Forum -> MP3 Discussion
Search Topic
Piaggio MP3 Handbrake Cable
OP
Ianluscombe
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:33:19 +0000
Lurker
Piaggio MP3 300LT
Joined: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:25:50 +0000
Posts: 4
Location: Solihull
 
Ianluscombe
Lurker
Piaggio MP3 300LT
Joined: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:25:50 +0000
Posts: 4
Location: Solihull
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:33:19 +0000 quote
Hi,

I am new to the forum, Hi everyone.

The hand / parking brake cable on my MP3 has snapped. The usual dealer I use doesn't want to do the work due to the amount of labour involved.

Does anybody know of any Piaggio / Independent dealers in the UK / Midlands area that could do this?

Thanks
sbaert
Fri, 14 Jul 2023 17:59:28 +0000
Molto Verboso
2015 MP3 500 ie Business
Joined: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:22:26 +0000
Posts: 1077
Location: Belgium
 
sbaert
Molto Verboso
2015 MP3 500 ie Business
Joined: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:22:26 +0000
Posts: 1077
Location: Belgium
Fri, 14 Jul 2023 17:59:28 +0000 quote
Is the MP3 in question 10 years old or more?

If so, it is pretty common practice for the Piaggio dealer network to refuse service of any kind other than routine maintenance (oil, filters, tires, etc.)

Personally, I think that is a really sh!tty attitude to take but I can also understand their viewpoint as dealing with old rusty fasteners is a huge timewaster that doesn't put food on the table.
OP
Ianluscombe
Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:25:40 +0000
Lurker
Piaggio MP3 300LT
Joined: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:25:50 +0000
Posts: 4
Location: Solihull
 
Ianluscombe
Lurker
Piaggio MP3 300LT
Joined: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:25:50 +0000
Posts: 4
Location: Solihull
Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:25:40 +0000 quote
It is 2013 model.

I had a quote today for £1000 from a UK dealer. That was the part and 8 hours labour.

I then called an MP3 specialist in the Netherlands who quoted £215.

That's quite a difference so I will probably have a short holiday over there and get this sorted at the same time.
jimc
Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:40:58 +0000
Moderaptor
The Hornet (GT200, aka Love Bug) and 'Dimples' - a GTS 300
Joined: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:16:15 +0000
Posts: 42942
Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
 
jimc
Moderaptor
The Hornet (GT200, aka Love Bug) and 'Dimples' - a GTS 300
Joined: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:16:15 +0000
Posts: 42942
Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:40:58 +0000 quote
Ianluscombe wrote:
It is 2013 model.

I had a quote today for £1000 from a UK dealer. That was the part and 8 hours labour.
He really didn't want to do it then.
Quote:
I then called an MP3 specialist in the Netherlands who quoted £215.

That's quite a difference so I will probably have a short holiday over there and get this sorted at the same time.
That's more like it.
old as dirt
Fri, 14 Jul 2023 21:08:47 +0000
Veni, Vidi, Posti
2007 GTS
Joined: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:38:24 +0000
Posts: 22335
Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn
 
old as dirt
Veni, Vidi, Posti
2007 GTS
Joined: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:38:24 +0000
Posts: 22335
Location: Harriman, Tennessee, Tn
Fri, 14 Jul 2023 21:08:47 +0000 quote
Ianluscombe wrote:
It is 2013 model.

I had a quote today for £1000 from a UK dealer. That was the part and 8 hours labour.

I then called an MP3 specialist in the Netherlands who quoted £215.

That's quite a difference so I will probably have a short holiday over there and get this sorted at the same time.
would that Maksor?
Maksor
Sat, 15 Jul 2023 06:25:53 +0000
Ossessionato
Gilera Fuoco 500ie
Joined: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:35:31 +0000
Posts: 4480
Location: Netherlands Olst
 
Maksor
Ossessionato
Gilera Fuoco 500ie
Joined: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:35:31 +0000
Posts: 4480
Location: Netherlands Olst
Sat, 15 Jul 2023 06:25:53 +0000 quote
Not me
OP
Ianluscombe
Sat, 15 Jul 2023 06:29:42 +0000
Lurker
Piaggio MP3 300LT
Joined: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:25:50 +0000
Posts: 4
Location: Solihull
 
