked at scooterworks, but they dont have anything as suspension for a buddy.

Also, can the front suspension be changed? Just curious.

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:42 pm

I dunno if anyone PMed you about these questions, but I really want to know also. I have to go over about 3 or 4 speed bumps entering or leaving my neighborhood everyday, and, man, what a pain in the butt! But seriously, it is a bit JOLTY, even if I slow down a lot.

DouglasLive · Post by **DouglasLive** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:47 pm

KRUSTYburger wrote:But seriously, it is a bit JOLTY, even if I slow down a lot.

Slow down and stand up enough to pick your butt off the seat. That's what I do.

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:43 pm

Yeah, that's good for my comfort, but when the front wheel hits the bump it's like too stiff or something and it feels like it's bad for the scooter...

Tazio · Post by **Tazio** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:46 pm

Try a lower front tire pressure. My Buddy rode like a rock until I reduced the front pressure to 25 psi and the rear to 28 psi. I weigh 132 lbs. It's more comfortable and there are no handling problems. If I were going to carry more weight I'd up the pressure. Slowing down and standing up also help alot.

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:50 pm

I saw that someone had swapped the stock suspension with a nickel colored cylinder looking one but now can't find the post (maybe it was on a blur?). Anyone know who that was?

Shane Wilson · Post by **Shane Wilson** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:12 am

my dealer saw new shocks and front brake options at the indy show.

i think there are also some chrome body pieces coming too.

i understand they should be hitting the pipeline soon.

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:14 am

Tazio wrote:Try a lower front tire pressure. My Buddy rode like a rock until I reduced the front pressure to 25 psi and the rear to 28 psi. I weigh 132 lbs. It's more comfortable and there are no handling problems.

That sounds like a good idea... When I was driving around I noticed when I went like 45+ mph it would start to get a bit wobbly and I assumed it was the tire pressure. After I checked & saw it was low I went ahead and filled to the recommended psi. I guess that's when I started noticing the stiffer bumps. I haven't carried a rider or significant load yet, and it will probably be a rare occurrence, so lowering my front pressure should be a big help. Thanks!

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:14 am

Shane Wilson wrote:my dealer saw new shocks and front brake options at the indy show.

i think there are also some chrome body pieces coming too.

i understand they should be hitting the pipeline soon.

interesting

DouglasLive · Post by **DouglasLive** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:49 am

Shane Wilson wrote:i think there are also some chrome body pieces coming too.

Oh yes -- bring'em on!

Lagerhead · Post by **Lagerhead** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 1:28 am

http://www.ncy-motor.com.tw/english/atv ... sp?pno=551

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:01 am

Lagerhead wrote:http://www.ncy-motor.com.tw/english/atv ... sp?pno=551

definitely nice looking BUT is it quality? OH! I see that it's adjustable

Any idea on the price?

justscooten · Post by **justscooten** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:09 am

i think that thread was in the gallery it was on a black buddy 125 with a aftermarket pipe too.

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:20 am

justscooten wrote:i think that thread was in the gallery it was on a black buddy 125 with a aftermarket pipe too.

AHA! Thanks. Found it: topic2399.html

It was aruntoo's nice looking Buddy

I love the rotor!

jfrost2 · Post by **jfrost2** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 3:12 am

Isnt that the disc brake used on a rattler 110?

Does it give any more performance? Or is it just for looks?

illnoise · Post by **illnoise** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 3:21 pm

Scooterworks (and Genuine Dealers) will be carrying a lot of NCY stuff and a lot of new Buddy performance stuff, a new catalog is due very soon. You can get on scooterworks' mailing list on their site:

http://www.scooterworks.com/CatalogRequest.cfm

Of course, patronize your local dealer if you have one, their prices should be about the same as Scooterworks' and it'll save you the shipping cost (and wait, if they have it in stock).

http://2strokebuzz.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=6896
http://2strokebuzz.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=6898
http://2strokebuzz.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=6910

