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How to troubleshoot a starting problem on a Piaggio X9 500 scooter?
Frequently Asked Questions - 05/04/2026
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If your Piaggio X9 500 scooter does not start, several checkpoints must be systematically verified. The X9 500 is equipped with a 12V-14Ah battery and an electronic ignition system with fuel injection, which requires a methodical check to identify the cause of the problem.

Checking the battery and electrical connections: Start by ensuring that the battery is sufficiently charged. Check that the battery terminals are securely attached and clean, without corrosion. Whitish or greenish corrosion on the terminals prevents current flow. If the battery appears discharged, try recharging it. If you hear a single or repeated click when attempting to start, this usually indicates a weak battery or poor connection. Clean the terminals with a wire brush if necessary and tighten them securely.

Checking the fuses: The X9 500 has a main fuse box containing 3 fuses of 7.5A and 1 fuse of 15A. There is also a main fuse of 30A located near the battery on the starter solenoid. Examine all the fuses to see if they are blown (broken filament inside). A blown fuse usually appears blackened or the internal filament is visibly broken. Replace any blown fuse with a new fuse of the same amperage.

Inspecting the spark plug: Remove the spark plug by opening the flap on the left side of the scooter. The recommended spark plugs for the X9 500 are the CHAMPION RG 6 YC or the NGK CR 7 EKB. Inspect the spark plug to ensure it is not fouled, that its electrodes are not worn, and that the sealing gasket is in good condition. The electrode gap should be 0.7 to 0.8 mm. If the spark plug is blackened or damaged, replace it. Tighten the spark plug with a torque of 10 N·m (1 Kg·m) and ensure that the spark plug cap is securely in place.

Checking the fuel and injection system: Ensure that the tank contains fresh fuel in sufficient quantity. Old or contaminated fuel can prevent starting. The X9 500 has a 16-liter tank. If you suspect an issue with old fuel, empty the tank and refill it with fresh fuel. Also, check that the vent valve of the tank cap is functioning properly.

Checking the starting system and brake levers: When attempting to start, the system may refuse to operate if either of the brake levers (front or rear) is engaged. Ensure that both brake levers are released. Listen for the electric starter motor to make a noise when attempting to start. The X9 500 has a start switch on the dashboard, and the starting system is controlled by a starter relay and a starter motor.

Checking the ignition system: Ensure that the engine stop switch (on the handlebar) is in the run position and that the ignition key is in the "RUN" position. The engine oil warning light should turn off after starting. If the light remains on, it may indicate insufficient oil pressure. Check the engine oil level with the dipstick (between MIN and MAX) and top up if necessary with the specified oil (Selenia HI Scooter 4 Tech).

If after these checks your X9 500 still does not start, we recommend contacting an authorized Piaggio dealer or a specialized mechanic. A more in-depth diagnosis would require electronic diagnostic equipment to check the injection control unit and system sensors.

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What to do in case of battery polarity reversal on a Piaggio X9 500 scooter?
Frequently Asked Questions - 05/04/2026
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A polarity reversal when connecting the battery to your Piaggio X9 500 scooter can cause significant electrical damage. Here are the steps to follow if you suspect or notice a battery reversal:

1. Disconnect the battery immediately

If you realize that the battery has been connected incorrectly, disconnect it without delay to limit the risk of damage to the electrical components.

2. Check the fuses

After disconnecting the battery, inspect all the fuses on the scooter. A polarity reversal can cause some fuses to blow, which protect the electrical circuit.

3. Examine the cables and connectors

Look for any visible signs of overheating, burning, or deterioration on the cables and connectors related to the battery.

4. Test or replace the battery

A reversal can damage the battery itself. Have it tested or replace it if necessary.

5. Consult a professional

If you have any doubts about the condition of your scooter or if you observe any malfunctions, it is strongly recommended to consult a specialized mechanic for a complete diagnosis and possible repairs.

By following these precautions, you will limit the risk of serious damage and ensure the safety and longevity of your Piaggio X9 500 scooter.

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USER MANUAL X9 500 PIAGGIO

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Data subject to change without notice.

No responsibility is assumed for the use of non-genuine components and accessories other than those tested

and approved by the Manufacturer.

SERVICE STATION

MANUAL

X9 500 cc

This manual has been designed by Piaggio for use in authorized dealers' and subdealers' workshops.

It is assumed that those who use this publication for maintaining and repairing Piaggio vehicles are familiar with the principles of mechanics and with vehicle repairing procedures and techniques. Any significant changes to the characteristics of the vehicles or to specific repairing procedures will be covered in updates of this manual.

Since satisfactory results cannot be obtained without the necessary equipment and tooling, we recommend referring to the pages of this manual concerning the specific equipment required and to the catalogue of specific tools.

Pieces of particularly important information are identified as follows:

Note: Provides important information intended to simplify and clarify a procedure.

Warning - Denotes specific procedures to be used to avoid damaging the vehicle.

Caution - Identifies specific procedures to be followed to avoid injury to repairing personnel.

NOTE - For any intervention to the engine, refer to the "Service Station Manual" for 500 cc Engines.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS AND OVERHAUL DATA

1

SPECIFIC TOOLING

2

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

3

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

4

ENGINE

5

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONS

6

BRAKING SYSTEM

7

BODYWORK

8

PREDELIVERY OPERATIONS

9

TABLE OF WORKING TIMES

10

Assembly plays

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PIAGGIO X9 500 - Assembly plays - 2

(Values in mm)

DIAMETERA43.2
MEASURING
HEIGHTB43

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Mating between piston and cylinder

(Values in mm)

PARTDIMENSIONSMATING CLASSESASSEMBLY CLEARANCE
CODECYLINDERPISTON
Cylinder Ø C92-0.010 +0.018A91.990 - 91.99791.947 - 91.9540.036 -0.050
B91.997 - 92.00491.954 - 91.961
Piston Ø P91.961 +0.014 -0.014C92.004 - 92.01191.961 - 91.968
D92.011 - 92.01891.968 - 91.975

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The piston must be fitted so that the arrow faces the exhaust side. The piston rings must be fitted so that the marks face upwards.

Piston rings

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Ring opening

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Arrange for the piston rings opening as shown in the figure

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A

"A" value of the ring inside the cylinder

(Values in mm)

PARTDIMENSIONSCLEARANCE CODESEAT CLEARANCECLEARANCE AFTER USE
1st Compression ring92 x 1.5A0.15 - 0.350.5
2nd Compression ring92 x 1.25A0.25 - 0.500.65
Scraper ring92 x 2.5A0.25 - 0.500.65

SHIMMING METHOD FOR LIMITING THE COMPRESSION RATIO:CR=10.5:1

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N.B.: The “A” measurement is referred to the piston projection or recess value; it indicates the type of gasket to be fitted on the cylinder to restore the compression ratio. Therefore the more the surface formed by the piston crown sticks out of the surface formed by the cylinder top, the thicker the gasket will be. Vice versa, the more the piston crown is hollow to the cylinder top, the less thick the gasket will be.

FIT THE GASKETS SHOWN IN THE TABLE ACCORDING TO THE “A”MEASUREMENT

NOTE: THE “A” MEASUREMENT MUST BE TAKEN WITH NO GASKET FITTED BETWEEN CRANKCASE AND CYLINDER

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“A” MEASUREMENTTHICKNESS OF BASE GASKET
-0.185 -- 0.100.4 ± 0.05
-0.10 - + 0.100.6 ± 0.05
+0.10 - + 0.1850.8 ± 0.05

Crankshaft/crankcase axial clearance 0.1 - 0.5 mm (cold engine)

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Crankshaft/connecting rod axial clearance

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PARTDIMENSIONSCLEARANCE
Web, transmission sideA =0.8 ± 0.025D = 0.20 - 0.40
Shaft section, transmission sideB =19.6 + 0.05
Connecting rodC =22 - 0.10
- 0.15
Shaft section, flywheel sideE =19.6 + 0.05
Web, flywheel sideF =13 ± 0.025
Crankshaft assemblyG =63.5 + 0.1 - 0.05

Crankshaft alignment and diameters

  • Measure the housings on both axes x and y .
Standard diameter
Class 140.010 - 40.016
Class 240.016 - 40.022

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Max. allowable runout:

A = 0.15 ~mm
B = 0.01 mm
C = 0.010 ~mm
D = 0.10 mm

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFIC TOOLING

2

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Specific tools for Piaggio X9 500 cc 4-stroke 4-valve

RECOMMENDED TOOLS
TOOL NAMEPART NO.
Circlip pliers002465Y
Steering thrust ring removing drift020004Y
Crankshaft aligning tool020074Y
Support for “METABO HG 1500/2” air heater020150Y
“METABO HG 1500/2” air heater020151Y
Mityvac-type vacuum pump020329Y
Stroboscopic gun for two- and four-stroke engines020330Y
Digital multimeter020331Y
Single battery charger020333Y
Multiple battery charger020334Y
Magnetic stand and dial gauge020335Y
Engine support connection020482Y
Engine mount base020527Y
Engine mount revolving base020604Y11

New tools

NECESSARY TOOLS
TOOL NAMEPART NO.
STEERING SEAT FITTING TOOL, to be fitted with parts 9 - Lower bearing adaptor, 10 - Upper bearing adaptor001330Y
Bell Ø 80 mm001467Y002
20 mm pliers001467Y006
Bell Ø 63 mm001467Y007
18 mm pliers001467Y008
Bell Ø 45 mm001467Y017
Bell Ø 60 mm001467Y031
15 mm pliers001467Y034
Hub bearing extraction bell001467Y035
Steering tube ring spanner020055Y
Oil pressure gauge020193Y
Valve seal rings assembly tool020306Y
37x40 mm adaptor020358Y
42x47 mm adaptor020359Y
52x55 mm adaptor020360Y
20 mm guide (Driven pulley bearings)020363Y
25 mm guide (Driven pulley bearings)020364Y
Ø 28x30 mm adaptor020375Y
Adapter sleeve020376Y
Bushing (valve removing tool)020382Y012
15 mm guide020412Y
Valve oil seal extractor020431Y
Oil pressure gauge unio020434Y
17 mm guide (countershaft bearings)020439Y
Driven half pulley spring compressor020444Y
46-55 mm spanner020444Y009
Ø 24 mm adaptor020456Y
Steering tube lower bearing extractor020458Y
Drift for fitting bearing on steering tube020459Y
Injection tester kit020460Y
Flywheel extractor020467Y
Piston fitting band020468Y
Injection tester reprogramming kit020469Y
Piston pin retainer fitting tool020470Y
Countershaft timing peg020471Y
Flywheel retaining tool020472Y
Clutch bell housing retaining tool020473Y
Drive pulley stop spanner020474Y
Piston position comparator support020475Y
Pillar kit020476Y
Ø 37 mm adaptor020477Y
Driven pulley needle roller drift020478Y
Countershaft stop spanner020479Y
Fuel pressure measuring kit020480Y
Control unit interface wiring harness020481Y
30 mm guide020483Y
Piston stop fork020512Y
Compass wrench (valve lifter bell stop)020565Y
Exhaust gas analyser494929

Spark plug

Check and replacement

Warning - Remove the spark plug when the engine is cold. Replace the spark plug every 12,000 km. The use of unsuitable ignition control units and spark plugs other than those specified can seriously damage the engine.

