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WORKSHOP MANUAL X8 125-200 This workshop manual has been drawn up by Piaggio & C. Spa to be used by the workshops of Piaggio- Gilera dealers. This manual is addressed to Piaggio service mechanics who are supposed to have a basic knowledge of mechanics principles and of vehicle fixing techniques and procedures.
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INDEX OF TOPICS CHAR HARACTERISTICS TOOL OOLING MAIN AINTENANCE TROUBL ROUBLESHOOTING ELE SYS LECTRICAL SYSTEM ENG VE NGINE FROM VEHICLE NGINE SUSP USPENSIONS BRAK SYS RAKING SYSTEM COOL SYS OOLING SYSTEM CHAS HASSIS PRE DE DELIVERY TIME...
Even though the latter contains no asbestos, inhaling dust is harmful. Maintenance rules - Use original PIAGGIO spare parts and lubricants recommended by the Manufacturer. Non-original or non-conforming spares may damage the vehicle. - Use only the appropriate tools designed for this vehicle.
X8 125-200 Characteristics Engine prefix: M363M Version 200 Chassis prefix: ZAPM36200 ÷ 1001 Engine prefix: M362M Dimensions and mass DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Specification Desc./Quantity Dry weight 157 kg Wheelbase 1490 mm Height 1370 mm Overall length 2050 mm Width (handlebar)
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X8 125-200 Characteristics DATA 200 Specification Desc./Quantity Version 200 cc Engine single-cylinder, four-stroke Raffreddamento A liquido Bore x stroke 72 x 48.6 mm Cubic capacity 198 cm³ Compression ratio 11.5 :1 ignition advance (before TDC) 10° ± 1° at 2000 rpm - 32° ± 1° at 6500 rpm Walbro carburettor WVF 7H* Ø...
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X8 125-200 Characteristics Slot packing system Characteristic Compression ratio, 125 models Cr: 11.50 ÷ 13:1 Measurement «A» to be taken, is a value of piston protrusion. It indicates by how much the plane formed by the piston crown protrudes from the plane formed by the upper part of the cylinder. The further the piston protrudes from the cylinder, the thicker the base gasket to be used (to restore the compression ratio) and vice versa.
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X8 125-200 Characteristics Measurement «A» to be taken, is a value of piston protrusion. It indicates by how much the plane formed by the piston crown protrudes from the plane formed by the upper part of the cylinder. The further the piston protrudes from the cylinder, the thicker the base gasket to be used (to restore the compression ratio) and vice versa.
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X8 125-200 Characteristics Measurement «A» to be taken, is a value of piston re-entry. It indicates by how much the plane formed by the piston crown descends below the plane formed by the upper part of the cylinder. The further the piston falls inside the cylinder, the less the base gasket to be applied (to recover the compression ratio) and vice versa.
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X8 125-200 Characteristics Measurement «A» to be taken, is a value of piston re-entry. It indicates by how much the plane formed by the piston crown descends below the plane formed by the upper part of the cylinder. The further the piston falls inside the cylinder, the less the base gasket to be applied (to recover the compression ratio) and vice versa.
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X8 125-200 Characteristics Oversizes ENGINE 125 OVERSIZE Name Description Dimensions Initials Quantity Compression ring 57 x 1 0.15 ÷ 0.30 Oil scraper ring 57 x 1 0.10 ÷ 0.30 Oil scraper ring 57 x 2.5 0.15 ÷ 0.35 Compression ring 1st 57.2 x 1...
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X8 125-200 Characteristics Products PRODUCTS Product Description Specifications AGIP GREASE PV2 Grease for steering bearings and spindle Soap-based lithium and zinc oxide seats grease containing NLGI 2; ISO-L- XBCIB2 of the swinging arm MONTBLANC MOLYBDENUM Grease for driven pulley shaft adjusting...
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X8 125-200 Maintenance load on the spark plug power line (10 ÷ 15 KΩ in series to AT cable). - Remove the plastic cover from the slot on the fly- wheel cover. - Operating on the flash corrector displacement of the bulb, make the reference on the flywheel cover coincide with level on the water pump drive.
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X8 125-200 Maintenance ERSION Specification Desc./Quantity Spark elimination First threshold : 1 spark on 7 Second threshold : 2 sparks on 3 Version 200 : Operation threshold First threshold : 9900 ±50 Second threshold : 10100 ±50 Version 200 : Reactivation threshold First threshold : 9800 ±50 Second threshold: 10000 ±50...
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X8 125-200 Maintenance Spark plug MAIN - 43...
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X8 125-200 Maintenance Hub oil Make sure that there is oil in the rear hub (amount of oil contained ~ 150 cm³). To check the rear hub oil level, proceed as follows: 1) Park the scooter on level ground and place it on the centre stand.
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X8 125-200 Maintenance DISPOSE OF USED OILS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY. CAUTION UPON REPLACING HUB OIL, AVOID THE OIL COMING IN- TO CONTACT WITH THE REAR BRAKE DISC. Recommended products AGIP ROTRA 80W-90 Rear hub oil SAE 80W/90 Oil that exceeds the requirements of...
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The oil and cartridge filter «C» should be replaced every 6,000 km (125 cc) or 12,000 Km (250 cc) at an Authorized Piaggio Service Centre. The en- gine should be emptied by draining the oil from the filter drainage tap «B» on the flywheel side. In or- der to facilitate the oil drainage, loosen the cap/ bar.
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X8 125-200 Maintenance RUNNING THE ENGINE WITH INSUFFICIENT LUBRICA- TION OR WITH INADEQUATE LUBRICANTS ACCELER- ATES THE WEAR AND TEAR OF THE MOVING PARTS AND CAN CAUSE IRRETRIEVABLE DAMAGE. WARNING EXCESSIVE OIL LEVEL AT TOP-UPS CAN LEAD TO SCALE FORMATION AND VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONING.
X8 125-200 Maintenance This operation must be carried out with the en- gine cold and following the procedure below: 1) Rest the scooter on the central stand and on a flat ground. 2) Set the strut that regulates the position to its minimum height.
X8 125-200 Maintenance To use this reference mark, remove the spark plug and turn the engine in the opposite direction to the normal direction using a calliper spanner applied to the camshaft command pulley casing. N.B. TIME THE TIMING SYSTEM UNIT IF IT IS NOT IN PHASE.
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X8 125-200 Maintenance Proceed as follows: 1. Position the unloaded scooter, in running order and with the tyres inflated to the prescribed pres- sure, 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;...
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X8 125-200 Maintenance - Insert a conical plug into the vacuum feeding pump. - Connect the MITIVAC vacuum pump to the SAS control valve using a suitable pipe having the same size as the original fitted on the vehicle. - Start the vacuum up to -0.6 -0.8 Bar so as to close the valve and cut off the SAS system.
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X8 125-200 Maintenance SAS filters inspection and cleaning Insert the filter into its housing. Fit the valve support with the 3 screws Insert the rubber spacer on the valve and proceed with the assembly on the support. Fix the support with the 2 screws.
