2002 Buell S3T: Maintenance 1-5
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FLUID REQUIREMENTS 1.2
GENERAL
United States System
Unless otherwise specified,
all fluid volume measurements
in this Service Manual are expressed in United States
(U.S.) units-of-measure
. See below:
●
1 pint (U.S.) = 16 fluid ounces (U.S.)
●
1 quart (U.S.) = 2 pints (U.S.) = 32 fl. oz. (U.S.)
● 1 gallon (U.S.) = 4 quarts (U.S.) = 128 fl. oz. (U.S.)
Metric System
Fluid volume measurements in this Service Manual include
the metric system equivalents. In the metric system, 1 liter (L)
= 1,000 milliliters (mL). Should you need to convert from U.S.
units-of-measure to metric units-of-measure (or vice versa),
refer to the following:
● fluid ounces (U.S.) x 29.574 = milliliters
● pints (U.S.) x 0.473 = liters
● quarts (U.S.) x 0.946 = liters
● gallons (U.S.) x 3.785 = liters
● milliliters x 0.0338 = fluid ounces (U.S.)
● liters x 2.114 = pints (U.S.)
● liters x 1.057 = quarts (U.S.)
● liters x 0.264 = gallons (U.S.)
STEERING HEAD BEARING
GREASE
Use WHEEL BEARING GREASE (Part No. 99855-89).
BRAKE FLUID
11WARNING1WARNING
D.O.T. 4 brake fluid can cause irritation of eyes and skin,
and may be harmful if swallowed. If large amount of fluid
is swallowed, induce vomiting by administering two
tablespoons of salt in a glass of warm water. Call a doc-
tor. In case of contact with skin or eyes, flush with plenty
of water. Get medical attention for eyes. KEEP BRAKE
FLUID OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Failure to
comply could result in death or serious injury.
11WARNING1WARNING
Never mix D.O.T. 4 with other brake fluids (such as D.O.T.
5). Use only D.O.T. 4 brake fluid in motorcycles that spec-
ify D.O.T. 4 fluid on the reservoir cap. Mixing different
types of fluid may adversely affect braking ability and
lead to brake failure which could result in death or seri-
ous injury.
Use only D.O.T. 4 BRAKE FLUID (Part No. 99953-99Y).
FRONT FORK OIL
Use only TYPE E FORK OIL (Part No. 99884-80).
FUEL
Use a good quality unleaded gasoline (91 pump octane or
higher). Pump octane is the octane number usually shown on
the gas pump. See 3.2 ENGINE for a detailed explanation of
alternative fuels.
ENGINE OIL
Use the proper grade of oil for the lowest temperature
expected before the next oil change.
If it is necessary to add oil and Harley-Davidson oil is not
available, use an oil certified for diesel engines. Acceptable
diesel engine oil designations include CE, CF, CF-4 and CG-
4. The preferred viscosities for the diesel engine oils, in
descending order, are 20W-50, 15W-40 and 10W-40. At the
first opportunity, see a Buell dealer to change back to 100
percent Harley-Davidson oil.
PRIMARY DRIVE/TRANSMISSION
FLUID
Use only SPORT-TRANS FLUID (Part No. 98854-96 quart
size or Part No. 98855-96 gallon size).
Table 1-1. Fork Oil
PROPERTY SPECFICATION
Fork OIl TYPE E FORK OIL
(Part No. HD-99884-80)
Standard Capacity 15.36 oz. 450 cc
Standard Oil Level 3.15 in. 80 mm
Maximum Oil Level 2.36 in. 60 mm
Minimum Oil Level 4.33 in. 110 mm
Table 1-2. Recommended Oil Grades
HARLEY-
DAVIDSON TYPE
VISCOSITY
HARLEY-
DAVIDSON
RATING
LOWEST
AMBIENT
TEMP.
COLD
WEATHER
STARTS
BELOW
50° F
H.D. Multi-Grade
SAE
10W40
HD 360
Below 40
°
F
(4°C)
Excellent
H.D. Multi-Grade
SAE
20W50
HD 360
Above 40
°
(4°C)
Good
H.D. Regular Heavy
SAE
50
HD 360
Above 60
°
(16°C)
Poor
H.D. Extra Heavy
SAE
60
HD 360
Above 80
°
(27°C)
Poor
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