Modern Vespa

The winter is coming, anyone experience riding in the snow? Any special experience with tires?

pics in the snow are welcome

you may wish to read this thread of mine:

https://modernvespa.com/forum/topic52112?highlight=

No, No, don't use that 4 letter word
Now, go wash your mouth out with soap and go to bed early with no dinner.



Oh, to answer the question. Yes, I have ridden in the snow a few times when I was a motorcycle courier in Washington DC

Wayne B

Not out riding in it but, snow pics.

brrrrr..... one cold-ass ride....

If ever a Fugly looked too sleepy to go out, this one with the Robert Mitchum eyes is it!
Fay

Note:
In Europe the Mp3 500 is known as a Fuoco 500, and we affectionately refer to them as Fuglies.

Yeah, my theory on why the name was changed is due to because over here if someone had asked the normal "What is that?" and you replied "It's a FU-O-CO", a fisticuffs would probably be shortly after...just a little too similar to another great term of endearment.

It looks...sad. Just a squeeze of the throttle for old times sake.

so none of you guys ever ridden on snow?

I got my scooter in late May, so I haven't had a chance to use it in the snow. But once I do, I'll let you know. 8)

I've been out in early spring snow showers, but if the snow has actually accumulated on the road, the bike stays in the garage!

Back in the early 80's I was a motorcycle courier in Washington DC. I have riddin in the snow a few times. Won't do it on the MP3, I don't want to take the chance on laying it down. I have an All Wheel Drive Chevy Astro Van or a 4x4 Ford F-250 Super Duty Pick Up I can drive if roads are slippery.

Wayne B

i commuted on my 90 lb electric bike all year last year, except for a week where there was significant snow and ice on the ground. i did make it in in the snow a few days, and there were some dicey moments. i don't think trying that on a 450 lb, much more precious machine would be a good idea.

JHC!!! I hope that is not a recent photo???

If it is, I'm heading south.

An MP3 covered in snow! Yikes guy get a cover!

I was ridin' in snow) verrrry slippery thing)))
Nevertheless thousands times better than only 2 wheels

I ride in the winter between snowfalls after the roads have been cleared here in Minneapolis. Now, some of the side roads don't get cleared very well - so yes, I have ridden "on snow".

But I don't make a habit of it, because I figure it's an invitation to a spill and damage for both me & Mahayana. I'm interested in avoiding that (and so far so good), so ... yeah. YMMV.

I'm curious to try it in the snow, if just in a level parking lot somewhere. I love taking my car out in the snow when there's a fresh covering. It makes me feel like I actually know how to drive in my POS car.

But I have a feeling the MP3 wouldn't be that good in snow. If it's anything like going through loose gravel, it might get that loose feeling in the suspension. Only way to know is to try it out, I guess.