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X8 125-200 Maintenance Undo the 3 fixing screws "A", remove the secon- dary air filter cover and then take out the filtering element "B". - Wash with water and neutral soap. -Dry with a clean cloth and short blasts of com- pressed air.
X8 125-200 Troubleshooting This section makes it possible to find what solutions to apply when troubleshooting. For each failure, a list of the possible causes and pertaining operations is given. Engine Poor performance POOR PERFORMANCE Possible Cause Operation The carburettor is dirty; fuel pump or vacuum valve damaged Remove, wash with solvent and dry with compressed air or re-...
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X8 125-200 Troubleshooting Possible Cause Operation The carburettor is dirty; fuel pump or vacuum valve damaged Remove, wash with solvent and dry with compressed air or re- place Battery flat Check the charge of the battery, if there are any sulphur marks,...
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X8 125-200 Troubleshooting Possible Cause Operation The starter remains on Check: electric wiring, circuit not interrupted, mechanical movement and power supply; replace if necessary Minimum nozzle dirty Wash the nozzle with solvent and dry with compressed air Excessive exhaust noise...
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X8 125-200 Troubleshooting Insufficient braking NSUFFICIENT BRAKING Possible Cause Operation Inefficient braking system Check the pad wear (1.5 min). Check that the brake discs are not worn, scored or warped. Check the correct level of fluid in the pumps and change brake fluid if necessary. Check there is no air in the circuits;...
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X8 125-200 Troubleshooting Rear wheel REAR WHEEL ROTATES WITH ENGINE AT IDLE Possible Cause Operation Idling rpms too high Adjust the engine idle speed and the CO%, if necessary. Clutch fault Check the springs / clutch masses Controls STEERING CONTROLS AND SUSPENSIONS...
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INDEX OF TOPICS ELE SYS LECTRICAL SYSTEM...
X8 125-200 Electrical system ELECTRIC SYSTEM Specification Desc./Quantity Horn button Indicators switch Light switch Stop button on rear brake Instrument panel Open saddle button Horn Headlight remote control switch Radio display preset Front left turn signal lamp N°2 lamps 12V - 5W Complete headlamp N°2 lamps (H7), n°2 front position lamps 12V - 5W...
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X8 125-200 Electrical system Specification Desc./Quantity Electronic ignition device Thermistor Thermal switch Electric fan motor Fuel level sender HV coil Voltage regulator Engine oil pressure sensor Automatic starter Output for immobilizer diagnostic instrument Magneto flywheel Pick - up Starter motor...
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X8 125-200 Electrical system Ignition IGNITION Specification Desc./Quantity Pick - up Magneto flywheel Fuse Electronic controller Spark plug HV coil Voltage regulator Battery 12V-12Ah ELE SYS - 65...
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X8 125-200 Electrical system Headlights and automatic starter section HEADLIGHTS AND AUTOMATIC STARTER SECTION Specification Desc./Quantity Number-plate light bulb 12V 5W Four (4) light dashboard lighting bolbs 12V - 1.2W Headlight warning light 12V - 1.2W Two front parking light bulbs...
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X8 125-200 Electrical system Battery recharge and starting BATTERY RECHARGE AND START-UP SECTION Specification Desc./Quantity Engine stop switch Key switch contacts Fuse Front and rear brake light button Start up button Starter motor Remote starter switch Two (2) stop light bulbs...
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X8 125-200 Electrical system We inform you that a new thermal switch has been introduced starting with frame number ZAPM2300003507739 (X9) ZAPM3620000003383 (X8) ZAPM2850000001025 (Beverly), in order to prevent possible malfunctioning of the thermal switch. Turn signal lights FLASHING LIGHTS Specification Desc./Quantity...
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X8 125-200 Electrical system The duration of the flash depends on the electronic control unit program (see figure). If the led turns off and remains so when switching to "ON", it is necessary to check if there is battery voltage in the electric control unit.
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X8 125-200 Electrical system Virgin circuit If the ignition system has not been programmed, the engine can be started but it will run limited to 2000 rpm. When trying to accelerate, some evi- dent loss of power may be felt.
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X8 125-200 Electrical system 2-FLASH CODE - Example with programmed control unit, no transponder and/or malfunctioning aerial. Ignition disabled-Vehicle immobilised 3-FLASH CODE - Example with programmed control unit, aerial working properly and unknown trans- ponder code. Ignition disabled-Vehicle immobilised Diagnostic code - 2 flashes...
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X8 125-200 Electrical system Diagnostic code - 3 flashes If the 3-flash code is detected, check if the failure occurs when the MASTER key in inserted into the key switch. - If the failure disappears when the MASTER key is used, proceed to encode the service keys (Black).
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X8 125-200 Electrical system No spark plug Once the lack of power to the spark plug has been detected and the LED indicates it can be ignited, follow this procedure: - Pick-Up check. Disconnect the control unit connector and check that the cable between terminal No.
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X8 125-200 Electrical system High voltage coil secondary resistance value High voltage coil secondary resistance value: ~ 3000 ± 300 Ohm - Pick-Up. - Disconnect the control unit connector and con- nect the positive terminal to connector No. 2 and the negative terminal to connector No.
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X8 125-200 Electrical system Electric characteristic Ohm value: 0.7 ÷ 0.9 Ohm Also check that all yellow cables are insulated from the ground connection. If non-conforming values are detected, repeat the checks directly to the stator. In case of further rep- etitions of incorrect values replace the stator or repair the wiring.
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X8 125-200 Electrical system Voltage regulator check With a perfectly charged battery and lights off, measure voltage at the battery poles with a high running engine. The voltage should not exceed 15.2 Volt. In case higher voltages are detected, replace the regulator.
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X8 125-200 Electrical system If no voltage is detected, connect the multimeter negative terminal to the earth terminal and the positive terminal to the automatic starter orange cable; with the key switch set to «ON» check whether there is battery voltage; if there is no volt- age, check the wiring connections to the key switch and that the 15A fuse works properly.
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X8 125-200 Electrical system Fuses The electric system is equipped with: - four protective fuses «A» into the helmet com- partment, - four fuses «B» for the system circuitry safety, lo- cated inside the port in the rear left side of the shield.
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X8 125-200 Electrical system Dashboard A = Twin scale speedometer (km/h and mph) B = Fuel gauge C = Antitheft device LED D = Coolant temperature gauge E = Right turn indicator warning light E = Left turn indicator warning light...
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X8 125-200 Electrical system The clock, powered directly by the vehicle's bat- tery, may be set by pressing the «T» button loca- ted 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;...
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X8 125-200 Electrical system WHILE THE OTHER TWO RED WIRES MARKED (+) MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE TERMINAL MARKED WITH THE +POSITIVE SIGN WARNING WHEN THE BATTERY IS REALLY FLAT (WELL BELOW 12.6V) IT MIGHT OCCUR THAT 5 HOURS OF RECHARGING ARE NOT ENOUGH TO ACHIEVE OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE.
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X8 125-200 Electrical system Note: With the battery charger drw. 020334Y, it is possible to check the battery charge level with the Check function. The value indicated on the display must be higher than the value indicated on the chart;...
