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Piaggio goes Ape
« on: January 17, 2015, 09:17:11 AM »
Just saw this on Facebook. I'm assuming/hoping it'll show up here and if not, I'll find another link to post.

I thought this was kinda cool. Dunno about a 50cc handling all that weight but I thought it was cool   :)

https://www.facebook.com/designdautore/photos/a.147541378619261.25071.112397672133632/147541701952562/?type=1

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Re: Piaggio goes Ape
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2015, 01:30:42 PM »
That's about the coolest thin ever!
Could you imagine Woodstock if they had These in '69? They'd probably 8) still be there!
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Re: Piaggio goes Ape
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2015, 03:44:34 PM »
That's a prototype for an extremely modified Ape TM (the big Ape with 200cc 2-stroke or 400cc Diesel). Never went into production.
Real production for the Ape TM: http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/news/minireisemobil-auf-dem-caravan-salon-wohnkabine-fuer-ape-dreirad-2743321.html
Real Ape mobile home with 50cc:

Apes are very popular in Europe, because they really are tough micro truckswhich can maneuver on narrow alleyways.
And, of course, as a likeable media vehicle:
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Re: Piaggio goes Ape
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2015, 05:05:01 PM »
Never heard of an Ape (in this context) but yeah, love it   :)
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Re: Piaggio goes Ape
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2015, 05:32:52 PM »
Ape is Italian for bee. (Vespa means wasp).
You know, a bee is hard-working and profitably.
The Ape series was introduced 1947. Matriarch of all Tuktuks in Asia too.
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Re: Piaggio goes Ape
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2015, 07:32:05 PM »
Well, done learnt sumptin' new today   :)

Just FYI, I like bees   :)
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Re: Piaggio goes Ape
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2015, 12:22:48 AM »
Very interesting "mini RV" concept. If it had, say, a 200 cc engine, I'd be interested. Nice idea!
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Re: Piaggio goes Ape
« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2015, 12:51:00 AM »

The 50's British accent seals the deal
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Re: Piaggio goes Ape
« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2015, 01:45:16 AM »
Quote from: BettinANDlosing on January 18, 2015, 12:51:00 AM

The 50's British accent seals the deal

Very well equipped scooter indeed   :)
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Re: Piaggio goes Ape
« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2015, 02:57:14 PM »
Quote from: TheHelmetHook.com on January 17, 2015, 07:32:05 PM
Well, done learnt sumptin' new today   :)

Just FYI, I like bees   :)
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Me too...and mine share their honey with me. I make a handcream (my Dads' recipe from early 70s) that can't be beat.The Beeswax makes water just bead off hands in wet weather and soft as a babys' bottom. Thinking of calling it :

Bee 4 Burts'        ;)
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« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2015, 06:16:05 PM »
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Re: Piaggio goes Ape
« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2015, 11:52:23 PM »
Quote from: bluesin on January 18, 2015, 02:57:14 PM
Quote from: TheHelmetHook.com on January 17, 2015, 07:32:05 PM
Well, done learnt sumptin' new today   :)

Just FYI, I like bees   :)
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Me too...and mine share their honey with me. I make a handcream (my Dads' recipe from early 70s) that can't be beat.The Beeswax makes water just bead off hands in wet weather and soft as a babys' bottom. Thinking of calling it :

Bee 4 Burts'        ;)

I know a girl in CA that does her own bees too. Awesome   :)

Never did understand how people can be afraid of bees or wasps for that matter. I've never had one mess with me. They come too close and I just slowly wave
them off. Never a problem.
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Re: Piaggio goes Ape
« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2015, 12:38:04 AM »
No Comment! ;D

Actually I will comment... Native Americans tried waving off the wasps...
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« Reply #13 on: January 19, 2015, 02:37:15 AM »
Quote from: zombie on January 19, 2015, 12:38:04 AM
No Comment! ;D

Actually I will comment... Native Americans tried waving off the wasps...

Stop hatin' on the bees   :)
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Re: Piaggio goes Ape
« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2015, 02:34:07 PM »
Quote from: TheHelmetHook.com on January 19, 2015, 02:37:15 AM
Stop hatin' on the bees   :)


Give Bees A Chance  ( I know...puns are the lowest form of humor )

Without Bees ( not Wasps)...we all die .       :'(

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