Tachometer - Buell 2002 S3T Service Manual

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TACHOMETER

GENERAL
Replace the tachometer if the unit is not working properly.
The instrument is not repairable. However, before replacing a
component, check that the problem is not caused by a loose
wire connection.
REMOVAL
1. Gain access to the back side of the dash panel. Detach
and remove turn signals and mirrors (metric) from front
fairing. Remove fairing.
2. See Figure 7-67. Remove three screws and plastic
washers (1) holding dash panel to front fairing bracket.
Pull dash panel upward, but do not damage wiring.
3. See Figure 7-68. Remove two nuts (metric) and lock-
washers (1) from tachometer cover (2).
4. Slide tachometer cover (2) away from tachometer.
5. See Figure 7-69. Remove wires from tachometer.
a. Remove three lamps (1, 2, and 3) and attached
wires.
b. Loosen screws and remove wires (4, 5 and 6).
6. Pull tachometer from front of dash panel.
7. Remove rubber mounting gasket.
8. If necessary, replace tachometer wiring.
a. Remove fuel tank.
b. Cut cable straps on wiring harness. See
70. Detach wires at plug connector.
NOTE
Tachometer and speedometer wiring share a common con-
nector on the wiring harness.
7-54 2002 Buell S3T: Electrical
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1. Screws and Washers (3)
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Figure 7-
1. Nut and Washer (metric) (2)
2. Tachometer Cover
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Figure 7-67. Front Dash Panel
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Figure 7-68. Back Dash Panel
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