Sidestand - Buell P3 2003 Service Manual

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SIDESTAND

GENERAL
11 1
WARNING
If the sidestand 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.
11 1
WARNING
Always park motorcycle on a level, firm surface. Vehicle
weight could cause motorcycle to fall over, which could
result in death or serious injury.
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1. Spring pin
2. Spring
3. Pivot pin
4. Sidestand switch
Figure 2-118. Sidestand
See Figure 2-118. The sidestand is located on the left side of
the motorcycle. The sidestand swings outward to support the
motorcycle for parking.
Test the sidestand in the following manner. Without vehicle
weight resting on it, sidestand should move freely into
extended (down) and retracted (up) positions.
The sidestand activates the sidestand switch (4) which is part
of the starter interlock system.
WARNING
WARNING
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4
INSPECTION
1. Test the sidestand with the vehicle upright and level. The
sidestand should move freely into extended down and up
position.
2. Check sidestand switch operation after first 1000 miles
(1600 km) and every 2500 miles (4000 km).
DISASSEMBLY/REMOVAL
1. Raise rear wheel off floor using REAR WHEEL SUP-
PORT STAND (Part No. B-41174).
2. Disconnect electrical connection.
3. Cut tie wrap from rear brake line.
4. Remove spring (2) from sidestand.
5. Remove cotter pin and pivot pin (1).
6. Remove sidestand from frame.
ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 2-118. Apply LITHIUM GREASE to pivot pin.
NOTE
Do not crush sidestand switch during installation.
2. Install sidestand using pivot pin and cotter pin.
3. Connect spring to sidestand and spring pin.
4. Remove REAR WHEEL SUPPORT STAND (Part No. B-
41174).
5. Inspect sidestand and sidestand switch for proper opera-
tion.
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2003 Buell P3: Chassis 2-69