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X8 125-200 Electrical system Specification Desc./Quantity ANTITHEFT DEVICE LED OUTPUT ANTITHEFT DEVICE LED OUTPUT ANALOGUE CARD SERIAL DATE OUTPUT ANALOGUE CARD SERIAL DATE OUTPUT LIGHTS ON OUTPUT LIGHTS ON OUTPUT (Not connected) (Not connected) WAY INSTRUMENT CONNECTOR Specification Desc./Quantity GENERAL USE WARNING LIGHT INPUT...
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X8 125-200 Engine from vehicle This section describes the operations to make to separate of the motor of the vehicle. Exhaust assy. Removal • Unscrew the 3 screws fixing the muffler to the engine crankcase and the sup- porting arm;...
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X8 125-200 Engine from vehicle • Empty the cooling system. • Remove the clamps and disconnect the coolant feeding (engine compart- ment) and return (water pump) pipes. • Remove the holding springs and re- move the coolant out pipes; •...
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X8 125-200 Engine from vehicle • Remove the holding spring and move the petrol feed pipe to carburettor; • Cut the plastic clamp and disconnect the starter supply connection. • Loosen the two screws fixing the rear shock-absorbers to the crankcase and the mounting arm;...
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X8 125-200 Engine from vehicle and remove the supporting plate from the swinging arm buffer. • Support the vehicle adequately with the jack. Remove the engine - swinging arm fixing pin operating on the nut and the pin head. •...
X8 125-200 Engine This section describes the operations to be carried out on the engine and the tools to be used. Automatic transmission Transmission cover - To remove the transmission cover it is necessary to remove the plastic cover first, by inserting a screwdriver in the slotted holes.
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X8 125-200 Engine - Remove the 5 screws, found on two different lev- els, as well as the small casing. - To remove the intake throat on the transmission cover, just remove the 2 fixing screws indicated in the figure.
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X8 125-200 Engine Refitting the driven pulley shaft bearing - Slightly heat the crankcase from the inside so as not to damage the painted surface. - Insert the bearing in its seat. - Refit the Seeger ring. CAUTION USE AN APPROPRIATE REST SURFACE TO AVOID DAM- AGING THE COVER PAINT.
X8 125-200 Engine - Refit the roller with the special screw. - Tighten to the specified torque. - Refit the intake throat with the O-ring, the sump sealing gasket and a the fan housing. Locking torques (N*m) Anti-flapping roller 12 - 16...
X8 125-200 Engine - Using a feeler pin gauge and the magnetic base, measure the bell eccentricity. - Repeat the measurement in 3 positions (Central, internal, external). - If faults are found, replace the bell. Specific tooling 020074Y Support base for checking crankshaft...
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X8 125-200 Engine - Fit the special driven pulley spring compressor tool with the medium-length pins in position "C" screwed up from the inner side of the tool. - Introduce the adapter ring 11 with the chamfering facing the inside of the tool.
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X8 125-200 Engine Pin retaining collar - Simultaneously turn and pull the collar manually to remove it. N.B. USE TWO SCREWDRIVERS IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICUL- N.B. BE CAREFUL NOT TO PUSH THE SCREWDRIVERS IN TOO FAR TO AVOID DAMAGE THAT COULD COMPROMISE THE O-RING SEAL.
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X8 125-200 Engine - Remove the roller bearing using the modular punch. Specific tooling 020376Y Adaptor handle 020456Y Ø 24 mm adaptor 020363Y 20 mm guide Inspecting the driven fixed half-pulley - Measure the outer diameter of the pulley bushing.
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X8 125-200 Engine - Misurare il diametro esterno del boccolo della puleggia. - Verificare la superficie di contatto con la cinghia non presenti usure anomale. Characteristic Half-pulley standard diameter Standard diameter: Ø 40.985 mm Half-pulley minimum diameter Minimum admissible diameter: Ø 40.96 mm Inspecting the driven sliding half-pulley - Rimuovere i 2 anelli di tenuta interni e i 2 O-R;...
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X8 125-200 Engine MOVABLE DRIVEN HALF-PULLEY DIMENSIONS Specification Desc./Quantity Wear limit 0.3 mm standard diameter Diameter 41.000 - 41.035 mm maximum allowable diameter Ø 41.08 mm - Remove the belt and slide the movable half-pulley with the relevant bush, taking care of the falling free assembled rollers.
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X8 125-200 Engine Refitting the driven pulley - Inserire i nuovi paraoli ed anelli O-R sulla semi- puleggia mobile. - Lubrificare leggermente di grasso gli anelli O-R (A) indicati in figura. - Insert the new oil guards and O-rings on the mov- able half-pulley.
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X8 125-200 Engine Specific tooling 020263Y Driven pulley assembly sheath Recommended products AGIP GREASE SM 2 Grease for the tone wheel revolving ring Soap-based lithium grease containing NLGI 2 Mo- lybdenum disulphide; ISO-L-XBCHB2, DIN KF2K-20 Inspecting the clutch spring - Misurare la lunghezza libera della molla della semipuleggia condotta mobile.
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X8 125-200 Engine - Slightly preload the spring. - Make sure that the clutch is perfectly inserted into the adapter ring before proceeding to tighten the clutch nut. - Place the tool in the clamp with the control screw on the horizontal axis.
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X8 125-200 Engine - Support the driven pulley spring compressor ap- propriate tool with the control screw in vertical axis. - Arrange the tool with the medium length pins screwed in position "C" on the inside. - Introduce the adapter ring 11 with the chamfering facing upwards.
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X8 125-200 Engine 020444Y Tool for fitting/ removing the driven pulley clutch 020444Y011 adapter ring 020444Y009 wrench 46 x 55 Locking torques (N*m) Nut locking clutch unit on pulley 55 ÷ 60 Nm Refitting the driven pulley - Reassemble the clutch bell and spacer.
X8 125-200 Engine During the wear checks foreseen in the scheduled maintenance services at 6,000 km; 18,000 km; etc., check that the rim bottom of the toothing does not show signs of incisions or cracking (see figure): The rim bottom of the tooth must not have incisions or cracking;...
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X8 125-200 Engine - Remove the entire start-up crown unit with the torque limiter. - Remove the fixed driving half-pulley together with the O-ring and the steel washer touching the bush- ing. Inspecting the rollers case - Check that the internal bushing shown in the fig- ure is not abnormally worn and measure inner diameter A.
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X8 125-200 Engine Diameter 20.5 - 20.7 mm roller (125): Standard Diameter Ø 18.9 ÷ 19.1 mm Sliding bushing: Standard Diameter Ø 25.959 ÷ 25.98 mm movable driving half-pulley bushing: Standard Diameter 26.000 - 26.021 mm Refitting the driving pulley...
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X8 125-200 Engine - Correctly reassemble the previously removed Bendix back to its position. - Fit the steel shim washer in contact with the bushing and the fixed driving pulley together with the O-ring on the outside of the fan blades.
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X8 125-200 Engine Locking torques (N*m) Drive pulley nut 75 ÷ 83 - Correctly refit the previously removed Bendix back to its position. - Reassemble the parts of the unit (internal lining, fixed half-pulley, external lining, drive and nut), spread Loctite 243 Quick Set threadlock on the thread and tighten the nut to the prescribed torque.
