Need a new exhaust for my Buddy 150.

FromHereToThere · Post by **FromHereToThere** » Sun Apr 10, 2016 2:28 pm

I just want to buy a stock exhaust and replace the old one. The old one has a "rattle" in it and its also rusting, so I just want to clean my baby up a bit.

My question is what kind of gaskets, screws, bolts, etc I will need for a clean job. Thanks in advance. -Dan

dasscooter · Post by **dasscooter** » Sun Apr 10, 2016 3:11 pm

Unless you can find a used one, a stock exhaust is verrrrry expensive. The NCY with the silencer installed is a good replacement if you don't want the loudness of an aftermarket exhaust.

FromHereToThere · Post by **FromHereToThere** » Sun Apr 10, 2016 3:18 pm

dasscooter wrote:Unless you can find a used one, a stock exhaust is verrrrry expensive. The NCY with the silencer installed is a good replacement if you don't want the loudness of an aftermarket exhaust.

This is what Im looking at. I don't think Ill have to re-jet with this. Price is not really a problem. This will be my first foray into maint. other than oils and valve adj.

http://www.scooterworks.com/ncy-perform ... wpuMbvmqM8

DeeDee · Post by **DeeDee** » Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:14 pm

Check the buddy owners Facebook page. Colin was giving away two stock exhausts. He might still have one.

HowHH · Post by **HowHH** » Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:22 pm

FromHereToThere wrote:This is what Im looking at. I don't think Ill have to re-jet with this. Price is not really a problem. This will be my first foray into maint. other than oils and valve adj.

http://www.scooterworks.com/ncy-perform ... wpuMbvmqM8

I currently have a Prima exhaust, but that NCY exhaust is what I'd go with if I needed a replacement. Folks on the forum that have the NCY seem to like it. NCY has a few different gaskets. I'd ask Scooterworks which they recommend.

FromHereToThere · Post by **FromHereToThere** » Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:46 pm

DeeDee wrote:Check the buddy owners Facebook page. Colin was giving away two stock exhausts. He might still have one.

Thanks....I can't post a comment yet but that is a cool page!

lovemysan · Post by **lovemysan** » Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:46 pm

125 and 150 have a different exhaust. 125 has a chrome heat shield. 150 has a black plastic one.

sc00ter · Post by **sc00ter** » Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:47 pm

My old 07 Buddy 125 has the NCY on it. That is a TOUGH exhaust. The owner has wreaked on it twice on that side and caught it looping a wheelie! No damage other than some scrape marks. If my 08 ever needs a exhaust I will get a NCY for that as well. Sounds cool with the silencer out, and slightly louder than stock with the silencer in. Has a no rust down pipe and nice, sturdy paint finish. The plastic cover looks kinda generic but has yet to crack or fall off.

FromHereToThere · Post by **FromHereToThere** » Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:48 pm

HowHH wrote:
FromHereToThere wrote:This is what Im looking at. I don't think Ill have to re-jet with this. Price is not really a problem. This will be my first foray into maint. other than oils and valve adj.

http://www.scooterworks.com/ncy-perform ... wpuMbvmqM8
I currently have a Prima exhaust, but that NCY exhaust is what I'd go with if I needed a replacement. Folks on the forum that have the NCY seem to like it. NCY has a few different gaskets. I'd ask Scooterworks which they recommend.

When I order I will do it by phone to make sure I get the right bits.

skully93 · Post by **skully93** » Tue Apr 12, 2016 12:35 pm

I'm still rocking my Prima after 12k miles. Might try the NCY if it ever went to pot, but it's been doing well.

FromHereToThere · Post by **FromHereToThere** » Sat Apr 23, 2016 5:55 pm

skully93 wrote:I'm still rocking my Prima after 12k miles. Might try the NCY if it ever went to pot, but it's been doing well.

Found a new one(stock) on FB for $100. Im pleased with that. I'll need to ask some questions when I install!

Edit-Oh yeah, my old exhaust is now making a louder noise(like a little Harley) most of the time. I am assuming this is the baffle? Sometimes it evens out and sounds quiet. My question is can it hurt my engine? Otherwise the noise is pretty cool. It's bike-week here and when I pulled into the gas station today 10 Harley people looked up, LOL. I bet they had a laugh.