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PIAGGIO WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU

for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this manual to help you to get the very best from your vehicle. Please read it carefully before riding
the vehicle for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your vehicle. It also describes features, details and devices to assure
you that you have made the right choice. We believe that if you follow our suggestions, you will soon get to know your new scooter and it will serve you
well for a long time to come. This booklet forms an integral part of the vehicle; should the vehicle be sold, it must be transferred to the new owner.

X8 125 - 200

Ed. 01_09/2012

Summary of Contents for X8 125

Page 1: ...rmation tips and precautions for using your vehicle It also describes features details and devices to assure you that you have made the right choice We believe that if you follow our suggestions you w...

Page 2: ...egular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an authorised Dealer or Service Centre The booklet also contains instructions for simple repairs Any operations not specifically described in...

Page 3: ...ing the environment Vehicle intactness The incomplete or non observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee The s...

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Page 5: ...gine 28 Precautions 30 Difficultstartup 30 Stoppingtheengine 31 Stand 32 Automatictransmission 32 Safedriving 33 MAINTENANCE 37 Engineoillevel 38 Engineoillevelcheck 38 Engineoiltop up 38 Warninglight...

Page 6: ...delveicolo 68 Cleaningthevehicle 69 TECHNICALDATA 73 Toolkit 77 SPAREPARTSANDACCESSORIES 79 Warnings 80 SCHEDULEDMAINTENANCE 83 Scheduledservicingtable 84 6...

Page 7: ...X8 125 200 Chap 01 Vehicle 7...

Page 8: ...01_01 01_02 Dashboard 01_02 A Ignition key switch B Starter button C Throttle control D Front brake lever 8 1 Vehicle...

Page 9: ...unit O Indicator unit P Bag hook 01_03 Analogueinstrumentpanel 01_03 A Twin scale speedometer km h and mph B Fuel gauge C Antitheft device LED D Coolant temperature gauge E Right turn indicator warnin...

Page 10: ...ery may be set by pressing the T button located inside the LHS glove box on the knee guard panel Pressing the button for less than one second will add one minute to the displayed time Keep the T butto...

Page 11: ...itheft device disabled ON Ready to start non extractable key mechanical antitheft device disabled Lockingthesteeringwheel Turn the handlebar to the left as far as it will go turn the key to LOCK and r...

Page 12: ...indicator is switched on Lever towards D Right turn indicator is switched on The lever returns automatically to position 0 and the turn indicator B remains on press the lever to turn them off 01_07 Ho...

Page 13: ...Lightswitch 01_08 0 Low beam light 1 High beam light 2 Passing flashing 01_09 Start upbutton 01_09 To start the engine press the starter button G while pulling either of the two brake levers 13 1 Veh...

Page 14: ...is key is recognised will the Immobiliser system allow the vehicle to be started 01_11 Keys 01_11 01_12 01_13 The vehicle comes with two different types of ignition keys The key with the red grip A is...

Page 15: ...ll be given a CODE CARD bearing the same me chanical code imprinted onto the two keys Programmingtheimmobilizersystem The procedure for programming the PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER system and or for storing ot...

Page 16: ...ted times Finalstep redkey After pulling out the last black key insert the red key again and turn it to ON this operation should be performed within 10 seconds of pulling out the previous key Wait abo...

Page 17: ...01_15 01_16 17 1 Vehicle...

Page 18: ...MAY RESULT IN PARTIAL DIS CHARGE OF THE BATTERY 01_18 Thesaddle 01_18 01_19 01_20 The saddle is supplied with a protection cover which may be used in case of rain Lift the saddle and extract the cove...

Page 19: ...open the saddle by pressing button M If the electric opening does not work use the emer gency lever A When the key is set to LOCK the saddle cannot be opened OBJECTS INAPPROPRIATELY PLACED INSIDE THE...

Page 20: ...egistration numbers consist of a prefix stamped on the chassis and engine B respectively followed by a number These numbers must always be indi cated on spare parts requests To read the chassis number...

Page 21: ...tion key switch is turned onto either the ON or OFF position or the engine is running it is possible to open the boot door electrically pressing button N Should the electrical opening fail please use...

Page 22: ...22 1 Vehicle...

Page 23: ...X8 125 200 Chap 02 Use 23...

Page 24: ...E BEFORE REFUELLING WITH PETROL PETROL IS HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE DO NOT SMOKE AND KEEP NAKED FLAMES AT A DISTANCE FIRE HAZARD DO NOT INHALE FUEL FUMES DO NOT ALLOW PETROL TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH HOT ENG...

