Modern Buddy

I can't find it online

Also known as 4549.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detai ... &ppt=C1978


Any local autoparts store should have it.

Try searching for a C7HSA (without the "R"). I think you'll get a lot more hits. This is the plug specified for the Blur and Buddy engines.

babblefish wrote:Try searching for a C7HSA (without the "R"). I think you'll get a lot more hits. This is the plug specified for the Blur and Buddy engines.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/ngk- ... /5531934-P

Not the same plug, not interchangeable.

170i uses the CR7HSA.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/ngk- ... 19650357-P

DeeDee wrote:

babblefish wrote:Try searching for a C7HSA (without the "R"). I think you'll get a lot more hits. This is the plug specified for the Blur and Buddy engines.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/ngk- ... /5531934-P

Not the same plug, not interchangeable.

170i uses the CR7HSA.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/ngk- ... 19650357-P

You're right, not the same plug, but they are interchangeable. The only difference being the CR7HSA has an internal 5k resistor built-in for noise suppression. I use the C7HSA (non-resistor) version in my Blur with no issues, though I don't have an ECU to contend with which may or may not be affected by ignition noise. ECU's are usually pretty well shielded, so it may not be an issue. I do know that when I'm listening to an AM radio (very sensitive to ignition noise) while riding, I don't get very much, if any, ignition static through the earphones. But then, I think my ignition wire or cap may be the resistor type. Either way, probably safer to use the CR7HSA in the 170i since it costs the same and just as easily available.

Bottom line is, if the OP was looking for a C7RHSA instead of a CR7HSA, that's the reason he/she couldn't find it.

I bought a CR7HSA from ebay. Thanks for your help.

Did anyone think to try a local scooter/ bike shop? Very common plug.

mike932 wrote:I bought a CR7HSA from ebay.

Seriously?

ScooterDave wrote:Seriously?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161847134716?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

mike932 wrote:

ScooterDave wrote:Seriously?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161847134716?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

I think Scooter Dave meant you don't have an auto parts dealer near you? No O'Reilly/AutoZone/NAPA?

Nothing is wrong with mail order. I got the plug 2 days later in brand new condition.

Scooterworks, Partsforscooters, and many, many other online retailers sell this plug. It's the same plug most of the QMB139/GY6 chinese scooters use, so a pretty common plug

mike932 wrote:Nothing is wrong with mail order. I got the plug 2 days later in brand new condition.

But you could have had it the same day, and been riding those 2 days.

My scooter has only 2,637 miles on it. They original spark plug was working fine. There was no rush to change it. My tires are still fine, but I mail ordered a new tire months ago which is sitting in my living room.

mike932 wrote:Nothing is wrong with mail order. I got the plug 2 days later in brand new condition.

I buy crazy things online almost daily so, I get it.

I just never considered spark plugs. I guess it makes sense if you are in no hurry.

5 minutes ago I ordered a 5 piece set of Fiestaware.

Syd wrote:

mike932 wrote:Nothing is wrong with mail order. I got the plug 2 days later in brand new condition.

But you could have had it the same day, and been riding those 2 days.

Not to mention the importance of supporting your local businesses and helping keep your local economy thriving.

viney266 wrote:Did anyone think to try a local scooter/ bike shop? Very common plug.

babblefish wrote:Not to mention the importance of supporting your local businesses and helping keep your local economy thriving.

Why does something seem so foreign to people these days? Go out, go to a real store! We're not agoraphobic or we wouldn't be riding our scooters so they wouldn't need parts.
I get mine from my shop, I call him to see if he has one, I go and pick it up.
I waited half the summer for a part for my scooter, he was having difficulties getting it from his supplier. Sure, I could have gotten it else wise, but my phone calls back and forth to him and other visits to his shop if I happened to be passing by were worth the wait. And he did the instal for me!

I just bought a used 2013 Buddy 50 with 373 miles on it from a private party for $900. Went thru the manual and picked up a JFK plug at Advanced Auto Parts for $2.49 plus 7.5% tax. Wal-Mart and all the auto parts stores sell the 85-140 gear oil cheap. The SAE 140 gear oil is harder to come by from my limited search around town. Internet has plenty of 140 SAE for sale. The two cycle synthetic and conventional oil is very reasonable at wallyworld. It's nice to join this group of enthusiasts!

Definitely on the plug. Straight grade 140 gear oil does not exist, so I bought Valvoline 85w-140 at Auto Zone $6.99 a quart. Buy a 100cc plastic syringe to put the new stuff in. Gardening stores sell them for liquid plant nutrients.

OReilly Auto Parts sells straight grade SAW 140 gear oil for $18.99 for a gallon.

paulremski777 wrote:I just bought a used 2013 Buddy 50 with 373 miles on it from a private party for $900.

Great score on this. That price would be a super deal for a 2013 50cc. How about some pictures?