Piaggio Motorcycles - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

Question edited for a lot more clarity, and spelling of carburetor. Question moved from Garden to model category. The float in the bottom of the carb is likely stuck. Try tapping the bowl at the base with the handle of a screwdriver. Also make sure fuel is flowing to it, fuel in the tank, fuel tap open. https://www.google.com/search?q=piaggio+x9+250+clean+carburetor

https://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&type=E210US1494G0&p=Piaggio+125+liberty+4+stroke.+How+do+I+get+to+the+spark+plug This site has a couple of videos.

Hello there, I have a problem with my Piaggio X9 500, 2002 model dashboard. When I turn the key on, the injection, alarm, rear brake, gas reserve, low and high beam bulbs do not check initially , thought they work fine after when I press each button. Could you please give me any suggestion? (the dashboard clocks are NEW!)

The most likely reason to me is that the throttle cable has never been lubricated. I used to do mine every 6 months and I rode every day. Once the cable is off, you can operate the carburetor by hand and feel if it is opening easily. It is normal for them to give an initial spray as that give an instant response to the engine. https://www.google.com/search?q=2007+Piaggio+BV+250.+Throttle+stuck ..

you disturbed something, only you can find that, or get the bike (trike) in a shop.

Charge the battery with your battery charger from anywhere you can find a positive wire like on the starter or a light bulb and ground to any bolt.

Question edited for a lot more clarity, 'year make model', first 3 words! FRONT FORK Capacity: 0,13 litre. 20W Fork Oil. https://www.google.com/search?q=2010+piaggio+150cc+front+forks+oil+capacity ..

You need to trace back to where the discharge is taking place, when you connect the battery terminals is there a significant spark happening?

I think it's a manufacturing problem and Piaggio should fix it because I'm having the same problem as well

Hello Again :>D Check the fuses. https://www.google.com/search?q=piaggio+zip+50+fuse+box+location https://www.manualslib.com/manual/650569/Piaggio-Zip-50-2t.html?page=36#manual https://www.google.com/search?q=piaggio+zip+50+won%27t+start ..

Question edited for clarity. Yes, there is a safety interlock that requires either the front or rear brake to be applied. It is mentioned here, but not in respect to the kickstarter which appears to be an optional extra.. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/650569/Piaggio-Zip-50-2t.html?page=17#manual Videos https://www.google.com/search?q=Piaggio+zip+50%2C+How+to+kick+start ..

Bearing worn, tyre low pressure, brakes binding, loose axle ...

There is a plastic knob on the side of the carby that you can adjust to set the idle speed. Start the engine and turn the knob until the idle speed is felt above your throttle setting. Now set the idle speed with no throttle and you feel it is about right ( 500-600 rpm ).

Sounds like the cold start system needs looking at . As long as the engine is turning over and firing it should eventually start. Mine had the same problem.

Is the fuel cap on correctly.

Small body spark plugs need a 5/8 AF deep socket to remove them.

Assuming you have done a full and proper carby service the only thing left is the fuel outlet from the fuel tank, it may have gotten clogged up in the 1 year that it stood idle. Always start at the source of the supply whether it's electrical or fuel. Work you way through each phase of transition of the supply till you find your fault.

I know this is old but in case anyone is looking for a fix for a similar problem. First this is fuel injected and I believe the throttle is done electronically so it's drive by wire. And I had an issue with this after hitting something on my MP3 and it appeared I ripped a wire on a front wheel sensor preventing it from being able to read if the bike was moving. So on the center stand without the front suspension locked it would rev ok. But when I locked the front suspension it wouldn't rev. Once I reconnected the front sensor it worked fine. I'm guessing it's a safety thing. So if anyone has a similar problem it's possible its a problem with the ABS/ASR sensors and associated parts.

http://x9ownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=25455.0

then find some one locally that knows about them