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Is it possible to wheelie a Buddy 125? I'm pretty sure I've heard of the Rattler being yanked up to one wheel, but I don't know if my little Buddy has the Chutzpah.

**I don't want to try it an end up on my back with Velveeta on top of me. So this thread is for the more skilled among us.**
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Post by rajron »

It needs to encouraged – then the secondary fender scraps.
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rajron wrote:It needs to encouraged – then the secondary fender scraps.
Not the mud flap? But the fender in the rear?

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Post by Howardr »

I don't know about 125's, but my St Tropez will wheelie. It won't happen accidentally, but I can her into a wheelie without too much difficulty.
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i have gotten my little guy up on his back legs before, i have to kind of sit up, while moving around 5-7 mph, then park my ass towards the back of the seat right after i twist pretty hard on the accelerator, he will pop right up... I havent done an extended wheelie yet... there is a video on youtube of some guy doing crazy wheelies on a buddy... ill see if i can locate.
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Post by ericalm »

It is possible, though you will likely hit the rear fender.

When the Buddy first came out, there were a few people whose first act was to go out and try a wheelie. Their second act was to peel themselves off the pavement.
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ericalm wrote:It is possible, though you will likely hit the rear fender.

When the Buddy first came out, there were a few people whose first act was to go out and try a wheelie. Their second act was to peel themselves off the pavement.
Point taken.
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Post by docutech »

Brilliant!

Lets tell everyone how to do a wheelie on a Buddy! :roll:

As ridiculous as this may sound, some here will give the ridiculous a try. Once you do, don't forget to post your experiences here.

*Edit* Eric has beat me to it... :oops:
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docutech wrote:Once you do, don't forget to post your experiences here.
That gave me a good laugh. :wink:
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