Modern Vespa : Pics of the MP3 Front suspension

Pics of the MP3 Front suspension

ramrezz425

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:07:43 +0000

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Molto Verboso

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ramrezz425

Molto Verboso

Joined: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 23:42:08 +0000
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Location: Whittier, CA

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:07:43 +0000 quote

The front suspension has a pitman arm, a set of ball joints and some other auto related steering hardware. Neat bike. the device that holds the bike up while at a stop is kinda tricky. the dash is plain and you need to get used to being on 3 wheels. I enjoyed riding it but like anything new, you gotta get used to it. dr

Me on w/ my test bike

Upper suspension components

Uses GT Tires

Plain Dash

New looking Muffler clamp, Looks beefier than on GTS

RevToTheRedline Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:16:16 +0000 details Addicted 2013 Honda CBR500RA ABS, 2005 Vespa PX150 w/ GickSpeed 177 Joined: Mon, 01 May 2006 00:43:15 +0000 Posts: 550 Location: Canadian in Alabama
RevToTheRedline Addicted 2013 Honda CBR500RA ABS, 2005 Vespa PX150 w/ GickSpeed 177 Joined: Mon, 01 May 2006 00:43:15 +0000 Posts: 550 Location: Canadian in Alabama	Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:16:16 +0000 quote How many CC is that thing? It looks pretty heavy. EDIT I guess it has the same engine as the GTS 250 the 250ie model weighs 451lbs dry. ⚠️ Last edited by RevToTheRedline on Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:18:17 +0000; edited 1 time

OP ramrezz425 Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:17:40 +0000 details Molto Verboso Joined: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 23:42:08 +0000 Posts: 1139 Location: Whittier, CA
OP ramrezz425 Molto Verboso Joined: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 23:42:08 +0000 Posts: 1139 Location: Whittier, CA	Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:17:40 +0000 quote CC's 250efi, dr

grscum Tue, 03 Oct 2006 01:04:53 +0000 details Ossessionato 2012 BMW G650GS, 2006 GTS, Joined: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:58:49 +0000 Posts: 2090 Location: Snohomish County, WA
grscum Ossessionato 2012 BMW G650GS, 2006 GTS, Joined: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:58:49 +0000 Posts: 2090 Location: Snohomish County, WA	Tue, 03 Oct 2006 01:04:53 +0000 quote Dave, Could someone in a wheelchair ride the MP3? A co-worker of mine is kind of wanting to get back into riding somehow and has looked at the MP3 online several times. Thanks!

ramrezz425

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 01:14:32 +0000

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Molto Verboso

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ramrezz425

Molto Verboso

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Tue, 03 Oct 2006 01:14:32 +0000 quote

Wheelchair access

grscum wrote:

Dave,

Could someone in a wheelchair ride the MP3? A co-worker of mine is kind of wanting to get back into riding somehow and has looked at the MP3 online several times.

Thanks!

I think so, it depends on how much movement they have. There is a large bulge in the stepthrough, roughly about 6" high and its narrow.
That device that holds the bike up while stoped does lock up the suspension in the position you stop in. so if you stop in a banked street then the scooter will be at an angle. the problem is the when you take off the lockup device will disengage but not until you have turned slightly in the direction of the bank.
I did not know that and stopped and puposly leaned the bike over to the left and hit the lock button. then when the light turned green i took off but not until i did a turn into the other lane where a car was coming.
i wasnt ready for that. I remember those 3 wheel atv's that you have to ride a certain way, this is simular, only for the street and in reverse dynamics. dr

Traum Tue, 03 Oct 2006 02:45:33 +0000 details Hooked the Piaggio trike Joined: Mon, 01 May 2006 02:48:35 +0000 Posts: 417 Location: Paradise, BC
Traum Hooked the Piaggio trike Joined: Mon, 01 May 2006 02:48:35 +0000 Posts: 417 Location: Paradise, BC	Tue, 03 Oct 2006 02:45:33 +0000 quote So ramrezz425, what did you have to do to get yourself a test ride? Rob a bank for Piaggio? Steal company secrets from Honda / Yamaha / Suzuki, etc.? Make babies cry? Do a stint for the Godfather? Because whatever it takes, I'm willing to do it!!! -Rick

