I picked up my new X9 yesterday. What can I say but wow...what a bike. It is so comfortable, so easy to ride, and surprisingly stable at low speed, I thought...
Hi My X9 (March 2002 model) lights use both bulbs for dip and main, yet all the new 500 models only use one. I prefer two. If you remove the front panel you...
... The only thing I'm finding with mine is that tghe preload settings really do have a marked effect- unloaded, she handles fine on setting 3 (I assume it's ...
I noticed when I picked the bike up last week that it seemed very stiff on the suspension and thought that it might be the preload settings. However yesterday...
Hi It's funny you should say that as I've found the same effect on mine too. It doesn't occur all the time and is only noticeable on smooth surfaces. I have...
Hi How exactly do you change the fork oil, where do you drain it and re- fill it? Do you think a dealer would do that during a service? Any idea what oil...
Thanks for the reply Dave, I went to see a friend last night who has been a biker for many years including and checked the rear tyre. Sure enough we found that...
Hi Glad it turned out something simple. Everyone says X9's have bulletproof reliability and I have to say the only problems I have had is a squeak and a bit of...
Well, I'm back after my long absence. Nice to see people are still here and posting. My attempts to treat and repaint my exhaust were a bust. The X9 125 has...
My tale of woe continues, to say that I am geing rapidly p****d off with the X9, Piaggio and my dealer is an understatement. To enlighten you all here's a copy...
Howdy!! Sorry to hear about your aggro. Although I can't help with technical issues, if it goes on much longer you may be able reject the scoot as being unfit...
Since this is a warranty repair, you don't have to use HGB (by the way, have you tried their specialist tyre branch if your regular one can't help?) - you...
Hi James Good to hear from you and glad you survived your near miss! Strangely my X9 side stand warning light has started to come on from time to time but it...
Tim, Nice to speak to you again! Funny you should mention the sidestand light; about 2 months after I got the machine, mine came on while driving home in heavy...
Found this in an article about Anger Management on the BBC website, thought you'd be interested in this little snippet; ... And the solutions can be logical as...
Hi James For Workshop Manuals I'm afraid it's a call to Piaggio's London HQ otherwise known as the "Virtual black hole of the scooter World". Phone the rather...
Paul My X9 is fitted with Pirelli tyres, and as it is made in italy I would have expected Italian tyres not French Michelins. Are yours an original set or...
James My licence has no restriction to auto's on it either. I believe its category 78 and should appear where the 33bhp limitation is. I did notice that the...
Tim, Thanks for the details, I'll give them a buzz. What do you think would be a good excuse if they start asking for details? :)) Regards, James.... ... the ...
James The Workshop manuals are usually intended for dealers but there is no reason why they will not supply to the public but at a cost. They ask for your life...
On the subject of Licences, I was wondering how the new Burgman 650 was going to be classified, as it has a semi automatic option as well as fully automatic?...
Hopefully it will be classified as an auto as it still has no manually operated clutch. The difference is in the controls ie: no clutch on the left lever and...
I have been in communication with Piaggio regarding an ongoing problem with my new X9, I happened to ask if they intended to do anything about the pathetic...
Hi All, Hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather today- had a lovely ride in to London down the A40 (except getting squeezed by a truck and having to clip...
Hi Andy Yeah, I love riding my X9 in the sunshine with my flashy shades on and visor up, especially after all that wind and rain. I know what you mean about...
Hi What I'd like to know is can I ride a semi automatic 650 Burger on my existing motorcycle licence. I have a full A category motorcycle licence but with an...
The Silver wing is exactly 36kw or 48.25 bhp so in theory fits the requirement for direct access. When the existing legislation was written there weren't any...