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X8 125-200 Engine End gear Removing the hub cover - Empty the rear hub through the oil drainage plug. - Remove the 7 flanged screws indicated in the figure. - Remove the hub cover and its gasket. Removing the wheel axle - Remove the wheel axis complete with gear.
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X8 125-200 Engine Removing the wheel axle bearings Hold up the hub cover and take out the bearing. Specific tooling 020376Y Adaptor handle 020477Y Adaptor 37 mm 020483Y 30 mm guide With the appropriate tools, remove the oil seal as shown in the figure.
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X8 125-200 Engine Removing the driven pulley shaft bearing When removing the driven pulley shaft, the corre- sponding bearing and oil seal, remove the trans- mission cover and the clutch group as explained above. - Extract the driven pulley shaft from its bearing.
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X8 125-200 Engine Refitting the wheel axle bearing Support the hub cover on a wooden surface. - Heat the cover crankcase with special heat gun. - Fit the wheel shaft bearing with a modular punch as shown in the figure.
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X8 125-200 Engine Refitting the hub cover bearings In order to fit the hub box bearings, the engine crankcase and the cover must be heated with the special heat gun. - The three 15-mm bearings must be fitted using the appropriate tools: - The 42-mm side of the adapter must be turned towards the bearing.
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X8 125-200 Engine Refitting the ub cover - Fit a new gasket together with the centring dowels. - Seal the gasket of the breather pipe using black silicone sealant. - Fit the gearbox cover, making sure the breather pipe is in the correct position.
X8 125-200 Engine Flywheel cover Removing the hub cover - Remove the two clamps, the two couplings and empty the cooling system. - Remove the 4 retainers and the flywheel cover Removing the stator - Remove the electric terminal of the minimum oil pressure switch.
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X8 125-200 Engine Refitting the stator - Refit the stator and flywheel carrying out the re- moval procedure in reverse, tightening the retain- ers to the specified torque. - Place the cable harness as shown in the figure. - Stator screws and Pick-Up N.B.
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X8 125-200 Engine Removing the flywheel magneto - Lock the rotation of the Flywheel with the calliper spanner tool. - Remove the nut. - Take out the flywheel. CAUTION THE USE OF A CALLIPER SPANNER OTHER THAN THE ONE SUPPLIED COULD DAMAGE THE STATOR COILS N.B.
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X8 125-200 Engine Flywheel nut 54 ÷ 60 Refitting the starter motor - Fit a new O-ring on the starter motor and lubricate - Fit the starter on the crankcase and lock the 2 screws to the prescribed torque. Locking torques (N*m) Starter motor screws 11 ÷...
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X8 125-200 Engine Removing the rocker-arms cover - Remove the 5 screws indicated in the figure Removing the timing system drive - First remove the parts listed below: transmission cover, drive pulley with belt, oil sump with spring and by-pass piston, oil pump pulley cover, O-ring on the crankshaft and the sprocket wheel separa- tion washer.
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X8 125-200 Engine - Loosen the central screw on the tensioner first. - Remove the two fixings shown in the figure. - Remove the tensioner with its gasket. - Remove the internal hex screw and the counter- weight shown in the figure.
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X8 125-200 Engine Removing the cam shaft - Remove the 2 screws and the camshaft retainer shown in the diagram. - Remove the camshaft. - Remove the pins and the rocking levers from the flywheel side holes. N.B. IN NEEDED, THE HEAD MAY BE REMOVED WITH THE CAMSHAFT, ROCKING LEVER PINS AND FIXING BRACK- ET.
X8 125-200 Engine Removing the cylinder head - Remove the spark plug. - Remove the 2 side fixings shown in the figure. - Loosen the 4 head-cylinder fastening nuts in two or three stages and in criss-cross fashion. - Remove the head, the two centring dowels and the gasket.
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X8 125-200 Engine TO AVOID DAMAGING THE PISTON, SUPPORT IT WHILE REMOVING THE CYLINDER. N.B. BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE SEALING RINGS DURING REMOVAL. ENG - 126...
X8 125-200 Engine Inspecting the small end - Measure the internal diameter of the small end using an internal micrometer. N.B. REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT IF THE DIAMETER OF THE ROD SMALL END EXCEEDS THE STANDARD DIAMETER OR IT SHOWS SIGNS OF WEAR OR OVERHEATING.
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X8 125-200 Engine Inspecting the wrist pin - Check the pin outside diameter. - Calculate the coupling clearance between pin and connecting rod end. - Measure the capacity diameter on the piston. - Calculate the coupling clearance between pin and piston.
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X8 125-200 Engine MUST BE CARRIED OUT ACCORDING TO THE AXIS OF THE PISTON. Characteristic Piston pin diameter: Standard diameter: 200 - 250 cc 68,990 ÷ 69,018 Pin diameter Standard diameter: 125 cc 56.997 ÷ 57.025 Piston pin diameter: Piston 200 - 250 68,933 ÷...
X8 125-200 Engine Inspecting the piston - Carefully clean the seal housings. - Measure the coupling clearance between the seal rings and the grooves using suitable sensors, as shown in the diagram. - If the clearance is greater than that indicated in the table, replace the piston.
X8 125-200 Engine Removing the piston - Install piston and wrist pin onto the connecting rod, aligning the piston arrow the arrow facing towards the exhaust. - Fit the pin stop ring onto the appropriate tool. - With opening in the position indicated on the tool...
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X8 125-200 Engine Choosing the gasket - Provisionally fit the piston into the cylinder, with- out any base gasket. - Assemble a dial gauge on the specific tool Support to check piston position 020428Y - Set the dial gauge to zero placing the tool on a contrasting surface.
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X8 125-200 Engine Refitting the piston rings - Place the oil scraper spring on the piston. - Refit the oil scraper ring with the join of spring ends on the opposite side from the ring gap and the word 'TOP' towards the crown of the piston.
X8 125-200 Engine Inspecting the cylinder head - Using a trued bar and a feeler thickness gauge check that the cylinder head surface is not worn or distorted. Maximum allowable run-out: 0.05 mm - Check that the camshaft and the rocking lever pin capacities exhibit no wear.
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X8 125-200 Engine Inspecting the timing system components - Check that the guide slider and the tensioner slider are not worn out. - Ensure that the camshaft control pulley chain as- sembly and the sprocket wheel are not worn. - If you detect wear, replace the parts or, if the chain, sprocket wheel and pulley are worn, replace the whole unit.
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X8 125-200 Engine Inspecting the valve housings - Check the width of the imprint on the valve seat«V» wear limit max. 1.6 mm. - Remove any carbon formation from the valve guides. - Measure the inside diameter of each valve guide.
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X8 125-200 Engine CAUTION TO AVOID SCORING THE FAYING SURFACE, DO NOT KEEP ROTATING THE VALVE WHEN NO LAPPING COM- POUND IS LEFT. CAREFULLY WASH THE CYLINDER HEAD AND THE VALVES WITH A SUITABLE PRODUCT FOR THE TYPE OF LAPPING COMPOUND BEING USED.
