Warning - Buell S1 Lightning Workshop Manual

GENERAL
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WARNING

DO NOT modify the ignition/headlamp switch wiring to
circumvent the automatic-on headlamp feature. Visibility
is a major concern for motorcyclists. Failure to have
proper headlamp operation could lead to personal injury.
See Figure 7-5. The three-position combination ignition/head-
lamp switch is not repairable. Replace the unit if it fails.
Switch positions are explained in
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CAUTION
When turning off the ignition, verify that the key is
removed in the LOCK position or that the lights are not
left on. If the rider stops the engine and inadvertently
removes the key in the OFF position, the battery will be
drained of its charge if the vehicle is left standing too
long.
NOTE
The key locks the ignition system and is removable in both the
LOCK and OFF positions. The OFF position is located
between the LOCK and IGNITION positions and allows the
rider to remove the key while leaving the lights on. When the
key is placed in the OFF position, several indicator markers
are or can be activated. See Table 7-2.
REMOVAL
1. Remove seat and fuel tank. See
in Section 4.
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WARNING
To avoid accidental start-up of vehicle and possible per-
sonal injury, disconnect the battery cables before pro-
ceeding. Always disconnect the negative cable first. If
the positive cable should contact ground with the nega-
tive cable installed, the resulting sparks may cause a bat-
tery explosion producing personal injury.
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CAUTION
Hold battery cable when loosening battery terminal hard-
ware. Failure to hold cable may cause battery damage.
2. Disconnect battery cables, negative cable first.
3. Cut cable strap securing main wiring harness to frame.
4. See Figure 7-6. Disconnect ignition connector [P8] from
main wiring harness.
5. See Figure 7-5. Remove ignition switch face nut.
6. Remove ignition switch.
IGNITION/HEADLAMP SWITCH
Table 7-1.
FUEL TANK, REMOVAL
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1. LOCK position
2. OFF position
3. IGNITION position
Figure 7-5. Ignition/Headlamp Switch
Table 7-1. Ignition Positions
LABEL NAME IGN.
LOCK locked off
OFF markers off
IGN ignition on
Table 7-2. Indicator Markers
ITEM
Headlamp position marker
Headlamp high/low beam
License plate lamp
Speedometer illumination lamp
Tachometer illumination lamp
Stop lamp
Front and rear turn signals
Horn
2
3
4
5
4. Switch face nut
5. Ignition switch
bracket
REMOVE
LAMPS
KEY
off yes
See note & yes
Table 7-2.
no
OFF IGN
on on
off on
on on
on on
off on
can be activated
can be activated
can be activated
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