Page 25: ...uel tank capacity 12 l approx Fuel reserve Fuel reserve 1 8 l approx 02_03 Tyrepressure 02_03 Check the tyre pressure and wear periodically roughly every 500 km The tyres are equipped with wear indica...

Page 26: ...TREAD REACHES THE WEAR LIMITS SET FORTH BY LAW Characteristic Front wheel pressure basic model Front wheel inflation pressure basic model 2 0 bar Front wheel pressure model with accessories Front tyr...

Page 27: ...Position 4 maximum preloading rider passenger and luggage In order to carry out this operation you will need to use the specific spanner in the kit CAUTION RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH THE SPRING PRELOADIN...

Page 28: ...ency cut off switch is flicked on the OFF position The vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission and clutch For this reason the throttle must be completely untwisted while the engine is being st...

Page 29: ...O NOT START UP THE ENGINE IN CLOSED AREAS BECAUSE EXHAUST GASES ARE TOXIC CAUTION DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAN REACH ALWAYS TAKE CARE WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE THAT THE EX H...

Page 30: ...flooded engine Perform the same operations listed above Accelerate thoroughly and press the starter button alternating approx 5 seconds of rotation and 5 seconds of stop keeping the accelerator contr...

Page 31: ...king conditions of the electric starter motor Stoppingtheengine Fully untwist the throttle grip then rotate the key in the switch A to KEY OFF extractable key CAUTION DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES THE...

Page 32: ...lebar 02_06 SIDE Push the projection of the stand L with your foot maintain the stand fully extracted while simultaneously leaning the scooter onto it CAUTION THE SIDE STAND HAS A SAFETY MECHANISM THA...

Page 33: ...clutch cool down with the engine at idle speed for a few minutes Safedriving Some simple tips are provided below that will enable you to use your vehicle on a daily basis confidently and safely Your...

Page 34: ...CIDENTS RIDE VERY CAREFULLY AFTER ADDING ACCESSORIES AND WHILE CARRYING LUGGAGE ADDING ACCES SORIES AND LUGGAGE CAN REDUCE THE VEHICLE S STABILITY PERFORM ANCE AND SAFETY DURING USE WARNING NEVER RIDE...

Page 35: ...OOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAUTION ANY ELABORATION THAT MODIFIES THE VEHICLE S PERFORMANCES SUCH AS TAMPERING WITH ORIGINAL STRUCTURAL PARTS IS STRICTLY FORBID DEN BY LAW AND RENDERS THE VEHICLE NO L...

Page 36: ...36 2 Use...

Page 37: ...X8 125 200 Chap 03 Maintenance 37...

Page 38: ...used visually inspect the level of the engine oil when the engine is cold after completely unscrewing the oil cap dipstick The oil level should be somewhere between the MAX and MIN index marks on the...

Page 39: ...er C should be replaced every 6 000 km 125 cc or 12 000 Km 250 cc at an Authorized Piaggio Service Centre The engine should be emp tied by draining the oil from the filter drainage tap B on the flywhe...

Page 40: ...OF USED OILS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY CAUTION USING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE Recommended products eni i Ride PG 5W 40 Synthetic based lu...

Page 41: ...TING THE MAX LEVEL REFER TO OTHER MODELS BY THE MANUFACTURER AND HAVE NO SPECIFIC FUNCTION FOR THIS MODEL CAUTION RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH INSUFFICIENT HUB LUBRICATION OR WITH CON TAMINATED OR IMPROPER...

Page 42: ...Recommended products AGIP GEAR SAE 80W 90 Lubricant for gearboxes and transmissions API GL 4 03_05 03_06 42 3 Maintenance...

Page 43: ...Y BALANCED TYRES CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS STEERING VIBRATIONS CAUTION THE USE OF TYRES OTHER THAN THOSE INDICATED MAY CAUSE INSTABIL ITY IT IS HIGHLY ADVISABLE TO USE ORIGINAL PIAGGIO TYRES Characteristi...

Page 44: ...he spark plug cap A 2 Use the supplied box spanner to loosen the spark plug 3 Refit the spark plug by screwing it in by hand and with the correct inclination 4 The box spanner should only be used to t...

Page 45: ...EXPELLED FUEL CATCHING ON FIRE Characteristic Electrode gap 0 7 to 0 8 mm Electric characteristic Recommended spark plug 125 CHAMPION RG4HC 03_09 Removingthesides 03_09 03_10 03_11 03_12 03_13 03_14 0...

