2003 Buell XB9S: Maintenance 1-51
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SIDESTAND 1.22
GENERAL
1WARNING1WARNING
This motorcycle does NOT have a locking sidestand.
Always park the motorcycle on a level, firm surface. An
unbalanced motorcycle could fall over resulting in death
or serious injury.
1WARNING1WARNING
If the sidestand is not in the full forward position when
vehicle weight is rested on it, the vehicle could fall over,
which could result in death or serious injury.
The sidestand is on the left side and swings downward to
support the motorcycle for parking.
The sidestand also plays a role in operation of the starter
interlock system which shuts OFF the ignition if an attempt is
made to put the vehicle in motion with the sidestand down.
The starter interlock will shut the ignition OFF if the motorcy-
cle is in gear, the sidestand is left down and the clutch is
engaged (clutch lever is released).
The sidestand activates the integral sidestand switch which is
part of the starter interlock system. See 7.5 STARTER
INTERLOCK for more information.
INSPECTION
1. Test the sidestand in the following manner. Without
motorcycle weight resting on it, side stand should move
freely into extended (down) and retracted (up) positions.
2. Check sidestand switch (starter interlock) for proper
operation after the first 1500 miles (2400 km) and every
2500 miles (4000 km) thereafter. See 7.5 STARTER
INTERLOCK.
Figure 2-53. Sidestand Switch
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