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Buell S1 Lightning User Manual

Buell S1 Lightning
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6-13
6. See Figure 6-9. Align square openings of pressure plate
(17) and diaphragm spring (11) so that the assembly can
be installed over prongs of clutch hub (23). Place assem-
bly of spring seat, snap ring, diaphragm spring, pressure
plate, adjusting screw components, and compressing
tool onto clutch hub (23), and against clutch pack.
1CAUTION
Turn compressing tool handle only the amount required
to install spring seat (10) and snap ring (9). Excessive
compression of diaphragm spring (11) could damage
clutch pressure plate.
7. Place a wrench on the clutch spring forcing screw flats to
prevent the forcing screw from turning. Turn compressing
tool handle clockwise until diaphragm spring (11) com-
presses just enough to install spring seat (10) and snap
ring (9) into the groove in clutch hub (23) prongs. With
snap ring positioned against flange face (outboard side)
of spring seat, and fully seated in groove of clutch hub,
carefully loosen and remove compression tool.
8. Remove retaining ring (12). Remove adjusting screw
assembly (13, 14, 15 and 16) from pressure plate (17).
INSTALLATION
NOTE
See Figure 6-9.If replacement of clutch pack (friction plates
[18], steel plates [19], and spring plate [20]) was the only ser-
vice work performed, perform INSTALLATION Step 5 only.
1. Install the engine sprocket, clutch assembly, and primary
chain as a unit into primary chaincase.
2. Install SPROCKET LOCKING LINK (Part No. HD-
38362). Apply two or three drops of LOCTITE THREAD-
LOCKER 262 (red) onto threads of sprocket shaft. Install
the engine sprocket nut. Tighten nut to 150-165 ft-lbs
(203-224 Nm).
1CAUTION
Washer (22) must be installed with the word “out” facing
the mainshaft nut (21) or transmission may be damaged.
3. Apply two or three drops of LOCTITE THREADLOCKER
262 (red) onto threads on end of mainshaft. Install
washer (22) and nut (21) (left-hand threads) on main-
shaft. Tighten nut (21) to 70-80 ft-lbs (95-108 Nm).
4. Install adjusting screw assembly (13, 14, 15 and 16) in
the pressure plate (17), noting that two tabs on perimeter
of release plate (13) must be inserted into corresponding
recesses in pressure plate (17). Secure assembly with a
new retaining ring (12).
5. Install primary cover. See PRIMARY CHAIN on page 6-5.
1WARNING
Always connect positive battery cable first. If the positive
cable should contact ground with the negative cable
installed, the resulting sparks may cause a battery explo-
sion resulting in personal injury.
6. Connect battery cables, positive cable first.

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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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