buell s1 lightning '97 Manual

 

NOTE

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 If it is necessary to remove either the pinion

shaft bearing (11) or sprocket shaft bearing (4 and 9), pro-
ceed as follows:

 

11. Pinion bearing (11) will remain on pinion shaft. Remove

retaining ring (10), and bearing (11) may be slipped off
pinion shaft.

12. See 

 Pull sprocket shaft bearing with

 using bolts in place of jaws.

13. See 

 to remove sprocket shaft outer

races.

 

NOTE

 Do not remove retaining ring (7); the crank-

case can easily be damaged during the removal process.
Removal of the retaining ring is not necessary for the removal
or installation of the outer bearing races.

 

1.

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 Place flywheel assembly in holding fix-

ture. Remove crank pin nut (1). Strike left flywheel with
soft metal mallet at about 90

 

°

 

 from crank pin hole on

wheel periphery to loosen. Lift left flywheel (2) off crank
pin.

2.

Hold down crank pin bearing assembly (4) with a short
length of pipe or tubing so connecting rods (3) may be
slipped off bearings, then remove bearing assembly.
Secure bearings (4) together in set until they are washed
and refitted to crank pin.

3.

Remove crank pin nut (9), then tap crank pin (6) out of
flywheel and remove key (7).

 

1.

Wash all parts in solvent and blow dry with compressed
air. Examine crank pin for wear, grooving and pitting. If
the surface is at all worn, replace with 

 

 pin. Examine

flywheel washers. If either washer is worn or grooved, it
should be replaced. See 

 on 

.

2.

Examine connecting rod lower races. If they appear
slightly grooved or shouldered where edge of bearing
rollers ride, they may be lapped out, and an oversize
crank pin and new bearing installed. If they appear badly
worn, grooved or pitted, 

 

 rods should be installed,

preferably as an assembly with 

 

 bearings and crank

pin.

3.

Inspect bearing for wear, pitting and heat discoloration.
Replace as required.

4.

Inspect crank pin, crank pin roller and connecting rods for
correct freeplay.

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