OP
@cheffie avatar
UTC

Hooked
MP3 400
Joined: UTC
Posts: 100
Location: Alberta, Canada
 
Hooked
@cheffie avatar
MP3 400
Joined: UTC
Posts: 100
Location: Alberta, Canada
UTC quote
I gotta admit some of the workmanship into my pricey lil MP3 400 is disappointing.
The panel for the fuse cover on the front right side of my MP3 400 blew off.
My local dealer says one month minimum before they can get the part.
I NEED on faster.
I had to drive through a little sprinkle today and now I have all sorts of issues, it wont start right, and the lights flicker.

If anyone can get me one quicker PM me please or just let me know.
I will surely take care of any shipping, duty etc.
My local dealer wont loose his sale out of sympathy but I figure a spare doesnt hurt.
I have duct tape and a bag on it right now but it isnt working to well.
UTC

Enthusiast
MP3 500
Joined: UTC
Posts: 62
Location: San Jose, CA
 
Enthusiast
MP3 500
Joined: UTC
Posts: 62
Location: San Jose, CA
@emtwo avatar
UTC

Addicted
MP3 500
Joined: UTC
Posts: 556
Location: St. Augustine, Florida
 
Addicted
@emtwo avatar
MP3 500
Joined: UTC
Posts: 556
Location: St. Augustine, Florida
UTC quote
I've ordered from them as well. Sometimes there is a couple of weeks wait while they gett he part(s) from Italy. Then they ship to you. My fuse cover also came off while I was riding. Of course, I didn't see it happen.
@jimc avatar
UTC

Moderaptor
The Hornet (GT200, aka Love Bug) and 'Dimples' - a GTS 300
Joined: UTC
Posts: 45626
Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
 
Moderaptor
@jimc avatar
The Hornet (GT200, aka Love Bug) and 'Dimples' - a GTS 300
Joined: UTC
Posts: 45626
Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
UTC quote
OK, this is another one to be added to the PDI list - these panels are notorious for coming adrift (could be either side). For some reason the U-clips and screws in this position just don't play nicely. There are two possible cures. Either squish the U-clip thread a bit, or use a slightly longer fatter screw.

My guess is that these are done up on a part of the assembly-line that does some other screws up that need much more tightening - and if these ones are over-tightened they just 'strip' the U-clip thread, giving the 'click, click, click' as they turn forever. One knock with a foot on the move and the panel goes fluttering under the wheels of a juggernaut...

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.

Modern Vespa is made possible by our generous supporters.

Buy Me A Coffee
 

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 2005-2025 by Modern Vespa.
All Rights Reserved.


[ Time: 0.0144s ][ Queries: 3 (0.0019s) ][ live ][ 339 ][ ThingOne ]