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Buell S1 Lightning User Manual

Buell S1 Lightning
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3-30
OIL TANK
REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove seat, fuel tank and tail section. See TAIL SEC-
TION, REMOVAL in Section 2.
2. Remove rear fender. See FENDERS in Section 2.
3. Drain oil tank. See ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM,
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER in Section 1.
The oil filter need not be removed unless it is due to be
replaced.
4. See Figure 3-40. Disconnect hoses from oil tank. Label
each hose upon removal.
a. Remove worm clamp (3) from feed hose (4).
b. Remove clamp (5) from drain hose (6).
c. Remove clamp (8) from vent hose (7).
d. Remove clamp (10) from return hose (9)
5. Remove bolts and lockwashers from well nuts.
6. Detach oil tank from frame.
ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 3-40. Place oil tank on frame and align
mounts. Loosely install bolts and lockwashers (1) at all
four mounting points.
NOTE
Starting at the top mounting points will simplify installation.
2. Connect the four oil tank hoses. Tighten
new
clamps (5,
8 and 10) using HOSE CLAMP PLIERS (Part No. HD-
41137).
NOTE
Worm clamp (3) may be reused on feed hose (4).
3. Fill oil tank. See ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM,
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER in Section 1.
4. Install rear fender. See FENDERS in Section 2.
1
WARNING
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.
5. Install tail section, fuel tank and seat. See TAIL SEC-
TION in Section 2.
Figure 3-40. Oil Tank
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3
1. Bolt, lockwasher
and well nut (4)
2. Oil tank
3. Worm clamp, 3/8 in.
4. Feed hose
5. Hose clamp, 3/8 in.
4
5
6
7
8
10
9
1
2
6. Drain hose
7. Vent hose
8. Hose clamp, 1/4 in.
9. Return hose
10. Hose clamp, 3/8 in.

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Buell S1 Lightning Specifications

General IconGeneral
Transmission5-speed
Rear BrakesSingle 230mm disc, single-piston caliper
Compression Ratio10.0:1
IgnitionElectronic
Engine TypeAir-cooled, four-stroke, 45° V-twin
Rear SuspensionShowa monoshock, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Front BrakesSingle 340mm disc, 6-piston caliper
Seat Height775 mm
Bore x Stroke88.8 mm x 96.8 mm
Fuel SystemCarburetor
FrameTubular steel
TiresFront: 120/70 ZR17, Rear: 170/60 ZR17

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