Thank you for this video! I’ve had my buddy for a few months and I’ve learned some great tips and tricks from this!
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
@LilKimRobot4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm getting a Genuine RH Sport soon and this walkthrough was thorough and informative.
@VespaPortland4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Someday we’ll do a walkthrough of that one too but they’re pretty similar. Enjoy your new scooter!
@ChelseaSalomone4 жыл бұрын
This was really helpful! Very clear and thorough explanations- perfect for a first time scooter owner. Thanks so much!
@VespaPortland4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Hope you have a great time riding.
@jeffreyweldon69034 жыл бұрын
Awesome job Andrew! The Buddy scooters look like a great value for money! Might have to add one next to my new Vespa for my wife to enjoy....many thanks!
@VespaPortland4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff!
@ogobby2 жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful! You also talked me out of getting the 125cc!
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
Well hopefully that means you’re getting the fuel injected 170cc Buddy!
@carmell713 жыл бұрын
I have a 2012 Buddy 50 that I bought new. I ride it alot in the summer and fall. (Michigan) I replaced the battery with a Lithium Ion battery. That and the spark plugs are the only thing I've had to do. I use premium gas, Royal purple oil, & once in awhile, put a capful of Seafoam cleaner in the tank. I absolutely love it.
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
Great scooter! Thanks for watching.
@davva3603 жыл бұрын
Useful video. Picking my Buddy up tomorrow hopefully.
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
Congrats! Hope you have a great time riding it around.
@496842 жыл бұрын
Great detailed walkthrough, Thank you.
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!
@jaysec63774 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips, got mine in white yesterday and love it and this video was very insightful
@VespaPortland4 жыл бұрын
Congrats and thanks for watching!
@janesta7862 ай бұрын
How is your experience so far?
@jaysec63772 ай бұрын
@@janesta786 honestly great, hasn’t been bad on upkeep although I do have a small shed to protect from rain and snow so would recommend a cover if that option isn’t available
@janesta7862 ай бұрын
@@jaysec6377 thanks for the quick reply! One last thing, is this for one person? I'm looking to be able to ride with a friend.
@jaysec63772 ай бұрын
@@janesta786 2 can ride, and it even has foot rest built in for the second person, I’ve personally never done it but others in my town have, just double check your model before buying to be sure
@kenseycater82474 жыл бұрын
This video confirmed my decision to buy!!!
@VespaPortland4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you for watching and enjoy your scooter!
@usernamemykel3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@johnniejohnson67153 жыл бұрын
I have a 2006 ,, bought new . Hand done all my own service work . Just changed all fluids . It has 35,600 miles . Just recently had to replace front tire . Gets 100 miles to the gallon .
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! The buddy is a great scooter.
@energyvampire16723 жыл бұрын
Great video ! you sold me on this I'll be buying one soon :D !
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
Hope you're still enjoying it!
@lisatutler-jones59923 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I live in SC and just starting my research. I don't anticipate driving everyday. Should I find something with fuel injection vs a carburetor?
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
Sorry! Thought I wrote back to this. If you’re not going to ride for a week or more at a time, fuel injection is your best bet. Good luck on the search!
@Vernonnn3 жыл бұрын
so thorough, thank you!
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
@brentlybaird49744 жыл бұрын
I live near Toledo, OHIO. Is there a deal near me that carries The GENUINE BUDDY MOTOR SCOOTERS line?
@VespaPortland4 жыл бұрын
www.genuinescooters.com/dealers.html Check that out!
@tamanimania4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you!
@VespaPortland4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
@charkswitlazers2 жыл бұрын
Do air horns fit this scooter? Just ordered a Buddy 50 from Vespa Motorsport and it has yet to arrive from the warehouse. I see an aftermarket one on your website but unsure if it will fit the Buddy or if the 50 will even generate enough power to run it.
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
They do fit! The big loud air horn that sounds like a train.
@michaelgonzalez63312 жыл бұрын
I have just purchased a Buddy 50 International. Can I use Motul 75W-140 gear oil instead of 85W-140?
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
Best bet is to stick with what the manufacturer recommends.
@matts43812 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on how to access and clean the carb on the buddy50? Thanks
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
That would be a bit tough to fit in with the time it takes to do a video/customers waiting on their bike. You may find something like that o the channel called Mitch's Scooter Stuff, or Vespa Motorsport's channel. Thanks for watching!
@goaway19322 жыл бұрын
the scooter I got has a plug in charger.. what is it for?? also.. if not ran for awhile.. can I put carb cleaner in ot or does it have to go to the shop?
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
You could have a cigarette style 12V charger or a USB port. Depends on the year. As for the carb, best bet is to take it into a shop.
