buell s1 lightning '97 Manual

 

1.

 If removed, apply HYLOMAR to threads

of breather bolts. Install air cleaner support ring using
breather bolts and washer. Tighten breather bolts to 10-
15 ft-lbs (13.6-20.3 Nm). 

2.

 Attach breather hoses.

a. 

If removed, attach hoses to breather bolts in cylinder
heads.

b. 

Slide hoses through backplate. 

c. 

Connect hoses to tee fitting. 

d. 

On California models, insert fresh air hose from can-
ister through backplate.

3.

 Apply LOCTITE THREADLOCKER 242

(blue) to air cleaner front support screw. Install support/
backplate and tighten screw to 3-5 ft-lbs (4.1-6.8 Nm).

 

NOTE

Step 3 may require a cut down allen wrench.

 

4.

 Apply LOCTITE THREADLOCKER 242

(blue) to screw. Install ring with screw through backplate.
Tighten to 7-9 ft-lbs (9.5-12.2 Nm).

5.

 Apply LOCTITE THREADLOCKER 242

(blue) to screws. Fasten snorkel tube with ring and two
screws. Tighten to 6-8 ft-lbs (8.1-10.8 Nm).

6.

Check air cleaner filter. See 

 in

Section 1. Attach filter box with filter to snorkel tube. 

7.

Connect breather hose to snorkel tube.

8.

See 

 Place cover over backplate assembly.

Install screw and washer into top well nut.

9.

Install screw, nylon washer and locknut at rear mount.
Tighten to 6-8 ft-lbs (8.1-10.8 Nm).

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NOTE

Air cleaner backplate
not shown.

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