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Thank you for purchasing the Buddy Kick from Genuine Scooter Company. The efficiency and
longevity of each scooter will depend heavily on the operating method of each user. This
owner's manual will provide you with operating instructions, precautions and general
maintenance information required to safely operate and maintain your scooter.
Please read the entire manual before operating your scooter. This manual should stay with
the vehicle at all times and should transfer to the new owner if the vehicle is sold.
If you have any questions, please ask your authorized Genuine dealer for assistance.
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birth defects, and other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine
unless necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area, and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when
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- Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the Buddy Kick from Genuine Scooter Company. The efficiency and longevity of each scooter will depend heavily on the operating method of each user. This owner's manual will provide you with operating instructions, precautions and general maintenance information required to safely operate and maintain your scooter.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS WARRANTY INFORMATION..................................4 MOTORCYCLE NOISE REGULATION...............................5 1. SAFE DRIVING ......................................6 2. VEHICLE LAYOUT ......................................7 3. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION..................................8 4. CONTROL FUNCTIONS..................................9 4-1. MAIN SWITCH (FOR IGNITION & ILLUMINATION) ....................... 9 4-2 FUEL CAP ....................................... 9 4-3 LOCK FOR STEERING HANDLEBAR ........................... 10 4-4 SEAT LOCK .................................... - Page 3 6-7 EXHAUST SYSTEM..................................23 7. ESSENTIALS FOR USE AND DRIVING .............................. 24 7-1 START-UP OF THE ENGINE ..............................24 7-2 PASSENGERS PEDAL................................24 7-3 WARM-UP ....................................24 7-4 DRIVING ...................................... 25 7-5 ACCELERATION ..................................25 7-6 USE OF BRAKES ..................................25 7-7 BREAKING-IN OF ENGINE ..............................
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Page 4: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION Your vehicle is covered by a Manufacturer's Limited Warranty and an EPA Emissions Related Components Warranty. If you purchased your vehicle in the state of California, you are also covered by a California Emission Control System Warranty. Detailed warranty information can be found in your warranty booklet provided separately from this manual. -
Page 5: Motorcycle Noise Regulation
Motorcycle Noise Regulation TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: (1) The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance, repair , or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or (2) the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person. -
Page 6: Safe Driving
1. SAFE DRIVING Please slow down and carefully pass when riding over a wet steel plate used during road construction or a Please allow significant time to complete any manhole cover; keep your vehicle in a vertical position action shown as follows. while driving over the wet steel surface. -
Page 7: Vehicle Layout
2. Vehicle Layout Front Brake Shaft Throttle Exhaust Rear Fender Speedometer Footrest Mirror Rear Brake Lever Headlight Seat Turn Signal Light Grab Rail (Front) Front Fender Tail Turn Signal Light (Rear) Light Rear Shock Center Front Fork Side Stand Stand •... -
Page 8: Vehicle Identification
3. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION 3-1 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Each vehicle manufactured by Genuine Scooter Company been marked with vehicle identification number whose position is shown as follows: Central position below the front luggage Steel frame middle section (17 alphanumeric codes found with the cover on the vehicle identification number removed) -
Page 9: Control Functions
4. CONTROL FUNCTIONS 1. MAIN SWITCH (FOR IGNITION & ILLUMINATION) The instructions of the ignition switch used to control ignition and illumination are shown as follows: Power is disconnected; key removable Power connected; engine ready to be started; do not remove key Attention: Turn the key to "OFF"... -
Page 10: Lock For Steering Handlebar
4-3 LOCK FOR STEERING HANDLEBAR 4-5 LUGGAGE CABINET Turn the steering handlebar to the far left prior to The luggage compartment is located under the seat. locking it. Turn the key to “LOCK” from “OFF” Please put your helmet straight inside the luggage and remove key. -
Page 11: Handlebar Switches
4-6 Handlebar Switches Attention 1. High / Low beam PASS Light: Press "PASS" and activate the headlight to The kill switch is for stopping the engine in emergency situations only. notify fellow motorists of your intent to pass. Turn signal light: Press to the left to signal a left hand Leave the kill switch in the run postion and stop turn, press to the right to signal a right hand turn. -
Page 12: Front (Rear) Brake Levers
4-7 Front (Rear) Brake Lever 4-8 Power "Anti-theft" Switch Rear Brake Lever Function: Prevent theft from hot wiring ignition Left Lever: Rear brake. Grip the brake shaft backward to activate the rear brake. Use: 1. Keep the "Power Failure Switch" at "O" to disable start-up after the vehicle is parked. -
Page 13: Power Disconnection Switch
Attention: 4-9 Power Disconnection Rollover Switch 1. The charging outlet is available when the power Your vehicle has a rollover switch which will kill the switch is on. DO NOT charge devices during engine in the event your vehicle falls over while running. engine start-up. -
Page 14: Digital Display Operation
5. SPEEDOMETER FUNCTIONS 5-1-a. INDICATION OF SPEEDOMETER Information Miles per hour for functions Functional icon EMS indicator Engine oil indicator High beam indicator Low beam indicator Turn signal light (left) Turn signal light (right) Fuel level Mileage information Function key... - Page 15 EMS Information Time Information █ █ Engine Management System • • Press the button on the (EMS) diagnosis function display panel to indicate automatically activated when “Time”. power connected. • Refer to “Set-Up” for Any error will be indicated on •...
