buell s1 lightning '97 Manuel
2-8
FRONT WHEEL
REMOVAL
1.
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Raise front wheel off floor using
FRONT
WHEEL SUPPORT STAND (Part No. B-41395)
and
S1
LIFT ADAPTER (Part No. B-41686)
.
2.
Remove front brake caliper. See
on
.
NOTE
Do not operate front brake lever with front wheel removed or
caliper pistons may be forced out. Reseating pistons requires
caliper disassembly.
caliper pistons may be forced out. Reseating pistons requires
caliper disassembly.
3.
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Insert screwdriver/rod through hole in
axle (1) and loosen front axle nut (4) (metric).
4.
Loosen pinch screws (2) (metric).
5.
Remove front axle nut (4) and washer (3). Pull front axle
out of hub while supporting front wheel.
out of hub while supporting front wheel.
6.
See
Detach speedometer drive spacer (3)
and speedometer drive (4) from left side of wheel.
Remove front wheel.
Remove front wheel.
DISASSEMBLY
1.
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Move wheel to bench area. On the side
of the wheel opposite the brake rotor, remove left axle
spacer (5).
spacer (5).
2.
On brake rotor side of wheel, remove right axle
spacer (12).
spacer (12).
3.
Remove wheel bearings (6, 11) using
BUSHING AND
BEARING PULLER (Part No. HD-95760-69A)
and
3/4 in.
COLLET (Part No. HD-95767-69A)
.
4.
Remove six locknuts (14), washers (21), spring washers
(20), screws (19) and brake drive pins (18). Remove
brake rotor (17).
(20), screws (19) and brake drive pins (18). Remove
brake rotor (17).
5.
Remove five screws (16) and front brake carrier (15).
6.
Remove tire. See
.
CLEANING, INSPECTION
AND REPAIR
AND REPAIR
1.
Thoroughly clean all parts in solvent.
1
WARNING
Never use compressed air to “spin-dry” bearings. Very
high bearing speeds can damage unlubricated bearings.
Spinning bearings with compressed air can also cause a
bearing to fly apart, which may result in personal injury.
high bearing speeds can damage unlubricated bearings.
Spinning bearings with compressed air can also cause a
bearing to fly apart, which may result in personal injury.
2.
Inspect all parts for damage or excessive wear.
3.
Inspect brake rotor. Replace rotor if warped or badly
scored. Measure rotor thickness for excessive wear. Min-
imum rotor thickness is 0.17 in. (4.4 mm).
scored. Measure rotor thickness for excessive wear. Min-
imum rotor thickness is 0.17 in. (4.4 mm).
Figure 2-4. Front Wheel Support Stand (Part No. B-41395)
with S1 Lift Adapter (Part No. B-41686)
Figure 2-5. Front Wheel Mounting
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1.
Hole in front axle
2.
Pinch screws (4)
(metric)
(metric)
3.
Washer
4.
Front axle nut (metric)
4
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5710
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