easy performance upgrades

batrias · Post by **batrias** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:09 pm

hi, I just acquired a STELLA 4T 150cc
I would like for someone to inform me the best and easiest way to improve the performance of my scooter (everyday performance).

in other words where do I start to improve my scooter for an increase on everyday performance, and from there where do I go in the future.

a map or document on this subject would be greatly appreciate it.

thanks in advance.

desmolicious · Post by **desmolicious** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:22 pm

Easiest performance upgrade is to get rid of the stock tyres and put something good on them - Zippys, Michelin S83s etc.
The bike will feel more secure in a straight line, go round corners better, stick better, brake better.

Post by **ericalm** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 11:00 pm

I'm not sure what tires come on the Star Deluxe version being sold in Panama; may not be the same ones.

There aren't a lot of performance parts available for the 4T 150s yet. Here's what I know or have heard of:

Pinasco exhaust
Polini cylinder kit
Polini exhaust (see topic18745.html)
Polini carburetor

Few of us have installed these, as most of us are still under warranty and the parts haven't been widely available in the US yet.

Some of the owners in the UK LML Club may have more experience:
http://www.lmlocgb.co.uk/

jimmbomb · Post by **jimmbomb** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 1:20 am

dont forget the Pinasco 21mm carb sold my Scootworks out of chicago....

Post by **ericalm** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 1:46 am

jimmbomb wrote:dont forget the Pinasco 21mm carb sold my Scootworks out of chicago....

Oh yeah!
http://www.scooterworks.com/Pinasco-21- ... 12684.aspx

I may have confused this above, saying it was from Polini. I don't think there are two carb kits.

batrias · Post by **batrias** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:06 pm

thanks for all the info, you are very helpful.
if you have any more knowledge to share it is very welcome.

batrias · Post by **batrias** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:48 pm

as for the cylinder kits i have only been able to find the:
MHR Cyl kit and the NCY ceramic cyl.

can't find the polini cyl kit

any hints

Post by **ericalm** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:13 pm

batrias wrote:as for the cylinder kits i have only been able to find the:
MHR Cyl kit and the NCY ceramic cyl.

Are those specifically for the 4T?

I haven't seen the Polini but have heard it's in their wholesale catalog.

Silver Streak · Post by **Silver Streak** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:40 pm

SIP Scootershop sells the 165cc Polini kit.

batrias · Post by **batrias** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:05 pm

those are the cyl kits that scooterworks displays when i look for the kits.

on another note, my stella has tube tires, where do i purchase tubeless tires? what do i need?

finally has anyone heard anything about Tire Yokohama 3.5x10 inch (90/100-10) tubeless, does it fit the stella?

Post by **ericalm** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:46 pm

Most 3.5 x 10" tires fit. You can use a tubeless on the same rim, but need to have a tube in it.

I haven't heard about those Yokohamas. The most popular ones around here seem to be Continental S83 and various Michelins. I've given up on finding whitewalls I actually like riding on.

batrias · Post by **batrias** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:53 pm

hey Ericalm, i do not know if this are the ones you are looking for but i found this site that sells the brand you are looking for:
http://scootrs.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=638

please explain the process of leaving the tube in with a tubeless tire.
also elaborate on using the same 2 piece rim for a tubeless tire.

thx