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2002 Buell P3: Maintenance

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STORAGE 1.23

GENERAL

If the motorcycle will not be operated for several months,
such as during the winter season, there are several things
which should be done to protect parts against corrosion, to
preserve the battery and to prevent the buildup of gum and
varnish in the carburetor.

This work should be performed by your local Buell dealer or
other qualified technician following Service Manual proce-
dures.

WARNING

Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive.
Do not store motorcycle having gasoline in tank within
the home or garage where open flames, pilot lights,
sparks or electric motors are present. Failure to heed
this warning could lead to an explosion or fire resulting
in death or serious injury.

Fill fuel tank and add a gasoline stabilizer. Use one of the
commercially available gasoline stabilizers following the
manufacturer’s instructions. Start and run engine until
stabilizer reaches carburetor bowl. Turn engine OFF.
Turn fuel supply valve off.

Fill the oil reservoir. Pinch off (or remove and plug) the
line leading from the oil reservoir bottom to the oil pump
feed fitting. This prevents oil from seeping past the check
ball into the oil pump and filling the engine flywheel com-
partment.

Remove the spark plug, inject a few squirts of engine oil
into the cylinder and crank the engine 5-6 revolutions.
Reinstall spark plug.

Adjust primary chain. See

1.12 PRIMARY CHAIN

Check tire inflation. If the motorcycle will be stored for an
extended period of time, securely support the motorcycle
under the frame so that all weight is off the tires.

See

1.3 BODY PANEL CARE/MAINTENANCE

. Wash

colored surfaces. Apply a light film of oil to exposed
unpainted metal surfaces.

WARNING

Do not apply any oil to brake discs or brake pads. Oil on
disc pads degrades braking efficiency which could result
in an accident, death or serious injury.

Remove battery from vehicle. Charge battery until the
correct voltage is obtained. Charge the battery every
other month if it is stored at temperatures below 60˚F
(16˚C). Charge battery once a month if it is stored at
temperatures above 60˚F (16˚C).

WARNING

Always unplug or turn off battery charger before con-
necting or disconnecting charger clamps at battery. Con-
necting or disconnecting clamps with charger on could
cause a spark and a possible battery explosion. A bat-
tery explosion may rupture the battery case and spray

sulfuric acid onto the surrounding area and personnel,
which could result in death or serious injury.

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Store battery out of reach of children. Battery con-
tains sulfuric acid which can cause severe burns to
eyes, skin and clothing.

If motorcycle is to be covered, use a material that will
breathe, such as light canvas. Plastic materials that do
not breathe promote the formation of condensation.

REMOVAL FROM STORAGE

WARNING

After extended periods of storage and prior to starting
vehicle, place transmission in gear, disengage clutch
and push vehicle back and forth a few times to ensure
proper clutch disengagement. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.

See

7.16 BATTERY

for proper battery care.

Remove and inspect the spark plug. Replace if neces-
sary. See

1.16 SPARK PLUG.

Clean the air cleaner element. See

1.17 AIR CLEANER.

Start the engine and run until it reaches normal operat-
ing temperature. Turn off engine.

Check amount of oil in the oil reservoir. Check the trans-
mission lubricant level.

Check controls to be sure they are operating properly.
Operate the front and rear brakes, throttle, clutch and
shifter.

Check steering for smoothness by turning the handle-
bars through the full operating range.

WARNING

Maintain proper tire pressure; including wheel and tire
balance. Inspect your tires periodically and replace tires
with approved tires only. (See your Buell Dealer.)
Improper balance, abnormal tread wear and poor han-
dling could result in death or serious injury.

Check tire pressure. Incorrect pressure will result in poor
riding characteristics and can affect handling and stabil-
ity.

Check all electrical equipment and switches including the
stop lamp, turn signals and horn for proper operation.

10. Check for any fuel, oil or brake fluid leaks.

11. Perform all of the items listed in the PRE-RIDING

CHECKLIST in the Owner’s Manual.

CAUTION

Turn engine over a few times to be sure there is no oil in
the crankcase and that all oil has been pumped back into
the oil reservoir. Stop engine and re-check oil level. Fail-
ure to do so may result in engine damage.