Stella Auto has landed in Chicago

Post by **ericalm** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 7:49 am

Scooterworks Chicago posted pics today of the uncrating of a Stella Auto as well as some out of the crate shots and a little other info. This is probably a demo model or will be used for testing, but it appears to be a production version with exception of square license plate frame.

Here's the post on their blog:
http://scooterworkschicago.com/stella-a ... yours-now/

Some BIG images on there, including a nice shot of under the left cowl. It's pretty crazy.

Here's the uncrating pic on their Twitter feed:
https://twitter.com/scooterworkschi/sta ... 2193305600

More are likely to pop up on their Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ScooterworksChicago

A couple of the pics included below.

Tocsik · Post by **Tocsik** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 1:35 pm

"Interesting" use of zip-ties on some of the air ducts.
Otherwise, it's great to see another approved scooter here from Genuine

BeefSupreme · Post by **BeefSupreme** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 2:43 pm

I wonder if that "LML" cvt cover will stay, surely genuine will replace that. Those air intakes look like something HR Giger designed. I'm pretty sure that wheel cover on the right is just for show, these don't have a spare, that's where the gas tank is located. Regardless, i'm very interested in test riding one of these in a few months. There's a very good chance my Like could be traded in for one. (just don't tell her that)

Update: yep, no spare.

Drum Pro · Post by **Drum Pro** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 4:05 pm

Nice scoot but I hate that it has no actual spare. Sorry I think the 2014 Vespa Primavera or the new Sprint may get my cash this time round.....

BeefSupreme · Post by **BeefSupreme** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 4:19 pm

New Sprint? Links please!

Drum Pro · Post by **Drum Pro** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 5:38 pm

BeefSupreme wrote:New Sprint? Links please!

Sorry I got none. I was going by hearsay at Modern Vespa by people suposedly in the know. I know They are going to release the Primavera in the US as a 150cc but don't know when. It looks like a 946 mated with a GTS IMO and is more cost effective and practical (storage wise) for the average guy than the high price tag of the 946....

Stilts · Post by **Stilts** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 8:35 pm

People say that 4T shifty is difficult to work on (in relation to its 2T cousin).

This thing looks like LML decided to up the ante in terms of accessibility!

LOVE that blue color, though!

az_slynch · Post by **az_slynch** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 9:54 pm

Stilts wrote:People say that 4T shifty is difficult to work on (in relation to its 2T cousin).

This thing looks like LML decided to up the ante in terms of accessibility!

LOVE that blue color, though!

Ditto on the execution. Looks like they hired Jackson Pollock to lay out the wiring harness. I'll take a set of cowls, but pass on the rest.

If I was going to buy another new auto, pencil me in for a Primavera as well. Piaggio really nailed that one down!

Post by **ericalm** » Fri Nov 15, 2013 4:34 am

Drum Pro wrote:Nice scoot but I hate that it has no actual spare. Sorry I think the 2014 Vespa Primavera or the new Sprint may get my cash this time round.....

Neither of those will have a spare either.

Drum Pro · Post by **Drum Pro** » Fri Nov 15, 2013 5:13 am

ericalm wrote:
Drum Pro wrote:Nice scoot but I hate that it has no actual spare. Sorry I think the 2014 Vespa Primavera or the new Sprint may get my cash this time round.....
Neither of those will have a spare either.

Yeah I know but I just think it's kinda stupid to have it look like it has one but doesn't. It's like buying a jacket or pants that has fake pockets. Of course this is just my opinion (and a little of my ocd)....

Post by **ericalm** » Fri Nov 15, 2013 5:25 am

Yeah, I'd take that off and toss it in the garage… Maybe paint it for the 4T.

Elder Scoot · Post by **Elder Scoot** » Fri Nov 15, 2013 12:38 pm

ericalm wrote:Yeah, I'd take that off and toss it in the garage… Maybe paint it for the 4T.

Mine will get painted matte black ASAP.

toot · Post by **toot** » Fri Nov 15, 2013 11:15 pm

Okay since this is a 125 what are your predictions of top speed and cost

SonnyD · Post by **SonnyD** » Sat Nov 16, 2013 2:16 pm

Drum Pro wrote:
ericalm wrote:
Drum Pro wrote:Nice scoot but I hate that it has no actual spare. Sorry I think the 2014 Vespa Primavera or the new Sprint may get my cash this time round.....
Neither of those will have a spare either.
Yeah I know but I just think it's kinda stupid to have it look like it has one but doesn't. It's like buying a jacket or pants that has fake pockets. Of course this is just my opinion (and a little of my ocd)....

I'm with you! One of my biggest complaints of the Harley clone metric bikes is all the fake things they have on them that do nothing other then try and copy a Harley part.. Goes right along with Fake scoops or vents on cars!

Alexbv200 · Post by **Alexbv200** » Sat Nov 16, 2013 4:15 pm

toot wrote:Okay since this is a 125 what are your predictions of top speed and cost

Not sure on top speed but it should do 60.
as far as cost it was announced not long ago at $3,499
Stella Manual is $3,699

BeefSupreme · Post by **BeefSupreme** » Sat Nov 16, 2013 5:21 pm

SonnyD wrote:
Drum Pro wrote:
ericalm wrote: Neither of those will have a spare either.
Yeah I know but I just think it's kinda stupid to have it look like it has one but doesn't. It's like buying a jacket or pants that has fake pockets. Of course this is just my opinion (and a little of my ocd)....
I'm with you! One of my biggest complaints of the Harley clone metric bikes is all the fake things they have on them that do nothing other then try and copy a Harley part.. Goes right along with Fake scoops or vents on cars!

