PIAGGIO Beverly Tourer 125, Service Station Manual

Page: 56 / 278

Possible Cause Operation
If by operating the turn indicator control the lights are not stead-
ily on, replace the control unit; otherwise, check the cable
harness and the switch.
Steering and suspensions
Heavy steering
STEERING HARDENING
Possible Cause Operation
Steering hardening Check the tightening of the top and bottom ring nuts. If irregu-
larities continue in turning the steering even after making the
above adjustments, check the seats in which the ball bearings
rotate: replace them if they are recessed or if the balls are flat-
tened.
Excessive steering play
E
XCESSIVE STEERING BACKLASH
Possible Cause Operation
Torque not conforming Check the tightening of the top and bottom ring nuts. If irregu-
larities in turning the steering continue even after making the
above adjustments, check the seats on which the ball bearings
rotate: replace them if they are recessed or if the balls are flat-
tened.
Noisy suspension
N
OISY SUSPENSION
Possible Cause Operation
Malfunctions in the suspension system If the front suspension is noisy, check: the efficiency of the front
shock absorbers; the condition of the ball bearings and relevant
lock-nuts, the limit switch rubber buffers and the movement
bushings. In conclusion, check the tightening torque of the
wheel hub, the brake calliper, the shock absorber disk in the
attachment to the hub and the steering tube.
Suspension oil leakage
O
IL LEAKAGE FROM SUSPENSION
Possible Cause Operation
Seal fault or breakage Replace the shock absorber Check the condition of wear of the
steering covers and the adjustments.
Troubleshooting
Beverly 125
TROUBL - 56