buell s1 lightning '97 Manual

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Table 1-2. Regular Maintenance Intervals
SERVICE OPERATIONS
 AND SPECIAL TOOLS
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8
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2
5
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mi
4
0
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0
km
5
0
0
0
mi
8
0
0
0
km
7
5
0
0
mi
1
2
0
0
0
km
1
0
0
0
0
mi
1
6
0
0
0
km
1
2
5
0
0
mi
2
0
0
0
0
km
1
5
0
0
0
mi
2
4
0
0
0
km
1
7
5
0
0
mi
2
8
0
0
0
km
2
0
0
0
0
mi
3
2
0
0
0
km
2
2
5
0
0
mi
3
6
0
0
0
km
2
5
0
0
0
mi
4
0
0
0
0
km
2
7
5
0
0
mi
4
4
0
0
0
km
3
0
0
0
0
mi
4
8
0
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km
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SERVICE DATA
Battery connections (
page 1-13
)
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Torque 
30-40 in-lbs (3.4-4.5 Nm)-hold cables when tightening
Engine oil (
page 1-15
)
OIL FILTER WRENCH (Part No. HD-41215)
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See 
Recommended Oil Grades on page 1-15
.
Checking oil level
Check with vehicle at operating temperature, engine off, motorcycle upright
(not on side stand) on a level surface.
Oil level
Between upper and lower marks on dipstick (1/2 quart [0.47 liter] difference).
Oil capacity
2.0 quarts (1.9 liters)
Oil filter (
page 1-16
)
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Hand tighten filter 1/2-3/4 turn after gasket contacts surface.
Brake fluid level and condition (
page 1-17
)
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Fluid type
D.O.T. 5 SILICONE HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID
Front master cylinder level 
Above LOW mark on sight glass or within 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) of molded boss
when cover is removed.
Rear master cylinder level 
Between upper and lower marks on reservoir.
Rear brake pedal height adjustment and freeplay
(
page 1-17
)
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Maximum freeplay
1/8 in. (3.2 mm)
Pedal action should be smooth and not binding.
Brake pads and rotors for wear (
page 1-17
)
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Minimum brake pad thickness 
1/16 in. (1.6 mm)
Minimum front rotor thickness 
0.17 in. (4.4 mm)
Minimum rear rotor thickness 
0.19 in. (4.8 mm)
Condition of rear brake caliper mounting pins and boots
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Table Code:
- Adjust.
I  -  Inspect, and if necessary, correct, adjust, clean or replace.
- Lubricate with specified lubricant.
- Replace or change.
- Tighten to proper torque.
- Perform.