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kwtodd
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how buddy scooter should handle.

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I have a 2009 125 buddy scooter. If I get above 50 mph the front gets squirrely. Is this normal for a buddy scooter?
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I would say No.

Is your tire properly inflated?

When was the tire made? Is there any lumpiness to it?
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Not normal at all. Has it always done this or did it recently develop the problem? As mentioned, check your tire inflation. Also check your wheel bearings and front forks for any looseness or play. If you can't find/solve the problem yourself, definitely take the scooter in to your local Genuine dealer for service.
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kwtodd wrote:I have a 2009 125 buddy scooter. If I get above 50 mph the front gets squirrely. Is this normal for a buddy scooter?
Are you riding without a windshield? I can't say it was the front of the scooter, but I do know that prior to getting my windshield, 50+ and my scooter would be feeling a bit squirrely. After the windshield, even 60mph (70 indicated) felt fine.
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Post by mhardgrove »

How much do you weigh? When I was 280+ the scooter would handle like ass above 40. Now that I'm in the 230s it handles much better.
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