2012 Stella 4T 150cc The Genuine Scooter Company

[@callingghostsshow6714]

Nice addition of the Interpol in there :) might be about to get one this was much more informative than most stuff I've found on KZbin

[@SockyTX]

Thanks. When I was shopping around I couldn’t find much out there for info. So after purchasing I decided to create an informative video for others.

[@TheScooterworksUSA]

Looks great! Hope you're having a great time with your Stella.

[@n3rdx]

Was going to ask how you felt about your Stella experience a year later, but was able to find your answer in a comment! The dealership I checked gave me appreciated straight talk about unexpected complication of handling (ie: manual) and overall service when compared to the Buddy (out the door in 30 minutes vs "6 hrs" prep), however was happy to get it out his shop at a deal (showroom fees) if I was still all in. Thanks for the fantastic video - extremely thorough and insightful! Cheers!

[@tommydades1]

Cool Cool , yeah ive had a Stella for about 10 years now , been through a blown engine ( upgraded to a 175cc , it's way better ) and all the small repairs they require . I ride it . I don't baby it and it's pretty beat but ever since I got the new motor about 6 years ago I haven't had any issues . Good to see scooters on the road . Man there's a lot of pickup trucks In Texas ! Woo Woo ! Cheers

[@CKPHH]

Which company is the new motor from?

[@tonyciantar6417]

Nice looking scooter, I have had my Vespa Primavera 125 for about two years and really enjoy riding. It's made in India under licence from Vespa, so based on the older PX.

[@jamesmyers4193]

I got Stella a few months ago and like it immensely.

[@SockyTX]

Next week will be 1 year and 6K miles. She's been good to me. No mechanical or electrical issues just smooth sailing.

[@SockyTX]

I have not performed any mechanical adjustments to Stella. Only work I have done myself has been swapping tires/tubes from the rims and such. I do bring her to the shop for regular maintenance and tune ups. As far as adjustments I am on my 3 clutch cable. First one was replaced with an LML cable and the 2nd was replaced with a Piaggio cable 3K miles on that one so far. Again no adjustments made to the cable myself.

[@vwbeetleb0b]

Thanks for the update buddy glad to hear she is running all good after putting some decent miles on her. I think my mind is made up and im gong to get one.

[@johnnyvegas5681]

I left another comment below about my buddy, but a few guys I know had the white walls taken off because they weren't as stable/sticky/whatever you want to say as the other black ones and life was shorter than the black ones that you can get. However, the white walls look amazing IMO so depends on what you want to sacrifice and since it sound like you are doing leisurely driving then good call with white walls

[@zeaol]

LOL that Interpol song ties in nicely eh?

[@silverd20]

Just so you know, I believe the engine is actually 147.4 cc and therefore can be driven without a motorcycle endorsement.

[@SockyTX]

Plasticvideo- I now have 3500 on my Stella. She has been super reliable. Only problems have been: 1 the Sava's white walls wear fast my 1st rear tire was done about 2k but I like the look of em 2: my clutch cable snapped at 2500 miles no biggie. Pretty much just regular wear items. The scoot has been mechanically reliable and she performs to my needs throughout all gears. Top speed on the stock components is 63 indicated so probably more like 55 mph. I would recommend picking one up.

[@tango165]

Very nice, that two-tone color option looks great!!!

[@johnnyvegas5681]

Great video bro! I love love love your color combo and added chrome features. That is classic all up and down. I have a buddy 125. I just bought it. I used to have a VIP 50cc and put a bunch of performance parts on it, which of course in the end I spent more fixing it than it was worth lol. For single riding I really enjoy the buddy, but the Stella is great if you have another person (or better IMO). Either way the Genuine brand is so much better and more reliable. I live in Vegas-daily driver

[@dineshjotwani9224]

Can i get one of this scooter i am staying in india Mumbai

[@johnnyvegas5681]

Did you get it? Please put an update if you moved forward with your purchase and let me know what you think. I have the buddy 125, but may get a stella as well so my girl can ride and not just on the back of one.

[@SockyTX]

Focus2421- on a flat road w/ moderate wind she will hold 62mph indicated, downhill with tailwind she'll push up to 66 indicated

[@Spotmytube]

Hi, where can i get the genuine scooter company badge. The one under the front light?

[@paulfield6815]

Did you have any trouble installing the cowl protectors? I am looking to get some for my stella but didn't know how tough it'd be to install. Any drilling needed?

[@SockyTX]

The cowl protectors use a mounting plate in the rear which lines up with existing bolts. Same goes with the mounting location at the floor board ~ existing bolt location. For the front fender guard it is secured by tension bolts underneath.

