Modern Vespa

Ever wondered what one would look like?

Besides the added framing under carrage, when riding any uneven road or even a drive way entrance, must be carefull not to catch the two outer wheels on a higher level. Then the middle driving wheel is off the ground and scooter is stuck. Many people with these get stuck pulling out of gas staions on an angle to enter traffic, and stopping at the road edge waiting for opening to pull out. Learn the lesson fast! Same design available for many bike brands and sizes.

Now, I've seen* it -- I thought this is an MP3 forum; not MP5?
(*BTW, I don't see the "Tow Pac" at all..., must be invisible.)

That's not a Tow-Pac. I have put 1 on our 500GT for the wife. Those are MP3 front wheels added to the back. This just looks like a fake setup operationally.

That's what I've heard, too -- FAKE!

I don't know what faux trike setup you're talking about, but most of them have suspension for the extra wheels so what you describe doesn't occur unless you don't use some common sense. We have never had anything like that happen. If it wasn't for the trike setup my wife could not ride by herself.

If you're referring to faux trike kits like we have, yes, they are not a REAL trike, which start at about $20K. I call what we have & our MP3 a poor man's trike.

Been done (follow the link). There are actually two of these in my area.

http://smrfmobile.2ya.com/

These are 250s but it would not be hard to image a 500 in this setup.

If you look at the picture you can see through the wheel and notice there is no wheel hub. Its just a front wheel leaning against the scoot

I don't think the original poster was saying that this was a TowPac kit, just that this is something like what one would look like...

Mark

Ha Ha, someone with a bit of sense and saw my post for what it was
I can,t believe how many thought it was a TowPac or that I was actually trying to pass it of as one

And I'm going to be pedantic here: Those are MP3's not a Fuoco, hence my title and question

That is very pedantic indeed, in the United States the "Fuoco" is in fact an "MP3 500". That is how they are sold at the dealerships here (and how they are badged). I consider "Fuoco" to be short hand for "MP3 500" when reading this forum.

Fuoco = specific model of MP3 but still an MP3, sorry to be so pedantic.

http://www.piaggiousa.com/scooters.php#/home/Piaggio%20MP3%20500 (Slow to load)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piaggio_MP3

Yes but the very tongue in cheek idea of the thread, was to show what a Fuoco/MP3 500 might look like if it had a TowPac.

We already know what they look like fitted to a MP3 250/400 style bodywork.

DOH!

You had me fooled there Soeley

Nod. I suspect it is just a matter of time till someone is running with a 500 and TowPac. People love the distinct look of all the MP3s

do you want to get rid of those spare front rims?

Nah, I might as well keep them, they'll give me some time should I get a puncture. Won't have to rush around trying to get it fixed or be off the road whilst a new tyre arrives 8)