@johnd1536 Жыл бұрын
I live in a part of a state where I don't have access to a brick n mortar store to purchase a buddy 50. Any suggestions?
@VespaPortland Жыл бұрын
Find the closet one, and then see if they know of a good shipper who can bring it out to you. Expect to pay $500-1000 extra for that though. Transport is not cheap.
@JosephByrd-bl8sh2 ай бұрын
My 2019 buddy 50 it started jerking is I take off and it's gotten worse as you riding down the road and started making a whining noise and it's making a flopping noise I don't know if it's got a built in it for the shaft drive can someone please give me some feedback on this
@VespaPortland2 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that. Get it over to your local shop to take a look.
@sugapop1413 жыл бұрын
What kind of 2 stroke oil do we use for it?
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
Our recommendation is in the video. Motul 510 or 710. Your choice.
@user-dk6yo2pd1e3 ай бұрын
I recently got the buddy 50 I'm 350 (slimming down more every day) am I screwed on riding this?
@VespaPortland3 ай бұрын
Technically you’re over the GWVR limit but even I am at 250. If I remember correctly it’s best if the rider isn’t over 220. That said, I don’t think the bike is going to spontaneously burst into flames but try not to give the bike full throttle on hills because it’s already giving a lot of effort to carry riders like us. Congrats on slimming down! Let the bike be your motivation on days when you’re not motivated? Thanks for watching and enjoy that scoot.
@cindyan073 жыл бұрын
how often do you advice riding it at minimum to keep the carborator happy ?
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
Probably every 1-2 weeks.
@roamereasy97373 жыл бұрын
Once a week at least. Meanwhile, race your scooter monthly.
@glenmo12 жыл бұрын
Genuine Scooter manufactures their own Brand 2 cycle synthetic oil .. THATS THE ONLY OIL I USE I installed a prima windshield ..gained 5mph top end then I installed a "Soooterworks" NON catalytic exhaust..keeps engine running cooler.. less restriction gives me 5 mph faster on the top end... Sounds cool also... Between the windshield and the aftermarket exhaust I gained 10 mph top end! ( No rejet carb ) BTW all speedometers on all scooters read 5 miles an hour faster than you're actually traveling
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
Genuine oil is good stuff. Thanks for watching.
@deanjollow28922 жыл бұрын
As a dealer,do you have a Canadian contact? Well done video as well. I need one of those…yamaha quit exporting the zuma50 to Canada, not much choice now . The 2 stroke is old school,I like that. Thanks
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
Hey there thanks for watching! Don’t know who imports the PGO scooters in Canada. Here in the US a Genuine Scooters in Chicago. Maybe you can buy one over here and then ride it across the border and have a great story to tell when you get home.
@deanjollow28922 жыл бұрын
@@VespaPortland I’d better do some homework…thanks
@codynalley50213 жыл бұрын
How do you check the oil on a buddy 50
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
Open the cap under the seat next to the gas. Fill it almost to the top. About 1 inch from the top.
@habashaabdulhafidh84573 жыл бұрын
How does this scooter fare with weather, rain, snow, etc?
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
No problem in the rain! I don’t recommend riding in the snow on anything.
@stephenwhaley3716 Жыл бұрын
Can you swap out a 50cc for a 125cc engine on a Buddy 50i?
@VespaPortland Жыл бұрын
Haven't tried! Most people just trade in their 50 and jump up to the next larger size of scoot. Good luck!
@CartoonForFood3 жыл бұрын
I keep asking without answers. When you say after break-in you can get increased speed up to 40-45 mph. How and why can this happen?
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
After the initial break-in you can have the scooter derestricted. Derestriction removes a ring in the transmission. That ring basically keeps the drive belt from reaching the outer edges of the variatior sheaves. Those outer edges are where the belt needs to get to reach those higher speeds. Think of a 10 speed bicycle and how you need to get to the outermost edges of the largest gears to attain the highest possible speeds. Hope that helps!
@CartoonForFood3 жыл бұрын
@@VespaPortland Thank you for the information. I really appreciate your response and help.
@JulitoPapitoo4 жыл бұрын
If you're the manager/owner of this dealership, how did you get it started? I love scooters, I buy and sell them, ride them, and I want to start my own dealership one day in NY. Any tips or advice? Thank you.
@VespaPortland4 жыл бұрын
Got tired of my lousy corporate job, got an SBA loan and purchased an existing dealership. The former owners were ready to retire. Finding that kind of timing may be tough. Could also reach out to the manufacturers you’d like to represent directly.
@JulitoPapitoo4 жыл бұрын
@@VespaPortland Good for you man, best of luck and thanks for the advice! I just bought a RH50 sport and its been awesome so far. 2 stroke all the way, especially for small displacement engines.
@VespaPortland4 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the summer!
