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GILERA 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.
Nexus 125 ie
Ed. 04_11/2012

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  • Page 1 GILERA 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.
  • Page 2 The instructions given in this manual are intended to provide a clear, simple guide to using your vehicle; this booklet also details routine maintenance procedures and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an authorised Dealer or Service Centre. The booklet also contains instructions for simple repairs.
  • Page 3 Personal safety Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal injury. Safeguarding the environment Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the vehicle to prevent dam- aging 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INDEX VEHICLE..................Runningin.................. 33 Dashboard................Startinguptheengine..............34 Instruments................11 Precautions................35 Indicatorunir................11 Difficultstartup................36 Clock..................12 Stoppingtheengine..............37 Digitallcddisplay................ 13 Stand..................37 Maintenanceicons..............14 Automatictransmission.............. 38 Settingthetotalandtripodometers........... 15 Safedriving................39 Settingthedatefunction............15 MAINTENANCE................41 *MODE*button............... 15 Engineoillevel................42 Keyswitch.................. 16 Engineoillevelcheck...............
  • Page 6 Helmetcompartmentlightingbulb..........66 Brakelight.................. 67 Rear-viewmirrors............... 68 Frontandreardiscbrake.............. 68 Puncture..................70 delveicolo.................. 70 Cleaningthevehicle..............71 TECHNICALDATA............... 77 Toolkit..................82 SPAREPARTSANDACCESSORIES........... 83 Warnings................... 84 SCHEDULEDMAINTENANCE............. 87 Scheduledservicingtable............88...

  • Page 7: Vehicle

    Nexus 125 ie Chap. 01 Vehicle...
  • Page 8 01_01...

  • Page 9: Dashboard

    Dashboard (01_01) A = Ignition key-switch B = Starter button C = Throttle grip D = Front brake lever E = «Mode» remote switch F = Emergency cut-off switch G= Digital instrument panel H = Warning light unit on digital instrument panel I = Analogue instrument panel L = Passing M = Rear brake lever...
  • Page 10 01_02...

  • Page 11: Instruments

    Instruments (01_02) A = Rpm indicator B = Speedometer with twin scale (km/h and mph) C = Engine control warning light D = Low fuel warning light M = Low oil pressure warning light F = Turn indicator warning light G = Antitheft device LED H = LCD Display I = «Odo/Set»...

  • Page 12: Clock

    B = Headlight warning light C = High-beam warning light D = Warning light pre-installation Clock (01_04) Pushing the «CLOCK» button for less than 1 second displays the following sequence: • TIME • DATE • TOTAL/PARTIAL To set the clock push and hold the «CLOCK» button longer than 3 seconds. The numbers showing the hours will begin flashing.

  • Page 13: Digitallcddisplay

    01_05 Digitallcddisplay (01_05) A = «SERVICE» maintenance icon B = «BELT» maintenance icon C = Battery Icon D = Miles/gallons icon (Not used) E = 3-digit display, board computer F = Fuel gauge...

  • Page 14: Maintenanceicons

    G = Miles per hour icon H = Total odometer indicator I = Partial odometer indicator L = «ODO/SET» button M = Km/h gauge N = «CLOCK» button O = 5-digit display P = «MODE» button Q = Maximum speed indicator R = Mean speed S = Water temperature gauge Maintenanceicons (01_06)

  • Page 15: Settingthetotalandtripodometers

    Settingthetotalandtripodometers By pressing the button «L» ODO/SET, the display shifts from total to trip odometer. Hold down the button «L» ODO/SET for more than 3 seconds to reset the trip odom- eter, mean speed and maximum speed gauges. Settingthedatefunction (01_07) Set «DATE»...

  • Page 16: Keyswitch

    N.B. - MEAN SPEED IS CALCULATED JUST BY TURNING THE KEY TO «ON» AND THE ENGINE HAS TO BE OVER 800 RPM. - TO SHIFT FROM km/h TO mp/h: HOLD DOWN THE «MODE» AND «CLOCK» BUTTONS SIMULTANEOUSLY, WITH THE KEY SET TO «OFF». THEN TURN THE KEY TO «ON»...

  • Page 17: Lockingthesteeringwheel

    LOCK «3»: Ignition disabled, extractable key, mechanical antitheft device enabled. SADDLE OPENING«4»: Set this position by pressing the key set to OFF and turning it clockwise. Lockingthesteeringwheel Turn the handlebar to the left (as far as it will go), turn the key to «LOCK» and remove the key.

