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Post by imgrubby on Nov 22, 2016 18:40:54 GMT -5
first off I would like to say hi to everyone.
I just bought a 2016 Genuine Buddy 50, titanium with black outs it's unrestricted and has a 70cc kit. Not sure if I said that right but I'm here to learn. I'm very excited to hit the road, going to be a long winter.
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Post by Cincikid on Nov 22, 2016 18:46:12 GMT -5
Welcome  I hear very good things about Genuine. Check out the cold weather riding thread. Here. |
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Post by imgrubby on Nov 22, 2016 18:50:59 GMT -5
cincikid,
thanks for the thread on cold weather riding.
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Post by lordhater on Nov 22, 2016 20:22:55 GMT -5
Hey welcome I have a genuine,,love it,,,,an overlooked brand and I don't know why
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Post by pinkscoot on Nov 22, 2016 20:33:48 GMT -5
Welcome  I owned a Roughhouse, it was well built and parts were easy to get. |
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Post by moofus02 on Nov 22, 2016 20:40:16 GMT -5
They have some things that are a little different than the normal minarelli clones. For winter riding I like a windshield, hand guard/deflectors would be nice then I move to snowmobile stuff. A snowmobile helmet is almost a must have. They can have a flap under your chin to keep the air out and your neck warm, they won't over cool your head like a bike helmet, the double layer shield doesn't fog like a single layer. If you can find a used one or afford a new one a leather snowmobile suit would offer all kinds of protection. Just remember to do everything smooth on slippery ground. I've road into the negative Temps with good cold weather gear and a windshield without an issue
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Post by 90GTVert on Nov 22, 2016 22:16:43 GMT -5
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Post by jeff84 on Nov 23, 2016 5:49:35 GMT -5
cold weather gear is expensive.  |
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Post by lordverminaard on Nov 23, 2016 9:14:15 GMT -5
Nice find! I kinda did the same thing, the first ride I took on my $120 scooter it was like 30 degrees out, haha.
We have a scooter shop in town that deals in Genuine scooters, but they don't sell any of the 50cc models which is kinda a bummer. I have never seen a used 50cc Genuine on the local Craigslist either. I understand their profit margins are probably pretty low on the entry level models but I also think they are missing a large segment of Scooter riders that way.
Post some pics!
Brendan
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Post by pinkscoot on Nov 23, 2016 10:35:09 GMT -5
They probably don't carry 50cc Genuine scoots because they are 2 stroke.
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Post by Sitticuss on Dec 12, 2016 0:23:52 GMT -5
A local bike shop sells 2t buddy scoots..Nothing wrong with them buddies...welcome
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Post by humanshield on Dec 12, 2016 5:59:02 GMT -5
Will you be riding during the winter or just working on it until spring? I recommend studded tires for navigating Michigan icy winter roads on two wheels. BTDT Once the slush freezes back over and the "grippy" snow sheet is gone, it can get interesting! Don't forget to rinse the salt off.
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Post by FrankenMech on Dec 14, 2016 3:35:44 GMT -5
Just for the record. The snow in here is YOUR fault!   |
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coctailer
Scoot Junior
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Location: Hastings, MI
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Post by coctailer on Dec 14, 2016 10:18:52 GMT -5
Welcome from The Grand Rapids area of Michigan. Its snowing again.
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Post by humanshield on Dec 14, 2016 11:01:48 GMT -5
Anyone ever heard of Ada, MI ?
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I owned a Roughhouse, it was well built and parts were easy to get.