  • Put the vehicle on the central stand.
  • Open the door on the left side of the vehicle by levering in the recess in the lower part of the door after removing the screw.
  • Disconnect the spark plug HV cable cap.
  • Unscrew the spark plug with the spanner provided.
  • Check the spark plug to see if the insulator is cracked, the electrodes are worn out or excessively sooty. Also check the condition of the seal washer and measure the spark gap with a suitable thickness gauge.

Spark gap: 0,7 - 0,8 mm

  • If necessary adjust the spark gap by carefully bending the side electrode.
    If the spark plug has any of the defects mentioned above, replace it with a plug of the recommended type.
  • Insert the plug into the hole with the proper inclination, screw it in fully by hand and then tighten it with the specially designed spanner.

Tightening torque: 10N· m (1 Kg·m)

  • Push the spark plug cap all the way down onto the spark plug and then proceed to the reassembly.

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Air filter

  • Remove the left-hand lower side panel as described in Chapter 8-Bodywork.
  • Remove the cleaner cap after loosening the eight fixing screws, including one screw of the knob type.
  • Pull out the filter element.
  • Replace the air filter with a new one.

Note: Check and if necessary blow the air filter every 6,000km . Direct the air jet from the inside to the outside of the filter (i.e. in the opposite direction to the air flow during normal engine operation).

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Warning - If the vehicle is mostly used on dusty roads, the air filter needs to be cleaned and replaced at shorter intervals than indicated in the Maintenance Schedule.

Warning - Do not run the engine if the air filter is not in place as this would result in excessive wear of the cylinder and piston as well as in damage to the throttle body.

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Engine oil level

In four-stroke engines oil is used to lubricate the valve gear components, the crankshaft bearings and the power plant. A lack of engine oil can cause serious damage to the engine.

In all four-stroke engines, oil deterioration and consumption are, to some extent, normal, especially during running-in. Consumption partly depends on the riding style (for example, constantly riding at full throttle increases oil consumption).

Checking the oil level

Perform this operation when the engine cold, as described below:

1) Put the vehicle on its central stand on a flat surface.

2) Unscrew dipstick «A», dry it with a clean cloth and refit by screwing it completely.

3) Remove the dipstick again and check that the oil level is between the MAX and MIN marks on the dipstick; top up if necessary.

The MAX level mark indicates an amount of about 1700 cc of engine oil.

The level will be lower if checked after using the vehicle (i.e. when the engine is hot). To obtain a correct indication of the oil level, wait for at least 10 minutes after switching off the engine.

Topping up

If the oil level is too low, top up by adding fresh oil without exceeding the MAX level.

Approximately 400 cc of oil are needed to restore the level between the MIN and MAX marks.

Oil pressure warning light

A warning light on the instrument panel comes on when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position. The light must go out after the engine has started.

Should the warning light come on while braking, idling or cornering, check the oil level and the lubrication system as soon as possible.

Renewing the oil and the filter

The oil and the filter must be renewed every 6,000~km . Drain all the oil from the engine by removing gauze strainer drain plug «B» on the transmission side. To facilitate the outflow, also remove cap/dipstick «A». Once the oil has drained completely through the drain hole, unscrew oil filter cartridge «C» and remove it as described below.

Since a certain amount of oil remains in the circuit, the replenishment must be made by adding approximately 1,500 cc of fresh oil through cap «A». Subsequently start the engine, let it idle for a few minutes and then switch it off. After about 5 minutes, check the level and if necessary top up without exceeding the MAX level. The filter cartridge must be replaced every time the oil is changed. For top-ups and renewals use fresh oil of the Selenia HI Scooter 4 Tech type.

Note: Renew the oil when the engine is hot.

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Replacing the filter

Warning - Do not dispose of the oil in the environment. Carry out the disposal of the oil, the gasket and the filter in accordance with the law.

Caution - To avoid burns, take care not to touch hot engine parts.

  • Remove the silencer.
  • Remove filler plug «A».
  • Remove and clean the drain plug gauze strainer with compressed air.
  • Using a strap wrench for filters, remove cartridge filter «C».
  • Ensure that the O-rings on the prefilter and the drain plug are in good condition.
  • Lubricate the O-rings and then refit the gauze strainer and the oil drain plug. Tighten the drain plug with the prescribed torque.
  • Fit a new cartridge filter after lubricating the O-ring. Turn in until the gasket makes contact and then tighten it with the prescribed torque.
  • Reinstall the silencer.
  • Add engine oil as previously described.

Tightening torque:

Checking the hub oil level

  • Put the vehicle on the central stand on level ground.
  • Unscrew oil dipstick «A», wipe it with a clean cloth, reinsert it and then screw it in fully.
  • Pull out the dipstick again and check that the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks (see figure); if the level is below the MIN mark, top up with oil.
  • Reinsert the dipstick and screw it tight.

Renewing the hub oil

  • Remove oil filler plug «A».
  • Unscrew oil drain plug «B» and drain all the oil.
  • Retighten the oil drain plug and then fill the hub with fresh oil.

Recommended oil: TUTELA ZC 90

Hub oil capacity: 250 cc

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Engine cooling

Adding coolant and bleeding air from the system

The level of the fluid must be checked every 6,000 km when the engine is cold.

Follow these steps:

  • Put the vehicle on the central stand on level ground.
  • Remove the expansion tank cap and top up if the coolant is below or near the MIN level in the expansion tank. The level of the fluid should always be between the MIN and MAX marks.
  • To have an indication of the coolant level, refer to the groove in the plastic strip that can be seen through the coolant filler hole. The upper and lower parts of the groove correspond to the MAX and MIN levels respectively.
  • The coolant consists of a 50 percent mixture of demineralized water and antifreeze solution with a base of ethylene glycol and corrosion inhibitors.

Total coolant capacity: 1,8 lt

  • To check the presence of air in the circuit follow the procedure described in Chapter 11-Cooling, in the manual of Engine 500 cc.
  • Switch off the engine and allow it to cool down. After a few minutes, remove the expansion tank cap and check the level of the fluid.
  • If necessary, top up by pouring fresh coolant into the expansion tank up to the correct level.

Warning - To prevent the coolant from leaking out of the expansion tank during use, be sure to never exceed the MAX level when refilling.

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Water pump

If the water pump becomes noisy or liquid leaks through the pump drain hole, check the water pump as described in Chapter 5-Flywheel cover of the manuale Engine 500 cc. Perform the following preliminary operations:

  • Put the vehicle on the central stand on level ground.
  • Remove the lower right-hand side panel and the right-hand footboard as described in Chapter 8-Bodywork.
  • Remove the silencer to gain access to the flywheel cover as described in Chapter 5-Engine;
  • Remove the sleeves from the water pump cover and the filler cap from the expansion tank and empty the cooling circuit.

Warning - Perform the operation when the engine is cold.

  • Remove the water pump cover shown in the figure after loosening the six fixing screws.
  • Cooling circuit capacity: 1,8 lt.

  • As described in the manual Engine 500cc, partially drain the system and overhaul the pump.

  • After solving the problem and refitting all components, fill and bleed the cooling circuit again.

N.B.: Change the coolant as described in Chapter 11-Cooling of the Manual Engine 500 cc

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Adjusting the play of the valves - Checking the valve gear timing

To adjust the play of the valves and to check the valve gear timing as described in Chapter 7-Thermal Unit and Timing system of the Engine manual, follow these preliminary steps:

  • Put the vehicle on the central stand;
  • Remove the relevant body sections to gain access to the pivot fixing the engine to the swingarm (refer to Chapter 8-Bodywork);
  • Support the bottom of the engine, e.g. with a jack;
  • Remove the engine from the frame as described in Chapter 5-Engine;
  • Shift the engine backwards to make room for the removal of the cylinder head cover (until the swingarm cross member touches the starter motor).
  • After adjusting the play of the valves, refit the components by following the reverse procedure to the removal.

Warning - Do not lower the engine too much to prevent it from touching the stop push button of the electrohydraulic stand.

Note: The checking areas are shown in the two figures at the right.

Play of valves:

Intake 0.15mm cold engine

Exhaust 0.15mm cold engine

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Checking the level

To gain access to the front and rear brake fluid reservoirs, remove the covers on the handlebar cover.

Follow these steps:

  • Put the vehicle on the central stand and turn the handlebar to the central position.
  • Remove cap «A» after loosening fixing screw «B».
  • Check the level of the fluid through the sight.

A certain decrease in the level of the fluid occurs as a result of pad wear.

Restoring the brake fluid level

Warning -Only use brake fluid classified as DOT 4.

Brake fluid type: TUTELA TOP 4

Use the following procedure:

Remove the «A», covers and the tank cap by unscrewing the two screws, remove the gasket and restore the brake fluid level with liquid of the recommended type, without exceeding the max. level.

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Warning - Keep the brake fluid away from the skin, the eyes and clothing. In case of contact, rinse generously with water.

Warning - The brake fluid is highly corrosive. Take care not to spill it on the paintwork.

Warning - The brake fluid is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs humidity from the air. If the humidity contained in the fluid exceeds a given concentration, the braking action becomes insufficient.

Never draw the fluid from open or partly empty containers.

Under normal climatic conditions the fluid should be renewed every 20,000 km, or in any case every two years.

N.B.: Change the brake fluid and bleed the system as described in Chapter 7-Braking system.

