buell s1 lightning '97 Manual

Clean, inspect and lubricate speedometer cable every 5000
miles (8000 km). Proceed as follows:

1.

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 Examine speedometer cable housing

(outer sheathing) for kinks or other damage. Replace
entire cable assembly if any damage is noted.

2.

Detach windscreen from mounts. See 

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3.

Loosen and remove the speedometer cable assembly
from the speedometer.

4.

Carefully withdraw inner speedometer cable from its
housing. Exercise caution to avoid stretching coils of
inner cable. Outer cable housing remains attached to
speedometer drive unit.

5.

Carefully wipe off old lubricant from inner cable. Inspect
cable coils for bends, bulges, discoloration or other
defects. Replace entire cable assembly if any damage or
defect is noted.

6.

Apply a good quality graphite grease to entire length of
inner cable. Wipe off excess grease.

7.

Insert inner cable fully into its housing, rotating inner
cable somewhat to allow its lower end to engage with
speedometer drive unit. Inner cable will no longer rotate
once engaged with drive unit.

8.

Insert pin of speedometer cable into receptacle at back
of speedometer. Tighten to secure cable.

9.

Attach windscreen. See 

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