Buell S1 Lightning User Manual

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4. See Figure 5-15. Use a wire hook to pull upward on
brush springs, and lift brushes out of holder. Remove
brush holder.
5. Check brush length. Replace all four brushes if length of
any one brush is less than 0.433 in. (11.0 mm).
Replace brushes in sets of four only.
6. See Figure 5-14. Remove armature (6) and field frame (7).
7. Place armature in lathe or truing stand and check runout
of commutator. Commutators with more than 0.016 in.
(0.41 mm) of runout should be replaced, or machined on
a lathe. Commutators should be replaced when diameter
is less than 1.141 in. (28.98 mm).
Figure 5-15. Removing Brush Holder
Brush holder
3540a
Figure 5-16. Undercutting Mica Separators
Mica must not be left with a
thin edge next to segments
Right way
Mica
Undercutting mica with piece
of hacksaw blade
Wrong way
Starting groove in mica
with 3 cornered file
Mica must be cut away
clean between segments
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Commutator
Mica
Segments
Segments

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