Which accessories to buy first?

skulldaddy · Post by **skulldaddy** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 12:32 pm

Hi All,

Bought an Orange Stella 2Stroke last fall and looking to finally get it on the road here in MA!

I was investigating my first accessories and wanted to get some opinions.
Rear Racks - folding, not folding, other?
White Wall Tires: Prima, Shinko, Continental, other?
Foot Racks: need or don't need?
Anything else?
Who/where to avoid buying?

Thanks
mark

Halloweenie · Post by **Halloweenie** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 12:54 pm

Rear rack is a must just because they are so useful. If you get a folding one, be prepared for the large amount of rattle and buzz they give off. The only way I have found to shut it up are bungie cords.

skulldaddy · Post by **skulldaddy** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:31 pm

If you get a folding one, be prepared for the large amount of rattle and buzz they give off.

Well that's something I hadn't thought about. Thanks!

devojones · Post by **devojones** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:19 pm

Not necessarily an accessory, imo a necessity, best thing you can do for your Stella is a Sito Plus.

skulldaddy · Post by **skulldaddy** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:48 pm

best thing you can do for your Stella is a Sito Plus

I'll probably start fiddling with exhaust, jetting etc after a relative break in period, say may mid-summer.
Thanks for the heads up on this exhaust system.

bchan · Post by **bchan** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:35 pm

I have a folding rear rack and it does occasionally at certain speeds give a good rattle but otherwise my whole scooter rattles here and there so it doesn't bother me much. Very handy to have though.

Mulliganal · Post by **Mulliganal** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:11 pm

Here are the items I have in my cart to get for my Stella:

Immediately:
Heavy Duty Chain Lock
Rear Rack
Cowl Protectors
Front Bumper
Scooter Cover

Later:
Floormat
Roll rear bag
Xena disk lock
Target Spare Tire Cover

skulldaddy · Post by **skulldaddy** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:22 pm

Lock and Cover already taken care of, big locks are important in Boston!

As to Folding vs Non-Folding, what are the advantages of one over the other? Does one give you a larger loading area?

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 1:59 am

Went with the non folding rack.... I just didn't understand why the folding rack folds...
I also had a shad top case from my previous scoot.... Works great but I don't like the look on the Stella so am now thinking about a roll bag

Mulliganal · Post by **Mulliganal** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:08 am

ScootLemont wrote:Went with the non folding rack.... I just didn't understand why the folding rack folds...
I also had a shad top case from my previous scoot.... Works great but I don't like the look on the Stella so am now thinking about a roll bag

I've been looking at that rack also but some people said it's hard to get the cowl covers off, is that the case with yours?

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:30 am

The first time I had a little trouble because they can't lift straight up but after doing it a couple times it really isn't a problem.
I do reach underneath and hook the spring on as that is harder to catch when putting them on.
But it isn't a big deal as far as i am concerned.

I do like the extra chrome around the seat and think it looks sharp

mr bill · Post by **mr bill** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:30 am

Buy a good helmet.
It may just save your skull, daddy

Cheers.

skulldaddy · Post by **skulldaddy** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 12:17 pm

Buy a good helmet.

Already got several, been riding motorcycles for years. Tend to buy a new helmet every couple of years (they make such pretty new ones all the time).

mr bill · Post by **mr bill** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:07 pm

Hi Mark,

Next I'd augment the tool kit with a:
small flashlight
Small screwdriver (1/8 blade)
spare taillight and brakelight bulbs
carb cleaner
Wrap it up in a good size rag.

Cheers

Mulliganal · Post by **Mulliganal** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 3:15 pm

mr bill wrote:Hi Mark,

Next I'd augment the tool kit with a:
small flashlight
Small screwdriver (1/8 blade)
spare taillight and brakelight bulbs
carb cleaner
Wrap it up in a good size rag.

Cheers

Where would you store all that and the other tools on a Stella?

Silver Streak · Post by **Silver Streak** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 3:28 pm

Mulliganal wrote:
mr bill wrote:Hi Mark,

Next I'd augment the tool kit with a:
small flashlight
Small screwdriver (1/8 blade)
spare taillight and brakelight bulbs
carb cleaner
Wrap it up in a good size rag.

Cheers
Where would you store all that and the other tools on a Stella?

In the glove compartment. The glove compartment on a Stella is HUGE!

Mulliganal · Post by **Mulliganal** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 3:54 pm

Silver Streak wrote:
Mulliganal wrote:
mr bill wrote:Hi Mark,

Next I'd augment the tool kit with a:
small flashlight
Small screwdriver (1/8 blade)
spare taillight and brakelight bulbs
carb cleaner
Wrap it up in a good size rag.

Cheers
Where would you store all that and the other tools on a Stella?
In the glove compartment. The glove compartment on a Stella is HUGE!

Question, I'm thinking about getting the the Stella backrack that holds the spare tire; if I move the spare to the back can the room under the cowl be used in some way for storage (tools and such)?

Lovelandstella · Post by **Lovelandstella** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:59 pm

Mulliganal wrote:...Question, I'm thinking about getting the the Stella backrack that holds the spare tire; if I move the spare to the back can the room under the cowl be used in some way for storage (tools and such)?

Sure, if you can find a way to store things in a "circular" shape.
The battery is there and the spare wheel fits around it. (can someone post a photo of this? I don't have one at work)
But still with the spare tire gone, there is room in there. In fact, with the 4T, there is even a little (little) more room available, since the tube frame build is open to the other side. just watch out because, for example, the air intake is over there, I think (am I wrong?)
maybe construct a series of shelves and boxes to hold things?
it would need a 'back' to it otherwise it'd go right onto the engine and down toward the rear wheel .

I was considering doing the same thing and somehow mounting a 2nd battery just to use for fun electronics things like music, GPS, aux lighting etc and not affect the 2 year Warranty on the OEM electric system. then I'd just 'battery tender jr' it every night when I get home.
I may never get around to it - but I thought about it a lot.

my day dreams even went to far as to rig a solar panel charger to charge the 2nd batter when I am on long trip or parked out doors.
- that probably wont happen.

mr bill · Post by **mr bill** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:49 pm

Back in the day you could purchase a
toolbox in the shape of a tyre,
seen one on ebay for around $60.

Also a neat new cowl cover with a
wee hindged lid, up to you to fabricate an interior.
not cheap though.

Cheers

Lovelandstella · Post by **Lovelandstella** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:52 pm

mr bill wrote: ...Back in the day you could purchase a toolbox in the shape of a tyre, seen one on ebay for around $60....

Realy!? that's cool! I want that! What is that called? I can't seem to find it?

mr bill wrote: ...Also a neat new cowl cover with a wee hindged lid...

Yeah! I remember seeing those on older scooters- like the older handlebar vespas and Allstates etc. Any scooter historians want to chime in for this one?

the combo of the above 2 could be the perfect roadside accessible fix all /slash/ glove box free-er upp-er of stuff.

lmyers · Post by **lmyers** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:02 am

Lovelandstella wrote:
mr bill wrote: ...Back in the day you could purchase a toolbox in the shape of a tyre, seen one on ebay for around $60....
Realy!? that's cool! I want that! What is that called? I can't seem to find it?
mr bill wrote: ...Also a neat new cowl cover with a wee hindged lid...
Yeah! I remember seeing those on older scooters- like the older handlebar vespas and Allstates etc. Any scooter historians want to chime in for this one?

the combo of the above 2 could be the perfect roadside accessible fix all /slash/ glove box free-er upp-er of stuff.

http://www.sip-scootershop.com/EN/Produ ... side+.aspx
You would have to remove the mount for the spare and the battery, and then where would you put your battery?