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Steering lock

Disassembly with lock turned to "OFF"

  • Remove the rear shield as described in Chapter 8-Bodywork.
  • Remove the immobilizer aerial shown in the figure.

  • Disconnect the wiring.

  • Pull out the retaining spring shown in the figure and remove the ignition switch.

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  • Push the bolt lightly and extract the retainer from the milled part shown in the figure.
  • Extract the bolt assembly from the lock body.
  • To refit, follow the reverse procedure.

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Removal with lock in LOCK position

The bolt retaining spring is not accessible in the LOCK position. It is then necessary to drill the bolt as show in the figure to eject it.

Note: To refit the bolt from this position, first disengage the steering lock by putting the lock body (inner and outer part) in the OFF position.

Proceed as described in the previous paragraph.

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Adjusting the headlight

  • Place the unloaded vehicle on a level surface, 10 metres from a half-lit white screen, with the tyres inflated to the prescribed pressure. Ensure that the axis of the vehicle is perpendicular to the screen.
  • Draw a horizontal line on the screen 70-73 cm above the ground.
  • Switch on the headlight, turn on the low beam and check that the horizontal line that divides the dark area from the lighted area is not above the line previously drawn on the screen. To shift the headlight, use the specially designed screw in the front shield (see figure).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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1SIDESTAND SWITCH27TURN INDICATOR SWITCH
2VOLTAGE REGULATOR28HORN BUTTON
3STAND CONTROL UNIT29HAZARD WARNING LIGHT BUTTON
4ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT RELAY SWITCH30RESET BUTTON
5ENGINE STOP RELAY SWITCH31TRUMPET HORN
6SERVICES ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCH32LH REAR LIGHT WITH 5W PARKING LIGHT BULB AND 10W TURN INDICATOR BULB
7FUSE BOX (3 X 7.5A, 1 X 15A)
8NO. 2 SOLENOID STARTERS33REAR BRAKE LIGHT, 5 X 2.3W BULB
9375W FLYWHEEL MAGNETO
102 X STAND BUTTON34NUMBER-PLATE LIGHT 12V-5W
11STAND PUMP MOTOR35RH REAR LIGHT WITH 5W PARKING LIGHT BULB AND 10W TURN INDICATOR BULB
12PUMP ASSEMBLY WITH LEVEL INDICATOR
13STARTER MOTOR3612V-14Ah BATTERY
14HELMET COMPARTMENT LAMP BUTTON37FRONT BRAKE LIGHT BUTTON
15HELMET COMPARTMENT LAMP38ENGINE STOP SWITCH
1612V SOCKET39WHEEL REVOLUTION SENSOR
172 X REAR FUSE BOX FOR CONTROL UNIT (1 X 3A, 1 X 5A, 1 X 10A, 1 X 3A)40RH FRONT TURN INDICATOR, 10W BULB
41MAIN RELAY SWITCH
18DIODE BOX (2 X 6 A AND 2 A DIODE)42LIGHTS SELECTOR SWITCH
19FUSE BOX (2 X 7.5A, 1 X 15A AND 5A)43START BUTTON
20FUSE BOX WITH STRIP FOR STAND PUMP ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCH (NO. 1 OF 70A)44STAND BUTTON
45IGNITION SWITCH
21DIGITAL INSTRUMENT SET (11 WARNING LIGHTS AND LEDs)46RADIO DISPLAY
22ANALOG INSTRUMENT SET (5 LAMPS)47ELECTRIC FAN RELAY SWITCH
23HEADLIGHT, 2 X PARKING LIGHT BULB, HIGH/LOW BEAM 55/55W BULB4830A FUSE WITH SOLENOID STARTER
49RADIO CONTROL UNIT/INTERCOM/SPEAKERPHONE
24LH FRONT TURN INDICATOR WITH 10W BULB50No. 2 PUMP ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCHES
25REAR BRAKE LIGHT BUTTON51RELAY SIGNALER GLUED
26LIGHTS SWITCH WITH HEADLIGHT FLASH52No. 2 HEADLIGHT ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCHES

Electrical equipment devices

  1. Digital instrument panel (11 LED indicators).
  2. Analog instrument panel (5 bulbs).
  3. Headlight (2 parking light bulbs, 55/55W low/high beam bulbs).
  4. LH front turn indicators (10W bulb).
  5. Rear brake light button.
  6. Lights selector switch with headlight flash.
  7. Turn indicator switch.
  8. Horn button.
  9. Hazard warning light button.
  10. Reset button.
  11. Trumpet horn.
  12. Sidestand switch.
  13. Voltage regulator.
  14. Stand control unit.
  15. Engine stop relay switch.
  16. Electronic control unit relay switch.
  17. Stand pump relay switches.
  18. LH rear light (5W parking light bulb, 10W turn indicator bulb).
  19. Rear brake light (5 x 2.3W bulbs).
  20. Number-plate light with bulb.
  21. RH rear light (5W parking light bulb, 10W turn indicator bulb).
  22. 12V-14Ah battery.
  23. Fuse box (3 x 7.5A fuse, 1 x 15A fuse).
  24. Starting relay switch.
  25. Flywheel magneto (375W).
  26. Engine oil pressure sensor.
  27. Coolant temperature sensor.
  28. Engine rpm sensor.
  29. Air temperature sensor.
  30. Idle speed adjusting motor.
  31. Throttle potentiometer.
  32. Petrol injector.
    33.2 stand switches.
  33. Stand pump motor.
  34. Injection electronic control unit.
    36.Decoder.
  35. Front brake light button.
  36. Engine stop switch.
    39.Wheel revolution sensor.
  37. RH front turn indicator (10W bulb).

ELECTRICAL CABLES COLOUR: B=White - BI=Blue - G=Yellow - Mr=Brown - N=Black - BV=White-Green - GN=Yellow-Black - Gr=Grey - Rs=Pink - R=Red - Vi=Violet - V=Green - VN=Green-Black - BN=White-Black - BBI=White-Blue - GV=Yellow-Green - Ar=Orange - Az=Azure - GrBI=Grey-Blue - GrN=Grey-Black.

Warning - When working on the electrical equipment, take special care to ensure that the leads that link up to the electronic control device are properly connected by observing the polarity and colour coding of the connectors.

  1. Relay switch.
  2. Lights switch.
  3. Start button.
  4. Stand button.
  5. Immobilizer aerial.
  6. Ignition switch.
  7. Electric fan.
  8. Electric fan relay switch.
  9. Main relay switch.
  10. HV coil.
  11. Fuel gauge with pump.
  12. Starter motor.
  13. Helmet compartment lamp button.
  14. Helmet compartment lamp.
    55.12V socket.
  15. 2 rear fuse boxes for control unit (1 x 3A fuse, 1 x 5A fuse, 1 x 10A fuse, 1 x 3A fuse).
  16. Radio display.
  17. Relay switch.
  18. Outside temperature sensor.
  19. Diode box (2 x 6A/2A diodes).
  20. Fuse box (2 x 7.5A fuse, 1 x 15A fuse, 1 x 5A fuse).
  21. Fuse box with base for stand pump (1 x 70A fuse).
  22. Intercom/radio control unit.
  23. Intercom connectors.
  24. Relay signaler glued.

Ignition section

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1IMMOBILIZER DECODER11IMMOBILIZER AERIAL
2IGNITION SWITCH CONTACTS12ENGINE STOP RELAY SWITCH
3VOLTAGE REGULATOR13MAIN RELAY SWITCH
4FLYWHEEL MAGNETO1412V-14Ah BATTERY
5INJECTION ELECTRONIC POWER UNIT1530A FUSE
6HV COIL16ENGINE STOP SWITCH
7SPARK PLUG1710A FUSE
8DIGITAL INSTRUMENT SET18ELECTRONIC POWER UNIT ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCH
95A FUSE19SIDE STAND SWITCH
103A FUSE202A DIODE

Lights section

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112V-55W LOW BEAM BULB127.5 A FUSE
212V-55W HIGH BEAM BULB1315 A FUSE
3LOW BEAM RELAY SWITCH147.5 A FUSE
4HIGH BEAM RELAY SWITCH157.5 A FUSE
5DIGITAL INSTRUMENT SET1630 A FUSE
6LIGHTS SWITCH1712V-14Ah BATTERY
72 x 12V-5W FRONT PARKING LIGHT BULB, 2 x 12V-5W REAR PARKING LIGHT BULB, 1 x 12V-5W NUMBER-PLATE LIGHT BULB18HELMET COMPARTMENT LAMP BUTTON
1912V-5W HELMET COMPARTMENT LAMP BULB
8IGNITION SWITCH CONTACTS2012V-180W SOCKET
9MAIN RELAY SWITCH2115A FUSE
10FLYWHEEL MAGNETO22LIGHTS SELECTOR SWITCH
11VOLTAGE REGULATOR232A DIODE

Battery recharge and starter section

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1IGNITION SWITCH CONTACTS1230A FUSE
2FLYWHEEL MAGNETO136A DIODE
37.5A FUSE145 X 12V-2.3W BRAKE LIGHT BULB
4STARTER RELAY SWITCH15INJECTION POWER UNIT
5VOLTAGE REGULATOR16ENGINE STOP RELAY
6STARTER MOTOR17ENGINE STOP SWITCH
712V-14Ah BATTERY18STAND SWITCH
8FRONT BRAKE LIGHT BUTTON AND START INHIBITOR SWITCH195A FUSE
9REAR BRAKE LIGHT BUTTON AND START INHIBITOR SWITCH20MAIN RELAY SWITCH
10DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL212A DIODE
11START BUTTON

Consent, electrohydraulic central stand device and level indicators section

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1DIGITAL INSTRUMENT1630A FUSE
2ANALOG INSTRUMENT SET1712V-14Ah BATTERY
3INJECTION ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT1870A FUSE
4OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE SENSOR19STAND HYDRAULIC PUMP RELAY SWITCHES
5WHEEL REVOLUTION SENSOR20STAND HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR
6FUEL LEVEL THERMISTOR21STAND ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
7OIL PRESSURE SENSOR22STAND INHIBITOR SWITCH
8RESET BUTTON23STAND LIMIT SWITCH
9EMERGENCY BUTTON24BUTTON
107.5A FUSE25ELECTRIC FAN RELAY SWITCH
11IGNITION SWITCH CONTACTS265A FUSE
12RADIATOR ELECTRIC FAN MOTOR27MAIN ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCH
13ENGINE TEMPERATURE SENSOR282A DIODE
14FLYWHEEL MAGNETO29RELAY SIGNALER GLUED
15VOLTAGE REGULATOR301A DIODE