  • Page 18: Switchdirectionindicators

    Switchdirectionindicators (01_11) Lever «O» towards «1» = left turn indicators switched on; Lever «O» towards «2» = right turn indicators switched on; The lever «O» automatically goes back to its «0» position and the indicators remain on; push the lever «O» to turn them off. Hornbutton (01_12) Push the button «P»...

  • Page 19: Start-Upbutton

    Start-upbutton (01_14) To start the engine, pull either one of the two brake levers and press the starter button «B». 01_14 Enginestopbutton (01_15) The engine can be started when the emergency cut-off switch «F» is set to «1» RUN; if the emergency cut-off switch «F» is set to «0» OFF , the engine cannot be started, or it shuts off if it is already running.

  • Page 20: Keys

    Keys (01_16, 01_17, 01_18) Two types of keys are supplied together with the vehicle. Key «A» is the «MASTER» key. Only a single copy of this key is supplied, which is necessary to program the codes for all your other keys and for your dealer to perform some maintenance oper- ations.

  • Page 21: Immobilizerdeviceenabledindicatorled

    Immobilizerdeviceenabledindicatorled (01_19) Activation of the «PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER» system is signalled by a flashing «G» warning light. In order to reduce battery discharge, the indicator LED turns off auto- matically after 48 hours of uninterrupted functioning. Should the system fail, different LED flashing patterns will provide the Authorised Service Centre with information on the type of fault detected.

  • Page 22: Programmingtheimmobilizersystem

    VIOLENT SHOCKS MAY AFFECT THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF THE KEY. IF OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE IS TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER PERSON, THE KEY WITH THE RED GRIP (AS WELL AS THE OTHER KEYS) AND THE "CODE CARD" MUST BE ALSO TRANSFERRED TO THE NEW OWNER. Programmingtheimmobilizersystem The procedure for programming the «PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER»...

  • Page 23: Accessingthefueltank

    WARNING SHOULD THE ENGINE START WITH THE RED KEY (WITH TRANSPONDER OFF), OR IN THE EVENT OF WRONG OPERATION DURING PROGRAMMING, REPEAT THE PROCEDURE FROM THE BEGINNING. Accessingthefueltank (01_20) To remove the fuel tank cover «A» lift tab «B» and insert the key in lock «C». 01_20 Powersupplysocket (01_21) There is a plug socket «D»...

  • Page 24: Thesaddle

    Electric characteristic Plug socket 12 V - 180 W MAX Thesaddle (01_22) To lift the saddle and get access to the helmet compartment, insert the key in the key switch «A». With the key set to «OFF», push it and turn it anticlockwise to the «SAD- DLE OPENING»...
  • Page 25 CAUTION PLEASE REMIND THAT ALTERING IDENTIFICATION REGISTRATION NUM- BERS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS PENAL SANCTIONS (IMPOUNDING OF THE VEHICLE, ETC.). Chassis number To read the chassis number, remove the lid «A» in the helmet compartment. Engine number The engine number «B» is stamped near the rear left shock absorber lower support. 01_23...

  • Page 26: Adjustingthewindscreen

    01_24 Adjustingthewindscreen (01_25, 01_26) The windshield can be adjusted to 3 positions «B», «C» and «D» according to the rider's needs. Unscrew the 3 screws «A», remove the windshield upper part and set it in the desired position. Tighten the 3 fixing screws again. WARNING CARRY OUT THIS OPERATION WITH EXTREME CARE SO AS NOT TO 01_25...

  • Page 29: Use

    Nexus 125 ie Chap. 02...

  • Page 30: Checks

    Checks Before using the vehicle, check: 1. That the fuel tank is full. 2. The front and rear brake fluid level. 3. That the tyres are properly inflated. 4. The correct functioning of side lights, headlamp, turn indicators, stop light and li- cense plate light.

  • Page 31: Tyrepressure

    DO NOT INHALE FUEL FUMES. DO NOT ALLOW PETROL TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE OR ANY PLASTIC PARTS. CAUTION PETROL DAMAGES THE PLASTIC PARTS OF THE BODYWORK. Characteristic Fuel tank (reserve) approx.15.00 l (approx. 2.80 l) Tyrepressure Check tyre pressure frequently. Tyres feature wear indicators; replace tyres as soon as these indicators become visible on the tyre tread.

