Name: Buell 2007 LIGHTNING
Brand: Buell
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3-68 2007 Buell Lightning: Engine

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ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION

1. See Figure 3-100. Place PISTON SUPPORT PLATE

(Part No. HD-42322) in position as shown.

2. Install piston assembly over connecting rod.

NOTE

See Figure 3-101. Piston must be installed with the arrows

pointing towards the front of the engine.

3. Install piston pin.

NOTE

Always use new retaining ring. Make sure retaining ring

groove is clean and that ring seats ﬁrmly in groove. If it does

not, discard the ring. Never install a used retaining ring or a

new one if it has been installed and then removed for any rea-

son. A loosely installed ring will come out of the piston groove

and damage cylinder and piston beyond repair.

4. See Figure 3-102. Install new piston pin retaining rings

(1) using PISTON PIN RETAINING RING INSTALLER

(2) (Part No. HD-34623C). Place new retaining ring on

tool with gap pointing up.

NOTE

Make sure the ring groove is clean. Ring must be fully seated

in the groove with the gap away from the slot at the bottom.

Figure 3-100. Piston Support Plate

(Part No. HD-42322)

Figure 3-101. Piston Identiﬁcation

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Figure 3-102. Installing Piston Pin Circlip

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1. Piston pin retaining ring

2. Piston pin retaining ring installer

(Part No. HD-34623C)

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