buell s1 lightning '97 Manual

 

See 

 The remote idle adjuster allows idle adjust-

ments without use of tools. Idle speeds are listed in 

 

1.

Remove seat and fuel tank. See 

in Section 4 of the 1996 manual.

2.

Remove cable strap holding adjuster to frame.

3.

See 

 Unthread adjuster assembly from bracket

(4). Remove spring (3) and washer (2).

 

NOTE

If remote idle adjuster is permanently removed, install idle
adjuster screw, spring and two washers. See the 1996 S1
LIGHTNING PARTS CATALOG (Part No. 99571-96Y).

 

1.

See 

 Thread remote adjuster (1), spring (3)

and washer (2) into bracket (4). Adjuster shaft (5) must
touch stop plate (6).

2.

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 Secure adjuster to frame with a figure-8

cable strap. 

a.  Wrap cable strap around inside of frame, then up

and through the slot.

b. 

Contine cable strap over adjuster.

c.  Run cable strap through the other side of the slot.

Strap should be tight enough that the adjuster turns
easily.

1

 

3.

Install fuel tank and seat. See 

in Section 4 of the 1996 manual.

4.

Start vehicle and warm engine to normal operating tem-
perature. 

5.

See 

 Set idle speed by turning adjuster. See

a. 

Turn clockwise to increase idle speed.

a. 

Turn counterclockwise to decrease idle speed.

 

World Model

950-1050 RPM

2000 RPM

California

1150-1250 RPM

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5900

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