Turn indicators, horn and accessories rewiring section

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1DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL97.5A FUSE
2TURN INDICATORS, 2 + 2 X 12V-10W BULB107.5A FUSE
3TURN INDICATOR SWITCH11MAIN RELAY SWITCH
4ACCESSORIES PREWIRING12PRESETTING FOR INTERCOM POWER UNIT INPUT
5HORN BUTTON
6HORN13PRESETTING FOR RADIO POWER UNIT SIDE
715A FUSE14PRESETTING FOR RADIO DISPLAY SIDE
8GNITION SWITCH CONTACT152A DIODE

Control panel, warning lights, instruments

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1ANALOG CARD GND19MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE LIGHT WARNING LIGHT INPUT
2BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL (+30) FOR ANALOG CARD20LH TURN INDICATOR OUTPUT
3ANALOG CARD SERIAL CLOCK OUTPUT21TURN INDICATOR STOP BUTTON INPUT
4ANTITHEFT DEVICE LED OUTPUT22RESET SERVICE BUTTON INPUT
5ANALOG CARD SERIAL DATE OUTPUT23COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR INPUT
6LIGHTS-ON OUTPUT24FUEL LEVEL SENSOR INPUT
7(NOT CONNECTED)25BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL (+30)
8(NOT CONNECTED)26SENSOR POWER SUPPLY
9INJECTION WARNING LIGHT INPUT27SPEEDOMETER SENSOR EARTH RETURN
10RELAY ALARM WARNING LIGHT INPUT GLUED28RPM SENSOR INPUT
11MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE LIGHT OUTPUT29BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL (+30)
12RH TURN INDICATOR OUTPUT30ANTITHEFT DEVICE LED
13RH TURN INDICATOR BUTTON INPUT31KEY POSITIVE TERMINAL (+15)
14LH TURN INDICATOR BUTTON INPUT32SPEEDOMETER SENSOR INPUT
15HIGH BEAM WARNING LIGHT INPUT33GND
16AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR INPUT34AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR EARTH RETURN
17ENGINE START DISABLED WARNING LIGHT INPUT35HAZARD WARNING LIGHT BUTTON INPUT
18OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT INPUT36LIGHTS-ON INPUT

Battery recharge system

The battery recharge system includes a three-phase generator with a permanent-magnet flywheel.

The generator is directly connected to the voltage regulator.

The latter is in turn directly connected to earth and to the battery positive terminal via the 30A fuse.

Therefore, the system is not connected to the ignition switch.

The three-phase generator allows considerable recharging power and a fair compromise between supplied power and slow running stability at low rpm.

Recharging system

Searching for leaks

1) Before measuring the output voltage, ensure that no electrolyte is leaking from the battery.
2) Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and connect the tester terminals between the battery negative pole (-) and the black cable.
3) Detach the black cable from the battery negative pole (-) while keeping the tester terminals connected.
4) With the ignition key still in the OFF position, the ammeter should read ≤ 0.5mA .

Checking the charging voltage

Warning - Before performing the check, ensure that the battery is in good condition.

1) Put the vehicle on the central stand.
2) With the battery properly connected to the circuit, position the multimeter prods between the battery terminals.
3) Start the engine with all lights out and rev up while measuring the voltage.

VOLTAGE: 14.0-15.0V at 5,000 rpm.

Checking the stator winding

Warning - The check can be performed with the stator in place.

1) Remove the undersaddle compartment door
2) Detach the connector between stator and regulator with the three yellow cables.
3) Measure the resistance between each of the yellow terminals and the other two.

Resistance:

0.2-1Ω

4) Check that each yellow wire is insulated from earth.
5) If the resistance is not as specified, replace the stator.

Checking the peak current

  • With the engine off and swithboard "ON", turn the vehicle lights on and let the battery tension set to 12V.
  • Connect the amperometric pliers to the 2 outlet recharge positive poles of the regulator.
  • With lights on, start the engine and read the value on the pliers with the engine running at high speed.

With efficient battery, the measured value is: >20A

Voltage regulator/rectifier

Specifications

ITEMSTANDARD VALUE
Voltage regulator/rectifierTypeTransistorized, non-adjustable, three-phase
Voltage14 - 15V at 5000 rpm with lights off

Instrument panel

The X9 is equipped with a dual instrument panel consisting of an analog section installed in the front fairing and a digital section mounted on the handlebars.

The analog section includes:

  • A dual-scale (km/h-mph) speedometer controlled by the speed sensor by means of the digital section;
  • A tachometer controlled by a signal coming from the power unit-injection;
  • A fuel gauge controlled by a resistive sensor (in the fuel tank);
  • A coolant temperature indicator controlled by a resistive sensor (on the cylinder head).

These instruments are of the electrical type, and are operated by step-by-step motors.

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The digital section includes the following indicators:

  • Reserve fuel warning light: amber.
  • Lights-on and low beam warning light: green.
  • High beam warning light: blue.
  • Left-hand turn indicator warning light: green.
  • Right-hand turn indicator warning light: green.
  • Hazard warning lights (four turn indicators): red
  • Engine disabled: red.
  • Brake light bulb burnt-out warning light: red.
  • Oil pressure warning light: red;
  • Injection warning light: amber;
  • ALARM warning light (electrohydraulic cable): red.

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The reserve fuel, turn indicator and hazard warning lights are activated by the electronics of the instrument. For example, the fuel reserve warning light comes on only when the reserve fuel indication from the fuel tank lasts a minimum of 13.5 seconds. This prevents the warning light from blinking when the engine begins to run on reserve fuel.

  • The flashing function is built in the electronics of the instrument, which allows the hazard warning lights to work when the ignition switch is in the "OFF" position and the control switch is disabled. The control switch is active only when the instrument panel is on.

For greater riding safety, the "turn indicator control" function is connected to the mileometer. If the turn indicators are inadvertently left on, they are automatically switched off after 1 kilometre.

  • The "engine start disabled" warning light is activated by the standby switch and the emergency switch on the right side of the handlebar.
  • The indication "brake light bulb burnt-out" is activated when at least two of the five bulbs fail to operate.
  • The warning light is controlled by a circuit that measures the absorption of the brake light bulb.
  • The liquid crystal display shows a 5-digit total mileage count in either kilometres or miles. Naturally, this counter can never be reset. To select the unit, with key turned to “OFF”, press the “Trip” and “M” buttons at the same time and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. If the two buttons are depressed for longer than three seconds, the word “SET” is displayed and then the unit toggles between kilometres and miles.

3 Four fuses «C» in the glove compartment, on the left side.

FuseProtected circuits
1 x 15 AFlash, horn, accessories
1 x 7.5 ABrake light buttons, start button, starter relay switch
1 x 7.5 ALights switch, parking lights, number-plate light
1 x 7.5 ADigital instrument panel, PICS control unit power supply

4 One fuse «D» of 30A (main fuse) located next to the battery on the solenoid starter. A spare fuse is also provided underneath.

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List of bulbs

FunctionTypePower
Low beam bulbhalogen12V-55W
High beam bulbhalogen12V-55W
Front parking light bulball-glass12V-5W x 2
Front turn indicator bulbspherical12V-10W x 2
Rear parking light bulbspherical12V-5W x 2
Brake light bulbsspherical12V-2.3W x 5
Rear turn indicator bulbspherical12V-10W x 2
Instrument panel lighting bulball-glass12V-2W x 5
Glove compartment lamp bulbcylindrical12V-5W
Number-plate light bulbcylindrical12V-5W

Battery (12V - 14Ah)

Caution

  • The battery electrolyte causes severe

burns as it contains sulphuric acid. Avoid contact with the eyes, the skin and clothing.

In case of contact with the eyes or the skin, rinse generously with water for about 15 minutes and immediately seek medical attention.

In case of ingestion, immediately drink large quantities of water or milk. Subsequently administer milk of magnesia, beaten eggs or vegetable oil. Immediately seek medical attention.

Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep them away from open flames, sparks and cigarettes. If the battery is charged in a closed place, ensure adequate ventilation.

Always protect the eyes when working close to batteries.

Keep out of reach of children.

Installing charged-dry batteries:

1) - Remove the short closed tube and the plugs. Fill the cells to the upper level with accumulator sulphuric acid, specific weight 1.26, corresponding to 30^ Bé at a temperature of at least 15^ .
2) - Leave at rest for at least two hours and then restore the level by adding sulphuric acid.
3) - Recharge within 24 hours by means of the specific charger 020333Y (single station) or 020334Y (multiple station) with intensity equal to about 1/10 of the battery rated power, until the acid density reaches the value of about 1,27, corresponding to 31 Bé, and until such values have stabilized.
4) - When the charging is over, level off the acid (by adding distilled water), put the plugs back into place and clean thoroughly.
5) - Proceed to install the battery on the vehicle, taking care to observe the connections described at item 3) of the paragraph Recharging the battery.

Removing and installing the battery

  • Lift the saddle;
  • Remove the rear optical unit and the covering element;
  • Disconnect the battery by detaching the negative (-) cable first and then the positive (+) cable.
  • Remove the battery strap and then the battery itself.
  • To install the battery, follow these steps:

  • Fit the lower support shown in the figure on the battery compartment bottom.

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1Hold tube upright
2Check visually
3Float must be disengaged

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  • Fit the front element.

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  • At last, fit the left side element.

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  • Cut the breather pipe supplied as shown in the figure.

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  • Fit the pipe until it contacts the battery and in the direction shown in the figure.

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  • Lock the pipe with a tear-clamp and cut the end that sticks out of the clamp.

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  • Insert the battery in the compartment taking care to fit the breather pipe in the bottom hole.

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  • Insert the battery in the compartment taking care to fit the breather pipe in the bottom hole.

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Checking the electrolyte level

Frequently check that the electrolyte reaches the upper level. To top up, only use distilled water.

If you need to top up the battery too frequently, check the vehicle electrical equipment as the battery is certainly working in overload conditions, which will lead to rapid deterioration.

Checking the battery charge

After restoring the electrolyte level, check its density with the special hydrometer (see figure).