  • Page 32: Shockabsorbersadjustment

    Characteristic Front tyre pressure 2.1 bar Rear tyre pressure 2.4 bar Shockabsorbersadjustment (02_02) The preloading of the springs can be adjusted to 4 positions acting on the ring nut located in the lower part of the shock absorbers with the specific spanner supplied. Position 1: minimum preload: rider only Position 2 medium preloading: rider only Position 3 medium preloading: rider and passenger...

  • Page 33: Runningin

    WARNING WE RECOMMEND WEARING GLOVES WHILE CARRYING OUT THIS OPERA- TION IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURIES. WARNING IT IS ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN TO ADJUST THE PRELOAD DIFFERENTLY ON THE TWO SHOCK ABSORBERS Runningin (02_03) WARNING DURING THE FIRST 1000 KM DO NOT RIDE THE VEHICLE OVER 80% OF ITS MAXIMUM SPEED.

  • Page 34: Startinguptheengine

    Startinguptheengine (02_04, 02_05, 02_06, 02_07) The vehicle is fitted with an ignition disabling system controlled by the emergency cut- off switch «F» and the side stand switch. The engine cannot start if the side stand is down or if the RUN/OFF switch is set to OFF If the engine is running, it shuts off when the side stand is lowered or the RUN/OFF switch is pressed when set to OFF.

  • Page 35: Precautions

    CAUTION DO NOT START-UP THE ENGINE IN CLOSED AREAS BECAUSE EXHAUST GASES ARE TOXIC. 02_07 Precautions CAUTION NEVER STRESS THE ENGINE AT LOW TEMPERATURES IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE. BE CAREFUL NEVER TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SPEED WHILE RUNNING DOWNHILL, IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ENGINE. IN ANY CASE, IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE ENGINE FROM PROLONGED OVERREVVING, THE REVOLUTION LIMITER WILL BE ACTIVATED IF THE EN- GINE SPEED EXCEEDS THE ESTABLISHED THRESHOLD.

  • Page 36: Difficultstartup

    WARNING TAMPERING MAY CAUSE SERIOUS ENGINE MALFUNCTION. Difficultstartup (02_08) Should there be any problem, proceed as follows: 1. Check that the spark plug is working properly; 2. Check that there is enough fuel in the fuel tank; when there is no more fuel left, refill the tank and start the vehicle by pressing button «B»...

  • Page 37: Stoppingtheengine

    Stoppingtheengine (02_09) Fully untwist the throttle grip, then rotate the key in the switch «A » to «KEY OFF» (extractable key). 02_09 Stand (02_10) CENTRE STAND Push with your foot on the centre stand's fork "F" while lifting the vehicle backward, holding onto the handlebar.

  • Page 38: Automatictransmission

    WARNING THE SIDE STAND CAUSES THE ENGINE TO TURN ITSELF OFF WHENEVER IT IS LOWERED. Automatictransmission (02_11) To ensure simple, pleasurable riding, the vehicle is equipped with automatic trans- mission with regulator and centrifugal clutch. The system is designed to provide the best performance (acceleration and consumption) while driving on both flat roads and uphill.

  • Page 39: Safedriving

    Safedriving (02_12) Some simple tips are provided below that will enable you to use your vehicle on a daily basis in greater safety and peace of mind. Your skill and your mechanical knowledge are the basis of safe riding. We recommend trying out the vehicle in traffic-free zones in order to acquire a good knowledge of the vehicle itself.
  • Page 40 NEVER RIDE FASTER THAN 100 km/h WITH A SCOOTER WITH ADDED AC- CESSORIES . WITHOUT THESE ACCESSORIES THE VEHICLE MAY BE DRIVEN AT A HIGHER SPEED WITHIN THE LEGAL LIMITS. IF THERE ARE NOT PAIGE ACCESSORIES FITTED, OR AN ABNORMAL LOAD, OR IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN A GENERALLY GOOD CONDITION, OR WHENEVER WEATHER CONDITIONS DEMAND IT, SPEED SHOULD BE FURTHER REDUCED.

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Nexus 125 ie Chap. 03 Maintenance...

  • Page 42: Engineoillevel

    Engineoillevel In 4-stroke engines, engine oil is used to lubricate the distribution elements, the bush- es and the thermal group. An insufficient quantity of oil can cause serious damage to the engine.In all four-stroke engines, a loss of efficiency in oil performance and certain consumption should be considered normal.

