buell s1 lightning '97 Manual
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SUSPENSION
ADJUSTMENT
Adjust front forks by first turning the slotted dial clockwise with
a screwdriver until it stops. Then turn the dial counterclock-
wise the recommended 12 or 20 positions. A higher number
of clicks increases damping.
a screwdriver until it stops. Then turn the dial counterclock-
wise the recommended 12 or 20 positions. A higher number
of clicks increases damping.
NOTE
Rear spring preload must be set before adjusting any other
suspension settings. See
suspension settings. See
.
REAR SHOCK
Check rear shock:
●
At the 500 mile (800 km) service interval.
●
At every 5000 mile (8000 km) service interval thereafter.
Inspect the rear shock absorber for loose mounting hardware,
leaks or rod-to-spring contact. Tighten the front and rear
mounts 40-45 ft-lbs (54.2-61.0 Nm).
leaks or rod-to-spring contact. Tighten the front and rear
mounts 40-45 ft-lbs (54.2-61.0 Nm).
Table 1-8. Suspension Settings
ADJUSTMENT
RANGE IN
CLICKS
FACTORY
SETTING
SEE
FIGURE
Front fork
compression
compression
28
20
Front fork
rebound
rebound
28
12
Rear shock
rebound
rebound
7
3
Rear shock
compression
compression
11
5
Figure 1-29. Front Fork Adjustments
Figure 1-30. Rear Shock Rebound Adjuster
Figure 1-31. Rear Shock Compression Adjuster
5542
Front fork rebound
damping adjuster
damping adjuster
Front fork compression
damping adjuster
damping adjuster
5572
Rear shock rebound
damping adjuster
damping adjuster
5571
Rear shock compression
damping adjuster