Page 46: ...ve the fairing mid joining segment de taching the license plate lamp connector in order to allow for the removal of the underlying fixings H The figure shows the removal of the LHS fairing the RHS may...

Page 47: ...03_13 03_14 03_15 47 3 Maintenance...

Page 48: ...type head and remove the air filter cover Airfiltercleaning 1 Wash the sponge with water and mild soap 2 Dry it with a clean cloth and short blasts of compressed air 3 Impregnate the sponge with a mi...

Page 49: ...s added to the exhaust through a secondary air system SAS This system allows more oxygen to be added to the unburned gas before it reaches the converter thus improving the action of the catalytic conv...

Page 50: ...between a min imum value of 60 C and a maximum value of 105 C as indicated by the instrument D on the analogue instrument panel by coloured references If the pointer enters into the red zone stop the...

Page 51: ...le to have the cooling system checked at an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre The coolant should be replaced every 2 years For this operation please contact an authorised Piaggio service centre N B IF...

Page 52: ...level 03_24 The front and rear brake fluid reservoirs are both positioned on the handlebars Pro ceed as follows 1 Rest the vehicle on its centre stand with the handlebars perpendicular to the lon gitu...

Page 53: ...st be carried out by trained technicians please contact your nearest Authorised PIAGGIO Dealer or Service Centre WARNING ONLY USE DOT 4 CLASSIFIED BRAKE FLUID BRAKE CIRCUIT FLUID IS VERY CORROSIVE MAK...

Page 54: ...hat requires the most frequent inspections and diligent maintenance The main points of maintenance to be observed are as follows CAUTION IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEVER DISCON N...

Page 55: ...ELECTROLYTE CONTAINS SULPHURIC ACID AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES SKIN AND CLOTHES IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT RINSE WITH ABUN DANT WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR Long periods of inactivity If the vehicle ha...

Page 56: ...of the fuses equipping the vehicle CAUTION BEFORE REPLACING A BLOWN FUSE FIND AND SOLVE THE FAILURE THAT CAUSED IT TO BLOW NEVER TRY TO REPLACE THE FUSE WITH ANY OTHER MATERIAL E G A PIECE OF ELECTRIC...

Page 57: ...otected circuits Boot and seat opening with buttons on the handlebar and remote control Antitheft protection system and PICS Location Battery compartment on LHS Fuse No 4 Position on fuse holder 4 Cap...

Page 58: ...7 Capacity 7 5 A Protected circuits Reserve fuel gauge and light Water temperature gauge Engine oil pressure light Horn High beam bulb and light in Passing mode Location Battery compartment on RHS Fu...

Page 59: ...itiation Location Battery compartment on RHS LIGHT BULBS TABLE High beam light bulb Type HALOGEN H7 Power 12V 55W Quantity 1 Low beam bulb Type HALOGEN H1 Power 12V 55W Quantity 1 Front tail light bul...

Page 60: ...r 12V 5W Quantity 1 Rear turn indicator light bulb Type Spherical Power 12V 10W Quantity 1 RHS 1 LHS Rear tail light bulb Type ALL GLASS Power 12V 5W Quantity 2 Stop light bulb Type SPHERICAL Power 12...

Page 61: ...assembly proceed as follows 1 Remove the mirror cover fastened by the two top screws and retained by the lower rubber ring joining it to the lower fairing 2 Remove both driving mirrors by loosening t...

Page 62: ...the prescribed pressure on a flat surface 10 m away from a half lit white screen ensure that the longitudinal axis of the scooter is perpendicular to the screen 2 Turn on the headlight and check that...

Page 63: ...place a burst bulb 1 Remove the driving mirrors by lifting the cover and loosening the two screws A on both sides 2 Remove the front turn indicator light assembly cover by loosening the four fixing sc...

Page 64: ...p boot door loosen the two fixing screws D and remove the taillight assembly from its housing Follow this procedure to remove the bulbs Side lights Snap on central bulb A Stop lights Side bulbs B in b...

Page 65: ...turn indicator Detach the bulb rubber holders and slide the burned out bulbs off the bayonet joint 03_38 Numberplatelight 03_38 Loosen the two screws G and detach the plastic bulb socket Detach the bu...

Page 66: ...cbrake The brake disc and pad wear is automatically compensated therefore it has no effect on the functioning of the front and rear brakes For this reason it is not necessary to adjust the brakes An e...

