Wiring Diagrams - Buell XB 2008 Series Service Manual

STARTER
GENERAL
The starter is made up of a field coil assembly, solenoid
assembly and drive assembly.The repair instructions contained
in this section are divided into three major service areas
accordingly.
For troubleshooting and diagnostic information, see the
ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL for this motorcycle.

Wiring Diagrams

The starting circuit wiring diagram contains information about
wiring configuration. For additional information, see the
ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL for this motorcycle.
REMOVAL
1. Remove seat.
Disconnect negative (-) battery cable first. If positive (+)
cable should contact ground with negative (-) cable con-
nected, the resulting sparks can cause a battery explosion,
which could result in death or serious injury. (00049a)
2. Disconnect battery. See
3. Remove primary cover. See
Removal.
4. Remove sprocket cover. See
A ball hex driver may be required to gain access to the starter
mounting bolts.
5. See Figure 5-1. Remove two starter mounting bolts and
washers (1).
6. See Figure 5-2. Remove fastener with washer (1) (metric).
a. Remove protective boot.
b. Remove positive battery cable (2).
c. Detach solenoid wire (3).
7. Remove starter and gasket from the gearcase cover side.
5-2 2008 XB Service: Electric Starter
NOTE
1.4 BATTERY MAINTENANCE.
6.2 PRIMARY COVER,
2.38 SPROCKET COVER.
NOTE
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1. Mounting bolts and washers
2. Starter
Figure 5-1. Starter Mounting
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1. Positive battery cable
2. Solenoid wire
Figure 5-2. Starter Wires (Protective Boot Not Shown)
DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR
1. See Figure 5-3. Lift rubber boot (1). Remove field wire nut
with washer (2) (metric) to detach field wire (3).
2. See Figure 5-4. Remove both through-bolts (1, 3).
3. Remove both end cover screws with o-rings (2) and end
cover (4).
4. See Figure 5-5. Use a wire hook to pull upward on brush
springs (3), and lift brushes out of brush holder (2).
Remove brush holder.
5. Check brush length. Replace all four brushes if length of
any one brush is less than 0.433 in. (11.0 mm).
Brushes not available separately. Purchase a new field frame
(1) and brush holder (2) to replace brushes.
6. Remove armature (4) and field frame (1).
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NOTE
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