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X8 125-200 Engine Inspecting the springs and half-cones - Check that the upper spring caps and the cotter halves show no signs of abnormal wear. Refitting the valves - Lubricate the valve guides with engine oil. - Place the valve spring supports on the head.
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X8 125-200 Engine Inspecting the cam shaft - Inspect the camshaft for signs of abnormal wear on the cams. - Check the cam height. - Check there is no wear on the camshaft retaining plate and its associated groove on the camshaft.
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X8 125-200 Engine Camshaft check: Maximum admissible axial clearance 0.42 mm Camshaft check: Standard axial clearance: 0.11 - 0.41 mm Camshaft check: Standard height Exhaust: 29.209 mm Camshaft check: Standard height Inlet: 30.285 mm Camshaft check: Minimum admissible diame- Bearing B diameter: 19.950 mm Camshaft check: Minimum admissible diame- Bearing A Ø: 36.94 mm...
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X8 125-200 Engine Fit the pins and rocking levers. - Lubricate the two rocking levers through the holes at the top. - Lubricate the 2 bearings and insert the cam shaft in the cylinder head with the cams corresponding to the rockers.
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X8 125-200 Engine Assemble the limiting bell using the counterweight fixing screw as a reference. - Tighten the clamping screw to the prescribed tor- que. Locking torques (N*m) Limiting bell screw 11 ÷ 15 Nm Set the tensioner cursor to the rest position.
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X8 125-200 Engine Name Torque in Nm Slider screw 10 ÷ 14 Nm - Fit the timing chain guide pad. - Insert the centring dowel between the cylinder head to the cylinder, fit the cylinder head gasket and the cylinder head.
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X8 125-200 Engine Refitting the rocker-arms cover - Refit the cylinder head cover and tighten the 5 clamping screws to the prescribed torque. - Make sure the gasket is positioned properly. Locking torques (N*m) Tappet cover screws 6 - 7 Nm Refitting the intake manifold Fit the intake manifold and do up the three screws.
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X8 125-200 Engine - Remove the two retainers indicated in the figure and the starter motor. Before opening the engine crankcase, it is advis- able to check axial clearance of the crankshaft. To do this, use a plate and a support with appropriate tool dial gauge.
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X8 125-200 Engine Fitting clearance Connecting rod axial clearance 0.20 - 0.50 Check the radial clearance on the connecting rod. Standard clearance: 0.036 ÷ 0.054 mm -Check the surfaces that limit the axial free-play are not scored and measure the width of the crank- shaft between these surfaces, as shown in the diagram.
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X8 125-200 Engine Check the diameters of both the driving shaft ends according to the axes and planes shown in the fig- ure. Half-shafts are classified into two categories, Cat. 1 and Cat. 2. The table is shown below. Characteristic Standard diameter (125 - 200) Cat.
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X8 125-200 Engine To install the drive shaft on the support and to measure the misalignment in the 4 points indicated in figure. - Check that the driving shaft cone, the tab seat, the oil seal capacity, the toothed gear and the threaded tangs are in good working order.
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X8 125-200 Engine Inspecting the crankcase halves - Before proceeding to check the crankcase halves, thoroughly clean all surfaces and oil ducts. - On the transmission-side crankcase half, take particular care when handling the oil pump com- partment and the oil ducts, the by-pass duct, the main bushings and the cooling jet on the trans- mission side (see diagram).
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X8 125-200 Engine THE HEAD LUBRICATION CHANNEL IS PROVIDED WITH A SHUTTER JET; THIS GIVES A "LOW PRESSURE" HEAD LUBRICATION; THIS CHOICE WAS MADE TO REDUCE THE OIL TEMPERATURE IN THE SUMP. THE JET CLOG- GING IMPAIRS THE HEAD LUBRICATION AND THE TIM- ING MECHANISMS.
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X8 125-200 Engine - The bushing housings in the crankcase are avail- able in two categories, Cat. 1 and Cat. 2, as are the crankshafts. - The main bushings are available in three thick- ness categories, identified by colour markings, as shown in the table below.
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X8 125-200 Engine LIEVED TO ALLOW BENDING DURING THE DRIVING OPERATION. N.B. CRANKCASES FOR REPLACEMENTS ARE SELECTED WITH CRANKCASE HALVES OF THE SAME CATEGORY AND ARE FITTED WITH CATEGORY B BUSHINGS (BLUE) Characteristic Standard driving depth 1.35 ÷ 1.6 Diameter of crankcase without bushing 32.953 ÷...
X8 125-200 Engine Oil pressure check - After removing the flywheel cover as described in the "Flywheel" chapter, remove the electric con- nexion of the minimum oil pressure switch and then remove the switch. - With the engine idling at 1650 rpm and the oil temperature at ~90°C, check that the oil pressure...
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X8 125-200 Engine Crankshaft oil seals Refitting - Fit the internal bulkhead by locking the two screws to the prescribed torque. - Fit the oil filter fitting and tighten it to the specified torque. - Place a new gasket on one of the crankcase halves, preferably on the transmission side, to- gether with the locating dowels.
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X8 125-200 Engine Oil pump - Check there are no signs of wear on the oil pump shaft or body. - Check there are no signs of scoring or wear on the oil pump cover. - If you detect non-conforming measurements or scoring, replace the faulty parts or the unit.
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X8 125-200 Engine Inspecting the by-pass valve - Check the unloaded spring length. - Check that the small piston is not scored. - Ensure that it slides freely on the crankcase and that it guarantees a good seal. - If not, eliminate any impurities or replace defective parts.
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X8 125-200 Engine ing lubrication of the crankshaft and connect- ing rod Locking torques (N*m) Oil sump screws 10 ÷ 14 SAS valve Inspecting the one-way valve - Remove the SAS valve. - Provisionally assemble the rubber coupling of the SAS valve outlet to ensure tightness.
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X8 125-200 Engine Inspecting the cut-off - Remove the SAS valve. - Connect the MITYVAC pump in low-pressure mode (VACUUM) to the CUT-OFF valve vacuum intake. - Apply a vacuum value higher than 0.5 BAR. - Check that this value is kept all the time.
X8 125-200 Engine Fuel supply - To clean the filtering element proceed as follows: remove the 4 filter cover fixing screws indicated in the figure; remove the cover and take out the pa- per filtering element, clean with compressed air and refit.
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X8 125-200 Engine - Remove the protection, the bracket and the start- er acting on the screw shown in the figure. - Remove the 2 screws and the starter support with the gasket. - Remove the clamp and cover with the airing filter of the diaphragm chamber.
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X8 125-200 Engine - Remove the vacuum valve together with the di- aphragm. - Unscrew the bayonet joint 1/8 of a turn and re- move, take out the spring and vacuum valve nee- - Remove the 4 screws indicated in the figure.
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X8 125-200 Engine - Remove the chamber with the accelerating pump, its control and gasket. - Remove the oil pump seal. - Remove the intake and outlet valves of the intake pump from the tank N.B. CAUTION, THE ACCELERATION PUMP VALVES ARE MADE UP OF NOZZLES, SPRING AND BALL.
