Outdoor cover for MP3 type trike

Vennwood

Vennwood

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Can anyone recommend a suitable outdoor cover for a Piaggio MP3 or Metropolis 400? There seems to be a load around with very mixed reviews but very few specific to the trikes. MP3 and Metropolis both similar in size and want a cover to use when towing
 
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Bump - does anyone have any suggestions?
 
Fulham Dave said:
I purchased an Oxford cover for our Peugeot Metropolis last year. Been on the trike for past 3 months and seems fine.
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Hi Dave,

Which model Oxford did you buy as there are several ones that (to me) look similar? I have the Metropolis with a top box but I guess that is easily removed

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Thanks Dave. Link works fine - will order one now. BTW which trailer do you use? I've just bought a secondhand Armitage MP3 trailer but I need to sort out the ramp as the Metropolis bottoms out. I thought about extending the ramp by using levelling blocks, then thought about adding a 4 x 2 inch block halfway up the ramp to raise the rear wheel or even buying a longer ramp. If you have the Armitage trailer - have you had any problems?
 
We initially had an Easy Lifter modified for the trike, however, it failed on 2 occasions and buckled owing to the weight distribution not being even. We only had 8 days before heading to the continent, so purchased a standard trailer as Armitage wanted 10 week lead in. Bought a fold up wheel chair ramp to get it on and off.
 

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Wow that looks smart. I'm green with envy .:sick::sick:
On the face of it you did the right thing as the Armitage trailer isn't right for the Metropolis without modification as I'm now discovering. Surprisingly the Armitage trailer needed a few mods for the MP3 and I note that Armitage have revised their trailer with a subsequent price increase. Don't get me wrong the trailer is very well made and will last a lifetime but I can't help but feel they could have done a better job had they had more input from actual MP3 owners.
Thanks again for your help and advice
 
Vennwood said:
Wow that looks smart. I'm green with envy .:sick::sick:
On the face of it you did the right thing as the Armitage trailer isn't right for the Metropolis without modification as I'm now discovering. Surprisingly the Armitage trailer needed a few mods for the MP3 and I note that Armitage have revised their trailer with a subsequent price increase. Don't get me wrong the trailer is very well made and will last a lifetime but I can't help but feel they could have done a better job had they had more input from actual MP3 owners.
Thanks again for your help and advice
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No problem, hope you get it all sorted and safe travels!

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All sorted. Angle grinder to modify the wheel scoops, filed down and used split garden hose to protect bike from chafing. Added second jockey wheel for safer loading/unloading and sorted out the ramp by using a 2mtr plank of wood 145 x 48 mm placed along the centre line of the (flimsy) ramp. Oxford cover ordered. Like you Armitage quoted 12 weeks however we are off to France in March so not enough time. I was on the point of ordering a trailer from CMF when a secondhand one popped up on eBay. All set to go.
 
Oxford cover arrived and fits a treat - I've even ordered my Euros (before the exchange rate tanks thanks to Putin) so really am ready to go
 
Seems you are sorted but for anyone else in the future, I found Bags4everything helpful when I was looking for a bespoke cover
 

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