When the battery is charged, electrolyte density must be between 30 and 32 Bé, corresponding to specific gravity of 1.26-1.28 at a temperature not lower than 15^ . If density has fallen below 20^ Bé, the battery is completely discharged and needs recharging.

If the vehicle is not used for some time (1 month or more) the battery must be periodically recharged. In three months the battery runs down completely.

When refitting the battery take care not to invert the connections: the ground lead (black) is to be connected to the negative (-) terminal and the other lead (red) must be connected to the positive (+) terminal.

Battery recharge

  • Before charging the battery remove all cell plugs. Keep free flames or sparks away from the battery during recharge. When the battery has to be removed from the vehicle, disconnect the negative terminal first.

Charge the battery using the specific charger 020333Y (single station) or 020334 (multiple station), by putting the charger selector on the type of battery to be recharged (use current at 1/10 of the battery rated power). Connection to the power supply must be made by means of the corresponding poles (+ with + and - with -).

4) Cleaning the battery

Keep the battery clean, especially the top; coat the terminals with Vaseline.

Warning - Never use fuses having a greater capacity than the one recommended. The use of a fuse of unsuitable capacity may result in serious damage to the whole vehicle or even cause a fire.

Warning - Normal drinking water contains salts that are harmful for batteries. Use only distilled water.

Warning - To ensure maximum performance the battery must be charged before using the vehicle. Failure to properly charge the battery before starting the vehicle will cause the battery premature breakdown.

Sealed battery

Putting a sealed battery into service

If the vehicle is equipped with a sealed battery, servicing is limited to checking the charge level and, if necessary, recharging the battery.

These operations must be performed during predelivery, and every six months of open-circuit storage.

Therefore, in addition to checking and, if necessary, charging the battery before delivery, it is necessary to carry out these operations before storing the vehicle, and subsequently every six months.

RECHARGING THE BATTERY FOLLOWING OPEN-CIRCUIT STORAGE

1) Checking the voltage

Before installing the battery on the vehicle, measure the open-circuit voltage with an ordinary multimeter.

  • If the voltage exceeds 12.60V , the battery can be installed without recharging.
  • If the voltage is less than 12.60 ~V , recharge the battery as described at item 2).

2) Constant-voltage charging method

  • Constant voltage: 14.40-14.70 V
  • Initial charging current: 0.3 - 0.5 × rating
  • Charging time: Recommended 10-12 hrs

Minimum 6 hrs

Maximum 24 hrs

3) Constant-current charging method

  • Initial charging current: 1/10 of rating
  • Charging time: Maximum 5 hrs

Caution

  • When the battery is deeply discharged

far below 12.6V), 5 hours' recharging may not be enough to obtain optimum performance.

In these conditions, however, to avoid damaging the battery beyond repair, it is essential not to recharge it for more than 8 consecutive hours.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ENGINE

Engine disassembly from frame

Caution - Perform these operation with the engine cold.

  • Disconnect the battery.
  • Remove the saddle, and the upper and lower body sides (Chapter 8 - Bodywork)
  • Drain the coolant (Chapter 3 - Maintenance)
  • Disassemble the muffler assembly and relevant support, as described below.
  • Remove the rear wheel (Chapter 6 - Front/Rear Suspension)
  • Remove the accelerator control transmissions and mark their position on the throttle body control.
  • Disconnect the air filter sleeve and the engine oil values collecting pipe.
  • Disconnect the earth cable from the engine.
  • Disconnect the electrical devices from the throttle body, head, and starter feed cable.
  • Detach the fuel delivery and return pipes to the injector and the coolant system pipes (head outlet and thermostat input)
  • Close the injector Tee Joint with rubber plugs to prevent dirt from entering.
  • Detach the H.V. cable from the spark plug.
  • Detach the generator harness from the vehicle electrical system.

Caution - Take care when handling the petrol.

Warning - When installing the battery, first fix the positive cable and then the negative cable.

Muffler assembly disassembly

  • Unloose the two fixings of the exhaust manifold on the head.

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  • Unloose the 3 screws fixing the muffler to the supporting arm.
  • Remove the muffler assembly.

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Supporting arm disassembly

  • Unscrew and remove the r.h. shock absorber to supporting arm lower fixing bolt
  • Unloose the arm to engine 2 fixing screws.
  • Remove the split pin and unscrew the wheel axle nut; avoid the wheel turning by means of the integral brake.
  • Remove the supporting arm.

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Disassembly of I.h. shock absorber lower pin

  • Remove the bolt shown in the figure.

N.B.: To be able to remove the shock absorber support, remove the two nuts on the brake caliper side and the screws.

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Engine pin/swing arm disassembly

  • Adequately support the engine.
  • Remove the nut shown in the figure.
  • Remove the pin.
  • Now the engine is free.

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Engine assembly to vehicle

  • Perform the assembly in the reverse order observing the tightening torques indicated in Chapter 1.

Warning - Take care not to invert the position of the two accelerator control transmissions. Check that both show a slight play with the valve in contact with the register.

N.B.: Carefully clean the injector Tee Joint before reassembling the quick-connections. Direct the injector in such a way as to avoid any interferences of the electrical cables with the coolant and fuel pipes.

  • Check the engine oil level, top up if necessary with oil of the recommended type.
  • Fill the cooling system (Chapter 11-Cooling).
  • Check the accelerator and electrical devices function.

Handlebar

Removal

  • Begin by removing the radio-interphone and then disconnect the feeder cable.
  • Remove the digital panel support and the front and rear sections of the handlebar cover as described in Chapter 8-Bodywork.
  • Disengage the handlebar from the components installed on it.
  • Remove the two counterpoises after loosening the side screws.
  • Remove the pumps after loosening the screws on the clevises shown in the figure.
  • Slide the throttle control off the handlebar after loosening the fixing screws.
  • Remove the left handgrip.
  • Loosen the bolt fastening the handlebar to the steering tube shown in the figure and then remove it. Remove the handlebar and the plastic support.

Note: If the handlebar is removed to proceed to the removal of the front fork, simply overturn the handlebar onto the front of the vehicle without removing the parts fitted on it. Take care not to damage the flexible transmissions, the pipes or the bodywork.

Fitting

Perform the removing procedure in reverse order. To align the handlebar with the steering tube, align the notch on the handlebar with the notch on the steering tube. Tighten the fasteners with the torques specified in Chapter 1.

Tightening torques:

Handlebar fastening bolt: 43 - 47 N·m

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Removing the front wheel

  • Remove the two brake calipers as described in Chapter 7-Braking system.
  • Unscrew the axle locknut.
  • Disengage the axle by loosening the two screws on the right-hand fork sheath (see figure).
  • While supporting the wheel, remove the axle on the right side of the vehicle.

Caution - When removing the wheel, take care not to damage the speed sensor.

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Overhauling the front wheel

Check the bearings for any excessive play or stickiness causing noise and uneven rotation of the wheel.

Should the wheel bearings need to be replaced, follow these steps:

  • Using a suitable extractor on the inner race, remove the two bearings on the left side of the wheel (speed sensor side).

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  • Support the wheel to allow the removal of the internal parts.
  • Using a mallet and a drift of suitable diameter, simultaneously drive out the inner spacer, the right-hand bearing and the outer spacer complete with the dust ring on the same side.

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  • Refit the two bearings on the left side of the wheel rim.
  • Using a tube of suitable diameter on the outer race of the bearings, push them home into their seats.
  • Fit the spacer in the right side of the wheel as shown in the figure.
  • Fit the right-hand bearing by following the same procedure as the other bearings.

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  • Refit the two front brake discs as described in Chapter 7-Braking system.
  • Fit the outer spacer and the related ring taking care not to compress it excessively against the wheel bearing.

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  • Check the condition of the speed sensor seal ring and of the related groove in the wheel rim.
  • Insert the pin from the r.h. side by aligning the spacers.
  • Take care not to damage the phonic wheel.
  • Offset the drives beforehand by about 90^ .
  • Tighten the wheel axle nut.
  • Tighten the two screws of the clamp on the pin housing, on the r.h. sheath.

Tightening torques:

Axle nut: 45 - 50 N·m

Right-hand sheath lower screws: 6 - 7 N·m

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Removing the front fork

  • Remove the mudguard as described in Chapter 8-Bodywork.
  • Remove the handlebar and the front wheel as previously described.
  • Loosen the two screws fastening the brake line supports (see figure).

Note: It is also possible to remove one of the two fork rods after loosening the two related screws on the fork upper plate.

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  • Remove the two rings, the middle washer shown in the figure and the spacer below.

Caution - Adequately support the vehicle so as to allow the steering tube to come out of the head tube.

Warning - Before unscrewing both rings, support the fork assembly so as to prevent it from falling.
- Pull out the fork assembly.

Specific tool:

Steering tube ring spanner: 020055Y

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Replacing the steering bearings

  • Using the specially designed tool shown in the figure and a mallet, remove the upper ball bearing.

N.B.: Act at different times between the two points at 180^ . Failure to observe this instruction may damage the housing.

Specific tool:

Steering thrust ring removing drift: 020004Y

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  • Use the same method to extract the seat of the lower roller bearing.

N.B.: Act at different times between the two points at 180^ . Failure to observe this instruction may damage the housing.

Specific tool:

Steering thrust ring removing drift: 020004Y

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  • Remove the lower roller bearing and the dust cover ring from the fork by means of the specific tool.
  • Use the larger half ring pair and the shorter steering tube protection.

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Specific tool:

Steering tube lower bearing extractor: 020458Y

Fitting the steering bearing

  • Check the condition of the bearing races and rollers.
  • Fit the upper bearing and the lower bearing housing by inserting the specific tool in the steering sleeve, provided with 2 adapters.
  • Fit the dust cover ring and the roller bearing on the steering tube by means of a piece of tube having a suitable diameter, and by resting against the inner race of the roller bearing.

Specific tool:

Steering seats assembly tool: 001330Y

Upper bearing adapter: 001330Y010

Lower bearing adapater: 001330Y009

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  • Lubricate the steering bearing housing with grease of the TUTELA Z2 type.
  • Fit the steering tube into the sleeve.
  • Tighten the lower collar with a torque of 20-25 Nm (2-2.5 Kgm) and then loosen it completely.
  • Tighten it again with a torque of 10 - 13 Nm (1-1.3 Kgm), then loosen it by 90 degrees.
  • Insert the spacer.
  • Lock the upper collar with a torque of 30-36Nm (3-3.6 Kgm).