@BornagainE4 жыл бұрын
What kind of headlight is there? Is there an LED kit available?
@VespaPortland4 жыл бұрын
The headlight is halogen. No LED kit available that we know of.
@BornagainE4 жыл бұрын
@@VespaPortland thank you
@darcychu96522 жыл бұрын
@@VespaPortland Depends upon the type of halogen light bulb, there are LED H4, H7, H1 etec. available for cars could be installed on scooters if is of the same type.
@usernamemykel4 жыл бұрын
I !believe that the only bit of info you left out, is the horsepower. What is the horsepower rating, please? Thanks
@VespaPortland4 жыл бұрын
Whoops. 2 horsepower.
@usernamemykel4 жыл бұрын
@@VespaPortland Thanks, but are .you SURE that it's not 3.1 HP????
@VespaPortland4 жыл бұрын
The title shipped from Genuine says 2 HP.
@usernamemykel3 жыл бұрын
@@VespaPortland Sorry that I'm late with my "Thank you". I LOVE my "Buddy". Question - I've a scratch on the plastic fairing - would I be able to use a compound and buff it out, as I do on my truck?
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
Not sure!
@caduceus334 жыл бұрын
Can I drain the gas and carry the Buddy laying down in my Geo Metro?
@VespaPortland4 жыл бұрын
Wouldn’t recommend it. Oil may leak as well. But we have seen people transport scooters like that.
@caduceus334 жыл бұрын
@@VespaPortland Ok, thanks!
@wilberthewett2256 Жыл бұрын
Do yall have three wheels also if so what's the price
@VespaPortland Жыл бұрын
Three wheel scooters? We have the Piaggio MP3 500. It has 3 wheels but does not hold itself up like a Spyder or Ryker. It acts like a 2 wheeler vehicle when riding.
@rimonshamon86072 жыл бұрын
Hi, do you need a special license to ride it or just c class? thank you
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
It depends on your state’s local laws. In Oregon and Washington you need only a drivers license. In California you need a full motorcycle endorsement. In Nevada I think you can just ride it with nothing. Check your states local moped laws.
@rimonshamon86072 жыл бұрын
@@VespaPortland thank you 🙂
@blackwhirlwind12457 ай бұрын
@@VespaPortlandmotorcycle license for 50cc scooter in California?😂😂I bet these 50cc scooter probably not selling well in that state.
@VespaPortland7 ай бұрын
You’re right! 50s do terribly down there.
@rchiea4 жыл бұрын
My Buddy 50 International has a ringing sound is that normal?
@VespaPortland4 жыл бұрын
When do you hear the ringing?
@rchiea4 жыл бұрын
Accelerating over 20, its 4 days old, I’ve put 30 miles on it
@usernamemykel3 жыл бұрын
@@VespaPortland When his wife calls to pick up a gallon of moo juice.
@508films.4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU
@VespaPortland4 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thank you for watching!
@stevenarmbrust68752 жыл бұрын
Can this move a bigger guy like me? 275 lbs)
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
It can be done but you’d want to check the oil levels more often because the extra weight will take a toll on the scooter by adding more heat while riding.
@newworld59523 жыл бұрын
How mamyiles will these last for
@VespaPortland3 жыл бұрын
Highest miles we've seen on a Buddy so far was 31,000.
@CivilRepair3 ай бұрын
8:00 It's the worst when people wrong you.
@VespaPortland2 ай бұрын
😆
@496842 жыл бұрын
I’m definitely sold on the buddy or roughhouse.
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
They are both great scooters. Go sit on them at your local dealer and see which is more comfortable. Thanks for watching!
@CanonRhino Жыл бұрын
do yall have these right now ?
@VespaPortland Жыл бұрын
Always!
@CanonRhino Жыл бұрын
@@VespaPortland sweet!
@glenmo12 жыл бұрын
Install a scooter works non-catalytic converter exhaust system on your buddy 50...$130 .. you will increase your top end speed by 5 mph I also purchased a primo windscreen windshield and gained another 5 mph.. my buddy50 now does 40 to 43..(GPS measured.. all scooter speedometers read 5 mph faster than they actually going) .. I can do 45 on a slight downgrade in 50 to 55 down a steep hill another great thing about the scooter works non-catalytic converter it allows your engine to run much cooler which is better for the longevity of the engine
@VespaPortland2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your info and for watching!
@vandezcm4 жыл бұрын
I. Want. One. Ok. I. Like. It
@VespaPortland4 жыл бұрын
Come on by!
@usernamemykel3 жыл бұрын
@@VespaPortland He means "Come on, buy!!!!"
@XD9scCC Жыл бұрын
Ha! Three dollars for premium for a fill up he says. When was this video made? 2020?