I had this problem as well. It turned out to be 2 seperate issues the spark plug boot needed to be replaced...I replaced mine with a NGK. And the idle...
I talked to the Geniune guys at Amerivespa (Phil), and he told me Stella was back in the US this fall. New colors... Mustard Yellow, Avacado, and a baby blue....
Anyone have a model number or source for the NGK Spark Plug boot? My Stella runs fine but this seems to be a good thing to have on hand just in case. Anyone...
I whittled a wine bottle cork to fit. It works fine. It's easier to put in than the original part, and, should I ever lose it, I have a near-endless supply of...
... just ... ~~~I bought the last NGK spark plug cap from Phil at Pride of Cleveland scooter shop. You don't need a part number. They will know what to send...
Thanks Stan: Good idea. Does the cork deteriorate in the airbox? I wonder if a tapered rubber plug would work better? Warren ... put in than the original part,...
Thanks Jake, tried to reply so sorry if this is a double post. That is the part I was asking about. Warren ... My ... hand ... Cleveland ... to ... broken ......
... That ... ~~~Well I just read your reply here and see that the way I worded my reply to you about buying a cap from POC, I made it sound like I bought their...
Excellent advice Jake, I have gathered a few things on your list but will add some more for future contingencies. I did buy a "third hand" cable pliers but...
... wrote: I did buy a "third hand" ... ~~~the one leg grabs the inner wire and holds it while the other end buts up against where you are pulling from, and it...
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The higher octane is only needed if you are running something with higher compression... The higher octane prevents pre-detonation (or pinging) in higher...
it is kinda funny, but yes, with my kit she seems to prefer the mid grade. I tried all three and that's her favorite. in the stock top end the lower was...
The only reason to use high octane gas is in a high compression motor. I don't think Stellas are or that they would be designed that way since they're made to...
Mine has a 1666 Malossi kit on it and it surely did not like the 87 gas at all, seemed to bog pretty noticeably off the line. I may try the 89 just to save a...
Guys: Google octane myth http://www.google.com/search?q=octane+myth&sourceid=navclient-ff&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1B3GGGL_enUS177US231 Octane does nothing except help...
Run the lowest you can and save money on fuel prices, If you have a tuned scoot and start to ping (and your timing is correct ) then try the next grade up.. I...