Clutch Release Mechanism - Buell 2006 P3 Service Manual

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CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM

DISASSEMBLY
NOTE
For clutch adjustment procedure, See
1. Remove seat. See 2.28 SEAT.
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WARNING
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.
3. Pull clutch cable ferrule (end of cable housing) away from
clutch hand lever bracket. Gap between ferrule and
bracket should be 0.0625-0.125 (1.6-3.2 mm). Adjust
freeplay by turning cable adjuster.
4. Remove left footpeg support bracket. See
PEGS AND FOOTPEG SUPPORT
5. See Figure 6-8. Remove three sems screws with wash-
ers (1) and clutch inspection cover (2).
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1. Sems screw with washer (3)
2. Clutch inspection cover
3. Clutch cover gasket
4. Spring
5. Lockplate
6. Nut
7. Ramp assembly
8. Primary cover
9. Bushing
10. Spring
1.10 CLUTCH.
WARNING
2.21 FOOT-
BRACKETS.
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Figure 6-8. Clutch Release Mechanism
6. Slide spring (4) with attached screw lockplate (5) from
flats of adjusting screw.
7. Turn adjusting screw clockwise to release ramp (7) and
coupling mechanism (20). As the adjusting screw is
turned, ramp assembly moves forward. Unscrew nut (6)
from end of adjusting screw.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
1. Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent.
2. See Figure 6-8. Inspect three balls of release mecha-
nism and ball socket surfaces of inner and outer ramps
for wear, pitting, surface breakdown and other damage.
Replace parts as necessary.
3. Check hub fit of inner and outer ramps. Replace ramps if
excessively worn.
4. Check clutch cable for frayed or worn ends. Replace
cable if damaged or worn.
5. Change or add transmission fluid if necessary. See
TRANSMISSION/PRIMARY
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6
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4
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20
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11. Chain guide
12. Primary cover gasket
13. Pin
14. Shoe
15. Screw
16. Locknut
17. Limiting screw
18. Drain plug and o-ring
19. Seal
20. Coupling
2006 Buell P3: Drive/Transmission
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1.11
FLUID.
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