Stella Tune-Up Video from Vespa Motorsport

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Stella Tune-Up Video from Vespa Motorsport

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Vespa Motorsport/Scooterwest just posted a new and detailed video on tuning up a 2-stroke Stella!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUDDlGUd1jg
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Just started watching it but tired so will catch up with it tomorrow.
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Here are some highlights that might be helpful for specific jobs:

1:44 air filter, carburetor, and airbox removal
7:08 carburetor cleaning and rebuild
29:57 seat, fuel tank, and oil tank removal
40:42 fuel line, oil line, and oil sightglass replacement (with tanks removed)
50:06 fuel and oil tank installation
58:29 airbox installation
1:01:23 carburetor installation
1:13:24 air filter installation
1:17:49 spark plug installation
1:20:38 starter (electrical) troubleshooting
1:23:10 idle screw and air/fuel mixer screw adjustment
1:27:37 seat installation
1:29:58 battery acid drainage hose installation tip
1:32:07 gearbox oil change
1:36:06 clutch cable, rear brake cable, and shift cable adjustment
1:36:50 front brake fluid flush
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Thanks for the heads-up on this. I've watched a few of his Robot Service Tech videos and they are quite informative.

The fuel tank removal techniques will be handy someday. :wink:

I'm surprised the rubber parts aren't expected to last longer. I had a few Japanese bikes from the 70's and the original rubber was much better quality than any replacement.
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Post by Stanza »

Consider where they were originally built though.....India learned most of its rubber formulations from the British, and the British throughout the 50s, 60s, and 70s, were notorious for having inferior rubber fittings. LML, methinks, was probably still using the same 50 year old rubber compound.
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