[@johnnyvegas5681]

Well come from his point of view and understand he takes a lot of pride in his scooter which we all do so that is understandable, but you have a point lol.

[@semerkhetTER]

I have a dark blue one, we call them LML Star here. Got some bling on mine and loving it

[@Spotmytube]

Hello, I'd like to buy both emblems under the headlight from Genuine Scooter Company but i'm in Europe. How can I get these?...

[@plasticvideo]

Thinking about getting one of these, any problems maintenance wise, quality? What's you're experience been with it in the past 6 months? Any response would be great. Thanks

[@johnnyvegas5681]

sorry going post happy on your video, but last one and last question...how often do you have to adjust the throttle cables and all the little things? With old school Vespa's and similar scooters you need regular adjustments and maintenance. EZ-PZ stuff I'm talking about, but just seeing if you are doing that since you have had it for over a year now (talking every 3 months on the adjustments and maintenance)-Thanks

[@umaxen01]

The 4 speed manual is the BEST and most unique transmission on the market. That's why you get 140 MPG (110) and not 70 mpg like on those STUPID one speed CVT like most other scooters have. You'll get 150 mpg on a flat road, travelling a constant 40 mph, riding by yourself... 8) GREAT SCOOTER !

[@TwoWheelsFreeHeels]

Haha...love panoramic shot of all the pick up trucks! Yeah, stay away from those guys!

[@eagle2188]

...because I'm in Texas ;D

[@SockyTX]

James- what color did ya get

[@zelphx]

Isn't the "4T" the automatic? That is what I have. I prefer manual... but I live in CA, and they are not sold here :(

[@SockyTX]

Bradley In 2012 they had already discontinued the 2T engine but hadn’t introduced the automatic Stella yet.

[@zelphx]

I see, thanks for the info :)

[@metalzombie6669]

I used to have a1980 P125X Vespa...was a fun scooter...are the Stella's pretty reliable??? Well done,scooter looks awesome.

[@SockyTX]

Metal Zombie666 6 years later and I now have 14K+ miles on the same engine case, no performance mods. The stock muffler has cracked at 2 different spots multiple times (at the first pipe curve from the manifold and at the weld where it bolts to the bottom of the scoot). She fires on 1st/2nd kick every time, I don’t keep a trickle charge on her so the electric start doesn’t always have the juice it needs from the battery. She’s been a great scoot for me.

[@jodier7515]

What company did you purchase the cow protectors (panel crash bars) from ? and are they stainless steel ?

[@SockyTX]

+Jodie r I got them from Scooterworks, they are stainless

[@miketayse]

Thanks for posting. I know it's been awhile. I'm looking at one of these with low miles for not much $s. Was it a good purchase?

[@jeffreyslater6556]

Just purchased a scooter today from Moxie. Good place.

[@Texasmetalmusic]

It's if it's over 50cc that you have to have a motorcycle license I'm in college station Texas

[@stillborn357]

Dude, hows the bike working out? I live in the HEB and debating on getting one.

[@frankyr.8514]

Dude Question for you; can you tell me the music in the intro is this David Bowie?, if not do you know the artist? Buy the way nice scooter

[@SockyTX]

Franky R. Of course I know the music. I chose it. It is Stella was a diver and she’s always down by Interpol. Thanks I still have her. Pushing on 15k miles.

[@dillonvoisin349]

ah yes... Texas. Im about to be a scooter owner in texas myself.... wish me luck xD

[@sashiprasad2946]

Love vespa from India

[@zylqyfliabdulla1661]

How much do these scooters cost ??

[@SockyTX]

+Zylqyfli Abdullah you can find them for $2,500-3,500

[@Kodachrome40]

It you’re shifting it’s a motorcycle not a scooter, right?

[@SockyTX]

Kodachrome40 it’s still a scooter.

[@kipster-ll6po]

So, to shift gears, you have to twist the left handle grip while also using that hand to work the clutch??? Yikes!

[@rosagolfs]

kipster1975 , its surprisingly easy because the whole assembly turns to change gears

[@jesuisravi]

So, what did you pay for it?

[@SockyTX]

+jesuisravi $3,500

[@jesuisravi]

+SockyTX Nice scooter for the price.

[@nicholaschristophorou3087]

jesuisravi in Greece 1.899€ !!!

