Hello All,
Just a quick message to see if anyone has put the 13 inch wheels from the new MP3500 LT onto a Fuoco or an old shape MP3500LT? Is it just plug and play?
Cheers,
Jon.H
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Hello All,
Just a quick message to see if anyone has put the 13 inch wheels from the new MP3500 LT onto a Fuoco or an old shape MP3500LT? Is it just plug and play? Cheers, Jon.H |
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Re: 13 inch wheels onto a Fuoco?
Hecky Fuoco wrote: Just a quick message ................Is it just plug and play? |
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I wondered about that too.
Any pictures around of the modification? And most importantly does it improve the ride over rough roads? |
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yes it will fit wheel hubs are the same also the rear will fit on the fuoco and older mp3's 400
Google and you will find even Vespa's with the new 13" on them and mp3's wih vespa rims But beware the tyre is allmost the same height as the 12" only more expensive |
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Maksor wrote: But beware the tyre is allmost the same height as the 12" only more expensive |
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This is the best mod you can do on Fuoco imo. i bought my fuoco last year, brand new and if i knew that the difference on handling with the 13'' wheel would be so big, i would order these wheels to come with the new bike, i wouldnt drive it with the stock 12'' even for 100m. So big difference!!!
here is a photo about how it looks cheers
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Would love to have a test ride!
Have you informed your insurance company? In England is important you run every modification by them. Otherwise you may have some difficult conversations if you have to make a claim. |
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desq wrote: Would love to have a test ride! Have you informed your insurance company? In England is important you run every modification by them. Otherwise you may have some difficult conversations if you have to make a claim. And u re welcome for a test ride, easy if your next holidays will be in Crete. Or I may come over in London with my fuoco on spring 😊 A photo with closer look: |
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Costa wrote: This is the best mod you can do on Fuoco imo. i bought my fuoco last year, brand new and if i knew that the difference on handling with the 13'' wheel would be so big, i would order these wheels to come with the new bike, i wouldnt drive it with the stock 12'' even for 100m. So big difference!!! here is a photo about how it looks cheers I don't care much for the Looks of the Stock Fuoco Bikes, but this really looks good. Changes the Appearance... Keith, Marietta,m GA |
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Unrelated, but where do I get a windscreen or whatever that black thing is called? I like the way it looks, and my riding in Florida does not require the full size screen I have.
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Did you have to alter the mudguards?
If you do come to London give me a shout. I can swap you a ride on my roofed Fuoco |
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desq wrote: Did you have to alter the mudguards? If you do come to London give me a shout. I can swap you a ride on my roofed Fuoco Roofed fuoco? I need to see that 😁 |
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jfolander wrote: The 13 inch wheels look nice. With the Piaggio hub caps they would look very nice. Maybe get the Piaggio ones, and get Decal's made for the Fuoco to go over the top. Keith, Marietta, GA |
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Maksor wrote: But beware the tyre is allmost the same height as the 12" only more expensive phillyrube wrote: Unrelated, but where do I get a windscreen or whatever that black thing is called? I like the way it looks, and my riding in Florida does not require the full size screen I have. |
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klaborde wrote: You need the Center Hubs... Maybe get the Piaggio ones, and get Decal's made for the Fuoco to go over the top. Keith, Marietta, GA http://www.scooter-center.com/en/product/GP562129/ |
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Project D wrote: Maksor wrote: But beware the tyre is allmost the same height as the 12" only more expensive ⚠️ Last edited by Costa on UTC; edited 1 time
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that got nothing to do with the ride hight just the smaller tyre is a different
i've got customers who fitted 90/80/12 (90/13) on there front's Tyre brand give you also different experiance a Pirelli is wider then a michelin a Dunlop is softer |
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All the other differences aside, those 13 inch front wheels with the polished ring and Piaggio hubcaps are the best looking scooter wheels in town.
Leave it to the Italians to come up with real style. |
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Jah wrote: Quote: Roofed fuoco? I need to see that 😁 Gilera Fuoco/PIaggio MP3 Roof Canopy on youtube.. |
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Great looks this Fuocco Costa modified. Since it works fine I wonder if it can fit the mp3 400 rl as well. Has somebody did it?
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SaFiS wrote: klaborde wrote: You need the Center Hubs... Maybe get the Piaggio ones, and get Decal's made for the Fuoco to go over the top. Keith, Marietta, GA http://www.scooter-center.com/en/product/GP562129/ |
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Costa wrote: Guys, Just that a bit increase, believe it or not, makes a huge difference, is like I got a new bike! I was struggling on steering to take a fast turn and now I m doing it with one hand on higher speeds! I feel like I got a Ducati, so big difference 😮 Is that a chrome or reflective tape ring? |
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bigbadger wrote: Costa wrote: Guys, Just that a bit increase, believe it or not, makes a huge difference, is like I got a new bike! I was struggling on steering to take a fast turn and now I m doing it with one hand on higher speeds! I feel like I got a Ducati, so big difference 😮 |
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rejo wrote: Brake discs are the same size, mine are anyway. I have not been able to find these in the US. |
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bigbadger wrote: Is it me or are the brake rotors larger as well? |
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Costa wrote: SaFiS wrote: klaborde wrote: You need the Center Hubs... Maybe get the Piaggio ones, and get Decal's made for the Fuoco to go over the top. Keith, Marietta, GA http://www.scooter-center.com/en/product/GP562129/ I'm an appearance freak, and I bet it looks nice that you have the holes covered. Keith, Marietta, GA |
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klaborde wrote: Costa wrote: I tried them today, they didn t fit mate! I'm an appearance freak, and I bet it looks nice that you have the holes covered. Keith, Marietta, GA |
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13'' installed
mp3 400 with 13'' Yourban front wheels. Very improved stability especially while cornering and on the motorway. It worths every one of the 170e it costs.
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Now i wish i didnt have the 12" model. Would look stupid with 13 in the front even if they somehow fit...
Really does look good however. |
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Costa wrote: desq wrote: Would love to have a test ride! Have you informed your insurance company? In England is important you run every modification by them. Otherwise you may have some difficult conversations if you have to make a claim. A photo with closer look: |
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I can confirm everything that Costa says about the improvement to the handling ( and the looks) on the fuoco by fitting the 13" snowflake ( as i call them) front wheels and the 110.70.13 city grips. I have just spent a week and 1200 mls on the roughest roads in the British Isles , on the Isle of Man. I feel alot more confident throwing the fuoco into fast winding bends knowing i don't have to force it back up like i did before, slow about town manoeuvres and slow crawling traffic is greatly improved. It was WELL worth the small cost of doing it.
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Maksor wrote: well fit a complet set of the 300 its a 13" in the front and 14" in the back That being said, i test fitted the 13" fronts. Borrowed a set. Had to pull the fenders but it seemed to run fine. Didnt look as stupid as i thought. That being said, until i can figure out the fenders i'm not gonna buy the set. My bike is has an LT conversion, its not a real LT so the spacers mess up the fitment a bit. Even with the stock wheels i've had trouble with gravel getting stuck between the wheel and fenders and shooting out when i start rolling... |
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