Modern Buddy

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That's almost $500 shipped...

They do have some cool stuff though; I purchased a set of hup caps from them.

I know some folks will do an oil change as early as 200 miles… In my personal opinion, it’s not needed that soon. I would say 500 miles for the 1st one. It is a pretty easy job, even with very little mechanical “know-how”. I would recommend searching you tube for “scooter oil change”. I don’t think ...

On sort of a side note... When mounting my new tires, I noticed that my 4T Stella has different sized lug stud nuts... The front had 10mm nuts and the rear had 12mm nuts (if I remember correctly). Thought that that was kind of weird. Is this normal... or do I have a "Special Edition" :D .....

Oh... gotcha. Sorry, can't help you there.
I can tell you that the learning curve is pretty quick. I had been riding motorcycles for almost 20 years when I bought my Stella and I about killed myself on the way home .... By the end of the week, I felt like I had been riding it for years.

"I notice that shifting is a bit "clunky" from 1st to 2nd gear, and 2nd to 1st. Is it just my Stella, or are they all like this? It feels like Neutral is its own "full click" between 1st and 2nd, and I seem to keep shifting into neutral when I want to remain in gear. "...

I don't think that it does...
"If you ever run out of gas, get a flat tire, or need a jump start while out on your Genuine Scooter, we want you to have the peace of mind....."

Agree with Drum Pro...
Only parts I ever grab are the grips; for some reason I wind up in between 1st and neutral a lot of the times when I kill it, so when I pull back I wind up dropping it into first and get hung up. Just roll the shifter forward a little and pull again.

Congrats on finally getting your Stella...
I have done that on both my 2T and 4T more times than I can count (often I roll it into 1st gear while putting it on the stand) and it has never caused a problem.

Thanks... I thought about that, but I'd have to enlarge one of the crest holes to 3/8" to bolt it on and I'd be left with the 2nd exposed hole. Plus, I'm not sure how well this resin shift knob is going to hold up. I wound up buying an aluminum crest and bolted it to that. This way if it winds ...

Probably right... I'm not hatin' the tan seat for the time being though. Happen to know off the top of your head if the 2T and 4T seats are the same? Well, the gear shift knob converted into a hood ornament without a hitch. I know it's a little (or maybe a lot) ridiculous, but I'm pretty happy with ...

Thanks... I've definitely thought about it. I'm torn between the tan seat with a black luggage rack/grab rails or a black seat with a chrome luggage rack... Opinions are welcome.

Shift knob came in today.... I'm going to attempt to make a "Hood Ornament" out of it. Off to Home Depot. http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq3/goldfishpimp/Hot%20Rod%20Stella/IMG_2042.jpg http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq3/goldfishpimp/20130514_190131.jpg http://i428.photobucket.com/...

Very nice.... I "was" on the fence about adding a luggage rack. Now I "have" to and I've got to try scamping.

Out on a Taco Bell run tonight...
First "real" ride on the new Shinkos; gotta say that I'm pretty impressed for an inexpensive pair of white walls. Hope they hold up.

Waiting is the hardest part.... Congrats.

Well... still no hubcap clips. I guess they could still come in, but me being the impatient person that I am... I picked up these hubcaps from TSR Pros: Seem sturdy, good fit and they are NOT coming off. Cons: Pricey, finish is not quite as good as the moon caps, just a little challenging to get off...

The hubcaps should work with these clips that hold them on with outward pressure. There are 5 on each wheel (one on each lug stud). Looking at these hubcaps, I think they might work… I’m hoping so, cause I like the looks of these moon caps and they are about 1/3 of the cost of hubcaps made for scoot...

Thanks, it was a challenge to get on. Hopefully it will hold up for a little while.

I have no patience... Trying to give my Stella a "Hot Rod" feel with the typical red rims and white wall tires. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that these VW hubcaps will work with these rims. I ordered some hubcap clips from ScootRS.com about three weeks ago, but they still haven't show up...

My 4T came stock with the 3.5 x 10s...

Just saw your picture... that looks just like it!
Are you happy with it? Nice quality?
thx

That make sense... thanks for the info.
If it just means repositioning that valve mount... I may give it a go.
Thanks again.

I really like the looks of this fixed rear luggage rack with grip rails for the 2 strokes. Personally, I don't care for backrests... but this would be perfrect for hauling larger items and would give my wife something to hold on to if she's ever on the back (she's usually on her own Vino). Can anyon...

I've owned both a 2T and now a 4T... I do like my 4T, but I loved my 2T. Granted, I'm still breaking in the 4T... but the 2T ran so much better. If you could get your hands on a new 2T (or even used), I would grab it. There are a lot more options for them if you like to tinker with your bikes (and y...

Definitely sounds like a great option when replacing the failing factory exhausts… Did LeoVince happen to state how the extra fitting is supposed to be capped off? Sounds like nothing was included with the exhaust to do that??? Thanks for the info

Definitely look different. I think they would look pretty cool; I’m kind of digging the squared off foot pegs, but it looks like the chrome finish could be questionable from the pictures.

Unfortunately...not an option. The 4t has a flimsy plastic cover.

Am I missing it... or is there no chrome flywheel cover for the 4T? I've searched using every phrase I can think of, but I can't find a chrome flywheel cover similar to the ones for the 2Ts (granted, it would be quite a bit bigger). If I am missing it, would someone shoot me a link? Thanks....

Thanks... I must have been Google impaired.

Do you have a link to the Giannelli?

Personally, I wish they'd come out with a 4T version of the SITO Sport Replica Exhaust.

Curious to what the replies will be as I'm looking to swap out my exhaust as well.

I don't see any advantage of it being on there once the scooter's been purchased. There's a sticker and "engraving " inside the glove box. I've heard someone mentioning leaving it on in case it's ever stolen....but I'm assuming the thief would just wind up taking it off.

A spray can of bug and tar remover works like a dream. It's cheap stuff and works every time. Hair dryer/heat gun is a good idea to.

For money reasons... I had to part with my old Tangerine 2T a few years ago. While hunting for a used 2T (unsuccessfully) a month ago, I came across this 2012 Black Stella at a local shop. It was still in the crate when I went to go look at it, but they priced it right and I bought her as she sat. I...