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5-12 2006 Buell Lightning: Starter
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STARTER 5.7
REMOVAL
1. Remove seat. See 2.43 SEAT .
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WARNING
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WARNING
Disconnect negative (-) battery cable first. If positive (+)
cable should contact ground with negative (-) cable con-
nected, the resulting sparks can cause a battery explo-
sion, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00049a)
2. Disconnect battery. See 1.4 BATTERY MAINTENANCE.
3. Remove primary cover. See 6.2 PRIMARY COVER .
4. Remove sprocket cover. See 2.33 SPROCKET COVER .
NOTE
A ball hex driver may be required to gain access to the starter
mounting bolts.
5. See Figure 5-8. Remove two starter mounting bolts and
washers (1).
6. See Figure 5-9. Remove fastener with washer (1) (met-
ric).
a. Remove protective boot.
b. Remove positive battery cable (2) ring terminal .
c. Detach solenoid wire (3).
7. Remove starter and gasket from the gearcase cover side.
Figure 5-8. Starter Mounting
Figure 5-9. Starter Wires
(protective boot not shown)
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2
1. Mounting bolts and washers
2. Starter
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2
1. Fastener with washer (metric)
2. Positive battery cable
3. Solenoid wire
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