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11948
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...
clay
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Aug 3, 2007
5:56 pm
11949
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....
Kelly Ward
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Aug 4, 2007
1:16 am
11950
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...
warney12000
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Aug 4, 2007
1:37 am
11951
Please check out the tools and parts listed in these 2 current eBay auctions! Vespa P200, Stella Parts Package, Many Must Have Items! ...
Greg Olson
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Aug 4, 2007
11:17 am
11952
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...
tftdguru
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Aug 4, 2007
12:26 pm
11953
... 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...
Jake Wilson
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Aug 4, 2007
3:42 pm
11954
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,...
warney12000
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Aug 4, 2007
4:01 pm
11955
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 ......
warney12000
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Aug 4, 2007
4:03 pm
11956
for more information http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/389446840.html...
geedubcpa
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Aug 5, 2007
2:16 am
11957
... 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...
Jake Wilson
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Aug 5, 2007
12:51 pm
11958
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...
warney12000
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Aug 5, 2007
2:54 pm
11959
No deterioration that I've noticed. As my scoot is pretty well dialed in I don't remove it all that often anymore. Stan O....
tftdguru
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Aug 5, 2007
4:07 pm
11960
... 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...
Jake Wilson
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Aug 5, 2007
6:22 pm
11961
... i know this is old but there are two fuel filters. one in the carb and one in the gas tank on the fuel tap....
Angie
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Aug 6, 2007
7:12 pm
11962
http://motors.search.ebay.com/stella_Motorcycles_W0QQcatrefZC6QQfromZR4Q QsacatZ6024...
geedubcpa
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Aug 6, 2007
9:41 pm
11963
Hi! Do you have a date for the 2008 AmeriVespa Rally yet? Thanks Karen...
Monique
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Aug 7, 2007
12:31 am
11964
according to the rally calender @ scoot.net Amerivespa 2008 is: July 24th-27th,2008 Robert...
Robert Lopez
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Aug 7, 2007
3:30 am
11965
I ONLY use 93 octane and typically try to fill up at Mobil...
Brian Julien
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Aug 7, 2007
3:09 pm
11966
doing more harm than good ... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life?...
dave laura
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Aug 7, 2007
11:09 pm
11967
... No offense, but the idea of only using 93 octane gasoline in an old school vespa style scooter made in India cracks me up!...
Jonathan Kandell
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Aug 8, 2007
4:27 pm
11968
The higher octane is only needed if you are running something with higher compression... The higher octane prevents pre-detonation (or pinging) in higher...
Shane Wolfe
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Aug 8, 2007
4:35 pm
11969
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...
Angie
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Aug 8, 2007
5:02 pm
11970
True, However if you lower your squish to say 1.5 and you have pinging then run 93.. -----StellaScooter@yahoogroups.com wrote: ----- To:...
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jvarrati
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Aug 8, 2007
5:09 pm
11971
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...
Rick Steingress
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Aug 8, 2007
10:11 pm
11972
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...
Brian Julien
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Aug 9, 2007
12:03 am
11973
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...
Michael Stirrat
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Aug 9, 2007
12:27 am
11974
Thanks Mike.....so what do most of you guys and gals run? 89? "midgrade?"...
Brian Julien
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Aug 9, 2007
3:50 am
11975
Read your manual. For a stock to mildly tuned Stella: 87 My Lambretta: 91 (different design, holes pistons on 87) Modern 4T autos: 87...
Michael Stirrat
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Aug 9, 2007
4:18 am
11976
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...
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jvarrati
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Aug 9, 2007
1:05 pm
11977
This maybe a little late on this subject, but in the stella service manual under fuel it say, "unleaded 87 octane petrol ...". Robert...
Robert Lopez
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Aug 9, 2007
5:46 pm
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