Crankcase - Buell Blast 2014 Service Manual

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CRANKCASE

GENERAL
CAUTION
If engine is removed from chassis, do not lay engine on
primary side. Placing engine on primary side will damage
clutch cable end fitting. If fitting is damaged, clutch cable
must be replaced.
Remove engine from chassis to repair pinion shaft bearing or
sprocket shaft bearing. See
FOR ENGINE SERVICE.
It is recommended procedure to overhaul engine if removed.
This includes inspecting and repairing cylinder head, cylinder,
gearcase and transmission.
ADJUSTMENT/TESTING
Flywheel End Play
Before completely disassembling crankcases, check flywheel
end play.
1. After engine has been removed from chassis, securely
fasten it to a stand or workbench.
2. Remove gearcase cover. See
AND CAM GEARS.
3. See Figure 3-111. Attach a dial indicator to gear side
crankcase with indicator stem on end of gearshaft.
4. To obtain an accurate flywheel end play reading, preload
sprocket shaft bearings. Create a suitable tool by welding
two handles to an old engine sprocket nut. Install the nut
and sprocket. Tighten to 190-210 ft-lbs (258-285 Nm).
5. Check flywheel end play.
a. Rotate and push on sprocket shaft while reading
dial indicator.
b. Then rotate and pull on sprocket shaft while reading
dial indicator.
c. Replace bearing inner shim if difference (end play)
in indicator readings is not 0.001-0.005 in. (0.025-
0.127 mm). Choose shim from
NOTE
Use a thinner shim for less end play; use a thicker shim for
more end play.
3-68 2004 Buell P3: Engine
3.3 STRIPPING MOTORCYCLE
3.15 GEARCASE COVER
Table 3-31.
a0135x3x
Figure 3-111. Checking Flywheel End Play
Table 3-31. Flywheel End Play Shims
PART
NUMBER
IN.
9155 0.0975-0.0985
9142 0.0995 - 0.1005
9143 0.1015-0.1025
9144 0.1035 - 0.1045
9145 0.1055 - 0.1065
9146 0.1075 - 0.1085
9147 0.1095 - 0.1105
9148 0.1115 - 0.1125
9149 0.1135 - 0.1145
3.16
THICKNESS
MM
2.4765-2.5019
2.5273-2.5527
2.5781-2.6035
2.6289-2.6543
2.6797-2.7051
2.7305-2.7559
2.7813-2.8067
2.8321-2.8575
2.8829-2.9083