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X8 125-200 Engine -Remove the maximum nozzle. -Remove diffuser. ENG - 164...
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X8 125-200 Engine - Remove the sprayer. N.B. WHEN CLEANING THE CARBURETTOR BODY REMOVE THE SPRAYER TO AVOID LOSING PARTS. IF THE SPRAY- ER IS FORCED IN ITS HOUSING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE IT AS THIS WILL ONLY DAMAGE IT.
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X8 125-200 Engine Walbro To detach the carburettor from the engine, it is necessary to move the air filter and remove the transmission throttle control, the automatic starter connexion, the clamps anchoring the carburettor to the filter housing and to the inlet manifold, the air delivery pipe to the diaphragm, and the intake fitting.
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X8 125-200 Engine Remove the 4 fixing screws indicated in the figure and the vacuum chamber cover. N.B. DURING THE REMOVAL OF THE COVER TAKE SPECIAL CARE NOT TO RELEASE THE SPRING ACCIDENTALLY. Remove the vacuum valve together with the dia- phragm.
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X8 125-200 Engine Unscrew the bayonet joint 1/8 of a turn, remove it, take out the spring and vacuum valve plunger Remove the 4 screws shown in the figure. Remove the tank with the intake pump, its control and gasket.
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X8 125-200 Engine Remove the acceleration pump piston with the ring nut, the hood, the O-Ring and the spring from the tank as shown in the figure. Adequately support the carburettor and using a rod and hammer remove the float pin acting from the throttle control side.
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X8 125-200 Engine Remove the cover of the duct from the carburettor to the starter nozzle as shown in the figure. -Remove the maximum nozzle. -Remove diffuser. Remove the sprayer. N.B. THIS OPERATION IS NECESSARY TO AVOID LOSING SPRAYER PARTS WHEN CLEANING THE CARBURETTOR BODY.
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X8 125-200 Engine Remove the minimum flow screw with the O-ring, the washer and the spring. -Remove the 2 fixing screws, the cover, the spring, and the cut-off device diaphragm. CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT REMOVING PARTS EMBEDDED IN THE CARBURETTOR BODY SUCH AS: FUEL SUPPLY PIPE,...
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X8 125-200 Engine Kehin - Before refitting, wash the carburettor body accu- rately with petrol and compressed air. - Pay special attention to the fuel supply pipe and the plunger seat. - For maximum circuit, check the air adjustment is correct as shown in the figure.
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X8 125-200 Engine - Check that the coupling surfaces, the tank and the diaphragm are not dented. -Check that the depression valve housing pipe is not scratched. - Check that the throttle valve and the shaft do not show abnormal wear.
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X8 125-200 Engine - Introduce the float with the rod on the fuel feeding tube side. N.B. INTRODUCE THE RETURN SPRING ON THE FLOAT PLATE ADEQUATELY - Remove the drainage screw from the tank, wash and blow it properly and make sure the accelera- tion pump pipes are clean.
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X8 125-200 Engine - The screw final position should be determined by an exhaust fume analysis. - Adjust the carburettor by turning the screw twice from the close position. Walbro - Before refitting, wash the carburettor body accu- rately with petrol and compressed air.
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X8 125-200 Engine - For the starter circuit, blow the connection pipe properly with the jet.This is necessary because the nozzle support hides other inaccessible internal calibrations. - Blow the intake nozzle properly. N.B. THE ACCELERATION NOZZLE OUTLET IS EXTREMELY SMALL AND IS ORIENTED TO THE THROTTLE VALVE.
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X8 125-200 Engine Level check Kehin - Place the carburettor inclined as shown in the figure. - Check that the float reference is parallel to the tank coupling surface - If different positions are detected, change the plunger control metal plate direction to obtain the position described above.
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X8 125-200 Engine - Remove the drainage screw from the tank, wash and blow the tank properly and make sure the ac- celeration pump intake and supply valve are clean. - Being the valves unidirectional, blow them care- fully with compressed air, at the inner side of the tank for the intake valve and at the pump piston housing for the supply valve.
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X8 125-200 Engine - Prepare the carburettor for adjustment by rotating the screw 3 turns from the close position. - Check that the rocking lever control of the accel- erating pump does not show abnormal wear. - Check that the end of stroke screw of the rocking lever protrudes 3.2 mm.
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X8 125-200 Engine N.B. THE VALVE CAN BE INSERTED IN ONLY ONE POSSIBLE POSITION. - Reassemble the spring with the pin lock. - Remove the cover of the vacuum chamber being careful to correctly insert the spring in its place on the cover.
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X8 125-200 Engine - Reassemble the filter with its clamp. - Wash and blow dry the starter support. Assemble a new gasket on the carburettor body and tighten the 2 fixing screws. Walbro - Check that the pin does not show signs of wear and that the lock is in the 3rd of the 3 notches.
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X8 125-200 Engine - Check that the diaphragm is not worn or has hardened. If it does, replace it. - Refit the tapered pin on the vacuum valve. - Make sure the spring is in the correct position on the plunger and inserted in its housing.
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X8 125-200 Engine Inspecting the automatic choke device - Check that the piston of the automatic starter is not deformed or rusty. - Check that the piston slides freely from the seat to the support. - Check that the sealing gasket of the piston is not deformed.
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X8 125-200 Engine 5 min Electric characteristic Check the automatic starter: Resistance around 30 Ω Kehin - Check that the automatic starter piston is not de- formed or rusty. - Check that the piston slides freely from the seat to the support.
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X8 125-200 Engine TO CARRY OUT THIS CHECK PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION NOT TO GENERATE SHORT CIRCUITS USE A CABLE SECTION WITH A TERMINAL SUITABLE TO BE CONNEC- TED TO THE STARTER. Characteristic Check the automatic starter: Kehin: Protrusion value XX ÷ XX mm at approx. 20°C...
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X8 125-200 Engine Characteristic Check the auto starter: Protrusion Value for Walbro 12.5 ÷ 13 mm at approx. 20°C Check the automatic starter: Walbro maximum protrusion 18.5 ÷ 19 mm Check the automatic starter: Walbro max. time 5 min Electric characteristic Walbro Resistance approx.
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X8 125-200 Engine loosened the CO value rises (rich mix). Tightening the screw decreases the CO (lean mix). - If the adjustment of the flow screw causes a rpm increase readjust the revs again and if necessary, the flow screw to reach stable values.
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X8 125-200 Engine CORRECT COUPLING OF THE RPM INDICATOR WILL BE INDICATED WHEN IT CAN READ RPM OVER 6000 ÷ 8000 Characteristic Idle adjustment: Pipe sizes Ø 40 mm Idle adjustment: length 500 ÷- 600 mm ENG - 188...
X8 125-200 Suspensions This section is devoted to operations that can be carried out on the suspension. Front Removing the front wheel • Remove the front brake calliper after undoing the screws fixing it to the leg. • Loosen the wheel axle locking nut.
