6-26 2006 Buell Lightning: Drive/Transmission
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CASE DISASSEMBLY FOR TRANSMISSION REMOVAL 6.8
GENERAL
The rear compartment of the left and right crankcase halves
form the transmission case. Servicing of transmission compo-
nents requires removing the engine and disassembling (split-
ting) the crankcase.
RIGHT CRANKCASE REMOVAL
1. Remove transmission sprocket. See 6.16 TRANSMIS-
SION SPROCKET.
2. Remove engine from chassis. See 3.4 STRIPPING
MOTORCYCLE FOR ENGINE SERVICE.
3. Support engine using ENGINE SUPPORT STAND (Part
No. HD-42310/HD-43646 or HD-43682).
4. Disassemble top end. See 3.6 CYLINDER HEAD.
5. Disassemble gearcase. See 3.18 GEARCASE COVER
AND CAM GEARS.
6. Remove primary cover. See 6.2 PRIMARY COVER.
7. Remove clutch assembly, primary chain and engine
sprocket. See 6.5 PRIMARY CHAIN.
8. See Figure 6-46. Place transmission in 1st gear. Remove
hex fastener.
9. See Figure 6-47. Place transmission in neutral. Remove
neutral switch to ensure shifter drum detent is visible
indicating transmission is in correct location.
10. See Figure 6-48. With transmission still in neutral, scribe
a line on the end of the shifter drum at the 12 o’clock
position for later reference.
Figure 6-46. Hex Fastener Countershaft Retainer
11340
Figure 6-47. Shifter Drum Neutral Detent
Figure 6-48. Shifter Drum and Mainshaft
(Transmission in Neutral)
8618
11463
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