Buell S1 Lightning User Manual

15
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER
TOOL INFORMATION
Use the BRAKE CALIPER PISTON REMOVER (Part No. B-
42079) to simplify front caliper piston removal.
NOTE
The following instructions expand upon Step 9 of FRONT
BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY in the 1996
manual.
1. Attach caliper half to tool.
a. See Figure 11. Attach outside caliper half using two
screws.
b. See Figure 12. Attach inside caliper half using two
screws and two nuts.
1
WARNING
When using air pressure to remove pistons from caliper,
pistons may be ejected with considerable force. Wear
safety glasses and heavy gloves to prevent personal
injury.
1
CAUTION
Exercise care to avoid dropping piston on hard surface.
Any damage requires piston replacement.
2. If removing pistons from outside caliper half, place a
gloved finger over the banjo bolt hole.
3. See Figure 13. Apply low pressure air to force the pistons
from the caliper bores.
Figure 11. Outside Caliper Half
Figure 12. Inside Caliper Half
Figure 13. Using Air Pressure to Remove Pistons
b0265x2x
Banjo bolt hole
b0266x2x
b0297x2x

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