PIAGGIO X9 Evolution 500 - Electrical System and Battery Problems; Steering and Suspension Issues

Battery
BATTERY
Possible Cause Operation
Battery This is the device in the system that requires the most frequent
attention and the most thorough maintenance. If the vehicle is
not used for some time (1 month or more) the battery needs to
be recharged periodically. The battery runs down completely in
the course of 3 months. If the battery is fitted on a motorcycle,
be careful not to invert the connections, keeping in mind that
the black ground wire is connected to the negative terminal
while the red wire is connected to the terminal marked+.
Turn signal lights malfunction
TURN INDICATOR NOT WORKING
Possible Cause Operation
Electronic ignition device failure With the key switch set to "ON" jump the contacts 1 (Blue -
Black) and 5 (Red/Blue) on the control unit connector. If by
operating the turn indicator control the lights are not steadily
on, replace the control unit; otherwise, check the cable harness
and the switch.
Steering and suspensions
Controls
STEERING CONTROLS AND SUSPENSIONS
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.
Steering hardening 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.
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.
Seal fault or breakage Replace the shock absorber Check the condition of wear of the
steering covers and the adjustments.
Heavy steering
STEERING HARDENING
Possible Cause
Operation
Torque not conforming Check the tightening of the top and bottom ring nuts.
If irregularities continue in turning the steering even after mak-
ing the above adjustments, check the seats in which the ball
bearings rotate: replace if they are recessed.
X9 Evolution 500 Troubleshooting
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