Bryce-O-Rama Tue, 03 Oct 2006 02:48:30 +0000 details Ossessionato Peugeot Looxor Joined: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 15:31:13 +0000 Posts: 3220 Location: KCMO
Bryce-O-Rama Ossessionato Peugeot Looxor Joined: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 15:31:13 +0000 Posts: 3220 Location: KCMO	Tue, 03 Oct 2006 02:48:30 +0000 quote Traum wrote: So ramrezz425, what did you have to do to get yourself a test ride? Rob a bank for Piaggio? Steal company secrets from Honda / Yamaha / Suzuki, etc.? Make babies cry? Do a stint for the Godfather? Because whatever it takes, I'm willing to do it!!! Shell out some serious bucks to purchase a Vespa shop.

addicted Tue, 03 Oct 2006 03:09:25 +0000 details Ossessionato Consume Less & Share More Joined: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:21:07 +0000 Posts: 3130 Location: New Jersey, USA
addicted Ossessionato Consume Less & Share More Joined: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:21:07 +0000 Posts: 3130 Location: New Jersey, USA	Tue, 03 Oct 2006 03:09:25 +0000 quote The MP3 is a great concept, for a variety of reasons. It's fantastic that the MP3 will be publicly available in just a few months.

RevToTheRedline Tue, 03 Oct 2006 03:11:02 +0000 details Addicted 2013 Honda CBR500RA ABS, 2005 Vespa PX150 w/ GickSpeed 177 Joined: Mon, 01 May 2006 00:43:15 +0000 Posts: 550 Location: Canadian in Alabama
RevToTheRedline Addicted 2013 Honda CBR500RA ABS, 2005 Vespa PX150 w/ GickSpeed 177 Joined: Mon, 01 May 2006 00:43:15 +0000 Posts: 550 Location: Canadian in Alabama	Tue, 03 Oct 2006 03:11:02 +0000 quote Honestly I can't say I like the style of it, it kinda reminds me of 3 wheeler ATVs.

scooterjon Tue, 03 Oct 2006 04:35:59 +0000 details Addicted GTV250 GTS 300!! MP3 500, Lambretta TV200 S3 77 07 Aprilia Tuono 1000R 64 Vespa Vbb150 Joined: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 11:08:38 +0000 Posts: 620 Location: Los Angeles/San Diego
scooterjon Addicted GTV250 GTS 300!! MP3 500, Lambretta TV200 S3 77 07 Aprilia Tuono 1000R 64 Vespa Vbb150 Joined: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 11:08:38 +0000 Posts: 620 Location: Los Angeles/San Diego	Tue, 03 Oct 2006 04:35:59 +0000 quote Wow is this at the Dealer meeting in Texas? Jon

OP ramrezz425 Tue, 03 Oct 2006 05:19:25 +0000 details Molto Verboso Joined: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 23:42:08 +0000 Posts: 1139 Location: Whittier, CA
OP ramrezz425 Molto Verboso Joined: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 23:42:08 +0000 Posts: 1139 Location: Whittier, CA	Tue, 03 Oct 2006 05:19:25 +0000 quote Dealer meeting scooterjon wrote: Wow is this at the Dealer meeting in Texas? Jon Got to ride at the piaggio dealer meeting in tx. Only time i had to "rob a bank" is for the cab ride to the hotel from the airport! dr

davet Tue, 03 Oct 2006 08:18:20 +0000 details Hooked Modern Vespa, DOH! Joined: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 07:06:10 +0000 Posts: 301 Location: Eugene, Oregon
davet Hooked Modern Vespa, DOH! Joined: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 07:06:10 +0000 Posts: 301 Location: Eugene, Oregon	Tue, 03 Oct 2006 08:18:20 +0000 quote MP3 There's a story about it in October's Rider magazine.

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