1-14 2006 Buell Lightning: Maintenance
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Replacing Oil
1. Inspect drain plug o-ring for tears or damage. Replace if
required. Wipe any foreign material from drain plug.
2. Apply Loctite 565 Thread Sealant, reinstall plug and
tighten to 29-34 ft-lbs (40-46 Nm).
3. Fill oil tank through filler (dipstick) hole with recom-
mended oil from Table 1-5. Oil tank capacity with filter
change is approximately 2.5 quarts (2.4 liters) and
includes the 4.0 ounces (0.12 liter) poured into the filter.
Always verify proper hot oil level on dipstick. Do not over-
fill.
4. Inspect o-ring on dipstick for rips or tears. Replace as
required.
NOTE
For ease of installation, apply a light film of clean engine oil to
the dipstick o-ring.
5. Install dipstick into oil tank/swingarm fill hole. Make sure
dipstick is installed completely. DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN.
6. Remove left side oil cooler scoop. See 2.38 AIR
SCOOPS.
7. Inspect oil cooler fins for debris or damage. Blow out any
debris from fins with compressed air from the inside of
the cooler outward.
8. Wipe up any spilled oil on muffler.
9. Start engine. Verify that oil pressure signal light on instru-
ment support turns off after a few seconds when engine
speed is 1000 RPM or above.
10. Check for oil leaks at oil filter, drain plug, hoses and oil
cooler.
11. Install chin spoiler. See 2.36 CHIN FAIRING.
12. Install air scoop 2.38 AIR SCOOPS.
13. Check (hot) oil level. See CHECKING ENGINE OIL
LEVEL.
Table 1-5. Recommended Oil Grades
HARLEY-DAVIDSON TYPE VISCOSITY
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
RATING
LOWEST AMBIENT TEMP
°F
COLD WEATHER
STARTS BELOW
50° F
H.D. Multi-Grade SAE 10W40 HD 360 Below 40
°
(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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