Specific tool:

Wrench for Steering Tube Collar - 020055Y

N.B.

This procedure is also valid for the previous versions with upper ball bearing.

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PIAGGIO X9 500 - N.B. - 2

Replacing the seal ring and removing the fork rod

  • Remove lower screw (1).
  • Drain the oil from the suspension.
  • Remove the fork rod.
  • Replace seal rings (3), (4) and (5) with new ones.
  • Fit the new rings after lubricating their seats.
  • Reinsert the fork rod;
  • Unscrew plug (2);
  • Fit from the top a suitable wrench of 12mm in order to block the pumping element. Refit the lower screw (1).
  • Pour in 90 cc of "Fork PG" SAE 20W oil;
  • Reassemble by following the reverse procedure.

PIAGGIO X9 500 - Replacing the seal ring and removing the fork rod - 1
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Rear shock absorbers

Removal

Follow these steps:

  • Put the vehicle on the central stand.
  • Using a jack, slightly lift the engine so as to free both shock absorbers.
  • Remove the silencer.
  • Unloose the shock absorber spring assembly fixing screw from the support fixed to the engine, on one side, and from the one fixed to the muffler support, on the other side;
  • Unscrew the two upper nuts (one on each side) fixing the shock absorber spring assemblies to the frame and then remove the assemblies themselves.

Fitting

Perform the removing procedure in reverse order taking care to observe the prescribed tightening torques.

Tightening torques:

Shock absorbers lower fixing screw: 33 - 41 N·m

Shock absorbers upper fixing screw: 33 - 41 N·m

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Rear wheel

Removal

  • Remove the shock absorber as previously described.
  • Remove the silencer and the bracket as described in Chapter 5-Engine.
  • Remove the 5 screws fixing the rear wheel to the hub.
  • Take down the wheel.

Fitting

Fit the wheel using the reverse procedure to the removal. Tighten the rear wheel fixing screws and the axle locknut with the prescribed torques.

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Tightening torque:

Rear wheel rim screws: 20 - 25 N·m

Central stand (Basic model)

Removal

  • Release the springs.
  • Unloose the r.h. and l.h. nut.
  • Remove the screws.

Fitting

Perform the above procedure in reverse order and then move the seal rings into their seats.

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Warning - Lubricate the following parts with TU-TELA Z2 grease: spring connection pins, bushes on stand clamps.

Tightening torques:

Central stand bolt: 25 - 30 N·m

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PIAGGIO X9 500 - TABLE OF CONTENTS - 1

PIAGGIO X9 500 - TABLE OF CONTENTS - 2

PIAGGIO X9 500 - TABLE OF CONTENTS - 3

LUBRICATE WITH OIL

PIAGGIO X9 500 - TABLE OF CONTENTS - 4

LUBRICATE WITH GREASE

PIAGGIO X9 500 - TABLE OF CONTENTS - 5

APPLY PRODUCT

PIAGGIO X9 500 - TABLE OF CONTENTS - 6

CLEAN CAREFULLY

PIAGGIO X9 500 - TABLE OF CONTENTS - 7

WARNING - HANDLE WITH CARE

PIAGGIO X9 500 - TABLE OF CONTENTS - 8

ALWAYS REPLACE

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Checking and replacing the brake pads

Removing the front brake pads:

Follow these steps:

  • Loosen the two screws shown in the figure and disengage the calipers from their supports.
  • Remove the retaining ring and the pin. During the operation pay special attention to the pin retaining spring as it may spring off abruptly.
  • Remove the two pads by pulling them downwards.
  • Check the thickness of the pads.

Wear limit: 1.5mm

  • Repeat the operations on the brake caliper on the opposite side.

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To fit the pads, follow these steps:
- Insert the two pads into the caliper.
- Fit the pin retaining spring.
- Press down the spring to allow the insertion of the pin (see figure).
- Insert the pin.
- Fit the retainer.
- Fit the caliper on its support and then tighten the two screws with the prescribed torque.

Tightening torques:

Screws fixing caliper to support: 20 - 25 N·m

N.B.: If during the assembly it is not possible to fit the caliper on the disc, refit the pistons in the caliper carefully.

PIAGGIO X9 500 - Screws fixing caliper to support: 20 - 25 N·m - 1
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Removing and replacing the rear brake pads

Follow these steps:

  • Remove the left-hand rear shock absorber support with the shock absorber itself and the rear wheel as described in Chapter 6-Front and rear suspensions.
  • Unloose the two screws fixing the brake caliper support to the engine.
  • Remove the caliper from its support.
  • Remove the retaining ring and the pin.
  • Remove the two pads by pulling them downwards.
  • Check the thickness of the pads.

Wear limit: 1.5mm

  • If the thickness of the pads is less than the prescribed limit, replace them.
  • Refit the parts by following the same procedure used for the front brake pads.
  • Tighten the two screws fixing the caliper support to the engine with the prescribed torque.

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Tightening torques:

Screws fixing caliper to support: 20 - 25 N·m

Screws fixing caliper support to engine: 20 - 25 N·m

Brake discs

Checking disc thickness

It is important to check the brake discs. The discs should always be perfectly clean and free from rust, grease and dirt and shown no deep scoring.

Thickness of front discs when new 4.0 mm
Thickness of rear disc when new 5.0 mm
Wear limit (front discs) 3.5 mm
Wear limit (rear) 4.5 mm

PIAGGIO X9 500 - Checking disc thickness - 1

Checking disc distortion

Take down the wheel and, using suitable equipment, check that the axial runout of the braking surface does not exceed the specified limit.

Max. axial runout: 0.1mm

If the runout exceeds the specified limit, replace the disc as described below and repeat the measurement.

If the problem persists, check and if necessary replace the wheel hub.

Note: When refitting, thoroughly clean the disc and its seat on the hub.

PIAGGIO X9 500 - Max. axial runout: 0.1mm - 1

Replacing the front brake discs

Follow these steps:

  • Remove the front wheel as described in Chapter 6-Front and rear suspensions.
  • For each disc, loosen the five screws shown.
  • Carefully clean the seats on the front wheel hub and the discs.
  • When fitting the disc, take care to position it properly by referring to the arrow stamped on it.
  • Tighten the screws with the prescribed torque and smear them with LOCTITE Threadlocker medium 242.

Note: The disc side bearing the arrow indicating the direction of rotation must face the outside of the vehicle.

Tightening torques:

Brake disc fixing screws: 5 - 6 N·m

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Replacing the rear brake disc

  • Remove the rear wheel as described in Chapter 6-Front and rear suspensions.
  • Remove the hub with the brake disc.
  • Follow the same procedure used for the front brake discs.

Note: The disc side bearing the arrow indicating the direction of rotation must face the outside of the vehicle.

Tightening torques:

Brake disc fixing screw: 14 - 17 N·m

PIAGGIO X9 500 - Tightening torques: - 1

General guidelines for servicing the hydraulic braking system

Caution - The brake fluid is corrosive. Always wear protective gloves when working on the hydraulic system. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse generously with water.

The used brake fluid is harmful to the environment. Collect and dispose of used oil according to the regulations in force.

Under normal climatic and riding conditions the brake fluid should be renewed every two years. However, if the brakes are subjected to heavy stress the fluid should be renewed at shorter intervals.

When reassembling, reused parts should be perfectly clean and free from oil, diesel fuel and grease. It is therefore necessary to thoroughly clean them with denatured alcohol. Braking system.

Note: When topping up or renewing the brake fluid, only use DOT4 - NHTSA 116 fluid.

Always ensure that all parts are perfectly clean.

The brake fluid is highly corrosive. Take care not to spill it on painted surfaces.

The brake fluid is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs humidity from the air. If the humidity contained in the fluid exceeds a given concentration, the braking action becomes insufficient owing to a reduction in the boiling point of the liquid.

Note: Always take the brake fluid from sealed containers.

Note: Rubber parts must not be left immersed in alcohol for longer than 20 seconds. After the washing, dry the parts with a compressed air jet and wipe them with a clean cloth.

Seal rings must be immersed in the liquid of use. The use of the PRF1 protective agent is permitted.

Caution - The braking action is decreased if brake fluid is present on the brake discs or pads. Should the discs and the pads become contaminated with brake fluid, replace the pads and clean the disc with a good-quality solvent.

Renewing the brake fluid and bleeding air from the brake circuit Front brake

Follow these steps:

1) Put the vehicle on the stand on level ground.
2) Remove the brake fluid pump reservoir cap as described in Chapter 8-Bodywork.
3) Remove the two screws shown in the figure and open the front brake fluid reservoir.
4) Using the bleeder screw on the brake caliper, empty the brake circuit through a pipe of suitable diameter.
5) Collect the used fluid in a suitable container.
6) Operate the brake pump until all the fluid has come out.
7) Close the bleeder valve.
8) Fill the circuit reservoir to the maximum level with fluid of the prescribed type.
9) Attach the pipe of the specific tool (Mityvac-type manual pump) to the bleeding connection.
10) While acting on the bleeder with the specific tool, constantly pour fresh fluid into the reservoir so as to avoid sucking in air. Stop pumping as soon as the fluid flows out of the bleeder with no air bubbles.
11) Tighten the bleeder screw with the prescribed torque.

Tightening torque:

Drain screw: 12 - 16 N·m

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Note: If air keeps coming out during the bleeding, check all connections. If these are tight, check the different pump seals and the caliper pistons.

During the operation oil may trickle from the bleeder screw onto the caliper and the disc. In that case, carefully dry the caliper and degrease the disc.

Specific tool: Vacuum pump MITIVAC type: 020329Y

PIAGGIO X9 500 - Tightening torque: - 2

Combined brake

A control system allows the left brake lever to simultaneously operate the left-hand front caliper and the rear caliper.

To empty the circuit, follow the procedure given for the right-hand front brake, using the bleeder of both brake calipers, front and rear.

To bleed the system, follow these steps:

1) Attach the specific Mityvac tool to the bleeder fitted on the pressure divider valve shown in the figure.
2) Fill the left brake fluid reservoir to the maximum level.
3) Slowly operate the left brake lever while pouring fresh fluid into the reservoir until all the air has come out, thus obtaining the bleeding of the first section of the combined brake line. Tighten the bleeder valve with the prescribed torque.
4) Proceed to bleed each caliper - the front caliper first and then the rear caliper - following the same procedure used for the front brake.

