Trouble removing Buddy handlebar cover's speed meter

phenomenalworld · Post by **phenomenalworld** » Mon Jul 06, 2020 11:08 pm

My 2012 Buddy 125 front headlight cover wouldn't properly screw into the top handlebar cover (the one large screw at the top) because the handlebar cover's screw seam was stripped/broken (that area is notoriously fragile, I hear). So I ordered a whole new top handlebar cover for $80 (from Scooter Lounge). I spent a couple hours today struggling to get the old screws out and unscrew the speedometer. After eventual success, I grabbed the brand new handlebar cover, ready to replace it, but saw that the inner silver/chrome frame part that frames the speed meter was...missing! Or simply not included. (see photos below for a visual) Apparently it's considered a whole separate part ("Speed Meter Side Cover". Another $23). Bummer! But then I figured I could use this part from the old handlebar cover...except...it simply won't come out. I don't even know what's keeping it connected, but it's really firmly planted there, and seems fragile too - I don't wanna force it out.

SO my main question is: does anybody know how to get the Speed Meter cover OUT of the top handlebar cover. My scooter now sits disassembled and I'd rather not spend another $23+shipping and wait another 2 weeks to get the part.
Any other advice is welcome too!

JettaKnight · Post by **JettaKnight** » Tue Jul 07, 2020 4:50 pm

I wouldn't be surprised if it's glued on.

$23 for a piece of chromed plastic, huh?

phenomenalworld · Post by **phenomenalworld** » Tue Jul 07, 2020 9:53 pm

Actually it wasn't glued on, although I started to think it was. Rather, it snaps in/out via fragile tabs. After a lot of wrestling with a flat blade screwdriver, somehow I did the right maneuver, and, presto, it snapped out! Super glad I don't have to dish out scratch for a little piece of chrome plastic Case closed!