Modern Buddy

Hello,
I'm a new member of the forum, a long time 2 wheel rider, but this is my first scooter. I recently bought a Stella 4T, built in 2011, with 4400 miles on the odometer. I also own several motorcycles, including a Royal Enfield Classic 500.

I'm currently working through the various issues that any vehicle can acquire over a decade, so far,
- Replaced the Sava whitewalls with a pair of Michelin S83's.
- Changed the oil, Shell Rotella T5 15W-40.
- Fixed the seat latch, had to bash the bracket mounting the rear rack into a shape that would allow the latch to engage.
- Diagnose faulty front brake light switch and order replacement.
- There's an issue with the electric start, hopefully just dirty solenoid contacts, she starts nicely with the kicker.
- Cosmetics on the right side need some attention.
- I want to add running lights for better visibility.

I enjoy the scooter, lots of fun, and very maneuverable for my urban commuting lifestyle.

I would have attached a picture, but getting a "file too large" message, even though the file size is just 250Kb. Perhaps this is a nooby restriction?

welcome axman88
i’m relatively new here as well. and similar your situation… recently picked up a 2012 4t with loads of little issues that seem to come and go as they please.
congratulations on your stella. it’s the one in the profile pic i presume? windscreen AND backrest?! i’m jealous. looks to be a sweet ride. and also… i’ve been admiring the bullet 500s for since u first came across them in los angeles around 2011, just haven’t been able to save up for one.
again, welcome and happy scootin’

Do both of you still have your stellas?

Chicagorider73 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 01, 2023 1:15 am Do both of you still have your stellas?

I have mine, riding it today. Was on it in last summer's Slaughterhouse Scooter Rally, the 28th annual. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOY8RQSanPw

I'm new to the forum as well (just found the forum tonight). I purchased a 2013 Stella 4T two years ago. Only had 860 miles on it. It had been sitting for a few years so I syphoned the old gas and replaced with new, changed the oil and all filters, new plug, cleaned the carb/jets, and a few minor adjustments and she runs like new. It's been fun to ride and looking forward to learning more through the forum.

Chicagorider73 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 01, 2023 1:15 am Do both of you still have your stellas?

the clutch went out on my Stella a few months ago but i had a back-up ride i’d picked up a few months earlier, ‘81 vespa P200e. the vespa hasn’t given me a lick of a problem…. even after being totaled in an intersection. that took a weekend to rebuild from scavenged parts, thanks to Working Class SC in Santa Rosa.
but yes, it’s time to get the Stella back on the road.