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X8 125-200 Suspensions 020376Y Adaptor handle 020456Y Ø 24 mm adaptor 020412Y 15 mm guide - Heat the bearing seat on the side the brake disc with the heat gun. - Insert the bearing using the punch consisting of adaptor handle, 42x47 mm adaptor and 15 mm guide, and drive it up to the stop.
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X8 125-200 Suspensions - Heat the bearing seat on the odometer drive side with the heat gun. - Insert the two bearings using the punch consist- ing of adaptor handle, 32x35 mm adaptor and 15 mm guide, and drive it up to the stop.
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X8 125-200 Suspensions Wheel axle nut Safety screw on fork leg 45 ÷ 50 6 ÷ 7 Handlebar Removal • Remove the 3 handlebar covers as ex- plained in the «Bodywork» Chapter. • Remove the handlebar wiring fixing clips and disconnect the electric con- nectors from the brake levers.
X8 125-200 Suspensions Front fork Removal - Remove the front wheel. - Remove the handlebar and tip it onto the shield back plate being careful not to damage the plate. - Using the appropriate tool, loosen and remove the upper ring nut, the space washer, the counter ring nut and the spacer ring.
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X8 125-200 Suspensions - Remove the first spring featuring 15 turns. - Remove the spring support plate. - Remove the second spring featuring 21 turns. - Drain the oil. - Separate the stem from the leg by removing the screws with copper washer shown in the figure. To prevent the rotation of the pumping insert a 12 mm hexagonal wrench for internal parts in the stem.
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X8 125-200 Suspensions Check there are no signs of wear or seizing up between the stem and the leg. Otherwise, replace the damaged parts. Characteristic Maximum leg diameter 35.10 mm Minimum stem diameter 34.90 mm Check that the oil holes on the pumping element are not clogged.
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X8 125-200 Suspensions - Insert the contrast spring into the pumping mem- ber. - Insert the pumping element inside the stem. - Insert the pumping element guide bushing at the lower stem end. - Insert the stem in the leg being careful not to let the stem guide bushing come out.
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X8 125-200 Suspensions - Loosen the fork clamp screws and ensure the stem closure cap is fitted properly on the clamp. - Tighten the clamp screws to the prescribed tor- que. Specific tooling 020376Y Adaptor handle 020359Y 42x47-mm Adaptor Locking torques (N*m)
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X8 125-200 Suspensions - Refit the three handlebar covers as described in the «Bodywork» Chapter. - Install the front wheel. - Refit the brake calliper on the fork leg. Specific tooling 020055Y Wrench for steering tube ring nut Locking torques (N*m)
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X8 125-200 Suspensions Removal Remove upper bearing with an appropriate tool. N.B. USE THE APPROPRIATE TOOL AGAIN TO REMOVE THE LOWER HOUSING OF THE STEERING LOWER BEARING Specific tooling 020004Y Punch for removing fifth wheels from headstock SUSP - 200...
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X8 125-200 Suspensions Refitting Insert the lower and upper bearing on the chassis using an appropriate tool. N.B. ASSEMBLE THE LOWER HOUSING ON HE STEERING TUBE WITH A TUBE SECTION OF AN ADEQUATE DIAME- TER. Specific tooling 001330Y Tool for fitting steering seats...
X8 125-200 Suspensions Removing the rear wheel Removal - Unscrew the four fixing screws and remove the muffler and the relevant bracket; - Unscrew the central retaining nut. Reassembly Carry out the previous operations in reverse order. Locking torques (N*m)
X8 125-200 Suspensions - Loosen the nut on the inside of the frame from the left-hand side (see figure) and remove the rel- evant spindle; - Remove the swinging arm. Shock absorbers Removal Proceed as follows: - Undo the screw fixing the shock absorber spring unit to the engine (A) on one side and the corre- sponding support (B) on the other;...
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X8 125-200 Suspensions - Carry out the operations described above in re- verse order, then insert the sealing rings into their seats. CAUTION Lubricate the following parts with grease: spring coupling pins, bushings on stand fixing bracket. Recommended products AGIP GREASE PV2 Grease for control levers...
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INDEX OF TOPICS BRAK SYS RAKING SYSTEM...
X8 125-200 Braking system This section è is devoted to the description of the braking system components. Rear brake calliper Removal Proceed as follows: - remove the exhaust pipe; - loosen fitting and detach brake lines, without spilling any brake fluid on the tyre;...
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X8 125-200 Braking system Removal Proceed as follows: - place a suitable container, then disconnect the oil pipe from the calliper; - Remove the two screws (indicated in the figure) fixing the calliper to the support and remove the calliper.
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X8 125-200 Braking system and then the pads, fixing them with the corre- sponding screws (1); 5) place the calliper on the disc and lock it to the strut by tightening the fixing screws; 6) fix the pipe joint on the calliper at the prescribed torque.
X8 125-200 Braking system Front brake disc Removal Remove the wheel and check that the axial devi- ation of the braking surface is within in the recom- mended values: - If this is not the case, replace the disc and repeat the test.
X8 125-200 Braking system Disc Inspection - Remove the front wheel - Use a micrometer to check the disc thickness as shown in the photograph - Repeat the measurement in at least 6 points on the disk - Remove the front brake calliper...
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X8 125-200 Braking system Rear brake pads Removal Proceed as follows: - remove the silencer. - loosen the two screws shown in the figure. - remove the lock ring and the pin. - extract the two pads from the bottom.
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X8 125-200 Braking system DISC. IN THIS CASE; CAREFULLY CLEAN THE CALLIPER AND DEGREASE THE BRAKE DISC. Specific tooling 020329Y MityVac vacuum-operated pump Locking torques (N*m) Oil bleed screw 8 ÷ 12 Front brake pump Removal 1) remove the front and rear handlebar covers;...
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X8 125-200 Braking system 6. Piston 7. Gasket 8. Spring 9. Tank CAUTION ALL THE SEALS AND GASKETS MUST BE REPLACED EVERY TIME THE PUMP IS SERVICED. BRAK SYS - 213...
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INDEX OF TOPICS COOL SYS OOLING SYSTEM...
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X8 125-200 Cooling system Circuit diagram Water pump - overhaul Check components COOL SYS - 215...
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X8 125-200 Cooling system - Check that the rotor does not show abnormal wear or dents; - Check that the rotor shaft is not rusty; - Check that there is no rust on the bearing seats or the ceramic seal;...
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X8 125-200 Cooling system ALWAYS USE NEW CERAMIC RING AND GASKETS. AS- SEMBLING THE CERAMIC SEALING RING IN A MANNER OTHER THAN MANUALLY MAY DAMAGE THE RING. N.B. Centre the punch well on the rotor. Push the shaft in and check that the wheel flywheel cover is level.
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X8 125-200 Cooling system such cases we recommend cleaning the casing in order to be able to check again for leaks after a distance of more than 1500 km. If leaks continue or in the event of real losses, the ceramic seal should be replaced.
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X8 125-200 Cooling system Thermostat Removal - Loosen the two screws indicated in the figure and remove the thermostat cover. - Remove the thermostat with its gasket. COOL SYS - 219...
