PIAGGIO Beverly 500 i.e., Workshop Manual

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Shock absorbers
Removal
Proceed as follows:
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Rest the vehicle on the central stand;
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Remove the sides according to the removal sequence described in Chapter "Body".
•
Slightly raise the engine using a jack to
free both shock absorbers;
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Remove the muffler;
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Loosen the shock absorber spring unit
fastening screw from the support fixed
to the engine and from that fixed to the
muffler support;
•
Loosen the two top nuts (one by side)
mounting the shock absorber spring
unit to the chassis and remove the
shock absorbers.
See also
Side fairings
Refitting
Carry out the previous operations but in reverse order.
Locking torques (N*m)
Suspensions
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