buell s1 lightning '97 Manual

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NOTE 

Timkin roller bearing assemblies should be replaced as a
unit. Do not intermix components. Mark all components so
they may be correctly installed.

 

2.

Coat bearing components with WHEEL BEARING
GREASE (Part No. HD-99855-89) and assemble.

1

 

3.

Install a 

 

 swingarm seal (2) flush to the swingarm.

4.

Apply LOCTITE ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT to pivot shaft
threads.

5.

Install one bearing adjustment bolt (1) into pivot shaft (5).
Bottom out the adjustment bolt.

6.

Slide swingarm assembly into position.

7.

Slide pivot shaft assembly through mount block and
swingarm. Install the opposing bearing adjustment bolt
(1) using

8.

Tighten one pinch screw (8) into swingarm mount block.
Do not tighten the other pinch screw (8) at this time.

 

1.

Adjust swingarm preload. Using a scale as shown in 

 Preload should measure 3.5-5.5 lbs (1.6-

2.5 kg). 

2.

Remove both pinch screws (8). Apply LOCTITE
THREADLOCKER 242 (blue) to pinch screw threads. 

3.

Check that swingarm is centered between mounts.
Torque pinch screws (8) to 27-30 ft-lbs (36.6-40.7 Nm).

4.

Install rubber isolators and bolts. See 

 in Section 6.

5.

Attach tie bars to the frame in the following order. Torque
to 30-33 ft-lbs (40.7-44.7 Nm)

a.  Front tie bar. Clutch cable clamp holds cable on air

cleaner side of motor.

b. 

Top tie bar.

c.  Rear tie bar. Tie bar must be horizontal and below

frame tab.

6.

Install carburetor. See 

in Section 4.

7.

Install muffler and exhaust header. See 

.

8.

Install air cleaner. See 

in

Section 4.