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 3:47 pm

illnoise wrote:Scooterworks (and Genuine Dealers) will be carrying a lot of NCY stuff and a lot of new Buddy performance stuff

Thanks for the heads up

I've fallen out of the loop this winter

BGK · Post by **BGK** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:00 pm

Hey Beeb, I think the new catalog is for dealers only. But I assume one could go to their dealer and take a look and drool over new bits to get. Did you hear specifically that it was going to be for direct sale?

illnoise · Post by **illnoise** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:42 pm

BGK wrote:Hey Beeb, I think the new catalog is for dealers only. But I assume one could go to their dealer and take a look and drool over new bits to get. Did you hear specifically that it was going to be for direct sale?

They had a binder at the show with a mockup and I just figured it was a the consumer catalog, it looked like an update of the last one, and they're due for a new one.

Maybe it is a dealer-only catalog, but Scooterworks is a Genuine dealer and will presumably sell anything Genuine is offering to other dealers through their catalog/website, right?

I am a little confused about their wholesale operation now, I'm not sure if Tutti Ricambi (which is/was their wholesale parts distributor) is still the same, but it appears they're selling all the Genuine accessories and performance parts (and Prima, which is their own brand, and NCY, which they exclusively distribute in the US I think) under the Scooterworks name. Someone explained it to me at Dealer Expo while I was drunk. : )

Bb.

illnoise · Post by **illnoise** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:46 pm

illnoise wrote:presumably sell anything Genuine is offering to other dealers through their catalog/website, right?

actually the more I think about it, I could see why they might be reluctant to sell certain things through the catalog/web, both to avoid cutting into dealer sales, and to make sure a dealer installs it properly. But that doesn't sound like the Phil McCaleb I know, ha.

AND, Scooterworks/Genuine is running a banner ad on this very site that says "Scooterworks: Now offering NCY performance parts!":

So, not proof that they'll sell EVERYTHING they've got, but I think it's a safe bet.

Bb.

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:26 pm

This isn't about suspension, but- I emailed scooterworks customer service cuz they didn't have a chrome headlight bezel for the Buddy on the website, the dude said:

"they are not on the website because we don't readily stock Genuine parts".

WHAT THE HECK! Where else are you supposed to get one? I guess I could order one from Scoot Richmond, but all their stuff costs a little more, plus shipping is more from them (at least for me it is)...

aruntoo · Post by **aruntoo** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:51 pm

the rotor and the billet rear shock are items that are from Japan.

since there is only a few aftermarket parts available for the buddy i had to do some homework to get the correct parts

aruntoo · Post by **aruntoo** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:54 pm

jfrost2 wrote:Isnt that the disc brake used on a rattler 110?

Does it give any more performance? Or is it just for looks?

the rotor on the rattler is alot bigger

additional performance...not really other than it's lighter than the ugly factory rotor.

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:27 am

KRUSTYburger wrote:the dude said:

"they are not on the website because we don't readily stock Genuine parts".

WHAT THE HECK!

I think he means because they first have to order parts from Taiwan (PGO) and I guess they don't order enough at a time to keep stock for both web inventory and for dealers? I'm just guessing though.

illnoise · Post by **illnoise** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:41 am

There's just too many parts to list, and they don't stock most of them, even for dealers. I can see why they'd want to drive actual Genuine parts through the dealers, but the aftermarket stuff, I'd think they'd put that on the site (some is there, and I'd imagine there's more coming.) I think they also sell the more common wear parts (rollers, belts, filters, etc...

Remember, Scooterworks mail order is still primarily a vintage Vespa business. Maybe brooke's right and they're going to keep it that way and do all the modern stuff through dealers. I dunno.

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:58 pm

I just got off the phone with scooterworks and was told that the NCY Adjustable Shock for the Buddy should be arriving in the next couple of weeks (knowing SW that's probably a month ...lol). They didn't have a price yet though