Page 67: ...MES IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE PLUNGERS TO SETTLE AND THE LEVER STROKE TO BE SET TO THE CORRECT POSITION CAUTION THE PRESENCE OF SAND MUD SNOW MIXED WITH SALT ETC ON THE ROAD CAN DRASTICALLY REDUCE THE LIF...

Page 68: ...1 delveicolo 03_41 We recommend carrying out the following operations 1 Clean the scooter thoroughly and then cover it with a canvas 2 With engine off and piston at the bottom dead centre remove the s...

Page 69: ...d dry with a shammy cloth For the engine exterior use petrol a brush and clean cloths Petrol can damage paintwork Remember that any polishing with silicone wax must always be preceded by washing CAUTI...

Page 70: ...KED IN ALCOHOL PETROL DIESEL OIL OR KEROSENE FOR CLEANING THE PAINTED OR PLASTIC SURFACES IN ORDER NOT TO DAM AGE THE LUSTRE FINISH OR ALTER THEIR MECHANICAL PROPERTIES US ING SILICONE BASED WAX CAN D...

Page 71: ...ings Incorrect valve clearance Screw the spark plug Contact an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre HIGH CONSUMPTION AND LOW PERFORMANCE Air filter blocked or dirty Clean with water and shampoo and impre...

Page 72: ...s Contact an Authorised Service Centre AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS Deteriorated CVT rollers and or drive belt and or clutch Contact an Authorised Service Centre EXHAUST NOISE Depression tube damag...

Page 73: ...X8 125 200 Chap 04 Technicaldata 73...

Page 74: ...at 6000 rpm Spark plug Champion RG 4 HC Walbro carburettor WVF 7G 29 Carburettor Keihin CVEK 30 Maximum speed 105 km h valve clearance intake 0 10 mm exhaust 0 15 mm Starting system 125 electric star...

Page 75: ...h Valve clearance intake 0 10 mm discharge 0 15 mm Starter System 200cc Electric starter motor with bendix type drive gear and torque limiter The identification letter can vary every time the carbure...

Page 76: ...city 150 cc Exhaust silencer Absorption type exhaust muffler with catalytic converter Electronic ignition capacitative with variable timing and separate HV coil Front wheel alloy rim 14 x 3 50 Front t...

Page 77: ...IA Air Filter Oil and 50 unleaded petrol Front brake 260mm disc brake with hydraulic control activated by handlebar right side lever 04_01 Toolkit 04_01 One box spanner one lever for box spanner one t...

Page 78: ...78 4 Technicaldata...

Page 79: ...X8 125 200 Chap 05 Sparepartsanda ccessories 79...

Page 80: ...LITY GUARANTEE AS THOSE INITIALLY FITTED ON THE SCOOTER THE USE OF NON ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS RENDERS THE WARRANTY VOID WARNING PIAGGIO MARKETS ITS OWN LINE OF ACCESSORIES THAT ARE RECOG NISED AND GUARA...

Page 81: ...ALLY GOOD CON DITION OR WHENEVER WEATHER CONDITIONS DEMAND IT SPEED SHOULD BE FURTHER REDUCED WARNING BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE MECHAN ICAL ANTITHEFT DEVICE ON THE VEHICLE...

Page 82: ...82 5 Sparepartsandaccessories...

Page 83: ...X8 125 200 Chap 06 Scheduledmaint enance 83...

Page 84: ...serviced to the prescribed intervals of time even if you have not reached the predicted mileage Punctual vehicle servicing is necessary for the correct use of the guarantee For any further information...

Page 85: ...R I R I R I R I R Tyre pressure and wear I I I I I I I I I I I Vehicle road test I I I I I I I I I I I Radiator external cleaning I I I Idle speed A A A A A A Suspension I I I I I Steering A A A A A A...

Page 86: ...ter repellent springy calcium spray grease R I D A D R 2 10 b 2 R I Na 2 42 I A T A 2 I M D G class 2 UN 1950 Pag 9022 EM 25 89 eni i Ride PG 5W 40 Synthetic based lubricant for high performance four...

Page 87: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS B Battery 54 C Clock 10 F Fuses 56 I Identification 20 K Keys 14 M Maintenance 37 P Puncture 67 R Refuelling 24 S Stand 32 T Toolkit 77 Tyres 43 V Vehicle 7 87...

Page 88: ...changes to components parts or accessories which it considers necessary to improve the product or which are required for manufacturing or construction reasons Not all versions models shown in this pub...

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