Buell S1 Lightning 1996 Manual page 256

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GENERAL
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
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.
REMOVAL
1.
Remove seat and fuel tank. See
in Section 4.
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.
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.
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IGNITION/HEADLAMP SWITCH
Table 7-1.
FUEL TANK, REMOVAL
5755
1
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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