Shock Absorbers - PIAGGIO X8 125 Workshop Manual

X8 125-200
- 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;
- remove the saddle and the helmet compartment;
- undo the two upper nuts (one on each side) fixing
the shock absorber spring unit to the chassis and
remove the shock absorbers.
Refitting
Carry out the previous operations but in reverse order.
Locking torques (N*m)
Lower shock absorber clamp 33 ÷ 41 Upper shock absorber clamp 33 ÷ 41
Centre-stand
Removal
- Unhook the springs.
- Loosen the nut.
- Pull out the screw.
Reassembly
- Install the sealing rings on the support tube of the
stand;
Suspensions
SUSP - 203