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FRAME AND RUNNING GEAR
INTRODUCTIONINDEX
1 - INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION..................................................... 5
Manual updates ................................................................ 5
NOTES FOR EASY CONSULTATION..................... 5
Modified pages ................................................................. 5
Additional pages ............................................................... 5
Configuration of the pages................................................ 5
Symbols ............................................................................ 6
Abbreviations .................................................................... 6
Units of measurement....................................................... 6
Recommendations ............................................................ 7
GENERAL WORK PROCEDURES......................... 7
Suggestions ...................................................................... 7
OPERATING SYMBOLS......................................... 9
2 - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SCOOTER
TECHNICAL DATA.................................................. 10
Dimensions ....................................................................... 10
Capacity ............................................................................ 10
Engine: 4-valve single-cylinder Piaggio............................ 10
Spark plug......................................................................... 10
Transmission..................................................................... 10
Fuel system....................................................................... 10
Electronic ignition.............................................................. 10
Brakes............................................................................... 10
Frame................................................................................ 10
Suspension ....................................................................... 10
Battery............................................................................... 10
Tyres ................................................................................. 10
DIMENSIONAL CHECK OF FRAME. ..................... 11
3 - MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE TABLE.......................................... 12
4 - DISASSEMBLY
REAR-VIEW MIRRORS. ......................................... 13
CENTRAL FAIRING................................................ 13
CHANGING THE FRONT TURN INDICATOR BULB.14
WINDSHIELD.......................................................... 15
UPPER HANDLEBAR COVER. .............................. 16
ACCESSIBILITY. .................................................... 16
RIGHT-HAND CONTROL. ...................................... 17
LEFT-HAND CONTROL.......................................... 17
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR..................... 18
HANDLEBAR LOWER COVER. ............................. 19
SUB PANEL . .......................................................... 20
ACCESSIBILITY. .................................................... 21
SPEEDOMETER SENSOR. .................................... 22
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER...................................... 22
Checking front brake wear................................................ 22
FRONT WHEEL . .................................................... 23
FRONT BRAKE DISC ............................................ 25
FRONT MUDGUARD. ............................................. 25
FRONT FAIRING .................................................... 26
ACCESSIBILITY. .................................................... 28
MAIN SWITCH. ....................................................... 29
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS................. 30
Low beam / high beam bulbs (A) ...................................... 30
Parking light (B) ................................................................ 30
SIDE COVERS. ....................................................... 30
RIDER SEAT. .......................................................... 31
PILLION SEAT . ...................................................... 31
ACCESSIBILITY. .................................................... 32
BATTERY................................................................ 32
SEAT LOCK. ........................................................... 33
HELMET COMPARTMENT . ................................... 34
ACCESSIBILITY. .................................................... 35
REPLACING THE TAILLIGHT BULBS.................... 36
Turn indicator bulb ............................................................ 36
Rear taillight bulb .............................................................. 36
PILLION GRAB HANDLE....................................... 36
REAR FAIRING....................................................... 37
ACCESSIBILITY. .................................................... 38
INSTRUMENT PANEL. ........................................... 39
LOWER FAIRING AND FOOTBOARD. .................. 40
ACCESSIBILITY. .................................................... 43
MUFFLER. .............................................................. 43
EXHAUST MANIFOLD............................................ 44
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS................................. 45
REAR BRAKE CALIPER. ....................................... 45
Check the disc and pads of the rear brake for wear......... 46
REAR WHEEL......................................................... 46
REAR DISC............................................................. 48
FILTER BOX............................................................ 49
ENGINE................................................................... 50
SIDE STAND. .......................................................... 54
Side stand switch .............................................................. 54
FUEL TANK............................................................. 55
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. ......................................... 56
HANDLEBAR.......................................................... 56
SUB-FAIRING. ........................................................ 57
FRONT FORK......................................................... 58
FRONT DAMPER.................................................... 59
Right.................................................................................. 59
Left .................................................................................... 59
Checking the oil level in the damper................................. 60
Changing the fork oil ......................................................... 61