2007 Buell P3: Maintenance 1-7
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Table 1-2. Quick Reference Maintenance Chart
ITEM SERVICED SPECIFICATION DATA
Engine oil and filter Type See 1.2 FLUID REQUIREMENTS
Drain plug torque Plug with spring clamp.
Oil capacity 2.0 qt. (1.89 L) Until oil registers between marks
on dipstick.
Filter Hand tighten 1/2-3/4 turn after gasket contact.
Black filter part number 63806-00Y
Primary chain tension Deflection with hot engine NONE
Deflection with cold engine Tighten chain limiting screw to 24 in-lbs (2.7 Nm)
Back-off chain limiting screw 3/4 turn (4 1/2
“flats”).
Chain tensioner nut torque Hold chain limiting screw while tightening jam
nut. Tighten to 20-25 ft-lbs (28-33 Nm).
Primary chain inspection cover torque N/A
Clutch adjustment Free play at adjuster screw 1/4 - 1/2 turn
Free play at hand lever 0.0625-0.125 in. (1.6-3.2 mm)
Clutch inspection cover torque 84-108 in-lbs (9.5-12.2 Nm)
Primary chain/transmis-
sion lubricant
Type FORMULA+ TRANSMISSION AND PRIMARY
CHAINCASE LUBRICANT (Part No. 99851-05)
Lubricant level Inspect fluid level with motorcycle in upright posi-
tion. Level with bottom of clutch shell.
Lubricant capacity 32 oz. (946 mL)
Transmission drain plug torque 14-30 ft-lbs (19-40.7 Nm)
Tire condition and pressure Pressure for solo rider Front: 28 psi (1.9 bar)
Rear: 30 psi (2.1 bar)
Pressure for rider and passenger Front: 32 psi (2.2 bar)
Rear: 36 psi (2.5 bar)
Wear Replace tire if 1/32 in. (0.8 mm) or less of tread
pattern remains.
Brake fluid reservoir level Type D.O.T. 4 BRAKE FLUID (Part No. 99953-99A)
Proper fluid level Front: 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) from the top
Rear: Between upper and lower marks
Front master cylinder reservoir cover
torque
9-13 in-lbs (1.0-1.5 Nm)
Brake pad linings and discs Minimum brake pad thickness 0.1 in. (2.5 mm) or less
Minimum brake disc thickness 0.180 in. (4.5 mm)
Drive belt Upward measurement force applied at
midpoint of bottom belt strand
10 lb. (4.5 kg)
Belt deflection with motorcycle on jiffy
stand and a 160 lb. rider or equivalent
weight sitting on the motorcycle.
Maximum allowable deflection is 0.5 in. (12.7
mm) at the bottom strand.
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