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!

@VespaPortland

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

Thank you. I'm getting a Genuine RH Sport soon and this walkthrough was thorough and informative.

@VespaPortland

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Someday we’ll do a walkthrough of that one too but they’re pretty similar. Enjoy your new scooter!

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!

@VespaPortland

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff!

Extremely helpful! You also talked me out of getting the 125cc!

@VespaPortland

2 жыл бұрын

Well hopefully that means you’re getting the fuel injected 170cc Buddy!

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.

@VespaPortland

3 жыл бұрын

Great scooter! Thanks for watching.

This was really helpful! Very clear and thorough explanations- perfect for a first time scooter owner. Thanks so much!

@VespaPortland

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Hope you have a great time riding.

Great detailed walkthrough, Thank you.

@VespaPortland

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

Useful video. Picking my Buddy up tomorrow hopefully.

@VespaPortland

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Hope you have a great time riding it around.

Thanks for the tips, got mine in white yesterday and love it and this video was very insightful

@VespaPortland

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats and thanks for watching!

@janesta786

2 ай бұрын

How is your experience so far?

@jaysec6377

2 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

@janesta786

2 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.

@jaysec6377

2 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

Great video ! you sold me on this I'll be buying one soon :D !

@VespaPortland

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you're still enjoying it!

This video confirmed my decision to buy!!!

@VespaPortland

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for watching and enjoy your scooter!

@usernamemykel

3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great video! Thank you!

@VespaPortland

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

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 .

@VespaPortland

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! The buddy is a great scooter.

so thorough, thank you!

@VespaPortland

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

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

@VespaPortland

2 жыл бұрын

Genuine oil is good stuff. Thanks for watching.

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?

@VespaPortland

3 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!

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.

@VespaPortland

2 жыл бұрын

They do fit! The big loud air horn that sounds like a train.

What kind of 2 stroke oil do we use for it?

@VespaPortland

3 жыл бұрын

Our recommendation is in the video. Motul 510 or 710. Your choice.

Can you do a video on how to access and clean the carb on the buddy50? Thanks

@VespaPortland

2 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!

I live near Toledo, OHIO. Is there a deal near me that carries The GENUINE BUDDY MOTOR SCOOTERS line?

@VespaPortland

4 жыл бұрын

www.genuinescooters.com/dealers.html Check that out!

I have just purchased a Buddy 50 International. Can I use Motul 75W-140 gear oil instead of 85W-140?

@VespaPortland

2 жыл бұрын

Best bet is to stick with what the manufacturer recommends.

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?

@VespaPortland

2 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.

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

@VespaPortland

2 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that. Get it over to your local shop to take a look.

THANK YOU

@VespaPortland

4 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thank you for watching!

how often do you advice riding it at minimum to keep the carborator happy ?

@VespaPortland

3 жыл бұрын

Probably every 1-2 weeks.

@roamereasy9737

3 жыл бұрын

Once a week at least. Meanwhile, race your scooter monthly.

How does this scooter fare with weather, rain, snow, etc?

@VespaPortland

3 жыл бұрын

No problem in the rain! I don’t recommend riding in the snow on anything.

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.

How do you check the oil on a buddy 50

@VespaPortland

3 жыл бұрын

Open the cap under the seat next to the gas. Fill it almost to the top. About 1 inch from the top.

I recently got the buddy 50 I'm 350 (slimming down more every day) am I screwed on riding this?

@VespaPortland

3 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.

8:00 It's the worst when people wrong you.

@VespaPortland

2 ай бұрын

😆

What kind of headlight is there? Is there an LED kit available?

@VespaPortland

4 жыл бұрын

The headlight is halogen. No LED kit available that we know of.

@BornagainE

4 жыл бұрын

@@VespaPortland thank you

@darcychu9652

2 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.

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.

@VespaPortland

4 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.

@JulitoPapitoo

4 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.

@VespaPortland

4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the summer!

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?

@VespaPortland

3 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!

@CartoonForFood

3 жыл бұрын

@@VespaPortland Thank you for the information. I really appreciate your response and help.

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!

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

@VespaPortland

2 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.

@deanjollow2892

2 жыл бұрын

@@VespaPortland I’d better do some homework…thanks

Hi, do you need a special license to ride it or just c class? thank you

@VespaPortland

2 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.

@rimonshamon8607

2 жыл бұрын

@@VespaPortland thank you 🙂

@blackwhirlwind1245

7 ай бұрын

@@VespaPortlandmotorcycle license for 50cc scooter in California?😂😂I bet these 50cc scooter probably not selling well in that state.

@VespaPortland

7 ай бұрын

You’re right! 50s do terribly down there.

Can I drain the gas and carry the Buddy laying down in my Geo Metro?

@VespaPortland

4 жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t recommend it. Oil may leak as well. But we have seen people transport scooters like that.

@caduceus33

4 жыл бұрын

@@VespaPortland Ok, thanks!

How mamyiles will these last for

@VespaPortland

3 жыл бұрын

Highest miles we've seen on a Buddy so far was 31,000.

My Buddy 50 International has a ringing sound is that normal?

@VespaPortland

4 жыл бұрын

When do you hear the ringing?

@rchiea

4 жыл бұрын

Accelerating over 20, its 4 days old, I’ve put 30 miles on it

@usernamemykel

3 жыл бұрын

@@VespaPortland When his wife calls to pick up a gallon of moo juice.

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.

I !believe that the only bit of info you left out, is the horsepower. What is the horsepower rating, please? Thanks

@VespaPortland

4 жыл бұрын

Whoops. 2 horsepower.

@usernamemykel

4 жыл бұрын

@@VespaPortland Thanks, but are .you SURE that it's not 3.1 HP????

@VespaPortland

4 жыл бұрын

The title shipped from Genuine says 2 HP.

@usernamemykel

3 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?

@VespaPortland

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure!

Can this move a bigger guy like me? 275 lbs)

@VespaPortland

2 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.

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

@VespaPortland

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your info and for watching!

I’m definitely sold on the buddy or roughhouse.

@VespaPortland

2 жыл бұрын

They are both great scooters. Go sit on them at your local dealer and see which is more comfortable. Thanks for watching!

do yall have these right now ?

@VespaPortland

Жыл бұрын

Always!

@CanonRhino

Жыл бұрын

@@VespaPortland sweet!

I. Want. One. Ok. I. Like. It

@VespaPortland

4 жыл бұрын

Come on by!

@usernamemykel

3 жыл бұрын

@@VespaPortland He means "Come on, buy!!!!"

Ha! Three dollars for premium for a fill up he says. When was this video made? 2020?

@VespaPortland

Жыл бұрын

It’ll be back to that soon enough. For now, $8!