Stripping Motorcycle For Engine Service - Buell P3 2003 Service Manual

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STRIPPING MOTORCYCLE FOR ENGINE SERVICE

DISASSEMBLY
1. Lift and secure the motorcycle by placing the vehicle on
a lift and anchor rear wheel in place. Raise lift so the top
of the cylinder head is easy to access.
2. Remove seat. See 2.28
11 1
WARNING
To protect against shock and accidental start-up of vehi-
cle, disconnect the negative battery cable before pro-
ceeding. Inadequate safety precautions could result in
death or serious injury.
11 1
WARNING
Always disconnect the negative first. If the positive cable
should contact ground with the negative cable installed,
the resulting sparks may cause a battery explosion
which could result in death or serious injury.
3. Disconnect both battery cables, negative cable first. See
7.16 BATTERY.
4. Remove fuel tank. See 7.16
5. Remove muffler. See 2.20 EXHAUST
6. Place jack under the motor. Use jack to lower motor.
7. Remove horn. See 7.22
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Figure 3-1. Remove Crankcase Breather Hose
8. See Figure 3-1. Remove crankcase breather hose and
crankcase breather from rocker box grommet.
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SEAT.
WARNING
WARNING
BATTERY.
SYSTEM.
HORN.
CAUTION
See Figure 3-2. Do not attempt to remove isolator mount
from cylinder head. Isolator mount is an integral compo-
nent and is not meant to be removed unless absolutely
necessary. Repeated removals and installations will
damage cylinder head threads.
NOTES:
Remove the isolator mount ONLY to replace the engine,
cylinder head or servicing of exhaust valve components.
For all other disassembly and servicing do not remove
mount from cylinder head.
Proceed to step 9. for engine removal, cylinder head
replacement or complete cylinder head servicing includ-
ing exhaust valve components.
For all other disassembly and related servicing proce-
dures proceed to step 10.
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Figure 3-2. Cylinder Head Bolts
9. See Figure 3-2. Remove the two mounted cylinder head
bolts from the front isolator/engine bracket marked "DO
NOT REMOVE". See note above.
NOTES
For top end service proceed to step 11.
For engine removal proceed to step 12.
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