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2-64 2002 Buell S3T: Chassis
TAIL SECTION 2.33
REMOVAL
Tail Section
1. Remove both saddlebags.
a. Place ignition key in saddlebag lock. Turn key 1/4
turn.
b. Open saddlebag cover and remove saddlebag liner.
c. Remove saddlebag from support brackets by turn-
ing the three fasteners counterclockwise.
2. See Figure 2-101. Remove seat.
a. Place ignition key in seat lock (1). Turn key 1/4 turn.
b. Pull seat release lever under the tail section.
c. Lift seat away from motorcycle.
3. Remove fuel tank bolt (7).
NOTE
See 4.36 FUEL TANK for information on removing fuel tank
from frame.
4. Remove two screws from tail lamps lens. Remove lens
and set aside.
5. Remove four screws and plastic washers (3) from tail
section. Remove helmet brackets (2) from longer rear
screws.
6. Remove three screws (5, 6) from seat strike plate (4).
7. Lift fuel tank and withdraw tail section from frame.
Glove Box and License Plate Holder
1. Remove tail section.
2. Unplug tail lamp/brake light connections and remove tail
lamp mount. See
7.2 TAIL LAMP .
3. Remove rear turn signals. See 7.3 TURN SIGNALS .
4. See Figure 2-102. Remove bolts, washers and nuts (1)
holding glove box (2) to license plate holder (3) and
frame.
5. Lift and remove glove box. Slide wiring harness through
hole in side.
6. See Figure 2-103. You may remove bolts, washers and
nuts (2) to detach rear saddlebag support bracket (3)
from turn signal support bracket (1).
Figure 2-101. Tail Section Hardware
Figure 2-102. Glove Box
8309
1
2
3
5
7
4
1. Seat Lock
2. Helmet Bracket (2)
3. Screw and Plastic Washer (4)
4. Strike Plate
5. Screw
6. Self Tapping Screw (2)
7. Fuel Tank Bolt
6
1
2
5
4
3
6
1. Bolt, Washer and Nut (2)
2. Glove Box
3. License Plate Holder
4. Turn Signal Support Bracket
5. Bolt, Washer and Nut (2)
6. Rear Saddlebag Support Bracket
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