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Buell S1 Lightning User Manual

Buell S1 Lightning
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2-20
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER
REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
NOTE
Step 1 (draining fluid) is not required for caliper removal.
Drain brake fluid only when disassembling caliper.
1. See Figure 2-19. Remove banjo bolt (4) and gaskets to
disconnect brake line from caliper. Drain brake fluid into a
clean, suitable container. Discard gaskets.
2. Remove cotter and support pins (1).
3. Remove center caliper bolt (2) and spacer.
4. Remove brake pads from front brake caliper. Pads must
be removed in order to remove caliper from rotor.
5. Remove both caliper mounting bolts (3).
6. Free caliper from front brake rotor.
7. Move caliper assembly to bench area.
8. See Figure 2-20. Remove screws (13, 14) to separate
caliper halves (7, 12). Remove O-rings (11) and discard.
Figure 2-19. Front Brake Caliper Mounts
2
4
1
3
3. Caliper mounting bolts
4. Banjo bolt
5. Wire guide
1. Cotter and
support pins
2. Center caliper bolt
5712
5
Figure 2-20. Front Brake Caliper
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
11
9
10
12
14
13
15
16
1. Support pins (2)
2. Cotter pins (2)
3. Center caliper bolt
4. Caliper mounting bolts (2)
5. Banjo bolt
6. Gaskets (2)
7. Right caliper half
8. Bleeder valve
9. O-ring (3 sizes, 2 each)
10. Pistons (3 sizes, 2 each)
11. O-ring (2)
12. Left caliper half
13. Screw
14. Screw (3)
15. Brake pads (2)
16. Spacer
Front caliper rebuild kit,
Part No. 44148-94Y
b0016a2x
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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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