- Page 16 Set-Up Mode • With the key in the "off" position, press and hold the button. • Turn key to the "on" position, continuing to hold the button. • Once the electonic dash has fully powered up, you will have entered the page for set-up. Time Set •...
- Page 17 Standard Mode Odometer: kilometers and miles • Short press to scroll through menus until "ODO" is displayed in bottom right corner. • Scroll to the tachometer page. • Long press will change between kilometers and miles Trip Odometer • Short press to scroll through menus until "TRIP" is displayed in bottom right corner. •...
- Page 18 Diagnostics • Short press to scroll through menus until you arrive at the diagnostic page. • Long press will enter diagnostic pages. • Any stored trouble codes will be displayed on page D-1 • Short press advances to page D-2 showing System Information. •...
- Page 19 Reset of Oil Indicator █ • indicator“ON” Attention: Please drive your vehicle to your indicates the engine oil authorized Genuine dealer for inspection in the event should be replaced. Bring any EMS error messages appear on the display panel your vehicle to a Genuine while riding.
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Page 20: Pre-Use Vehicle Inspection
6. PRE-USE VEHICLE INSPECTION Item Procedure Page Check brake function, free play, brake fluid level and inspect for line damage or Front Brake 12;21;23 ※ leakage. If necessary, fill the brake fluid reservoir with FMVSS DOT4 brake fluid. Check brake function, free play, brake fluid level and inspect for line damage or Rear Brake 12;21;23 ※... -
Page 21: Brake
6-1. Brake 6-2 Throttle Turn the throttle to check proper function and free play. Make (Refer to P-23 for details.) sure when you release the throttle it turns to its original 1. Brake Levers position automatically. If necessary, the throttle should be Check free play of the front and rear brake levers;... -
Page 22: Tire
6-4 TIRE 2. If a driver drives a vehicle with worn tire treads, it is normal Please check the following conditions in order to to feel a slight vibration in the handlebars. ensure maximum performance, service life and safety. 1. Tire Pressure: Check the tire pressure prior to riding 6-5 Headlight and Turn Signal Light the vehicle. -
Page 23: Fuel Tank
6-6 FUEL TANK Attention Attention: To avoid burning, please park the vehicle in Do not spill gasoline or allow fuel to touch a location where pedestrians or children cannot come into the high-temperature engine. The level of fuel contact with the high temperature exhaust. added into the fuel tank should be lower than the fuel filling nozzle, or the gasoline will spill as it heats and expands. -
Page 24: Essentials For Use And Driving
7. ESSENTIALS FOR USE AND DRIVING Note: If the engine does not start, release the start button and try again after a few seconds. Engine Drivers must be familiar with all skills necessary start-up should be completed within 5 seconds to to drive and control the vehicle and all vehicle avoid excessive battery discharge. -
Page 25: Driving
7-4 Driving 7-7 Running-In of the Engine 1. Hold the vehicle's handlebar; push the vehicle forward The run-in stage is critical to your vehicle's service life. As a and retract the center stand from the ground. result, the following information must be read carefully. It is 2. -
Page 26: Parking
7-8 Parking 1. Center Stand Incorrect Correct Parking Turn off the engine and remove the key when the vehicle is parked. Attention: The vehicle should be parked away from pedestrians or children. Do not park the vehicle on a slope or soft earth to prevent the vehicle from rollover. -
Page 27: Check And Adjustment
8. CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT Disc Brake 1. Apply any brake and check the wear indicator during 8-1 BRAKE inspection. In the event the wear indicator indicates brake replacement is necessary, contact your Keep the free play of the front and rear brake lever authorized Genuine dealer to replace the disc brake. -
