Changing Transmission Fluid - Buell 2005 P3 Service Manual

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CHANGING TRANSMISSION FLUID

CAUTION
When draining or adding lubricant, do not allow dirt,
debris or other contaminants to enter the engine.
(00198a)
1. When the engine reaches normal operating temperature,
turn the engine off and position motorcycle on jiffy stand.
This will allow the chaincase lubricant to drain out of
transmission.
2. See Figure 1-15. Position a suitable container under
drain plug (3). Remove magnetic drain plug with O-ring
and drain fluid.
3. Position the motorcycle STRAIGHT UP and LEVEL
using REAR WHEEL SUPPORT STAND (Part No. B-
41174). This allows fluid to be drained from clutch com-
partment.
NOTE
Dispose of transmission lubricant in accordance with local
regulations.
CAUTION
Do not over-tighten drain plug. Doing so could result in a
lubricant leak. (00200a)
4. Wipe any foreign material from the magnetic drain plug
(3). Inspect O-ring for deterioration and replace as
required. Reinstall drain plug with O-ring. Tighten drain
plug to 11-15 ft-lbs (14.9-20.3 Nm).
5. Remove seat. See 2.28
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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)
6. Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
7. Remove left footpeg support bracket. See
PEGS AND FOOTPEG SUPPORT
8. Remove three TORX screws with washers (1) from
clutch inspection cover (2). Remove clutch inspection
cover from primary cover.
1-22 2005 Buell P3: Maintenance
SEAT.
WARNING
2.21 FOOT-
BRACKETS.
CAUTION
Do not overfill the primary chaincase with lubricant.
Overfilling can cause rough clutch engagement, incom-
plete disengagement, clutch drag and/or difficulty in find-
ing neutral at engine idle. (00199b)
CAUTION
Make certain primary chaincase is filled with proper
amount of lubricant with motorcycle upright. If under
filled, transmission can be damaged during vehicle oper-
ation.
9. See Figure 1-16. Add SPORT-TRANS FLUID (Part No.
98854-96 quart size; Part No. 98855-96 gallon size) as
required until fluid level is even with bottom of clutch dia-
phragm spring.
10. See Figure 1-15. Install clutch inspection cover using
three TORX screws with washers. Tighten in a crosswise
pattern to 84-108 in-lbs (9.5-12.2 Nm).
11. Install footpeg support bracket. See
AND FOOTPEG SUPPORT
12. Connect negative battery cable to battery. Tighten fas-
tener to 60-96 in-lbs (6.8-10.9 Nm).
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WARNING
After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be
sure it is in locked position. While riding, a loose seat can
shift causing loss of control, which could result in death
or serious injury. (00070a)
13. Install seat. See 2.28 SEAT.
2.21 FOOTPEGS
BRACKETS.
WARNING