2003 Buell P3: Maintenance 1-39
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STARTER INTERLOCK AND ELECTRICAL SWITCHES 1.21
GENERAL
Lubricate sidestand with LOCTITE LUBRIPLATE or LITHIUM
GREASE:
● At every 5000 mile (8000 km) service interval.
Inspect all electrical equipment and switches, including
starter interlock for proper operation:
● At the 1000 mile (1600 km) initial service and every 2500
mile (4000 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 when-
ever 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.
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