SBF Piaggio MP3 Cafe 2009

[chesterchen]

MP4 in the making?

 

 

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr30/druepennella/Focus%20Group/IMG_0194.jpg

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http://nyscooterclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=10137&start=60

[patrick1131]

seems mp3 has a lot of high tech sensors and wrings

have to mod at risk?

[X9 500 lover]

Hi all,

i have just came back from oversea, willing to look for a safe 3 wheels bike. any recommend. What is the cost?

[chesterchen]

just collected today...

got a good deal from asphoon, thanks to mr wilson.

quoted me in feb when coe was an all time low.

went to him last week and he honored the initial price even though coe had gone up $300-ish...

 

wanted the old model,

but so happened got newer one (lt version),

some features that need getting used to,

detailed pictures will follow...

 

http://chesterchen.com/temp/20090413-1.jpg

 

p.s. thanks daniel to his kind advice too.

[william_liu]

Very nice! Is it the 400 or 250 version? Mind sharing the price via PM? Thanks!

[chesterchen]

Very nice! Is it the 400 or 250 version? Mind sharing the price via PM? Thanks!

 

400 please. PMed you the price too...

[chesterchen]

some differences that i think is different from my 2009 model vs the older model... pardon the many pics...

 

 

http://chesterchen.com/temp/dash.jpg

picture of the dash with the two new buttons? to open the storage and boot. there are no more buttons on the key, everything has to be opened from the dash. silly thing is that i would have to turn to lock my handle bar and turn the key to lock to disable these buttons. else even without a key in the ignition, i am still able to open both storage areas.

 

 

http://chesterchen.com/temp/lock.jpg

i have to turn my handle bar to one side before i can lock my bike. only this will disable the storage area buttons. any way around it?

 

 

http://chesterchen.com/temp/horn.jpg

read in the modernvespa forums that the horn was actually in the front of the bike? from my bike, seems like it is now below the rider, just behind the two wheels. wanted to install a stebel nautilus compact but dont think it can fit in that area. guy from motorworld also said that there wasnt enough space in the front compartment to install it. anyone got it successfully installed?

 

 

http://chesterchen.com/temp/light.jpghttp://chesterchen.com/temp/lights.jpg

read on modernvespa about the ducati mirrors and the integrated turn signals and went ahead to buy it from http://motoscience.mybisi.com. nice guy with good service and it came even before i got my bike. had it installed successfully yesterday at motorworld while installing my scorpio which i bought from them. only problem is that the rubber given wasnt long enough to cover the entire bolt and attachment. need to source for one.

 

 

http://chesterchen.com/temp/scorpio.jpghttp://chesterchen.com/temp/seat.jpg

bought and installed it at motorworld yesterday. wanted the one way scorpio i300 version but there was a problem pairing the receiver and remote. gave up after trying two different units and ended up upgrading to the i900 version which came with everything, rfid, proximity sensor, etc which installed smoothly. still playing with the functions and all. fits nicely in the front of the storage space which i wont utilise too.

 

 

hope this helps for anyone who wants to know the difference between the old models or wanting to modify. dont know if i voided my warranty, but can least am happy with the modifications. the default horn is loud enough and guess the stebel is more of a want than a need. till next time...

Edited April 15, 2009 by chesterchen

[william_liu]

400 please. PMed you the price too...

 

Thanks for the pics!

[Brownkai]

400 please. PMed you the price too...

 

hi if u dun mind can pm me the price too ? nice photo and the side mirror dam chio...

[chesterchen]

bro beside e bigger wind shield and e 2 button any other diff

like tat leh cher lah hav to wheel lock if not any one can open ur seat

remove e button loh

 

cant, because the key that i have has no buttons on it...

so much for a newer model...

 

[contrarian]

i have to turn my handle bar to one side before i can lock my bike. only this will disable the storage area buttons. any way around it?

 

This is the same feature as some of the Vespas. Have to live with it. Anyway, you should always lock your handlebars because then your parking brake cannot be released either.

[tsjade]

is it true that an automatic three-wheel scooter is more stable than any two-wheel bike/scooter? mp3 owner your comments please....

[Luintoxon]

Two Michelin Gold Tires are already very gripping. Now this new MP3 comes with three. Wow! Its performance during rain must be very good.

 

Btw.. anyone knows where to get these 12inch michelin gold tyres for the MP3's front?

[sunlight]

Anyone know where i can make a spare key?

[william_liu]

It's been a while since the MP3 hit our shores... any bros faced any mechanical problems so far?

[tiong79]

just collected today...

got a good deal from asphoon, thanks to mr wilson.

quoted me in feb when coe was an all time low.

went to him last week and he honored the initial price even though coe had gone up $300-ish...

 

wanted the old model,

but so happened got newer one (lt version),

some features that need getting used to,

detailed pictures will follow...

 

http://chesterchen.com/temp/20090413-1.jpg

 

p.s. thanks daniel to his kind advice too.

 

 

Pls PM me the price thank u

[tiong79]

Any one can help mi to choose from 250 or 400?

what the diff?

any problem with the bike?

how much is the normal servicing?

[tiong79]

Hi guy any idea how to check 2nd hand MP3 (Accident bike, warrenty with Piaggo, etc) ...............pls help!

Cos i found one that cos around 10k (isit worth or get a new one)

[mybigshow]

Hi guy any idea how to check 2nd hand MP3 (Accident bike, warrenty with Piaggo, etc) ...............pls help!

Cos i found one that cos around 10k (isit worth or get a new one)

 

What's the displacement of e mp3? and the mileage?

[skyxman]

Hi everyone, till now got anyone plan any outing for MP3?

[tiong79]

What's the displacement of e mp3? and the mileage?

 

 

400cc less than 8k mileage

[Dafanshu]

It's been a while since the MP3 hit our shores... any bros faced any mechanical problems so far?

 

hi william, notice that you have been following up on this mp3. what is stopping you from buying this 3 wheels bike?

[tiong79]

Hi all MP3 kaki , why stop posting already . Seem that all have been lost interest in your MP3.......... what the reason? make some noise ah!

[sunlight]

Hi all MP3 kaki , why stop posting already . Seem that all have been lost interest in your MP3.......... what the reason? make some noise ah!

 

AAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[william_liu]

hi william, notice that you have been following up on this mp3. what is stopping you from buying this 3 wheels bike?

 

A few reasons:

 

1) Finances. Finally gonna pay finish my loan for my current Burgman 400, a bit weary to start another 4~5 years of installments.

 

2) Economics. My current scoot is still functioning well, so not much justification to get another one yet.

 

3) Reliability. After riding my Jap scoot for 4 years, a bit used to the no fuss no worries that I currently have. Italian scoots are known for their beautiful designs and innovations, however seems from others' past experiences that they may not be that suited in our local climate.

 

For e.g. heard of brand new Runners previously having problems with water pump. So it's a bit of a leap of faith in that sense for me personally...

 

Especially when I'm using my scoot as a daily commuter to work, can't stand the thought of frequenting the workshops... work schedule is pretty busy enough as it is.