Clutch Control; General - Buell XB 2008 Series Service Manual

CLUTCH CONTROL

GENERAL

For clutch adjustment, see
SION/PRIMARY FLUID.
For clutch replacement, see
REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY
Clutch Cable
1. Remove seat.
To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause
death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-) battery
cable before proceeding. (00048a)
2. Disconnect negative battery cable. See
MAINTENANCE.
3. Remove chin fairing. See
Always disconnect front tie bar from the "V" bracket first.
4. Remove front tie bar (1) from "V" bracket.
5. Remove front tie bar, P-clamp (2) and clutch cable from
engine.
6. See Figure 2-131. Slide clutch cable adjuster boot (1) up
to access clutch adjuster (2).
7. Loosen clutch adjuster (2) to release tension from hand
lever and clutch release mechanism.
8. See Figure 2-133. Remove clutch cable ferrule (7) from
hand lever (4).
See D.1 APPENDIX D: HOSE AND WIRE
9. Pull clutch cable down and out of upper triple clamp.
10. Remove three TORX screws with washers securing clutch
inspection cover.
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2
1. Rubber boot
2. Cable adjuster
3. Jam nut
4. Cable end
Figure 2-131. Clutch Cable Adjuster
1.8 CLUTCH/TRANSMIS-
6.4 CLUTCH.
1.4 BATTERY
2.53 CHIN FAIRING.
NOTE
NOTE
ROUTING.
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4
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Figure 2-132. Front Tie Bar
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7
6
5
1. Hand lever clamp pinch fastener
2. Hand lever clamp
3. Wind deflector standoff
4. Clutch hand lever
5. Clutch adjuster
6. Clutch cable adjuster boot
7. Clutch cable ferrule
Figure 2-133. Clutch Hand Control Assembly
11. See Figure 2-134. Remove clutch inspection cover (2).
12. Remove complete shift assembly.
a. Remove flange bolt (6) from primary cover.
b. Remove engine shift lever assembly (3). Do not
scratch primary cover.
13. See Figure 2-135. Remove the outer ramp and hook (1)
from the cable end (3) and coupling (2). Remove cable
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2008 XB Service: Chassis 2-87