buell s1 lightning '97 Manual

1.

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 Mount reservoir assembly on frame

with screw. Tighten screw to 12-15 in-lbs (1.4-1.7 Nm).
Clamp reservoir hose to rear master cylinder with a newclamp and 

2.

Attach rear master cylinder to frame with two screws and
locknuts. Tighten to 8-10 ft-lbs (10.8-13.6 Nm).

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3.

Position new gaskets on each side of rear brake line at
master cylinder. Insert banjo bolt (metric) through gas-
kets and brake line. Thread banjo bolt (metric) into rear
brake master cylinder and tighten to 10-12 ft-lbs (13.6-
16.2 Nm).

4.

 Place push rod into rear master cylinder.

Install male rod end behind brake pedal with screw and
locknut. Tighten screw to 10-12 ft-lbs (13.6-16.2 Nm).

5.

Adjust brake pedal freeplay. 

6.

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 With the master cylinder in a level posi-

tion, check that the brake fluid level is between the upper
and lower marks on reservoir. Add D.O.T. 5 SILICONE
HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID if necessary. Be sure cap is
securely screwed on.

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7.

Bleed brake system. See 

 in Section 1.

8.

Test brake lamp operation with the rear brake pedal
applied and the ignition/headlamp switch turned to IGN.

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