2002 Buell P3: Maintenance 1-35
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STARTER INTERLOCK AND ELECTRICAL SWITCHES 1.21
GENERAL
Lubricate sidestand with LOCTITE LUBRIPLATE or LITHIUM
GREASE:
● At every 5,000 mile (8,000 km) service interval.
Inspect all electrical equipment and switches, including
starter interlock for proper operation:
● At the 1,000 mile (1,600 km) initial service and every
2,500 mile (4,000 km) service interval thereafter.
TESTING INTERLOCK
The starter/ignition interlock system is designed to prevent
unintended start-up and/or forward motion of the motorcycle.
One of three conditions must exist to allow operation of the
vehicle:
● Clutch disengaged (lever pulled in - must be done
whenever starting motorcycle).
● Transmission in Neutral
● Sidestand retracted
If the motorcycle starts and operates without any of the three
conditions being met, see 7.11 STARTER/IGNITION INTER-
LOCK, for troubleshooting procedures.
TESTING SWITCHES
Check the following electric switches for proper operation:
● Left and Right directional signals and dash indicator.
● Neutral indicator Light on dash
● Headlamp low and high beam, high beam flash and high
beam indicator light
● Oil Pressure Indicator Light
● Odometer reset switch
● Tail lamp
● Brake lamp with both front and rear brake application
● Speedometer
● Horn
● Ignition stop/run switch
● Electric starter switch