- Feb 2, 2009
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Hi,
I went to collect the Piaggio on Friday (yes, 4 days ago) with a Brand New Armitage MP3 Trailer - Manufactured August 2018. The plan was to take it to France with us for the summer all being well.
I went for this setup as the trailer is side loaded with only a 790mm wide bed, thus it doesn't add a great deal of length to our setup. Also, for use abroad, the ramps go on the right hand side of the trailer, so it is in the correct orientation to load and unload away from the carriageway - (the image below shows the wrong load side, it's a library photo).
The Bike can be ridden legally on a car license as it is the LT model with the footbrake, handbrake, wider front wheel track, etc. Which we needed as I do not have a motorcycle license.
It is the 400IE (injection) LT model, and is really (REALLY) easy to ride (no gears, very stable, etc) - however, I didn't take into consideration that Suzy is not really a fan of Bikes (or speed), and when after a quick familiarisation of it with myself, and subsequently taking Suzy on the back of it to a constant chatter in my ear of "SLOW DOWN. YOU'RE GOING TOO FAST. STOP LEANING RIGHT OVER. I DON'T LIKE THIS).
Having now slept on the dilemma, it's quite clear to me that this is not going to work. So I am going to try and sell it all as one job lot / full package.
The Bike is a 2009, it comes with the Piaggio Top Storage Box (Large, will fit 2 full faced helmets in - and cost circa £370 with fitting kit), security lock, unused bike cover still in packaging, steering hitch lock (new), trailer (one return trip old), ramps, heavy duty ratchets, handlebar straps, winch (the trailer on it's own without the winch is £1,500 the winch is another £120, and the LED light upgrade is a further £80). Being the latest model of trailer, the ramps and winch are safely and conveniently stored within the trailer.
The bike comes with an extensive amount of documentation and it had a minor service last week before I collected it. There are also 2 sets of keys, with the original red key which is required should you ever need to reprogram the system (it has a built in immobiliser). It is in great condition (there are some minor marks and knocks as to be expected), but you wouldn't be disappointed with it, as it was previously owned by a Vespa / Piaggio enthusiast. There is even a mobile phone / sat nav holder that has been fitted to the front, and it has the wind deflector screen in place which I would imagine is a must at speed.
The bike starts on the button and if you want it to, it can shift (this is where I went wrong with Suzy on the back!).
I will take some good images when I get chance, but below is the bike, and the trailer (library photos - and our trailer loads from the other side).
I would like £2,950 for the full kit, but will listen to any sensible offers as I can no longer see us using it (not with both of us on it anyway).
Thanks
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I went to collect the Piaggio on Friday (yes, 4 days ago) with a Brand New Armitage MP3 Trailer - Manufactured August 2018. The plan was to take it to France with us for the summer all being well.
I went for this setup as the trailer is side loaded with only a 790mm wide bed, thus it doesn't add a great deal of length to our setup. Also, for use abroad, the ramps go on the right hand side of the trailer, so it is in the correct orientation to load and unload away from the carriageway - (the image below shows the wrong load side, it's a library photo).
The Bike can be ridden legally on a car license as it is the LT model with the footbrake, handbrake, wider front wheel track, etc. Which we needed as I do not have a motorcycle license.
It is the 400IE (injection) LT model, and is really (REALLY) easy to ride (no gears, very stable, etc) - however, I didn't take into consideration that Suzy is not really a fan of Bikes (or speed), and when after a quick familiarisation of it with myself, and subsequently taking Suzy on the back of it to a constant chatter in my ear of "SLOW DOWN. YOU'RE GOING TOO FAST. STOP LEANING RIGHT OVER. I DON'T LIKE THIS).
Having now slept on the dilemma, it's quite clear to me that this is not going to work. So I am going to try and sell it all as one job lot / full package.
The Bike is a 2009, it comes with the Piaggio Top Storage Box (Large, will fit 2 full faced helmets in - and cost circa £370 with fitting kit), security lock, unused bike cover still in packaging, steering hitch lock (new), trailer (one return trip old), ramps, heavy duty ratchets, handlebar straps, winch (the trailer on it's own without the winch is £1,500 the winch is another £120, and the LED light upgrade is a further £80). Being the latest model of trailer, the ramps and winch are safely and conveniently stored within the trailer.
The bike comes with an extensive amount of documentation and it had a minor service last week before I collected it. There are also 2 sets of keys, with the original red key which is required should you ever need to reprogram the system (it has a built in immobiliser). It is in great condition (there are some minor marks and knocks as to be expected), but you wouldn't be disappointed with it, as it was previously owned by a Vespa / Piaggio enthusiast. There is even a mobile phone / sat nav holder that has been fitted to the front, and it has the wind deflector screen in place which I would imagine is a must at speed.
The bike starts on the button and if you want it to, it can shift (this is where I went wrong with Suzy on the back!).
I will take some good images when I get chance, but below is the bike, and the trailer (library photos - and our trailer loads from the other side).
I would like £2,950 for the full kit, but will listen to any sensible offers as I can no longer see us using it (not with both of us on it anyway).
Thanks
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