buell s1 lightning '97 Manual

 

1.

Remove transmission assembly. See 

on 

. Remove shifter forks

and drum as described under 

.

2.

See 

 Clamp transmission assembly in vise,

with protective jaws, as shown, to work on disassembly.

 

NOTE

As the transmission runs, each part develops a certain wear
pattern and a kind of “set” with its mating parts. For this rea-
son, it is important that each component be reinstalled in its
original location and facing its original direction.

 

3.

See 

 As each component is removed, place

it on a clean surface in the exact order of removal.

See 

 remove and discard retaining ring (5) next to counter-

shaft 5th gear (12). Slide countershaft 5th (12), mainshaft 2nd
(22) and countershaft 2nd (11) off end of shafts. Remove split
bearing (7) that was under gear (11) and thrust washer (6) on
the countershaft.

  

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