  • Page 43: Engineoiltop-Up

    03_02 Engineoiltop-up Always check the oil level before topping up, and add oil without exceeding the MAX level. Getting an oil level between the MIN and MAX levels requires ~ 200 cm³ of oil. Take your vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre to have the oil checked and if necessary, topped-up as indicated in the scheduled maintenance table.

  • Page 44: Engineoilchange

    Engineoilchange (03_04, 03_05) Have oil changed and the cartridge filter «C» replaced as indicated in the scheduled maintenance table at an Authorised Service Centre. The engine should be emptied by draining the oil through drainage plug «B » of the mesh filter on the flywheel side. In order to facilitate the oil drainage, loosen the cap/dipstick.

  • Page 45: Huboillevel

    CAUTION USING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE. Recommended products eni i-Ride PG 5W-40 Synthetic based lubricant for high-performance four-stroke engines. JASO MA, MA2 - API SL - ACEA A3 Huboillevel (03_06, 03_07) Make sure there is oil in the rear hub according to the intervals specified in the sched- uled maintenance table.
  • Page 46 CAUTION RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH INSUFFICIENT HUB LUBRICATION OR WITH CON- TAMINATED OR IMPROPER LUBRICANTS ACCELERATES THE WEAR AND TEAR OF THE MOVING PARTS AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE. CAUTION 03_07 USED OIL CAN HARM THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS IN FORCE.

  • Page 47: Tyres

    Recommended products AGIP GEAR SAE 80W-90 Lubricant for gearboxes and transmissions. API GL-4 Characteristic Transmission oil 250 cm³ Tyres (03_08) Check tyre pressure and wear frequently. Tyres feature wear indicators; replace tyres as soon as these indicators become visi- ble on the tyre tread. Also check that the tyres do not show signs of splitting at the side or irregular tread wear;...

  • Page 48: Sparkplugdismantlement

    CAUTION THE USE OF TYRES OTHER THAN THOSE INDICATED MAY CAUSE INSTABIL- ITY. IT IS HIGHLY ADVISABLE TO USE ORIGINAL PIAGGIO TYRES. Characteristic Front tyre Tubeless, 120/70 - 15'' 56P Rear tyre Tubeless, 140/60 - 14'' 64P Front tyre pressure 2.1 bar Rear tyre pressure 2.4 bar...
  • Page 49 7. Push cap «B » fully over the spark plug. WARNING THE USE OF SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED OR A SHIELDLESS SPARK PLUG CAP COULD CAUSE DISTURBANCES TO THE SYS- TEM. CAUTION 03_10 THE SPARK PLUG MUST BE REMOVED WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. RE- PLACE THE SPARK PLUG AS INDICATED IN THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE.

  • Page 50: Removingtheairfilter

    Removingtheairfilter (03_12) Proceed as follows: 1. Unscrew the 9 fixing screws «A»; 2. Remove the cover «B» in order to take out the sponge. CAUTION 03_12 IF THE VEHICLE IS USED ON DUSTY ROADS IT IS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE CHECKS OF THE AIR FILTER MORE OFTEN TO AVOID DAM- AGING THE ENGINE.

  • Page 51: Cvtfilterremoval

    Special product for the treatment of foam filters. CVTfilterremoval (03_14, 03_15, 03_16) - Undo the two screws fixing the air filter to the engine. - Undo the three screws «1» and remove the crankcase cover «2». 03_14 - Undo the three screws «3» and remove the filter cover in the transmission housing «4».

  • Page 52: Cvtfiltercleaning

    - Take out the filtering element «5» from the cover. 03_16 CVTfiltercleaning (03_17) 1. Wash the sponge with water and neutral soap. 2. Dry it with a clean cloth and small blasts of compressed air. CAUTION IF THE VEHICLE IS USED ON DUSTY ROADS SERVICE THE CVT FILTER MORE 03_17 OFTEN TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ENGINE.

  • Page 53: Coolingfluidlevel

    Coolingfluidlevel (03_18, 03_19, 03_20) Engine cooling is carried out by a forced-circulation coolant system. The cooling circuit holds approx. 1.75 litres of coolant consisting of a mixture of 50% de-ionised water and 50% glycol ethylene-based antifreeze solution with corrosion inhibitors. Recom- mended coolant: supplied with the vehicle, already mixed and ready for use.