I think the reason may to also be help keep water from splashing up into the battery compartment, but yeah, I think they could have gone a different route to accomplish that.

Drum Pro · Post by **Drum Pro** » Sat Nov 16, 2013 6:58 pm

Don't get me wrong I think it's a good scoot and a step in the right direction for the company. Just that one aspect of it, to me, is lame. It would be better off not having the fake bit. They would be better off running a special simmilar to the "spring bling" with a 3 'n' 1 rack and you could add a spare for a $140 for new buyers... after re-reading the previous post I get it now....

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Sat Nov 16, 2013 9:31 pm

The front and rear wheels are different, same as all other scooters (other than the Stella)
Which end should the spare be for?

I think the fake spare cover is, eh, why?
A simple beauty cover that followed the tank bottom for protection would have been more appropriate.

Otherwise, looks good.

Rob

ravenlore · Post by **ravenlore** » Sat Nov 16, 2013 10:36 pm

Drum Pro wrote:
ericalm wrote:
Drum Pro wrote:Nice scoot but I hate that it has no actual spare. Sorry I think the 2014 Vespa Primavera or the new Sprint may get my cash this time round.....
Neither of those will have a spare either.
Yeah I know but I just think it's kinda stupid to have it look like it has one but doesn't. It's like buying a jacket or pants that has fake pockets. Of course this is just my opinion (and a little of my ocd)....

Faux pockets SUCK.

(also the faux wheel is stupid. if the battery needs water protection, do it some other way.)

I am waiting oh so patiently for a pic of the metallic black.

Post by **ericalm** » Mon Nov 18, 2013 2:19 am

Alexbv200 wrote:
toot wrote:Okay since this is a 125 what are your predictions of top speed and cost
Not sure on top speed but it should do 60.
as far as cost it was announced not long ago at $3,499
Stella Manual is $3,699

The Chicago guys and those on the LML UK owners' forum have said that the performance is comparable to the 4T.

I hope to find out, first hand, ASAP!

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Mon Nov 18, 2013 3:01 am

Drum Pro wrote:Nice scoot but I hate that it has no actual spare. Sorry I think the 2014 Vespa Primavera or the new Sprint may get my cash this time round.....

And the fake spare cover is on the wrong side

az_slynch · Post by **az_slynch** » Mon Nov 18, 2013 4:22 pm

While it may not have a spare, I've noted something that's come up which I think may be incorrect. I've seen several mentions that the wheels are not interchangable. Based on the pics, I believe that the rim/tire assembly is interchangable (unless LML changed the offset of the rim), but that the rear brake drum is different. If the offset hasn't changed, there's no reason why one couldn't swap rims. Front-to-rear to even out tire wear (except for directional tires, which is almost a non-issue in this tire size) or bolt on a luggage rack with a tire mount and carry a spare.

youkiddin · Post by **youkiddin** » Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:53 pm

uk site list both wheels as the same,3.5x10 on all models

viney266 · Post by **viney266** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 12:03 am

I'm really interested in a set of the vented cowls for my 2T.

I'm with Eric...Can't wait to ride one! actually excited.

EvilNerdLord · Post by **EvilNerdLord** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:33 am

Nope, not me....no interest in riding it.
I purposely sought out the stella BECAUSE it was a shifty, if i had an interest in any form of automatic twist and go, there are a BAZILLION to choose from, from sub-$1k chinese knock offs to the too rich-for-my-blood BMW.

I do wish it luck, it'll have stiff competition.....but the all steel, classic body is a strong hook.

SockyTX · Post by **SockyTX** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 3:26 pm

I 'm about to board a flight to Chicago for business and plan on slipping away to run over to Scooterworks during my downtime. Hope the Auto is around for me to check it out.

ravenlore · Post by **ravenlore** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 3:49 pm

SockyTX wrote:I 'm about to board a flight to Chicago for business and plan on slipping away to run over to Scooterworks during my downtime. Hope the Auto is around for me to check it out.

If they have a Metallic Black one, get pics!!!

Elder Scoot · Post by **Elder Scoot** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 4:16 pm

ravenlore wrote:
SockyTX wrote:I 'm about to board a flight to Chicago for business and plan on slipping away to run over to Scooterworks during my downtime. Hope the Auto is around for me to check it out.

If they have a Metallic Black one, get pics!!!

This picture was posted by an owner of a black auto. It's a European LML Star. The "metallic black" might be different but perhaps it gives you some idea.

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:43 pm

ravenlore wrote:
SockyTX wrote:I 'm about to board a flight to Chicago for business and plan on slipping away to run over to Scooterworks during my downtime. Hope the Auto is around for me to check it out.
Socky,
Don't waste your time...Scooterworks already moved it to their facility on Grand Avenue.....the parts warehouse.
I know this because I stopped in today to take a peak myself.....no joy.

Rob

If they have a Metallic Black one, get pics!!!

SockyTX · Post by **SockyTX** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 2:13 am

Wish I read this earlier. I stopped by Scooterworks and yup, no stellauto. But it was cool to check the place out and I got a Scooterworks Chicago Tee and some other schwag. I didn't have enough time in my agenda to head over to grand. So I guess I'll have to wait til the stellauto arrives in N TX.

Modern Buddy

Stella Auto has landed in Chicago

Stella Auto has landed in Chicago

How fast???

Re: How fast???

Re: How fast???