First Stella 4T - Not Impressed
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First Stella 4T - Not Impressed
Hey guys. I bought my first Stella 4T about a month ago and have so far I haven't been impressed. I don't have anyone to compare with so I don't know if these things are normal.
So far the scooter has 100 miles on it. My gas mileage is pretty terrible. I think I am maybe getting 40-50 mpg. My max speed seems to be about 45mph and I weigh 140lbs. I live in Utah so the altitude may be a factor, it's about 4500ft.
Is this normal operation for the Stella?
So far the scooter has 100 miles on it. My gas mileage is pretty terrible. I think I am maybe getting 40-50 mpg. My max speed seems to be about 45mph and I weigh 140lbs. I live in Utah so the altitude may be a factor, it's about 4500ft.
Is this normal operation for the Stella?
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Have had my 4T almost 2 years and she's my daily committing vehicle. Typical max speed is about 60 indicated on the speedometer, however on a downgrade with a slight tailwind she has read at the 70 mark.
I average about 90-100 mpg not scientific but I usually fill up about every 70 miles or so and put about the 3/4 gallons each time.
Take her through all the gears to the top end and break her in nice and she'll take care of you.
I average about 90-100 mpg not scientific but I usually fill up about every 70 miles or so and put about the 3/4 gallons each time.
Take her through all the gears to the top end and break her in nice and she'll take care of you.
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Re: First Stella 4T - Not Impressed
45 mph at altitude sounds about right. You are giving up about 30% of your power at a mile high because of the reduced air pressure=reduced compression=reduced power.sikken wrote:Hey guys. I bought my first Stella 4T about a month ago and have so far I haven't been impressed. I don't have anyone to compare with so I don't know if these things are normal.
So far the scooter has 100 miles on it. My gas mileage is pretty terrible. I think I am maybe getting 40-50 mpg. My max speed seems to be about 45mph and I weigh 140lbs. I live in Utah so the altitude may be a factor, it's about 4500ft.
Is this normal operation for the Stella?
I live at 7500 feet. My 2t with a 177 Pinasco kit and Sito plus can do 60 indicated on the flats.
Along the same lines, sea level jetting will be too rich, which will hurt power and fuel economy even further.
My guess is that you have a carburetor that is calibrated too rich. Buy some spark plugs, check your jetting, jet down. Save the jets you pull out just in case you ever move the bike down to sea level.
Valves are for wussies.
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+1 ....... no doubt they are jetted for a lower altitude.Along the same lines, sea level jetting will be too rich, which will hurt power and fuel economy even further.
My guess is that you have a carburetor that is calibrated too rich. Buy some spark plugs, check your jetting, jet down. Save the jets you pull out just in case you ever move the bike down to sea level.
Take care - lean it in small steps while keeping a watch on things so you don't burn it up. Or take it to a different shop and ask them about their experiences with jetting other 4 stroke scoots in your area.
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Book says 17/25 psi for tires. That seems very low.slotrod65 wrote:Have you checked your tire pressure? Odd as it may seem, tire pressure can really affect your mileage. I am at 550 miles on my 4T, and am still getting 80-10 mpg.
100 miles is really not enough to measure the performance of the scooter. But if it persists, I would contact the dealer.