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I want to add a tach and maybe a head temp gauge to my 2T stella...which would look better? Looking for opinions

1.) Placing a small seperate tach and temp gauge on either side of the stock speedo? These things are SMALL and cheap. Under $40

http://trailtech.net/tto.html

2.) Get this digital gauge from SIP that includes a tach temp gauge and speedo all in one?

http://www.sip-scootershop.com/EN/produ ... +_50000600


I know the SIP piece costs more. Its not a money issue, its looks. I'm trying to decide if the "digital" speedo will look goofy on a stella 2t.

Opinions?

viney266 wrote:I want to add a tach and maybe a head temp gauge to my 2T stella...which would look better? Looking for opinions

1.) Placing a small seperate tach and temp gauge on either side of the stock speedo? These things are SMALL and cheap. Under $40

http://trailtech.net/tto.html

2.) Get this digital gauge from SIP that includes a tach temp gauge and speedo all in one?http://www.sip-scootershop.com/EN/produ ... +_50000400

http://www.sip-scootershop.com/EN/produ ... +_50000600


I know the SIP piece costs more. Its not a money issue, its looks. I'm trying to decide if the "digital" speedo will look goofy on a stella 2t.

Opinions?

Well, the Stella isn't a "vintage" bike by any means. It's simply a shifter bike based of a P-series chassis. Then again, those who are sticklers for vintage looks on a "vintage" and bash anyone else who isn't as strict on their bike can go screw themselves in my opinion. I would say the SIP gauge is a real sharp bit of kit for what they cram in there. For me, cash is *always* an issue, but I like that SIP gauge and I'd even put that on a Vespa. And, It's more integrated which is cool: you don't have bits hanging off awkwardly.

BUT, there is one major flaw: The gauge you linked to on SIP isn't going to fit on your Stella no matter what you do: It's made for a Sprint. THIS is the one you want:

http://www.sip-scootershop.com/EN/produ ... +_50000400

Well, the Stella isn't a "vintage" bike by any means.

Time to educate yourself!

http://www.provoscooter.com/px150/thefacts.htm

Keith wrote:Time to educate yourself!

As the PX150 was imported into the US as recently as 2005 and is still being sold in Europe - one could argue that the connection of the Stella to the PX150 is not particularly a "vintage" claim for either one. As neotrotsky says - they are manual shift scooters. Heck, we now have a 4T Stella and a fuel injected model is just around the corner.

oops, yeah I posted the wrong link, but yeah you guys get the idea, just the correct one.

Me? I consider the stella "vintage". YES its new, but have you worked on one? LOL

Same as a "new" royal enfield...Its a bike from the 50's with a modern carb and 12v electrics...other than that its 1955..So a "new" enfield is vintage as far as I"m concerned.

So...to my original thought. Digital gauge okay on a Stella? or goofy?

viney266 wrote:oops, yeah I posted the wrong link, but yeah you guys get the idea, just the correct one.

Me? I consider the stella "vintage". YES its new, but have you worked on one? LOL

Same as a "new" royal enfield...Its a bike from the 50's with a modern carb and 12v electrics...other than that its 1955..So a "new" enfield is vintage as far as I"m concerned.

So...to my original thought. Digital gauge okay on a Stella? or goofy?

Well, the new Stella has many modern conveniences and issues such as front disc brakes, over-complicated electrics, electric start, fuel gauges and in the case of 4-stroke scooters... they only look like the P-series bike they were based on. This isn't bashing on Stellas because I love them and am working on getting custody of an '05 project for some hot-rodding/engine building education potential (better to learn how to kit out a beater bike first that already needs help before starting in on the P200 that is still factory original). And, there is a distinct difference in build quality in many parts that just doesn't stack up in some cases with the original Vespas (mainly in rubber and welds. This comes from someone who's owned both, and my P200's body is far more sturdy and in better shape 32 years on than my 05 Stella was after 3 years)

But, they are new bikes in a particular style. Much like the new Enfields have changes that don't make them "just like" the originals from the 50's. If you've ridden an original, you'd know the difference right away. I don't need to "Be educated" to know that after riding for as long as I have.

As for the Gauge, I still say go with the SIP. It looks great and you can't beat the features. But, if you do get one, give us a review! Would love to know how it is to live with one of these in the real world. Looks like it would be a great addition to the P200 for the Amerivespa trip this summer

let me start a new thread tonight when I have time about what "makes" vintage. That could be fun discussion. I have a VERY in depth background on old bikes. And would enjoy the discussion.

Oh , and thanks for catching that I posted the wrong gauge. The gauge is groVing on me. I just didn't like the digital aspect at first

I wouldn't call the Stella vintage. Vintage-styling? Classic- design? Yes. But vintage alone implies a certain age. My two cents.

Viney did you ever give this gauge a try? I like the idea of that and would like some first hand reviews of it.