OK, so problems come in threes, and I am dreading the third!
But in the meanwhile, here are the first two:
1. Starting problem.
I switch on all the relevant switches, press the starter button, and nothing happens. On about the third press the starter motor wakes up and the engine takes. This is not a carburettor problem. It feels more like a faulty wiring contact, or a flat battery. Any other suggestions before I investigate these two suspects?
2. The saddle lock won't unlock.
I have to open the cubby and use the override lever to open the saddle. With the saddle open, I have locked the mechanism and operated the switch. I can hear the mechanism activated, but the lock does not budge. So the problem is under the back of the body, where the electrical signal gets translated into a mechanical response. The Piaggio Workshop manual and the Haynes manual don't offer any help, so I will just have to get in there and figure it out (or go to the agents - a 1-hour ride away).
Any advice gratefully received.
Mike