Buell S1 Lightning User Manual

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Tire pressure and inspect tire for wear/damage IIIIIIIIIIIIII See Tire Pressures on page 1-18.
Wheel bearings (page 1-18) I I I I Check for wear and corrosion. Replace in sets only.
Primary chaincase/transmission lubricant (page 1-19)
REAR WHEEL SUPPORT STAND (Part No. B-41174)
R IRIRIRIRIRIR Fluid type and amount
1.0 quart (0.95 liter) of SPORT-TRANS FLUID
(Part No. 98854-96)
Fluid level
Lubricant should reach bottom of clutch spring with motorcycle upright
(not on side stand).
Drain plug torque
14-21 ft-lbs (19-28 Nm)
Clutch adjustment (page 1-20)
A A A A A A A Hand lever freeplay
1/16-1/8 in. (1.6-3.2 mm)
Clutch inspection cover screw torque
7-9 ft-lbs (9-12 Nm)
Rear belt deflection (page 1-21)
BELT TENSION GAUGE (Part No. HD-35381)
IA I I I I I I Belt deflection with 10 lbs (4.5 kg) of upward force
7/8-1 in. (22.2-25.4 mm)
Rear axle nut torque
68-73 ft-lbs (89.5-98.9 Nm)
Primary chain (page 1-22)
I I I I I I I Chain freeplay with hot engine
1/4-3/8 in. (6.4-9.5 mm)
Chain freeplay with cold engine
3/8-1/2 in. (9.5-12.7 mm)
Inspection screws torque
40-60 in-lbs (4.5-6.8 Nm)
Rear shock absorber (page 1-24)
I I I I I I I Check for bushing wear and loose mounting hardware.
Steering head bearing adjustment (page 1-25)
FRONT WHEEL SUPPORT STAND (Part No. B-41395)
& S1 ADAPTER (B-41686)
I I IL I IL I IL Force to pull front wheel to center
3.5-5.5 ft-lbs (1.6-2.5 kg)
Lubricant
WHEEL BEARING GREASE (Part No. HD99855-89)
SERVICE OPERATIONS
AND SPECIAL TOOLS
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SERVICE DATA
Table Code:
A - Adjust.
I - Inspect, and if necessary, correct, adjust, clean or replace.
L - Lubricate with specified lubricant.
R - Replace or change.
T - Tighten to proper torque.
X - Perform.

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