buell s1 lightning '97 Manual

 

 The rear suspension features a WP Suspen-

sion shock absorber. The shock adjusts for compression and
rebound damping as well as spring preload.

The most important rear shock adjustment is the preload set-
ting. Before making any suspension adjustments, set the
proper preload. This procedure can be found under 

.

 

NOTE

Rear shock absorber contains no user serviceable parts.

 

1.

2.

Remove seat, fuel tank and tail section. See 

. 

3.

Support motorcycle frame with a floor hoist such as the
CENTRAL HYDRAULICS FOLDING CRANE.

4.

See 

 Use a flex socket and extension to

remove allen screw on front reservoir clamp (3). 

5.

Remove allen screw and locknut (4) (metric) on front
mounting point.

6.

Remove allen screw and locknut (1) (metric) on rear
mount while supporting shock absorber.

7.

Loosen rear reservoir clamp (2).

8.

Remove shock absorber assembly.

1

 

1.

See 

 Place rear shock absorber in a hydrau-

 on rear drawing ring.

2.

Apply pressure to compress shock spring. Loosen and
remove preload adjusting nuts (metric). 

3.

Release pressure. Remove 

 and shock from

press.

4.

 Remove rear drawing ring (2).

5.

Remove support ring (3) and bump rubber (4).

6.

Remove circlip (5) on end of shock cartridge. 

7.

Remove steel spring retainer (6).

8.

Remove spring (7).

5541a

5129a