Specific tool: Vacuum pump MITIVAC type: 020329Y

Tightening torque: Oil drain screw: 12 - 16 N·m

PIAGGIO X9 500 - Combined brake - 1

Removing the brake calipers

Check the condition of the brake lines, the gaskets and the related connections. Should any fluid leak onto the calipers, replace them by following these steps:

  • Empty the circuit as previously described for the brake fluid renewal.
  • Remove the caliper pipe connection shown in the figure.
  • Collect any fluid residues left in the pipe.
  • Remove the two screws fixing the caliper to the support.
  • Remove the caliper.
  • Remove the brake pads from the caliper as previously described.
  • Replace the caliper with a new one and then follow the reverse procedure to the removal.

Note: Fit new copper gaskets on the connection.

  • Tighten the two fixing screws with the prescribed torque.
  • Complete the operation by filling and bleeding the circuit.
  • Use the same procedure for the three calipers, the only difference being that the rear brake caliper must be removed from the vehicle together with its support. This is obtained by loosening the two screws shown in the figure after removing the rear wheel as described in Chapter 6-Front and rear suspensions.

Tightening torque:

Screws fixing caliper to support: 20 - 25 N·m

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PIAGGIO X9 500 - Tightening torque: - 3
07_013

Removing the brake pumps

To remove and replace the brake pumps, follow these steps:

  • Empty the related braking circuit as described in the previous paragraphs.
  • Remove the connection shown in the figure taking care to prevent any fluid residues from coming out.
  • Remove the two screws fastening the clevis to the handlebar.
  • Replace the broken pump.
  • Reassemble taking care to replace the copper gaskets. Fasten the connection and tighten the two screws fixing the pump to the handlebar.

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Note: Take care to properly insert the specially designed projection on the pump clevis in the related hole in the handlebar (see figure).

  • Complete the overhaul by filling and bleeding the circuit.
  • The removing procedure is the same for both brake pumps (see figure).

PIAGGIO X9 500 - Removing the brake pumps - 2
07_015

Replacing the pressure divider valve Removal

Should the braking action between the front left and rear calipers by unevenly distributed (e.g. with the same surface and adhesive force on both wheels the rear brake jams while the front brake is not applied or vice versa, or the brakes work in a completely different manner, or the divider valve does not work properly), follow these steps:

  • Empty the combined brake circuit as previously described.
  • Remove the front countershield as described in Chapter 8-Bodywork.
  • Unscrew rear caliper connection 1 (see figure).

Note: Place a rag under the divider valve to prevent brake fluid from soiling the brake pads or other components.

  • Remove front brake caliper connection 2.
  • Remove connection 3, conveying the fluid from the pump to the valve.
  • Remove the two cheese-headed socket screws fixing the valve to the frame in the two holes shown in the figure.
  • Remove the valve and replace it with a new one.

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07_016

PIAGGIO X9 500 - Replacing the pressure divider valve Removal - 2
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Fitting

Follow the reverse procedure to the removal.

Note: Fit new copper gaskets on the connections.

  • Tighten the screws fixing the valve to the frame and, above all, the connections on the brake lines with the prescribed torque.
  • Fill and bleed the brake circuit as previously described.

Tightening torques:

Oil pump - Integral braking device tube connection: 16 - 20 N·m

Front brake caliper - Integral braking device connection: 20 - 25 N·m

Rear brake caliper - Integral braking device connection: 20 - 25 N·m

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PIAGGIO X9 500 - TABLE OF CONTENTS - 2

: Perform all operations with great care. Plastics are easily damaged.
: Avoid cleaning painted plastics with solvents containing petrol and its derivatives.

PIAGGIO X9 500 - TABLE OF CONTENTS - 3

LUBRICATE WITH OIL

PIAGGIO X9 500 - TABLE OF CONTENTS - 4

LUBRICATE WITH GREASE

PIAGGIO X9 500 - TABLE OF CONTENTS - 5

APPLY PRODUCT

PIAGGIO X9 500 - TABLE OF CONTENTS - 6

CLEAN CAREFULLY

PIAGGIO X9 500 - TABLE OF CONTENTS - 7

WARNING - HANDLE WITH CARE

PIAGGIO X9 500 - TABLE OF CONTENTS - 8

ALWAYS REPLACE

Front central cover

  • Lift the rearview mirror covers.
  • Unscrew the five fixing screws shown in the figure.
  • Remove the front central cover with the weather strip.

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Lower guard - Windscreen

  • Remove the rearview mirrors;
  • Unloose the 3 fixing screws shown in the figure and relevant spacers;
  • Remove the upper windscreen;
  • Unloose the 4 fixing screws with washers, located under the rearview mirrors and under the front central cover;
  • Remove the lower guard and relevant weather strip.

Note: When refitting, take care to properly reinsert the weather strips into their seats.

PIAGGIO X9 500 - Lower guard - Windscreen - 1
08_002A

Front lamp cluster

  • Remove the three fixing screws.
  • Detach the electrical connectors.
  • Remove the front lamp cluster by pulling it forward.

PIAGGIO X9 500 - Front lamp cluster - 1
08_003

Front shield

  • Remove the two front screws.
  • Remove the two screws behind the wheel.
  • Unscrew the remaining six fixing screws.
  • Detach the electrical connectors.
  • Remove the front shield with the turn indicators.

PIAGGIO X9 500 - Front shield - 1
08_004

Digital instrument panel support

  • Remove the three fixing screws.
  • Detach the electrical connectors.
  • Remove the support with the digital instrument panel.
  • Pay special attention to the electrical connectors.

PIAGGIO X9 500 - Digital instrument panel support - 1
08_005

Front handlebar cover

  • Loosen the two screws fixing the radio-interphone unit.
  • Detach the electrical connectors.
  • Remove the radio-interphone.
  • Remove the two handlebar cover lower screws (one on each side).

PIAGGIO X9 500 - Front handlebar cover - 1
08_006

  • Remove the brake fluid pump cover on the right side.
  • Remove the front handlebar cover.

PIAGGIO X9 500 - Front handlebar cover - 2
08_007

Rear handlebar cover

  • Remove the three fixing screws.
  • Detach the electrical connectors.
  • Remove the rear handlebar cover.

PIAGGIO X9 500 - Rear handlebar cover - 1
08_008

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PIAGGIO X9 500 - TABLE OF CONTENTS - 1