[@gerrynightingale9045]

HOLY SHIT! (I love the 'retro' look and the 'nerf bars'...but that PRICE! YIKES)I think I'll stay w/my '08 'Metropolitan' done in gloss-black & gloss-grey...with minor performance modsI have 42mph at WOT, dead-quiet and dead-smooth! (I must admit 'more than little' jealousy over your scoot...but I had so many problems w/the 'P-200-E' Vespa in '81-'82 it kinda' turned me off of the 'classics')

[@BlackthorneBuilds]

It's called Genuine because that's the brand name. Genuine used to be Scooterworks until they started importing the LML star and rebadging it the Genuine Stella, which in point of fact is made in India in the exact same factory by the exact same company that was partnered with Piaggio to make the Vespa PX150 back in the 70s. If the PX150 is good enough for Europe, then the Stella should be too! They're almost 100% the same bike. ps- I own the 2-stroke version of this bike. Check my videos!

[@job1503]

still running ??

[@SockyTX]

+job1503 yessir, just about to hit 14k miles

[@nicholaschristophorou3087]

top speed??? under 55 miles???

[@SockyTX]

Nicholas, stock she will max out around 60mph and 65 going downhill

[@lbabb0607]

How has this scooter worked out for you?

[@SockyTX]

+lbabb0607 I am just about to hit 14K miles and she has been good to me. I've gone through like 4 clutch cables and 3 mufflers but other than that just regular maintenance.

[@ryanharrison9594]

You wanna sell it?

[@SockyTX]

Not interested in selling. She is super reliable and I’ve put 14.5K miles on her so far.

[@johnnyvegas5681]

Wow 28janya22 that so sucks! I have never heard of anyone having issues like you have. The Stella seems to be rock solid for the most part (except for this). However, it has the warranty so everything should be fixed by the dealer although Genuine doesn't sell retail so sounds like you have a big issue with the dealer here for the most part.

[@davidhobbs7117]

have a px 125 with a 180 polini race kit 2 tone blue all cromed up , but also have a lexmoto gladiator 125 black and yellow good scooter

[@SHAHMRUGESH]

Nice Scooter , Good Job

[@SockyTX]

Phill perhaps you would enjoy my video from the Dallas Vintage Rally

[@421CentralIowa]

"I don't want to get smeared by a vehicle.. because I'm in Texas" haha... I'm in Iowa and feel the same way. It's completely legal to ride under the limit on the highway, but I understand how the minds of people in jacked up trucks work. Any sign of weakness (riding a scooter) is a target for violence. That or they just run you over because they're drunk or not paying any attention. I came here to see what the 4T sounded like. Such a weird bike.

[@maimabdi5955]

all in all PX is genuine scooter in the world

[@TheMasterredz]

Wow... What a nice bike... -vespa LX owner-

[@SockyTX]

Thank you, she has 14.5k miles on her now. Been a reliable pleasure to own

[@napster21cg]

wow! nice scooter!!

[@blackpool321]

Very nice machine

[@johnnyvegas5681]

The 2 stoke stella is actually slower off the line so ha ha j/k. PGO who was partnered with Vespa got their name from PiaGgiO. It is the same exact scooter sorry to say. My buddy has a Vespa and it has many of the same internal parts. Genuine doesn't use cheaper parts or anything. you talk like it is a Chinese knock-off. I'm glad you take pride in your scoot, but come on. Exhaust does need to be upgraded though I agree on that point, but a few hundred quid and good to go.

[@MrSophisticatedChild]

I wouldn't be worried about the investment, I'm worried about being thought of as a dork, hippie, or cheap...etc. lol

[@vespabaviera6764]

only 45 mph? lol

[@muthugovindarajuodeyar3025]

lml stella scooters for gem of a man so especialy i am all so

[@Chom112]

why not a real vespa? lml is cheap license of piaggio

[@EliVid5]

maybe its the money

[@HardeepSIngh-bu2zn]

because they are ugly.

[@job1503]

Jackass buddy one more reason to ride a vespa

[@SockyTX]

+PXvalencia because Vespa doesn't offer a shifty anymore

[@Chom112]

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[@ScooterDano]

Dude, get your meds refilled.

[@zelphx]

:)

[@jboy2621]

Looks like a Lambretta.

[@rmdhnbiil3329]

nyeplak new px.... dasar........

[@Mr-Dizi-Duc]

How can you guys call it Genuine? It's made by LML an Indian copy of the Piaggio Vespa PX range. Stop powder coating a fake scooter. Plus it's a fuckin 4 stroke, if you want genuine like us Europeans, it needs to be a 2 stroke. It's a great scooter though but don't make it out to be genuine because its just not. The four stroke sounds so shit!

[@SwPiotrek]

Are you still happy with it?

[@SockyTX]

Definitely! She’s clocked over 15k miles and still cruisin.