3-70 2006 Buell Lightning: Engine
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5. See Figure 3-104. Make sure the piston ring end gaps
are properly positioned as shown.
6. See Figure 3-105. Turn engine until piston is resting on
top of PISTON SUPPORT PLATE (Part No. HD-42322).
7. Lubricate cylinder wall, piston, pin and rod bushing with
engine oil.
8. Remove protective sleeves from cylinder studs. Install a
new cylinder base gasket. Make sure the piston does not
bump the studs or crankcase.
9. See Figure 3-106. Compress the piston rings using PIS-
TON RING COMPRESSOR (Part No. HD-96333-51C).
10. Install cylinder over piston.
11. Remove PISTON RING COMPRESSOR.
NOTE
Push rod covers must be installed prior to installing cylinder
heads.
12. Assemble and install cylinder head. See 3.6 CYLINDER
HEAD.
13. Install assembled engine. See 3.4 STRIPPING MOTOR-
CYCLE FOR ENGINE SERVICE.
Figure 3-104. Ring End Gap Position
Figure 3-105. Piston Support Plate
Position ring end gaps at arrows–
minimum of 90° apart
FRONT
Piston
pin
REAR
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Figure 3-106. Compressing Piston Rings Using Piston
Ring Compressor (Part No. HD-96333-51C)
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