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One of our Dutch riders converted his MP3 400 in a FP3 400.
The F because in Europe the MP3 500 is called Fuoco
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It is pretty neat how he photoshopped the shadow too.
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It is pretty neat how he photoshopped the shadow too.
I think it's real. At first I thought the shadow was photoshopped because of the "different" directions, but then I realized that's a tree shadow, not the rear wheel's. Even it is, it's a neat idea.
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I can assure you this is not photoshopped, this is real.

He did it because he rides a MP3 LT for an auto license. because he has a condition in his legs he is not allowed to get a motorcycle license.
he liked the MP3 500 (fuoco) more but then he would need a motorcycle license.
So he bought the front panels of the Fuoco and put them on his MP3 400
As proof, 2 more pictures
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I was goofin' with you.
I just wanted to see more pictures.
Often when I ask to see more pictures none come. But if I challenge you then, well proof is in the pudding.

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Looks very nice. I wasn't aware that the 400 had the same tubular chassis under the panels. Nice work!

I'll bet there are more than a few 400 owners out there contemplating this mod!
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Hm, I wonder if it would be possible to put a 400 nose on a 500.
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The two brilliant things about this 'mod' is the fact that he painted the nose and vents to match the silver on the rest of the bike and that he now effectively have a 500 look with the storage of the 400! I hope Piaggio takes notice..I like this look...
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I'll bet there are more than a few 400 owners out there contemplating this mod!
If it would be possible to put the 500 nose on the 250, we would have 401 owners comtempalting this. Seriously, I would do it the instant my wallet allowes me.

If this is for real, its one heck of a nice tune up.
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Dutchman - I must say, this new revelation begs the question, 'How much did it cost your friend to do this mod?'
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Hm, I wonder if it would be possible to put a 400 nose on a 500.
Now That's a better idea!!


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Dutchman - I must say, this new revelation begs the question, 'How much did it cost your friend to do this mod?'
He had to buy the outside plating of the MP3 500 and the ouside frame.
Also a subframe that cant be seen. Took him about 8 hours work
I do not know about all the technical details
It has cost him about 800 euro's without the paintwork.
He says he has more pressure on the front now.
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ramblerdan wrote:
Hm, I wonder if it would be possible to put a 400 nose on a 500.
Now That's a better idea!!


Dave
I think the headlight setup is superior in the 500.
I also think the 250/400 windshield options are superior to the 500.
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very nice mods on that 400. the scoot has the looks of the 500 and the storage of the 400.
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How about getting the 500's motor into a 400 frame?

I'd like to make that happen.

Personally I don't care for the 500's styling. Plus, I really like to the storage space and windshield options of the 400.
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The 400 and 500 are the same frame.

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I think the headlight setup is superior in the 500.
I also think the 250/400 windshield options are superior to the 500.
I've never had the opportunity to see the lights of both side by side so I can't comment, but the standard screen on the 250 I'm riding is absolutely perfect for me. I couldn't/wouldn't ask for anything more.

I just can't come to grips with the look of the 500... I hope I don't offend anyone but from my perspective the 500 just looks plain goofy where the 250 and 400 have an angry wasp visage to them. Unfortunately the smaller ones don't quite live up to their looks...

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Hm, I wonder if it would be possible to put a 400 nose on a 500.
+1

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mjm50cal wrote:
I think the headlight setup is superior in the 500.
I also think the 250/400 windshield options are superior to the 500.
I've never had the opportunity to see the lights of both side by side so I can't comment, but the standard screen on the 250 I'm riding is absolutely perfect for me. I couldn't/wouldn't ask for anything more.

I just can't come to grips with the look of the 500... I hope I don't offend anyone but from my perspective the 500 just looks plain goofy where the 250 and 400 have an angry wasp visage to them. Unfortunately the smaller ones don't quite live up to their looks...

Dave
Well without even comparing, it's logical the 500 has better lighting. With 2 low beam and 2 high beam elements.

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The 400 and 500 are the same frame.

Wayne B
The 250 and the 400 are the same frame, At least according to my dealer and mechanics, the 500 is a different frame, a tad wider, a little shorter. Is why 500 owner complain more about being cramped.
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Wayne B wrote:
The 400 and 500 are the same frame.

Wayne B
The 250 and the 400 are the same frame, At least according to my dealer and mechanics, the 500 is a different frame, a tad wider, a little shorter. Is why 500 owner complain more about being cramped.
Your dealer needs to check out the dimensions. The 500 is the longest and has the longest wheelbase. Any yahoo who can check the website or tech sheets could've told ya that. I'd be wary of this dealer servicing my baby.
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Well just checked, frame is different for all 3

Part Number are as follows

MP3 250 6227355

MP3 400 6526005

MP3 500 653470

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Now that's just crazy.

Good crazy - but crazy nonetheless.

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Excellent!

I would like to do this to my 250... too bad the back wouldn't be as easy to swap!

Anyone with a 500 that would like to trade I'm game!
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Excellent!

I would like to do this to my 250... too bad the back wouldn't be as easy to swap!

Anyone with a 500 that would like to trade I'm game!
a swap won't work the 250/400 needs the frame that's behind the radiator from a 500/fuoco for mounting the front frame/ bullbar
And the 500/Fuoco don't need it, later i will add a picture what i mean

if you look at the following link

you can see the sub-frame on the ground between the bucket and the aircompressor on the far right the mp3 don't have the mounting point for the front frame and you need to grind through the sub-frame because the hydrolic lines are going through the frame so it will be useless otherwise you need to refill the whole hydrolic system (brake and lock )

You have to make some mounting points for a fusebox brakefluid dispenser and the brakepressure........... don't know how to translate remdrukverdeler in dutch we used a metal rod
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booo...

thank you for clarifying for me! Guess I'll just pick up another 500 at some point as I can't get behind the look of the 250/400.
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That's RAD.
That's RAD.
I like that a lot. Best of both styles if you ask me.

Good job.
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thnx in the pimped topic are more pics
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