Page 28: Suspension
3. Never mix brake fluids. The mixture of brake fluid with different specifications can generate hazardous 8-2 Suspension chemicals which can result in brake failure. 1. Check the inner surface of the front fork for any 4. Moisture should not be introduced into the brake wear, damage, or leakage. -
Page 29: Replacement Of Fuses
3. Charge the vehicle's battery and disconnect the 8-3 FUSE REPLACEMENT cable which is connected to the negative terminal 1. Fuse's are located next to the battery inside the before leaving the vehicle unused for a period of time luggage cabinet's rear section. longer than a few weeks. -
Page 30: Periodic Maintenance And Easy Reparation
Note 1: Engine Oil 9. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ROUTINE To make sure the engine is running smooth, replace the engine oil REPAIR after the first 500 miles. Use only the specified engine oil. To keep the vehicle in it's safest and most efficient Contact your authorized Genuine dealer for changing of the status, perform periodic maintenance, adjustment engine oil. -
Page 31: Periodic Maintenance Schedule
9-1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Mileage or Months Item Content First 500 miles 1,875 mi 3,750 mi 5,625 mi 7,500 mi 9,375 mi 11,250 mi (1 Month) (3 Months) (6 Months) (9 Months) (12 Months) (15 Months) (18 Months) ○ Engine Oil* Replacement (Refer to Note 1 on P-31) recommend 10w40... -
Page 32: Periodic Maintenance Schedule For Exhaust Control
9-2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR EMISSION CONTROL Mileage or Months Item Content First 500 miles 1,875 mi 7,500 mi 9,375 mi 11,250 mi 3,750 mi 5,625 mi (1 Month) (3 Months) (6 Months) (9 Months) (12 Months) (15 Months) (18 Months) Check and adjust the valve clearance with the Valve Clearance* ○... -
Page 33: Cleaning Of Air Filter
9-5 SPARK PLUG INSPECTION 9-4 Cleaning the Air Filter The spark plug is an important component of the 1. Remove the screws from the air filter cover engine, and it can easily be inspected. The engine's 2. Remove the cover status can be determined from conditions of the spark 3. -
Page 34: Replacemnet Of Gear Oil
9-7 Replacement of Engine Oil 9-6 REPLACEMNET OF GEAR OIL 1. Check the engine oil level prior to each ride; bring the vehicle to 1. Check the gear oil for leakage regularly; bring the vehicle your authorized Genuine dealer for inspection in case too much oil to your authorized Genuine dealer for inspection in case of is being consumed. -
Page 35: Specifications
Clutch Dry centrifugal govern Axle Distance 1215 mm 47.8 in Gearbox weight V-belt C.V.T Weight 103 kg 227lbs Model Buddy Kick Front Suspension Suspension Extensible Fuel type Premium unleaded Rear Suspension gasoline (min 91 octane) Device Swinging Air-cooled four-stroke Number of Cycles &... -
Page 36: Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects If you believe this vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Genuine Motorcycles. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. -
Page 37: Periodic Maintenance Record
Please contact your authorized Genuine dealer for any problems. Your Genuine dealer can provide complete service for your Buddy Kick. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE RECORD A vehicle usually driven in any disadvantageous environment such as dust shall be maintained according to a short cycle... - Page 38 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE RECORD * Copy the periodic maintenance record for further applications, if necessary. Reference Mileage for Service Actual Mileage Date Service Item Dealer's Stamp 5,000m _____ (MMM) ___ (DD) _____ (YYYY) 5,500m _____ (MMM) ___ (DD) _____ (YYYY) 6,000m _____ (MMM) ___ (DD) _____ (YYYY) 6,500m _____ (MMM) ___ (DD) _____ (YYYY)