  • Page 54: Checkingthebrakeoillevel

    WARNING TO AVOID THE RISK OF SCALDING, DO NOT UNSCREW THE EXPANSION TANK COVER WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL HOT. WARNING TO PREVENT AVOID HARMFUL FLUID LEAKAGE WHILE RIDING, ENSURE THAT THE LEVEL NEVER EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM VALUE. TO ENSURE CORRECT ENGINE OPERATION, KEEP THE RADIATOR GRILLE CLEAN.

  • Page 55: Brakingsystemfluidtopup

    A certain lowering of the level is caused by wear on the brake pads. Should the level appear to be below the minimum mark, please contact an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer in order to have a thorough inspection of the braking system carried out. Brakingsystemfluidtopup (03_22) Proceed as follows: Unscrew the two screws «B», remove the fuel tank cap and the intermediate rubber membrane, and top-up the brake fluid level using only the rec-...

  • Page 56: Battery

    Synthetic fluid SAE J 1703 -FMVSS 116 - DOT 3/4 - ISO 4925 - CUNA NC 956 DOT Battery (03_23, 03_24) To access the battery, proceed as follows: 1. Rest the vehicle on its centre stand; 2 . Open the saddle following the above instructions, see the «Saddle» section; 3.

  • Page 57: Long Periods Of Inactivity

    CAUTION DO NOT REVERSE THE POLARITY: RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT AND DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Long periods of inactivity (03_25) Battery performance will decrease if the vehicle is not used for a long time. This is the result of the natural phenomenon of battery discharging, and may be due to residual absorption by vehicle components with constant power consumption.

  • Page 58: Fuses

    Fuses (03_26, 03_27, 03_28) The electric system is fitted with 2 fuse boxes: Fuse box «A» 5 fuses located in the helmet compartment near the battery. Fuse box«B» 6 fuses located in the helmet compartment near the plug socket. Replace fuses using adequate pliers supplied in the tool kit. The chart shows the position and specifications of the fuses in the vehicle.
  • Page 59 FUSES Fuse No. 1 Capacity: 30 A Protected circuits: Battery recharge circuit. Fuse No. 2 Capacity: 15A Protected circuits: Fuse n°10, plug socket, helmet compartment lighting. Live: Fuse No. 11 Fuse No. 3 Capacity: 15A Protected circuits: Electric fan (via remote control) Fuse No.
  • Page 60 Protected circuits: High-beam light. Fuse No. 8 Capacity: 7.5 A Protected circuits: start-up circuit, horn. Fuse No. 9 Capacity: 7.5 A Protected circuits: Tail lights, plate light bulbs, Instrument panel lighting. Fuse No. 10 Capacity: 7.5 A Protected circuits: Pre- installation for anti-theft device, battery-powered instrument panel.
  • Page 61 BULBS High/low beam light bulb Type: Halogen (H7) Power: 12V - 55W Quantity: 2 Front position light bulb Type: Incandescent (W2.1x9.5d) Power: 12V - 5W Quantity: 2 Rear turn indicator light bulb Type: Incandescent (BAU 15s) Power: 12V - 10 W Quantity: 1 RHS + 1 LHS Front turn indicator bulb Type: Incandescent (W2.1x9.5d)

  • Page 62: Frontlightgroup

    Frontlightgroup (03_29, 03_30, 03_31, 03_32, 03_33) To access the bulbs, proceed as follows: 1. Pull the Gilera clip-on badge off with a plain slot screwdriver. 2. Remove the legshield connection by undoing the two screws «A». 3. Remove the four screws «B».
  • Page 63 03_31 03_32 03_33...

  • Page 64: Headlightadjustment

    Headlightadjustment (03_34, 03_35) Proceed as follows: 1. Position the vehicle in running order and with the tyres inflated to the prescribed pressure, onto a flat surface 10 m away from a half-lit white screen; ensure that the longitudinal axis of the vehicle is perpendicular to the screen; 2.

  • Page 65: Frontdirectionindicators

    Frontdirectionindicators (03_36, 03_37) To replace the burnt out bulb remove the 3 screws «A » shown in the figure, and then take the rubber holder off its socket; 03_36 03_37 Rearturnindicators (03_38) Undo the screw «A», then remove the glass «B». 03_38...

  • Page 66: Numberplatelight

    Numberplatelight (03_39) Remove the screw «C», then take out the bulb holder. 03_39 Helmetcompartmentlightingbulb (03_40) Open the helmet compartment, take out the pressure mounted glass cover «F» and replace the bulb. 03_40...

