Throttle Control - Buell 2002 P3 Service Manual

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THROTTLE CONTROL

REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
1. See Figure 2-52. Slide rubber boot off the cable adjust-
ers. Loosen cable adjuster lock on each adjuster.
2. Remove two screws on front housing. Separate hous-
ings from handlebar.
3. Remove cables from notches in housings.
4. Unhook ferrules from cable wheel.
5. Remove fuel tank assembly. See
COVER/FUEL TANK.
6. Cut cable ties along frame.
7. Remove throttle cable clamp.
8. Remove cables from throttle.
9. Carefully note the routing of the cables through/around
the forks, along the frame backbone and front/rear of
handlebars. Pull cables toward the rear.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
Clean all parts in a non-flammable cleaning solvent. Blow dry
with compressed air. Replace cables if frayed, kinked or bent.
ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
1. Route cables as noted in step 9.
2. Connect cables at carburetor.
3. Attach throttle cable clamp. Use LOCTITE THREAD-
LOCKER 222 (purple) on screw.
4. Position ferrules on cable wheel.
5. Insert idle control into front switch housing.
6. Slide switch housing over throttle.
7. Insert throttle cable into front switch housing.
8. Attach rear switch housing and position housings on
right handlebar by engaging locating pin on front housing
with hole in handlebar. Attach housings with two screws,
installing longer screw on bottom. Tighten to 12-17 in-
lbs (1-2 Nm).
9. Adjust cables. See 1.18 THROTTLE CABLES.
10. Install fuel tank. See
TANK.
4.2 FUEL TANK
4.2 FUEL TANK COVER/FUEL
6853
2
1. Throttle Control Cable
2. Idle Control Cable
3. Cable Adjuster Lock
4. Cable Adjuster
5. Rubber Boot
Figure 2-52. Throttle Control Cables
7098
1
6
5
7
4
10
2
1. Screw (short, top)
2. Cable Adjusters (2)
3. Idle Control Cable
4. Throttle Control Cable with Molded End
5. Front Housing
6. Screw (long, bottom)
7. Ferrules
8. Cable Wheel
9. Rear Housing
10. Locating Pin
Figure 2-53. Cable Connections
2002 Buell P3: Chassis
2.16
3
4
1
5
9
8
3
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