Sidestand - Buell P3 Service Manual

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SIDESTAND

GENERAL
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WARNING
This motorcycle does NOT have a locking sidestand.
Park the motorcycle on a level, firm surface. An unbal-
anced motorcycle can fall, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00122a)
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2
1. Spring pin
2. Spring
3. Pivot pin
4. Sidestand switch
Figure 2-118. Sidestand
See Figure 2-118. The sidestand is located on the left side of
the motorcycle. The sidestand swings outward to support the
motorcycle for parking.
Test the sidestand in the following manner. Without vehicle
weight resting on it, sidestand should move freely into
extended (down) and retracted (up) positions.
The sidestand activates the sidestand switch (4) which is part
of the starter interlock system.
WARNING
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INSPECTION
1. Test the sidestand with the vehicle upright and level. The
sidestand should move freely into extended down and up
position.
2. Check sidestand switch operation after first 1000 miles
(1600 km) and every 2500 miles (4000 km).
DISASSEMBLY/REMOVAL
1. Raise rear wheel off floor using REAR WHEEL SUP-
PORT STAND (Part No. B-41174).
2. Disconnect electrical connection.
3. Cut cable strap from rear brake line.
4. Remove spring (2) from sidestand.
5. Remove cotter pin and pivot pin (1).
6. Remove sidestand from frame.
ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 2-118. Apply LITHIUM GREASE to pivot pin.
NOTE
Do not crush sidestand switch during installation.
2. Install sidestand using pivot pin and cotter pin.
3. Connect spring to sidestand and spring pin.
4. Remove REAR WHEEL SUPPORT STAND (Part No. B-
41174).
5. Inspect sidestand and sidestand switch for proper opera-
tion.
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2007 Buell P3: Chassis 2-71