Throttle Control - Buell P3 2003 Service Manual

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THROTTLE CONTROL

REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
1. See Figure 2-61. Slide rubber boot off the cable adjust-
ers. Loosen cable adjuster lock on each adjuster.
2. Turn adjusters (4) in direction which will shorten cable
housings to minimum length providing freeplay in both
cables.
3. See Figure 2-62. Remove two screws on front housing.
Separate housings from handlebar.
4. Remove cables from notches in housings.
5. See Figure 2-62. Unhook ferrules from cable wheel.
6. Remove fuel tank assembly. See
COVER/FUEL TANK.
7. Cut cable ties along frame.
8. Remove throttle cable clamp.
9. Remove cables from throttle.
NOTE
Carefully note the routing of the cables through/around the
forks, along the frame backbone and front/rear of handlebars.
10. Pull cables toward the rear.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
11 1
WARNING
Low pressure compressed air can blow debris into your
face and eyes. Always wear eye protection or a face shield
when using pressurized air. Failure to take adequate
safety precautions could result in death or serious injury.
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 8.
2. Connect cables at carburetor.
3. Attach throttle cable clamp. Use LOCTITE 222 (purple)
on screw.
4. See Figure 2-62. 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.
2-42 2003 Buell P3: Chassis
4.2 FUEL TANK
WARNING
4.2 FUEL TANK COVER/FUEL
6853
3
1. Rubber boot
2. Throttle control cable
3. Idle control cable
4. Cable adjuster
5. Cable adjuster lock
Figure 2-61. Throttle Control Cables
7098
1
6
5
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 2-62. Cable Connections
2.16
5
4
2
1
8
9
7 3