How to Easily Remove the Piaggio Beverly 350 Nose Cone
Whether you need to change a running or indicator bulb, access the wiring loom, or, in my case, investigate a dangerous ABS fault that was putting the bike into limp mode, at some point you'll probably need to remove the front shield (or 'nose cone') of your Piaggio Beverly.
When I was trying to diagnose my ABS issue, I couldn't find a single clear video showing the whole process. The workshop manuals are vague and other guides allude to removing half the bike's trim without being specific.
So, I made this short video to show you exactly how to do it. It's a simple job when you see it done properly.
The Step-by-Step Guide
For those who prefer a written checklist, here are the locations of the seven screws you need to remove:
- Two screws behind the glove box: Open the glove box and you'll find one screw in each top corner.
- Two screws on the sides: There is one screw on each side of the leg shield, just below the handlebars. On the right-hand side, it's hidden behind the small coolant reservoir cover.
- Two screws on the front: Right at the very front of the nose cone, you'll find two small screws.
- One screw behind the logo: The final, larger screw (a T35 Torx) is located behind the Piaggio logo badge. Carefully pry the badge off to access it.
A Word of Warning: Cover your front mudguard with a towel before you start pulling! The nose cone is held in by a lot of tight plastic poppers. You'll need to give it a firm but careful yank to release it. When it comes free, it can easily drop and scratch the paintwork.
Once the poppers are loose, you just need to disconnect the wiring for the indicators and LED running lights, and the whole assembly will come away. It's a ten-minute job, max.
I was doing this to diagnose a faulty ABS sensor that was causing the dangerous limp mode. Once the replacement part arrives and I've confirmed it fixes the problem, I'll be writing a full, in-depth post on diagnosing and fixing that specific issue. Watch this space!