2007 Buell P3: Maintenance 1-25
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PRIMARY CHAIN 1.12
ADJUSTMENT
See Figure 1-22. Buell Blast Models are shipped with a
spacer between the primary chain limiting screw and the lock-
nut. The spacer is used to quickly get proper adjustment dur-
ing production. This spacer should be removed and discarded
at the first adjustment interval.
1. See Figure 1-22. Back-off jam nut (3) and chain limiting
screw (1).
2. Remove spacer (2).
IMPORTANT NOTE
Be certain to use inch-pound wrench. Chain adjuster
shoe can be damaged by excessive force.
3. See Figure 1-24. Tighten chain limiting screw to 24 in-
lbs (2.7 Nm).
4. Back-off chain limiting screw 3/4 turn (4 1/2 “flats”).
5. Hold chain limiting screw while tightening jam nut to 20-
25 ft-lbs (27.1-33.9 Nm).
Figure 1-22. Adjustment Nut with Spacer
Figure 1-23. Chain Limiting Screw without Spacer
Figure 1-24. Tightening Chain Limiting Screw
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1. Chain limiting screw
2. Spacer (discard after initial adjustment is made)
3. Jam nut
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