SBF Piaggio MP3 Cafe 2009

[paiseh]

cool! would test ride next week den

[Mark C.]

Originally posted by Brembo@March 08, 2007 09:38 am

guys...

 

just for you info...

 

there will be no test ride in Piaggio for the MP3 for the rest of this week

This is due to both the test bikes has been loaned to some magazine people to do a review.

 

so until next week! cheers!

u need a model for posting??

[Brembo]

Originally posted by Mark C.@March 08, 2007 10:10 am

u need a model for posting??

MP3 is quite popular among the more late 20s to the middle age...if i used you, it would potray a wrong image to the mass...this is not a retirement bike.

 

oui...! trying to be cheeky ah! hahaha

[Edwin D]

Originally posted by Brembo@March 08, 2007 02:28 pm

MP3 is quite popular among the more late 20s to the middle age...if i used you, it would potray a wrong image to the mass...this is not a retirement bike.

 

oui...! trying to be cheeky ah! hahaha

No need to be cheeky when you're spot on...

[Guest cheeko]

will there be more parts to maintenance for this kinda bike? Cos now got 1 more spare wheel need to change. More parts means more cost

[william_liu]

Think the only 'extra' cost will be have to change additional tyre... other than that it's almost like a normal bike.

 

And if compared to Class 2 bikes ,it may still be cheaper to maintain.

[Guest cheeko]

Originally posted by william_liu@March 08, 2007 05:36 pm

Think the only 'extra' cost will be have to change additional tyre... other than that it's almost like a normal bike.

 

And if compared to Class 2 bikes ,it may still be cheaper to maintain.

the cost of that extra wheel might put people off liao, duno how much for its size, i never ask b4 yet extra wheel bearings, oil seal & duno wat other parts

[Brembo]

Originally posted by cheeko@March 08, 2007 05:19 pm

will there be more parts to maintenance for this kinda bike? Cos now got 1 more spare wheel need to change. More parts means more cost

according to what i know, the suspension system is maintainance-free.

but i might be wrong.

The obvious part is the extra tyre, brake pads to change, an additional brake disc and calliper to take care of.

 

but in theory, the front 2 tyres should wear slower due to the sharing of load by the 2 instead of 1 tyre. (lets rule out excessive cornering lah)

 

i might (if not, should) be wrong...correct me guys

[william_liu]

Originally posted by Brembo@March 08, 2007 06:13 pm

The obvious part is the extra tyre, brake pads to change, an additional brake disc and calliper to take care of.

 

If you look at bikes with double brake discs, then there is no extra brake disc/pad/calliper.

 

Only think is extra tyre, wheel bearing (which you don't change that often)

 

but in theory, the front 2 tyres should wear slower due to the sharing of load by the 2 instead of 1 tyre. (lets rule out excessive cornering lah)

 

i might (if not, should) be wrong...correct me guys

 

I think you may be right... it makes sense that 2 front tyres will wear slower than 1 front tyre.

[zod]

Originally posted by cheeko@March 08, 2007 06:00 pm

the cost of that extra wheel might put people off liao, duno how much for its size, i never ask b4 yet extra wheel bearings, oil seal & duno wat other parts

then you buy the mp3 and take out 1 wheel

[Guest cheeko]

Originally posted by zod@March 09, 2007 12:37 am

then you buy the mp3 and take out 1 wheel

are u considering of getting this new scoot?

 

i won't consider piaggo bikes unless they can built it to be more reliable. I can't afford the breakdown time man

[spy622]

Originally posted by Brembo@March 08, 2007 02:28 pm

MP3 is quite popular among the more late 20s to the middle age...if i used you, it would potray a wrong image to the mass...this is not a retirement bike.

 

oui...! trying to be cheeky ah! hahaha

use me lah...u want I can dress in shirt n pants n ride the scoot at Raffles area, loan me a race suit I kup a few wannabe corners for u to take pics at PG also can..3 wheels makes scrapping sliders easier juz need to get my butt out more n lower :lol:

[seancxm]

Originally posted by cheeko@March 09, 2007 12:43 am

are u considering of getting this new scoot?

 

i won't consider piaggo bikes unless they can built it to be more reliable. I can't afford the breakdown time man

are piaggio bikes infamous for breaking down?

[spy622]

Originally posted by seancxm@March 09, 2007 08:19 am

are piaggio bikes infamous for breaking down?

itz not really like dat...

 

or I would say ask an ang mo to eat curry n rice everyday...some might be able to adjust to the changes some might not

 

vespas survive in Asian countries pretty well, so does the old 2stroke makes like skipper n hexagon, some runners too...of coz ther r other models wif some design fault dat make using in Asian countries abit more hard to live wif like an example of the runner 06 vxr's water seeping into fuel tank problem, most newer 4stroke's famous water pump problem, mulitple switches goin spoil aft some hot and cold, wet n dry treatment kinda stuff.

[paiseh]

i asked for the price of a 250cc black MP3 outside the bike shop next to universal yest.

 

it costs $11.9k w/o IU and w/o insurance. they claimed tat they have sold 2 units of 125cc mp3 which is sold at $11.2k, also w/o IU and w/o insurance. hmm... its around $13k OTR. for both

[paiseh]

Originally posted by william_liu@March 08, 2007 06:48 pm

If you look at bikes with double brake discs, then there is no extra brake disc/pad/calliper.

 

Only think is extra tyre, wheel bearing (which you don't change that often)

 

 

 

I think you may be right... it makes sense that 2 front tyres will wear slower than 1 front tyre.

(just to add on), moreover, wheel bearings are affordable, at most $20 a set (correct me if im wrong)

 

regarding the tyres, i reckon the rear tyre will wear out 2.5 times as fast as the front tyres.

[william_liu]

Yah! I'm more concerned about any engine/water pump-related reliability issues...

 

[zod]

Originally posted by cheeko@March 09, 2007 12:43 am

are u considering of getting this new scoot?

 

i won't consider piaggo bikes unless they can built it to be more reliable. I can't afford the breakdown time man

I am buying it in 2009

[zod]

Originally posted by paiseh@March 09, 2007 11:45 am

(just to add on), moreover, wheel bearings are affordable, at most $20 a set (correct me if im wrong)

 

regarding the tyres, i reckon the rear tyre will wear out 2.5 times as fast as the front tyres.

Able to prove it mathematically?

[Guest cheeko]

Originally posted by zod@March 09, 2007 03:23 pm

I am buying it in 2009

u so young & handsome, y would u wana ride this kinda category of 3wheel bike

[tsjade]

me getting it in 2008...

[william_liu]

Originally posted by cheeko@March 09, 2007 03:35 pm

u so young & handsome, y would u wana ride this kinda category of 3wheel bike

Then young and handsome people must ride what kind of bike??

 

Cannot stereotype like that one bro...

[recko]

Originally posted by cheeko@March 09, 2007 03:35 pm

u so young & handsome, y would u wana ride this kinda category of 3wheel bike

You must be very handsome I guess...

[paiseh]

Originally posted by cheeko@March 09, 2007 03:35 pm

u so young & handsome, y would u wana ride this kinda category of 3wheel bike

y u keep putting down the MP3's reputation? (the way i see it as)

 

[paiseh]

Originally posted by zod@March 09, 2007 03:23 pm

Able to prove it mathematically?

due to heavier weight behind, 2 wheels infront yet a wheel behind, auto, the drag, so i tink la, 2.5 times. (actually wanted to put 3 times)

 

coz usually, a bike's front wheel lasts 2 twice as long as the rear