Buell 2002 S3T, Service Manual

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2002 Buell S3T: Maintenance 1-19
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SHIFT LINKAGE ROD ADJUSTMENT 1.6
INSPECTION
1. Inspect shift linkage for free movement.
2. See Figure 1-15. Measure the shift linkage rod by mea-
suring the distance from the center of the lower eye to
the center of the top eye (5). For settings see
Table 1-7.
3. Adjust as required.
ADJUSTMENT
1. See Figure 1-15. Remove upper eye fastener (1) and
upper eye (2) from shift rod (4).
2. Loosen jam nut (3). Rotate upper eye clockwise to
shorten, or counterclockwise to lengthen to factory set-
tings of 4.75 in (120.7 mm) or maximum length of 4.88 in
(124 mm).
3. Tighten jam nut.
4. Apply LOCTITE THREADLOCKER 243 (Blue) to threads
of upper eye fastener.
5. Install upper eye to shift rod with upper eye fastener.
Tighten to 59-66
in-lbs (6.6-7.5 Nm).
6. Check for proper shift lever/clutch operation.
Table 1-7. Shifter Rod Adjustment
SETTINGS MEASUREMENT
Factory 4.75 in (120.7 mm)
Maximum 4.88 in (120.7 mm)
Figure 1-15. Shift Linkage Rod Adjustment
8396
5
1. Upper Eye Fastener
2. Upper Eye
3. Jamnut
4. Shift Rod
5. Shift Linkage Rod Measurement
(eye center to eye center)
3
2
1
4