1 ENGINEOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1-2-3 1-2-3 1-2-3 1-2-3 1-2-3 1-2-3 1-2-3 1-2-3 1-2-3 1-2-3 1-2-3 1-2-3 1-2-3 1-2-3 1-2-3 1-2-3 1-2-3 1-21 2 3001001 001127 003057Engine from frame - Removal and reinstatement Engine - Complete overhaul Engine anchorage - Tightening of nuts160' 450' 20'
2 CRANKCASEOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1 2 31 2 3001133 001153 001100Crankcase - Replacement Crankcase half gasket - Replacement Oil seal clutch side - Replacement410' 280' 60'
3 CRANKSHAFTOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1 21 2001117 001098Crankshaft - Replacement Countershaft - Replacement310' 290'
4 CYLINDER - PISTON - PISTON PIN ASSEMBLYOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1 2 31 2 3001002 001154 001129Cylinder-piston - Replacement Piston-piston rings-piston pin assembly - Overhaul Chain stretcher - Overhaul and replacement250' 240' 45'
5 CYLINDER HEADOp.CodeDescriptionTime
6 Rocker ARM SUPPORT ASSEMBLY1001126Cylinder head - Replacement250'
2001045Valves - Replacement240'
3001049Valves - Adjustment75'
4001056Cylinder head gasket - Replacement210'
5007023Union tee head outlet - Replacement95'
6005081Temperature sensor - Replacement80'
7 CYLINDER HEAD COVEROp.CodeDescriptionTime
8 FLYWHEEL COVER1001089Cylinder head cover - Replacement70'
2001093Spark plug - Replacement15'
3001088Cylinder head cover gasket - Replacement70'
1001087Flywheel cover - Replacement105'
2001113Water pump - Replacement60'
3001123Oil filter - Replacement15'
4001124By-pass - Replacement100'
5001057Thermostat - Replacement55'
6001062Water pump control shaft - Replacement85'
7001150Flywheel cover gasket - Replacement100'
8001160Oil minimum pressure sensor - Replacement20'
9007011By pass sleeve-Thermostat-Drain valve - Replacement70'
10007019Water pump connection pipe-Return pipe - Replacement70'
11007012Drain valve - Coolant outlet pipe - Replacement70'
9 DRIVEN PULLEY AND CLUTCHOp.CodeDescriptionTime
3-4 1-2 61001022Clutch - Replacement60'
2003072Clutch assembly - Wear check50'
3001012Driven pulley - Overhaul75'
4001110Driven pulley - Replacement60'
5001155Clutch bell housing - Replacement50'
6001167Driven pulley shaft support - Overhaul / Replacement60'
10 OIL PUMPOp.CodeDescriptionTime
4 3 1-21001112Oil pump - Replacement270'
2001042Oil pump - Overhaul280'
3001051Timing chain/belt - Replacement220'
4001125Chain guide shoes - Replacement225'
11 REDUCTION GEARING ASSEMBLYOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1 2 31001010Reduction gearing - Overhaul75'
2001156Reduction gearing cover - Replacement75'
3003065Gear box oil - Renewal15'
12 DRIVING PULLEYOp.CodeDescriptionTime
4 3 21001086Driving half pulley - Replacement50'
2001011Drive belt - Replacement65'
3001006Driving pulley - Overhaul55'
4001141Belt antiflapping roller - Replacement45'
5001066Driving pulley - Disassembly and reassembly55'
13 TRANSMISSION COVEROp.CodeDescriptionTime
1001096Transmission crankcase cover - Replacement35'
2008002Mechanical transmission cover - Replacement30'
14 STARTER MOTOROp.CodeDescriptionTime
1001020Starter motor - Replacement40'
2001017Starter pinion - Replacement90'
3003064Engine oil - Replacement20'
15 FLYWHEEL MAGNETOOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1001058Flywheel - Replacement100'
2001067Stator - Removal and reinstallation95'
3001104Starting free wheel - Replacement100'
4001151Starting driven gear - Replacement100'
16 THROTTLE BODYOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1001013Intake manifold - Replacement75'
2001047Injector - Replacement70'
3001166Throttle body - Replacement70'
17 AIR CLEANEROp.CodeDescriptionTime
1 1 21001015Air filter box - Replacement40'
2001014Air filter - Replacement/Cleaning20'
18 SILENCEROp.CodeDescriptionTime
1 1 3 21001009Silencer - Replacement10'
2001092Exhaust manifold - Replacement20'
3001095Silencer guard - Replacement5'
4001136Exhaust emissions - Adjustment30'
19 TANKOp.CodeDescriptionTime
2 1 31004073Fuel pump - Replacement20'
2004005Fuel tank - Replacement65'
3004137Fuel pump tube - Replacement70'
20 FRAME BODYOp.CodeDescriptionTime
3 11004001Frame - Replacement480'
2004146Front frame - Replacement50'
3004116Rear frame - Replacement45'
21 SWINGARMOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1001072Engine-frame connection swing arm - Replacement65'
2003082Damper arm - Replacement65'
22 CENTRAL STAND/ELECTROHYDRAULICOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1004004Stand - Replacement65'
23 SIDESTANDOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1004102Side stand - Replacement20'
2005079Stand switch - Replacement40'
24 FRONT SHIELDOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1004064Front shield, front section - Replacement35'
2006012Front shield - Painting30'
3004149Front shield central cover - Replacement10'
4006006Steering head tube cover - Painting30'
5005085Reset button - Replacement10'
25 WINDSCREENOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1004028Windscreen glass - Replacement15'
2004066One rearview mirror - Replacement10'
26 REAR SHIELDOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1004065Front shield, rear section - Removal and refitting50'
2004081Glove compartment door - Replacement50'
3002082Fuel tank door opening cable - Replacement50'
4004156Glove compartment door and/or support - Replacement40'
27 FOOTBOARD - FUEL TANK DOOROp.CodeDescriptionTime
1004135Fuel tank door - Replacement15'
2004011Frame central cover - Replacement20'
3004157Fuel tank door catch - Replacement15'
28 EXPANSION TANKOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1007001Expansion tank - Replacement40'
2007013Expansion tank connection pipe, radiator - Replacement45'
3001052Coolant renewal and air bleeding - Replacement60'
29 RADIATOROp.CodeDescriptionTime
1 2 3 4007002 007016 007003 007022Radiator - Replacement Fan complete with support - Replacement Coolant delivery and return pipe - Replace. Coolant return pipe - Replacement110' 100' 80' 60'
30 UNDERSADDLE COMPARTMENTOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1 2 3 4 6 1 5 1 1005033 005026 005027 004142 004016 002083Glove compartment lamp switch - Repl. Helmet compartment lamp - Replacement Helmet compartment lamp support - Repl. Electrical socket - Replacement Helmet compartment - Removal and refitting Saddle opening cable - Replacement50' 5' 5' 5' 45' 70'
31 MATS AND COVERSOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1 3 4-6 1 5-7 9-11 2 10004075 004076 004068 004012 004129 006005 006008 004059 004079 004053 0040151 front mat - Replacement One rear mat - Replacement One grab handle - Replacement 2 Rear body sides - Removal and refitting Rear side panel - Replacement Two side covers - Painting Rear side fairing - Painting Spark plug inspection door - Replacements Footrest (1) - Replacement Spoiler - Replacement Footboards - Replacement10' 40' 10' 30' 20' 50' 40' 5' 35' 50' 50'
32 FRONT MUDGUARDSOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1 2 1-2004002 006003Front mudguard - Replacement Front mudguard - Painting10' 30'
33 SADDLEOp.CodeDescriptionTime
5 4 1 21004003Saddle - Replacement10'
2004144Bag - Replacement10'
3004150Saddle damper - Replacement5'
4004067Rider's backrest - Replacement10'
5004054Saddle catch - Replacement10'
34 STEERING THRUST RINGSOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1-2-31004119Steering upper thrust ring/bearing - Replace.60'
2003002Steering thrust rings - Replacement80'
3003073Steering play - Adjustment30'
35 FRONT FORKOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1 2 31003051Fork assembly - Replacement60'
2003079Fork rod - Replacement30'
3003048Fork oil seal - Replacement40'
36 REAR SHOCK ABSORBEROp.CodeDescriptionTime
1 1 3 21003007Rear shock absorber - Removal and refitting20'
37 INSTRUMENT PANELOp.CodeDescriptionTime
38 HANDLEBAR COVERS1005014Speedometer - Replacement35'
2005078Speedometer glass - Replacement40'
3005082Instrument panel wiring - Replacement35'
4005083Trip computer - Replacement10'
1004151Instrument panel support - Replacement30'
2004018Handlebar front section - Replacement15'
3004019Handlebar rear section - Replacement20'
4006013Handlebar front section - Painting30'
5006014Rear handlebar protection - Painting30'
6004152Trip computer cover - Replacement10'
39 HANDLEBAR COMPONENTSOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1 3 2 5 9 10 6-81002060Throttle control assembly - Replacement20'
2002037Brake or clutch lever - Removal20'
3002071Left handgrip - Replacement10'
4002024Brake pump - Removal and reinstallation40'
5003001Handlebar - Removal and refitting40'
6002063Throttle control cable assembly - Replacement70'
7002059Throttle twist grip - Replacement10'
8003061Throttle control cable - Adjustment15'
9002088All-wheel brake pump - Replacement50'
10005017Stoplight switches - Replacement20'
40 BRAKE LINESOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1 6 2 3 4 5 7 81002021Front brake line - Removal and refitting65'
2002084All-wheel brake pump tube device - Replacement60'
3002085Front caliper all-wheel braking device tube - Replacement60'
4002087All-wheel braking rear rigid tube - Replacement80'
5002090All-wheel brake fluid - Renewal and system bleeding40'
6002047Front brake oil and system draining - Replacement25'
7002089Integral braking device - Replacement60'
41 BRAKE CALIPEROp.CodeDescriptionTime
1-2-5-6 3-4 1-2-5-6 REVVISION Rear BRAKE CALIPER1002007Front brake shoes/pads - Replacement10'
2003070Front brake pads/shoes - Wear check5'
3002039Brake caliper - Removal and refitting20'
4002048Front brake caliper - Replacement45'
5002002Rear brake pads - Replacement45'
6003071Rear brake pads/hook - Wear check40'
42 HEADLIGHTOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1-2-5-6 3 1-2-5-6 REVVISION Rear BRAKE CALIPER1005002Headlight - Replacement15'
2005008Headlight bulbs - Wear check15'
3005044Headlight wiring harness - Replacement15'
4005067Front turn indicator bulb - Replacement10'
5005012Front turn indicators - Replacement30'
6005091Turn indicators glass - Replacement5'
43 REAR LIGHTOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1-2-5-6 3 1-2-5-6 REVVISION Rear BRAKE LIGHT1005090Stoplight bulbs - Replacement15'
2004141Reflector - Replacement15'
3005005Rear light - Replacement15'
4005066Rear light bulbs - Replacement15'
5005031Number-plate light bulb - Replacement5'
6005032Number-plate light lens - Replacement15'
7005030Rear light wiring harness - Replacement15'
44 REAR COVERSOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1-2-5-6 3 1-2-5-6 REVVISION Rear BRAKE COVERS1004057Tail lamp lower cover - Replacement15'
2004009Rear mudguard - Replacement20'
3005048Number plate holder - Replacement5'
4005046Battery cover - Replacement10'
45 ELECTRICAL DEVICESOp.CodeDescriptionTime
7 6 5 7 1 8 3 41005040Horn button - Replacement20'
2005041Starting device button - Replacement20'
3005084Hazard warning light button - Replacement20'
4005095Electrical stand push button - Replacement20'
5005077Emergency stop switch - Replacement10'
6005039Lights selector switch - Replacement10'
7005006Lights or turn indicator switch - Replacement10'
8005003Horn - Replacement50'
46 BATTERY AND HV COILOp.CodeDescriptionTime
2 6 3 1 5 41001069HV coil - Replacement35'
2005007Battery - Replacement20'
3005011Starting relay switch - Replacement20'
4005097Electrical central stand electromagnetic switch - Replacement20'
5001094Spark plug cap - Replacement15'
6005024Battery fuse - Replacement10'
47 FUEL INJECTION CONTROL UNITOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1 3 2 1 5 41005035Headlight relay switch - Replacement10'
2005073Decoder - Replacement40'
3001023Electronic control unit - Replacement40'
48 VOLTAGE REGULATOR ASSEMBLYOp.CodeDescriptionTime
3 4 1 2 11005009Voltage regulator - Replacement30'
2005098Stand control unit - Replacement25'
3005088Hazard warning light relay switch - Replacement25'
4005096Injection components electromagnetic switch - Replacement25'
49 RADIO - INTERCOMOp.CodeDescriptionTime
3 1 21005092Radio / intercom control unit - Replacement45'
2005093Radio / Intercom cables - Replacement60'
3005094Radio / Intercom display - Replacement15'
50 WIRING (WIRING HARNESS)Op.CodeDescriptionTime
2 1 21005001Electrical equipment - Removal and reinstallation140'
2005025Battery fuse holder - Replacement10'
51 LOCKSOp.CodeDescriptionTime
1 1-21005016Ignition switch - Replacement25'
2004010Security lock - Replacement50'
52 FRONT WHEELOp.CodeDescriptionTime
7 6 1-4 2-5 31003037Front wheel rim - Removal and refitting30'
2003047Front tyre - Replacement20'
3004123Front wheel - Replacement20'
4006018Wheel rim - Painting35'
5003063Tyre pressure - Check5'
6003040Front wheel bearings - Replacement40'
7002041Front brake disc - Replacement20'
8005089Speed sensor - Replacement15'
53 REAR WHEELOp.CodeDescriptionTime
6-7 2-5 1-4 9 8 31001071Rear wheel rim - Removal and refitting45'
2004126Rear tyre - Replacement45'
3001016Rear wheel - Replacement35'
4006018Wheel rim - Painting35'
5003063Tyre pressure - Check5'
6003014Rear suspension arm - Replacement20'
7003077Silencer/rear shock absorber support arm - Overhaul25'
8002070Rear brake disc - Replacement40'
9002028Rear wheel hub - Replacement40'
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Brand : PIAGGIO

Model : X9 500

Category : Scooter