  • Page 67: Brakelight

    Brakelight (03_41, 03_42, 03_43) To remove the Stop Light and Tail Light bulb, proceed as follows: 1. Open the saddle and remove the rear cover by undoing the two screws «A» 2. Remove the stop light glass cover by undoing the four screws «B». 3.

  • Page 68: Rear-Viewmirrors

    Rear-viewmirrors (03_44, 03_45) To adjust mirrors, loosen the lock nut «A», place the mirror stem adequately and tighten the lock nut. The rear-view mirror is assembled on a stem with a ball 'joint'. The mirror can be adjusted to the desired position manually. 03_44 03_45 Frontandreardiscbrake (03_46)
  • Page 69 CAUTION BRAKING SHOULD BEGIN AFTER ABOUT 1/3 OF THE BRAKE LEVER STROKE. HAVE THE BRAKE PADS CHECKED BY THE DEALER ACCORDING TO THE CHECKS SPECIFIED IN THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE. HOWEVER, IN THE EVENT OF NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT AND/OR REAR BRAK- ING SYSTEM DURING OPERATION, IT IS ADVISABLE TO HAVE THE BRAKING SYSTEM CHECKED BY AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE OR DEALER.

  • Page 70: Puncture

    Puncture (03_47) The vehicle is equipped with Tubeless tyres (without inner tubes). In the event of a puncture, Tubeless tyres - unlike tyres with inner tubes - go flat very slowly, resulting in a greater steering safety. A flat tyre can be repaired with an emergency «inflate and repair»...

  • Page 71: Cleaningthevehicle

    3. Ensure that the fuel tank is at least half full (so that the fuel pump is fully covered); spread antirust grease on the uncoated metal parts; keep the wheels lifted above the ground by resting the chassis on two wooden wedges; 4.
  • Page 72 • NOT USE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF OVER 40ºC. • DO NOT USE THE JET AT HIGH PRESSURE. • DO NOT STEAM CLEAN. • DO NOT DIRECT THE JET AT: WIRING AND SLOT DIFFUSER ON THE TRANS- MISSION COVER. CAUTION NEVER WASH THE SCOOTER IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT, ESPECIALLY IN SUMMER WHEN THE BODYWORK IS STILL HOT AS THE SHAMPOO COULD DAMAGE...
  • Page 73 STARTING DIFFICULTIES (SEE SECTION «START-UP PROBLEMS») Lack of fuel in tank. Refuelling Fuel pump fault Contact an Authorised Service Centre Flat battery Recharge the battery. * IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THE SCOOTER TO THE COMPLETE EXHAUSTION OF FUEL; SHOULD THIS OCCUR, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE.
  • Page 74 Valve stuck Contact an Authorised Service Centre HIGH CONSUMPTION AND LOW PERFORMANCE Air filter blocked or dirty. Try to blow out with compressed air, otherwise replace the filter INSUFFICIENT BRAKING Greasy disc. Worn pads. Faulty Contact an Authorised Service braking system. Presence of air in Centre the front and rear brake circuit.
  • Page 75 IRREGULAR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Variator rollers and/or driving belt Contact an Authorised Service damaged Centre STAND DOES NOT RETURN TO POSITION Presence of dirt Clean and grease...

  • Page 77: Technicaldata

    Nexus 125 ie Chap. 04 Technicaldata...
  • Page 78 04_01...
  • Page 79 ENGINE TECHNICAL DATA Type Single-cylinder, 4-stroke Cubic capacity 124 cm³ Bore x stroke 57 x 48.6 mm Compression ratio 11.5 ± 13.0: 1 Engine idle speed 1,750 ± 50 rpm Timing system 4 valves, single overhead camshaft, chain-driven. Valve clearance Intake: 0.10 mm Exhaust: 0.15 mm Max.
  • Page 80 Ignition Electronic inductive discharge ignition, high efficiency, with separate HV coil. α/N three-dimensional map Ignition advance managed by control unit Spark plug NGK CR8EKB Fuel system 32 MIU2.E0 Electronic injection with Ø 32-mm throttle body and electric fuel pump. Fuel Unleaded petrol (95 RON) Exhaust silencer Absorption-type exhaust silencer...
  • Page 81 Rear brake Ø 240-mm disc brake with hydraulic control operated by the handlebar left-side lever. Wheel rim type Light alloy wheel rims. Front rim 15'' x 3.00 Rear rim 14'' x 3.50 Front tyre Tubeless, 120/70 - 15'' 56P Rear tyre Tubeless, 140/60 - 14'' 64P Front tyre pressure 2.1 bar...