Ianluscombe
Lurker
Piaggio MP3 300LT
Joined: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:25:50 +0000
Posts: 4
Location: Solihull
Sat, 15 Jul 2023 06:29:42 +0000 quote
The quote was from this place.

https://www.euro-motor.nl/

Does anyone have any experience of them or can recommend anyone else?
Maksor
Sun, 16 Jul 2023 20:49:40 +0000
Ossessionato
Gilera Fuoco 500ie
Joined: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:35:31 +0000
Posts: 4480
Location: Netherlands Olst
 
Maksor
Ossessionato
Gilera Fuoco 500ie
Joined: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:35:31 +0000
Posts: 4480
Location: Netherlands Olst
Sun, 16 Jul 2023 20:49:40 +0000 quote
its a premium dealer but for that price i think they will only fit a new inner cable
OP
Ianluscombe
Sun, 16 Jul 2023 20:52:08 +0000
Lurker
Piaggio MP3 300LT
Joined: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:25:50 +0000
Posts: 4
Location: Solihull
 
Ianluscombe
Lurker
Piaggio MP3 300LT
Joined: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:25:50 +0000
Posts: 4
Location: Solihull
Sun, 16 Jul 2023 20:52:08 +0000 quote
I didn't realise you could replace just the inner. I thought it came with the outer and the spring / mounting bolts.
jimc
Sun, 16 Jul 2023 23:00:33 +0000
Moderaptor
The Hornet (GT200, aka Love Bug) and 'Dimples' - a GTS 300
Joined: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:16:15 +0000
Posts: 42942
Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
 
jimc
Moderaptor
The Hornet (GT200, aka Love Bug) and 'Dimples' - a GTS 300
Joined: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:16:15 +0000
Posts: 42942
Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
Sun, 16 Jul 2023 23:00:33 +0000 quote
I replaced the complete cable on my Fuoco many years ago - it wasn't too bad a job as I remember. Just the usual 'start from the back' plastics removal, which can be done quite quickly once you're used to it.
Maksor
Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:44:01 +0000
Ossessionato
Gilera Fuoco 500ie
Joined: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:35:31 +0000
Posts: 4480
Location: Netherlands Olst
 
Maksor
Ossessionato
Gilera Fuoco 500ie
Joined: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:35:31 +0000
Posts: 4480
Location: Netherlands Olst
Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:44:01 +0000 quote
a fuoco is better then a mp3 with a mp3 you need to start at the back and work your way to the front
⬆️    About 14w elapsed between posts    ⬇️
scrumpox
Wed, 25 Oct 2023 01:01:58 +0000
Member
Peugeot Geo 250 & MP3 250
Joined: Sat, 16 Feb 2013 05:05:18 +0000
Posts: 26
Location: Australia
 
scrumpox
Member
Peugeot Geo 250 & MP3 250
Joined: Sat, 16 Feb 2013 05:05:18 +0000
Posts: 26
Location: Australia
Wed, 25 Oct 2023 01:01:58 +0000 quote
I replaced my complete cable a few months ago. You need to remove enough plastic from the front to get the inner leg shield off. That is the worst part of the job. The new cable can be fed from the back of the park brake lever down the centre of the frame and down to the rear brake. My inner cable had totally seized up (rust and gunk I expect) and I presume the outer cable was not great either. My advice it to replace it with a new cable. Good luck
Ianluscombe wrote:
It is 2013 model.

I had a quote today for £1000 from a UK dealer. That was the part and 8 hours labour.

I then called an MP3 specialist in the Netherlands who quoted £215.

That's quite a difference so I will probably have a short holiday over there and get this sorted at the same time.
  DoubleGood Design  
Post Reply
Forum -> MP3 Discussion

Modern Vespa is the premier site for modern Vespa and Piaggio scooters. Vespa GTS300, GTS250, GTV, GT200, LX150, LXS, ET4, ET2, MP3, Fuoco, Elettrica and more.

Shop on Amazon with Modern Vespa

Modern Vespa is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

All Content Copyright 2005-2023 by Modern Vespa. All Rights Reserved.

[ Time: 0.0284s ][ Queries: 3 (0.0074s) ][ Debug on ][ 298 ][ Thing Two ]