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So I've put over 1,000 miles on my Stella these past few months. She definitely grows on you

Unfortunately, it's about time that something went wrong, and I'm hoping it's just a cable that needs tightened. When shifting the numbers mean nothing anymore. basically if I move the grip all the way forward it moves up a gear, and all the way back moves down a gear (or vice versa I'm not sure lol) Basically the shifter is really loose. And the other day I had trouble getting into 1st. It doesn't want to go into 1st until it's stopped, almost like the clutch is partially engaged, or the synchro's worn out, or SOMETHING... Obviously it's not fully engaged because I can still stop and take off just fine. It also gives a very loud clunk when shifting from a stop, and seems to engine brake just a little when i shift while moving (but it shifts smooth, at least when I could shift it at all...)

So I'm kinda wondering if anyone here who's familiar with a 2T shifter can point me in the right direction for getting this fixed? I haven't been able to find a repair manual or anything on the transmission. The engine/tranny area is missing a chunk of the plastic shield and it's absolutely soaked in oil, so I'm thinking something else might be causing this. I can post a pic if it'll help. It leaks a few drops of 2T oil, but I never thought anything of it since it's a very small amount. Could it be possible my tranny fluid (does it even have tranny fluid???) is leaking?

The bike is still rideable, but I'm thinking I might wanna keep it parked until I get this fixed to avoid shattering my gearbox or something.

I've done a little bit of riding, again below 40MPH, I figured going on a perfectly straight highway at WOT around 50-60MPH isn't the way to learn how the bike handles. I went in a parking lot and found the "leaning limit" (Or rather that point where the centerstand scrapes). Given that it's a scooter with wide cowls and such it isn't exactly a knee-dragger, which is fine by me. As far as braking goes I've only locked up the rear wheel once. and I was stomping on that brake pedal. If anything the brakes on the stella are squishy. By far the hardest part for me is starting out. I'm still getting used to the manual transmission and I either stall the engine, or bring the front wheel off the ground. Also as it turns out, these things are fine for getting groceries, just don't be an idiot like me and buy a case of soda. I did make it home with the case, but it fell off twice when starting.

Wow, it would seem you guys know your stuff. Well I went for a second trip and this one went WAY better. I lowered the tire pressure to like 24/30 and that fixed about 80% of the uneasiness. I took corners slower, rolled (the throttle, not the bike) and approached gravel at a walking pace. I even got on the 55mph highway for a short distance (although I was at WOT the whole time so I'll probably stick to the slower roads) I think the biggest thing that helped was being more relaxed and the tires. Although, i'm still very inexperienced and I still get nervous about defensive driving. Mostly I'm worried that if something happened I won't be able to react fast enough, or i'll over-react and skid. I'm still getting used to all the controls and from what i've heard the transmission sounding like it's gonna fall apart is normal, could someone explain that?

Also you were very right, nothing went boom

Something just occured to me, my tires were at 47psi up front and 40psi in the back. The walls of the tires say "47PSI FOR MAXIMUM WEIGHT" but the stella manual says 22 front/ 29 rear. I should mention these are tubeless tires, with good tread (the guy i bought it from said they were new). Could that explain my uneasy feeling in the back end and my lack of grip? And what PSI are the tires supposed to be at?

Ok, so I just finished going through all the paperwork and the MSF course. I now have my full endorsement and a fully legal Genuine Stella 2T. ;D I just went on my first ride (about 10 miles, hilly/curvy and speed limit 35mph) It was a blast, but i'm little concerned about how inexperienced I am as a rider. While going through a roundabout I entered too fast and had to brake into the curb. Then later I turned onto some gravel to turn around and almost flipped the bike on me! Do I just need to take it slower or is there a bigger problem here?

As an aside, my brights seem to have a loose connection somewhere.

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...