Side Stand - Buell 2002 P3 Service Manual

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SIDE STAND

GENERAL
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WARNING
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If the side stand is not in the full forward position
when vehicle weight is rested on it, the vehicle could
fall over which could result in death or serious injury.
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Always park motorcycle on a level, firm surface.
Vehicle weight could cause motorcycle to fall over,
which could result in death or serious injury.
See Figure 2-110. The side stand is located on the left side of
the motorcycle. The side stand swings outward to support the
motorcycle for parking.
Test the side stand in the following manner. Without vehicle
weight resting on it, side stand should move freely into
extended (down) and retracted (up) positions.
The side stand activates the side stand switch (4) which is
part of the starter interlock system.
INSPECTION
1. Test the side stand with the vehicle upright and level. The
side stand should move freely into extended down and
up position.
2. Check side stand switch operation after first 1000 miles
and every 2500 miles.
DISASSEMBLY/REMOVAL
1. Raise rear wheel off floor using REAR WHEEL SUP-
PORT STAND (Part No. B-41174).
2. Disconnect electrical connection.
a. Press Tab indent
b. Pull connectors apart.
3. Cut tie wrap from rear brake line.
4. Remove spring (2) from side stand.
5. Remove cotter pin and pivot pin (1).
6. Remove side stand from frame.
ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
1. Apply LITHIUM GREASE to pivot pin.
NOTE
Do not crush side stand switch during installation.
2. Install side stand using pivot pin and cotter pin.
3. Connect spring to side stand and spring pin.
4. Remove REAR WHEEL SUPPORT STAND
41174).
5. Inspect side stand and sidestand switch for proper oper-
ation.
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WARNING
(Part No. B-
7735
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1. Pivot Pin
2. Spring
3. Spring Pin
4. Side Stand Switch
Figure 2-110. Side Stand
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