2002 Buell P3: Electric Starter 5-11
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STARTER 5.7
REMOVAL
1. Remove seat. See 2.28 SEAT.
1WARNING1WARNING
To avoid accidental start-up of vehicle and possible per-
sonal injury, disconnect the battery cables before pro-
ceeding. Inadequate safety precautions could result in
death or serious injury.
1WARNING1WARNING
Always disconnect the negative cable first. If the positive
cable should contact ground with the negative cable
installed, the resulting sparks may cause a battery explo-
sion which could result in death or serious injury.
2. Disconnect battery cables from battery, negative cable
first.
3. Remove air cleaner. See 4.3 AIR CLEANER.
4. Remove left side footpeg support bracket and primary
cover. See 2.21 FOOTPEGS AND FOOTPEG SUP-
PORT BRACKETS.
5. See Figure 5-9. Remove locknut and clamp that secure
oil hoses on right side of motorcycle.
6. Push hoses to either side to allow access to starter.
7. See Figure 5-10. Remove both starter mounting bolts
and washers.
NOTE
A ball hex driver may be required to gain access to the starter
mounting bolts.
8. See Figure 5-11. Remove positive battery cable from
solenoid.
a. Remove protective boot if present.
b. Remove nut with washer (metric) that attaches posi-
tive battery cable to post.
c. Remove positive battery cable ring terminal.
d. Detach solenoid connector [128].
9. Remove starter and gasket.
Figure 5-9. Oil Hose Clamps
Figure 5-10. Starter Mounting (Primary Side)
Figure 5-11. Starter Wires
Locknut
Clamp
7767
7766
Starter Mounting
Bolts and Washers
7768
Connector [128]
Positive
Battery Ring
Terminal