Buell S1 Lightning User Manual

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Front fork oil (page 1-26)
FRONT WHEEL SUPPORT STAND (Part No. B-41395)
& S1 ADAPTER (B-41686)
PRO-LEVEL OIL GAUGE (Part No. B-59000A)
R R R Fluid type
WP FORK OIL, 5 weight
Fluid level
4.33 in. (110 mm) from top with fork fully compressed
Spark plugs (page 1-27)
I R I R I R Spark plug type
No. 6R12
Spark plug gap
0.038-0.045 in. (0.96-1.14 mm)
Lubricant
LOCTITE ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT
Torque
11-18 ft-lbs (15-24 Nm)
Air cleaner filter (page 1-28)
I R R R R R R Check more often in dusty conditions.
Throttle control grip sleeve, cables and speedometer cable (Section 2) I L L L L L L Check for damage and freeplay.
Front brake hand lever, throttle control cables, clutch control cable and
hand lever (Section 2)
L L L L L L L Check for damage and freeplay.
Operation of throttle and enrichener controls (page 1-29)
IIIIIIIIIIIIII Controls must be smooth and not binding.
DO NOT lubricate the enrichener cable.
Engine idle speed (page 1-30)
CARBURETOR IDLE ADJUSTMENT TOOL
(Part No. HD-33413)
TIP (Snap-on Part No. TMP23A)
IIIIIIIIIIIIII Fast idle-all models
2000 RPM
Regular idle-49 state models
950-1050 RPM
Regular idle-California models
1150-1250 RPM
Ignition timing (page 1-30)
TIMING MARK VIEW PLUG (Part No. HD-96295-65D)
INDUCTIVE TIMING LIGHT (Part No. HD-33813)
I I I I I I Ignition timing set at regular engine idle speed (listed above).
Vacuum-operated electric switch (V.O.E.S.) (page 1-32)
I I I I I I
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