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X8 125-200 Cooling system Check - Visually check that the thermostat is not dam- aged. - Prepare a metal container with approx. 1 litre of water. - Immerse the thermostat, keeping it in the centre of the container. - Immerse the multimeter temperature probe, near the thermostat.
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X8 125-200 Cooling system Check the temperature when the thermostat starts to open: Opening start temperature: 69.5 ÷72.5°C Heat up until the thermostat is completely open. Opening travel: 3.5 mm at 80°C CAUTION - To execute the test correctly, make sure neither the thermostat nor the thermometer touches the container.
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X8 125-200 Chassis This section è is devoted to the operations that can be carried out on the vehicle's bodywork. Seat • Raise the saddle • Undo the three screws fixing the plate to the central cover and remove the saddle.
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X8 125-200 Chassis Driving mirrors • Remove the joint rubber of the mirror housing from the bottom; • Unscrew the two screws, then remove the covering from the support arm; • Remove the 2 lower retainers fixings the mirror to the frame.
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X8 125-200 Chassis Front handlebar cover • Undo the three clamping screws of the upper handlebar cover and pull it up- wards. • Undo screw «B», then remove cover «A». • Undo the two clamping screws at the bottom. Headlight assy.
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X8 125-200 Chassis See also Flyscreen Frame central cover • • Remove the saddle • - Remove the shield back plate • - Remove the side panels • Undo the two rear clamping screws • Detach the covering caps of the front...
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X8 125-200 Chassis Legshield • Remove the front headlight • Remove the upper three fixings • Remove the eight clamping screws (4 each side) on the shield back plate. • Remove the eight clamping screws (four per side) for fixing the shield with the radiator grille and the spoiler.
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X8 125-200 Chassis Knee-guard • - Remove the front shield. • Remove the expansion tank from the shield back plate and fix it to the small front frame in such a way that it does not turn over; • Disconnect the clock setting button and electrical socket connection;...
X8 125-200 Chassis Taillight assy. • After accessing the rear glove box, undo two rear light clamping screws «D». • Once you have removed the rear light, remove screw «E» and remove the turn indicator. • Central lights: parking lights;...
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X8 125-200 Chassis Footrest • - Remove the central cover of the frame. • Undo the four clamping screws of the footboard and remove it. • Undo the four clamping screws on the edge of the footboard and remove the lower cover.
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X8 125-200 Chassis • Undo screw «E» under the turn indica- tor. • Remove the four screws «F», then re- move the side panel by pulling it back- wards to free the teeth hooking it to the central cover. See also...
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X8 125-200 Chassis • Undo the clamping screws «A» (two of which are on the knob-type head) and remove the air-box cover. See also Side fairings Helmet bay • - Remove the central cover of the frame. • Remove the three clamping screws of the rear handlebar cover and remove - Open the glove box flap;...
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X8 125-200 Chassis - Undo the 2 screws located in the front part of the helmet compartment. - Undo the 4 screws (2 per side) on the sides of the helmet compartment. • Raise the helmet compartment as far as possible;...
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X8 125-200 Chassis Handles and top side fairings • Remove the passenger grab handle by undoing the two upper screws «A» and the two lower screws «B» in the helmet compartment. Flyscreen • Remove the driving mirrors; • Undo the four clamping screws «B»,...
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X8 125-200 Chassis Analogue instrument panel support • Remove the windscreen; • Undo the two front screws. • Undo the two screws at the side of the handlebar cover and the two on the up- per part of the shield back plate;...
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X8 125-200 Pre-delivery Carry out the listed tests before delivering the vehicle. Warning - Be very careful when handling fuel. Aesthetic inspection Appearance check: - Paintwork - Fitting plastic parts - Scratches - Dirt Tightening torques inspection Lock check - Safety locks...
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X8 125-200 Pre-delivery - Horn - Starter CAUTION TO ENSURE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE, THE BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED BEFORE USE. INADEQUATE CHARGING OF THE BATTERY WITH A LOW LEVEL OF ELECTROLYTE BEFORE IT IS FIRST USED SHORTENS THE LIFE OF THE BATTERY.
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X8 125-200 Pre-delivery - Abnormal noise Static test Static control after the test ride: - Starting when warm - Starter operation - Minimum hold (turning the handlebar) - Uniform turning of the steering - Possible leaks CAUTION CHECK AND ADJUST TYRE PRESSURE WITH TYRES AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
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X8 125-200 Time This section is devoted to the time necessary to carry out repairs. The description, code and predetermined time for each operation are specified. Engine NGINE Code Action Duration 001001 Engine - Replacement 001136 Exhaust emissions - Adjustment...
X8 125-200 Time Starter motor TARTER MOTOR Code Action Duration 001020 Starter motor - Replacement 001017 Starter sprocket wheel - Replace- ment 001141 Anti-flapping roller - belt - Replace- ment 001175 Anti-vibration roller - Service 005045 Starter motor cable assembly - Re-...
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X8 125-200 Time Air cleaner AIR CLEANER Code Action Duration 001015 Air filter box - Replacement 001014 Air filter - Replacement / cleaning 004122 Air cleaner/ carburettor union - Re- placement TIME - 260...
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X8 125-200 Time Frame CHASSIS Code Action Duration 004001 Chassis - Replacement 004146 Front frame - Replacement 004147 Footrest support bracket, one side - Replacement 004148 Footrest support bracket, both sides - Replacement 004116 Rear frame - Replacement TIME - 261...
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X8 125-200 Time Centre-stand TAND REPAIR TIME Code Action Duration 004004 Stand - Replacement 004102 Side stand - Replacement 001053 Stand bolt - Replacement TIME - 262...
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X8 125-200 Time Side fairings IDE COVERS Code Action Duration 004068 One passenger grab handle - Re- placement 004085 Fairing (1) - Replacement 004012 Rear side panels - Replacement 004053 Spoiler - Replacement 004036 Frame cover - Replacement 004075 Front mat - Replacement...
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X8 125-200 Time Rear cover HIELD BACK PLATE Code Action Duration 004065 Shield back plate - Replacement 004156 Glove box flap and/or support - Re- placement 004145 Glove box - Replacement 007024 Expansion tank cap - Replacement 004142 electric socket - Replacement...
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X8 125-200 Time Central cover ENTRAL COVER Code Action Duration 002082 Fuel tank cap opening drive - Re- placement 004135 Fuel tank lid - Replacement 004011 Frame central cover - Replacement TIME - 266...
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X8 125-200 Time Mudguard UDGUARDS Code Action Duration 004002 Front mudguard - Replacement 004167 Grille / radiator cover - Replacement 004009 Rear mudguard - Replacement TIME - 267...
X8 125-200 Time Fuel tank UEL TANK Code Action Duration 004005 Fuel tank - Replacement 004007 Fuel valve - Replacement 005010 Tank float - Replacement TIME - 268...
X8 125-200 Time Cooling system OOLING SYSTEM Code Action Duration 007002 Water radiator - replacement 007016 Fan with support - Replacement 007001 Expansion tank - Replacement 007024 Expansion tank cap - Replacement 007019 Connection water pump pipe / return pipe - Replacement...