Buell 2002 P3 Service Manual page 117

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11. See Figure 2-67. Remove the slide bushing by prying the
slide bushing at the split.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
1. Thoroughly clean and inspect all parts. Replace any
parts that are bent, broken or damaged.
2. See Figure 2-68. Check the slider tube for score marks,
scratches and excessive or abnormal wear. Replace if
worn or damaged.
3. Check the slide bushing and the guide bushing for
excessive wear or scratches. Replace if damaged or
worn.
4. Replace the retaining ring if distorted.
5. Measure spring free length. Replace springs shorter
than service wear limit of 12.8 in. (325 mm).
6. Measure rebound spring free length. Replace springs
shorter than service wear limit of .69 in. (17.4 mm).
7. See Figure 2-69. Measure slide pipe runout. Replace
pipe if runout exceeds the service wear limit of 0.008 in.
(0.2 mm).
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Figure 2-67. Removing Slide Bushing
a0007xSx
Retaining Ring
Guide Bushing
Slider Tube
Slide Bushing
Figure 2-68. Slider tube Components
a0001xSx
Figure 2-69. Pipe Runout