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Post by gitsum on Jun 16, 2013 10:29:57 GMT -5
Stella two-stroke is an awesome machine, good choice!
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Post by an1m3n00b on Jun 16, 2013 13:55:57 GMT -5
ok so heres some pictures of it. some things ive noticed, other than it having alot of use previously: the shifter is a little touchy (loose?) it seems to leak some oil, but only some times? and it shakes really bad at idle. otherwise it feels solid, and everything works. this is a FUN scooter to ride! also i cant figure out how to upload more than 1 photo, without making a zillion replies. btw has almost 10k miles on the odo Attachments:
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Post by an1m3n00b on Jun 16, 2013 14:23:31 GMT -5
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Post by an1m3n00b on Jun 16, 2013 14:24:47 GMT -5
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Post by an1m3n00b on Jun 16, 2013 14:27:17 GMT -5
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Post by an1m3n00b on Jun 16, 2013 14:27:50 GMT -5
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Post by hank on Jun 16, 2013 14:28:06 GMT -5
Hi
Looks great, to post multiply photos they need to hosted on a photo hosting site like flickr photobucket etc
Then just copy and post the code they use to share photos in the thread
Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank
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Post by an1m3n00b on Jun 17, 2013 16:59:44 GMT -5
Ironically, I think I'll eventually get a tao as well, to mod the out of. But the Stella is staying bone stock because I'm too scared to ruin it.
EDIT: Exception: If the crank ever gives I might put a higher quality one in, but given how many miles are on it, I doubt it will...
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Post by kingkaymo on Jun 17, 2013 18:52:17 GMT -5
why a tao? why not another brand cheap scoot? taos are junk imo.....
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Post by prodigit on Jun 17, 2013 19:06:25 GMT -5
Tao's are great scoots!
3000 problemless miles, in the elements (pouring rains, blazing sun). Only thing is the blinker switch gave out, I have to check the electronics.
Those ATM50's are VERY good, simply because they have such a low maintenance, because they have so few parts.
I would have only chosen the Stella because it's 2T, if it was 4T I would have gone with the TaoTao ATM50.
On top of that, the ATM is easy to maintain. Almost everything is accessible without removing the body panels (just the seat bucket).
They say less is better, but this is especially true for chinese bikes!
Less means less parts to break down.
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Post by scootnwinn on Jun 17, 2013 20:36:24 GMT -5
3000 miles is not a lot. That is 2 months of riding for me. The blinkers on mine are 32 years old with 22,000 miles all original except the bulbs... Other 4 stroke 50's from just about anyone are no more complex than the Tao.
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Post by scootnwinn on Jun 17, 2013 20:37:00 GMT -5
Good looking scoot dude. You will enjoy it
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Post by an1m3n00b on Jun 18, 2013 16:53:32 GMT -5
i agree 100% with everything prodigit said, mostly because i had one. the engine and tranny are solid, and everything else is cheap and easy to replace. meaning less is better. they are also very good looking scoot imo. that said no atm50 will beat a stella 2t for power...
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Post by domindart on Jun 18, 2013 17:09:58 GMT -5
Very good lookin' scoot.. I love the orange!
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Post by prodigit on Jun 18, 2013 17:38:26 GMT -5
yeah, but the ATM beats most 4t 50cc scoots hands down in top speed, and at least some in acceleration. True, it can't beat a 2t, but it could keep up in traffic somewhat.
And 3k miles takes quite some time if your avg speed is from city riding...
Sometimes I'm limited to my riding speed, meaning, if I have a whole afternoon to ride, at 40MPH, I can probably cover a good 100-120 miles on my 50cc.
On my 150cc, I probably go on the highway, with top speeds of 60MPH, so I'd arrive at my destination sooner, and decide to keep on riding, so I might end up with a good 200 miles ride.
On my motorcycle, I'll probably take the highway, or interstate, and do a nice 250-300 miles on an afternoon
So what I'm saying is, that for a motorcycle, 3k miles can be done within a few weeks to months. On a 50cc it takes me ~6months to a year to get that.
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