Buell S1 Lightning User Manual

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TAIL SECTION
REMOVAL
1. See Figure 2-63. Loosen seat wing screw (1). Remove
seat by pulling up and back.
2. Remove two screws (4) and nylon washers (3).
3. Loosen fuel tank screw (6).
4. Lift fuel tank (8) and withdraw tail section.
NOTE
See FUEL TANK, REMOVAL in Section 4 for information on
removing fuel tank from frame.
INSTALLATION
1. Place tail section on frame so mounting holes align with
holes on frame.
2. See Figure 2-63. Install two screws (4) and nylon wash-
ers (3).
NOTE
If fuel tank was removed, see FUEL TANK, INSTALLATION in
Section 4.
3. Tighten screw (6) to 9-11 ft-lbs (12.2-14.9 Nm).
1WARNING
After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be
sure it is locked in position. If seat is loose, it could shift
during vehicle operation and startle the rider, causing
loss of control and personal injury.
4. Place seat on tail section. Tighten wing screw.
Figure 2-63. Tail Section
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1. Seat wing screw
2. Tail section
3. Nylon washer (2)
4. Torx screw (2)
5. Seat
6. Screw
7. Washer
8. Fuel tank
4
2
3
7
1
5
6
8

Buell S1 Lightning Specifications

General

Transmission	5-speed
Rear Brakes	Single 230mm disc, single-piston caliper
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Ignition	Electronic
Engine Type	Air-cooled, four-stroke, 45° V-twin
Rear Suspension	Showa monoshock, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Front Brakes	Single 340mm disc, 6-piston caliper
Seat Height	775 mm
Bore x Stroke	88.8 mm x 96.8 mm
Fuel System	Carburetor
Frame	Tubular steel
Tires	Front: 120/70 ZR17, Rear: 170/60 ZR17