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Buell S1 Lightning User Manual

Buell S1 Lightning
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2-9
ASSEMBLY
1
WARNING
Do not allow brake fluid, bearing grease, lubricants, etc.
to contact brake rotor or reduced braking ability will
occur, possibly resulting in personal injury.
1. See Figure 2-6. Verify that the front brake carrier is thor-
oughly clean. Apply LOCTITE THREADLOCKER 242
(blue) to each screw (16). Install carrier (15) on hub with
five screws. Tighten to 20-22 ft-lbs (27.1-29.8 Nm).
2. Verify that the brake rotor is thoroughly clean. Apply LOC-
TITE THREADLOCKER 242 (blue) to each screw (19).
Install rotor on front brake carrier with six screws, brake
drive pins (18), spring washers (20), washers (21) and
locknuts (14). Tighten to 7.5-8.5 ft-lbs (10.2-11.5 Nm).
3. Install spacer (10).
4. Install
new
wheel bearings (6, 10) into hub using suitable
driver. Press on outer race only.
5. On the side of the wheel opposite the brake rotor insert
left axle spacer (5) into hub until it seats in bore. Spacer
sleeve must not be cocked or tilted in bore.
6. On the right side of the wheel insert right axle spacer
(12) into hub until it seats in bore. Spacer sleeve must
not be cocked or tilted in bore.
7. Install tire, if removed. See TIRES, INSTALLATION on
page 2-16.
8. Verify that wheel and tire are true. See CHECKING
CAST RIM RUNOUT on page 2-14.
Figure 2-6. Front Wheel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
12
11
10
9
8
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
1. Nut (metric)
2. Washer
3. Speedometer drive
spacer
4. Speedometer drive
5. Left axle spacer
6. Wheel bearing
7. Wheel
8. Valve stem
9. Wheel weight
10. Spacer
11. Wheel bearing
12. Right axle spacer
13. Front axle
14. Locknut (6)
15. Front brake carrier
16. Screw (5)
17. Front brake rotor
18. Brake drive pin (6)
19. Screw (6)
20. Spring washer (6)
21. Washer (6)
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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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