Primary Chain - Buell 2002 P3 Service Manual

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PRIMARY CHAIN

GENERAL
Adjust primary chain tension:
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At the 1,000 mile (1,600 km) initial service interval.
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At every 2,500 mile (4,000 km) interval thereafter.
ADJUSTMENT
See Figure 1-21. Buell Blast Models are shipped with a
spacer between the primary chain limiting screw and the
locknut. The spacer is used to quickly get proper adjustment
during production. This spacer should be removed and dis-
carded at the first adjustment interval.
1. See Figure 1-22. Back-off locknut and chain limiting
screw. Remove spacer.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Be certain to use Inch-Pound Wrench. Chain adjuster shoe
can be damaged by excessive force.
2. See Figure 1-23. Tighten chain limiting screw to 24 in-
lbs.
3. Back-off chain limiting screw 3/4 turn (4 1/2 "flats").
4. Hold chain limiting screw while tightening jam nut.
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1. Chain Limiting Screw
2. Spacer (discard after initial adjustment is made)
3. Jam Nut
Figure 1-21. Adjustment Nut-with Spacer
1-22 2002 Buell P3: Maintenance
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Figure 1-22. Chain Limiting Screw-without Spacer
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Figure 1-23. Tightening Chain Limiting Screw
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