  • Page 82: Toolkit

    Toolkit • 16 mm box-spanner; • Twin screwdriver; • A pair of pliers to extract fuses. • Wrench for adjusting shock absorbers. The tools are stored in the helmet compartment.

  • Page 83: Sparepartsandaccessories

    Nexus 125 ie Chap. 05 Sparepartsanda ccessories...

  • Page 84: Warnings

    Warnings (05_01) WARNING TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS AND TO GUARANTEE PROPER STABILITY, PER- FORMANCE AND SAFETY, RIDE THE VEHICLE VERY CAREFULLY WHEN IT IS FITTED WITH ACCESSORIES OR WITH UNUSUAL LOADS. WARNING 05_01 IT IS ALSO RECOMMENDED THAT ORIGINAL PIAGGIO SPARE PARTS BE USED, AS THESE ARE THE ONLY ONES OFFERING YOU THE SAME QUALITY GUARANTEE AS THOSE INITIALLY FITTED ON THE SCOOTER.
  • Page 85 WARNING NEVER RIDE THE SCOOTER EQUIPPED WITH ACCESSORIES (TOP BOX AND/ OR WINDSHIELD) AT A SPEED HIGHER THAN 100 km/h. THE SCOOTER CAN BE RIDDEN AT A HIGHER SPEED WITHOUT THE ACCES- SORIES MENTIONED BEFORE WITHIN THE LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY LAW. IF THERE ARE ANY NON-PIAGGIO ACCESSORIES INSTALLED, OR AN AB- NORMAL LOAD, OR IF THE SCOOTER IS NOT IN A GENERALLY GOOD CON- DITION, OR WHENEVER WEATHER CONDITIONS DEMAND IT, SPEED SHOULD...
  • Page 87 Nexus 125 ie Chap. 06 Scheduledmaint enance...

  • Page 88: Scheduledmaintenance

    Scheduledservicingtable (06_01) Adequate maintenance is fundamental to ensuring long-lasting, optimum operation and performance of your vehicle. To this end, a series of checks and maintenance operations (at the owner's expense) have been suggested, which are included in the summary table on the following page. Any minor faults should be reported without delay to an Authorised Service Centre or Dealer without waiting until the next scheduled service to solve it.
  • Page 89 Km x 1,000 Brake levers Brake fluid * Coolant * Engine oil Hub oil Headlight direction adjustment Brake pads Sliding shoes / CVT rollers Tyre pressure and wear Vehicle road test Radiator (external cleaning) Suspension Steering Transmission I: CHECK AND CLEAN, ADJUST, LUBRICATE OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY. C: CLEAN, R: REPLACE, A: ADJUST, L: LUBRICATE * Replace every 2 years...
  • Page 90 CAUTION IF THE VEHICLE IS USED ON DUSTY ROADS, IT IS NECESSARY TO SERVICE THE AIR FILTER AND THE CVT FILTER MORE OFTEN TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ENGINE. RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TABLE Product Description Specifications AGIP GEAR SAE 80W-90 Lubricant for gearboxes and transmissions. API GL-4 eni i-Ride PG 5W-40 Synthetic based lubricant for high-performance...
  • Page 91 UNIT OF MEASURE - CONVERSION - E NGLISH YSTEM (IS). NTERNATIONAL YSTEM 1 Inch (in) 25.4 Millimetres (mm) 1 Foot (ft) 0.305 Meter (m) 1 Mile (mi) 1.609 Kilometre (km) 1 US Gallon (USgal) 3.785 Litre (l) 1 Pound (lb) 0.454 Kilogram (kg) 1 Cubic inch (in³) 16.4 Cubic centimetres (cm³)
  • Page 93 TABLE OF CONTENTS Battery: 56 Puncture: 70 Checks: 30 Refuelling: 30 Clock: 12 Stand: 37 Fuses: 58 Toolkit: 82 Identification: 24 Tyres: 47 Keys: 20 Vehicle: 7 Maintenance: 41...
  • Page 94 The descriptions and images in this publication are given for illustrative purposes only and are not binding. While the basic characteristics as described and illustrated in this booklet remain unchanged, Piaggio & C. S.p.A. reserves the right, at any time and without being required to update this publication beforehand, to make any changes to components, parts or accessories, which it considers necessary to improve the product or which are required for manufacturing or construction reasons.

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