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Just got it, 1000 miles on it total. I am a new member of this group but have joined many times with other Vespa's. I am getting ready for a 600 mile round trip to WV and wonder if anyone has found a small bag or tool bag that would work to put on the leg shield -where , maybe near the grocery hook. Velcro or zip tie it on. Otherwise I will put the one I have on the back rack rail with a zip tie. I also ordered a windscreen and a top box,-not here yet. thanks Jim
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Have a look at the various tool kits sold by Cruz Tools.
They're sold by the maker as well as on Amazon, eBay, RevZilla and JP Cycles.
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Re: New 2009 MP3 500
Roy2000 wrote:
Just got it, 1000 miles on it total. I am a new member of this group but have joined many times with other Vespa's. I am getting ready for a 600 mile round trip to WV and wonder if anyone has found a small bag or tool bag that would work to put on the leg shield -where , maybe near the grocery hook. Velcro or zip tie it on. Otherwise I will put the one I have on the back rack rail with a zip tie. I also ordered a windscreen and a top box,-not here yet. thanks Jim
New 2009 MP3 with 1000 miles means to me...
Lots of needed Maintenance.
Do some research before going on a 600 mile trip.
I would not go very far if it has the Original Tires, all of the Fluids, etc...

Be Safe...
Keith,
Marietta, GA
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What about the Givi tunnel bag?
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If it has the original tires they're junk. Get new ones ASAP even though they might look perfectly fine.
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I am going through the maintenance. Had a few low mile scooters. But a good concern. The oil may have been never changed-I have no records-it was dirty. I am going to try to track the records down through a dealer. Changed oil and replaced filters, cleaned and oiled the air filter, changing rear end oil next. It was driven each season, just not much-they had 10 bikes and scooters. I will check spark plugs. I am concerned about the tires but they are not hard and have little wear. thanks Jim
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Roy2000 wrote:
I am concerned about the tires but they are not hard and have little wear. thanks Jim
Nothing will change the fact that they're 9 years old, that means they're junk.
Help my dad "test or see" a MP3 500 (Wisconsin)
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New 2009 Mp3
Thank for the tip on the tunnel bags. I am looking at them now.
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Roy2000 wrote:
I am going through the maintenance. Had a few low mile scooters. But a good concern. The oil may have been never changed-I have no records-it was dirty. I am going to try to track the records down through a dealer. Changed oil and replaced filters, cleaned and oiled the air filter, changing rear end oil next. It was driven each season, just not much-they had 10 bikes and scooters. I will check spark plugs. I am concerned about the tires but they are not hard and have little wear. thanks Jim
Please update your Profile, so we know what Year / Model you have.
Helpful when you post a message.

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