Description:

Before there was the Genuine Stella 4T, there was the Bajaj Chetak.  When it hit the US market it was an instant hit.  It comes with a 150cc (well, 145cc really), clean burning four-stroke motor  and a very forgiving four-speed manual transmission.  It’s easy to ride, easy on the wallet, and is a perfect learner whether you want to ride a manual scooter for the first time rider or you want a bike to add to your collection.  Think of it as a gateway drug to vintage scooters and the more expensive modern Genuine Stellas perhaps.  Or you can love it for what it is…  goofy, unique, cheap and fun!

Description:

This 2009 Buddy 125 is in the no-longer-available light blue color.  It only has 1213 miles on it and is being sold on consignment for a customer who is leaving Washington, DC for greener pastures in Mali.

The Buddy is a perfect city bike.  It’s light, nimble, and able to leave lesser scooters in the dust!

Make:	Genuine
Model:	Buddy 125
Year:	2009
Engine Size:	125cc
Mileage:	1213
Primary Color:	Blue
Price:	SOLD

Modern Classics has teamed up with Ross Elementary School to help support their 4th Annual Auction.  Ross Elementary is a public neighborhood school in the Dupont Circle area.  The school, like many others in the city and beyond, needs to raise cash to buy tablets and laptops for students and staff.  The funds they raise will also help provide continued support for professional development and enhancements as well as scholarships for their after-school enrichment programs.

Your donation of $20 will buy you  a chance to win a red 2012 Genuine Buddy 125.  The drawing will take place on Saturday March 10, 2012 at the German Marshall Fund located at 1744 R Street NW; Washington, DC 20009.  The auction event is from 5pm-8pm and the scooter drawing happens towards the end of the evening.  The event is free and open to the public.  So in addition to winning  a great scooter, you can partake in the auction and give to a worthy cause.

Stop by Modern Classics at 955 V Street NE and buy yourself a ticket or ten!

With a simple tire gauge you can transform the handling and performance of your scooter or motorcycle.  How do you do this?

Step 1: Research what your tire pressure should be.  You can usually find this information on a sticker on your vehicle, in the owner’s manual or online.

Step 2: Buy or borrow a tire gauge.

Step 3: Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold.

Step 4: Pump up your tires using a portable pump or you can often pump them at a gas station or your favorite shop.

Step 5: Remember to replace the caps onto your tire valves.  Also use the opportunity to remove rocks from your tire tread, check for tire wear and inspect that you do not have screws, nails, glass or staples in the tires.

Contact us or stop by for more information.  At this price the scoot won’t last long!

The proud new owner of this scooter will get a 10% discount on any service or parts needed to resurrect the bike.

1. Keep the battery charged using a Battery Tender.
A Battery Tender keeps your battery charged while you’re not using it.  It’s an inexpensive solution to keep your battery fully charged and your bike ready to go when you’re ready to take it out again.  There’s nothing more disheartening to have a dead battery on a fluke 70-degree day that’s perfect for riding.

2. Add a fuel stabilizer to the gas tank.
Adding a fuel stabilizer like StarTron Enzyme Fuel Treatment to your gas tank will help prevent the fuel from breaking down and causing problems when you try to get your bike going again.

3. Store your bike away from the elements.
If you can, keep your bike in the garage and out from the elements.  The winter can be harsh with the snow, ice, and salt ice-melters.  If you don’t have a garage or access to one, our shop offers storage year ’round in a climate-controlled environment. If you must keep your bike outside, it’s a good idea to cover it with motorcycle/scooter cover.  However, it’s a good idea every once in awhile to uncover the bike to let it breathe and let any moisture evaporate.  It’s also imperative to secure your bike – people might take notice to the fact that your bike hasn’t moved in awhile and that might make it more tempting to steal.

Even if it’s not winter, it’s a good idea to follow these tips anytime your bike is not in use for a month or more.  Stop by the shop to pick up any of these supplies or give us a call if you’re interested in storing your bike.

Follow these tips and you should be ready to go in the Spring or even on one of those fluke 70-degree days.

The jacket has removable elbow, shoulder, and back armor.  There’s also a removable thermal vest, which makes this a great option for multi-season riding.  The jacket is liner is really comfortable – similar to football jersey material.  The front has double-zipper action so you’re well protected from the wind.

There are two front pockets with hook & loop (read: velcro) closures, which some people are hesitant about – they like the security of zippers.  But these pockets close up quickly and tightly.  If you’re still worried about losing stuff, there’s a zippable inside left-breast pocket, which is actually fairly deep.

There are snap-button tabs at the waist and wrists for adjustment.  There are also zippers on the inside of the wrists, which provide for a pretty snug fit, even for tiny wrists.

It’s water resistant and holds up in a good downpour.  For DC area summer riding, the jacket (vest removed, of course) does get a little hot at slow speeds and stops, but it’s not so bad when you wear a tank top underneath.  (If you’re looking for a great DC summer riding jacket, check out the Rev’It Air.)  The CR jacket perfect without the vest for warmer spring and fall temps, and with the vest does well for colder spring/fall weather.

While the racing stripes are sweet looking, the white does get dirty.  However, this jacket is washable (hand wash only, hang dry; do not dry clean), so an occasional washing will take care of that.

Overall, this is a decent and comfortable jacket for multi-season riding.  Not to mention, it’s super stylish, too!

Hey Kids, remember when Zaphod and Ford were stealing Hotblack Desiatio’s stunt ship. It was described as “so black, it’s bad for the eyes” and also ”It’s the weird color-scheme that freaks me. Every time you try to operate one of these weird black controls, which are labeled in black on a black background, a small black light lights up in black to let you know you’ve done it!”.

That may be an exaggeration, but that is the idea behind Genuine’s newest buddy, the Psycho. The BlackJack was very shiny compared to this bike. It is so black that all attempts to photograph it fail, it’s like trying to photograph a black hole, and also absorbs all the light thrown at it. That, also is an exaggeration.

Seriously, this really as nearly all black as possible, even the normally chrome plated bits are black, such as headlight rim,mirrors, and rear turn signals.

There’s only 174 available!

*Shown with optional accessories.

Have you ever been to the grocery store and you see a familiar product, but it has packaging that proclaims that it’s “new and improved”?  Then you look a little closer and it seems that only the packaging has been new and improved?  It’s a little disappointing, right?  Luckily, when Genuine announces a product that is “new and improved,” you actually get a product that is.  Genuine has created a new and improved Buddy model – the Buddy 170i.

It’s always an exciting time for us when a new model comes out.  The day our shipment of Buddy 170i scooter came, we eagerly unloaded the truck, excitedly unpacked the crate, and carefully set up the scooter.  We couldn’t wait to try out this “new and improved” model.  This scooter exceeded our expectations! From the first twist of the throttle, we knew this scooter was an amazing product.  In fact, the only word we could find at the time was “Wow!”  It has the best power-to-weight ratio of any scooter in its class.  The acceleration is stunning and its fuel economy?  Brilliant.

Color Options: