buell s1 lightning '97 Manuel
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CLUTCH
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Check transmission fluid:
●
Replace at the 500 mile (800 km) service interval.
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Inspect level at every 2500 mile (4000 km) service interval.
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Replace at every 5000 mile (8000 km) service interval.
Primary chaincase lubricant capacity is approximately 1.0
quart (0.95 liter). For best results, drain lubricant while hot.
quart (0.95 liter). For best results, drain lubricant while hot.
1.
Raise rear of vehicle off the floor using
REAR WHEEL
SUPPORT STAND (Part No. B-41174)
to prevent chain-
case lubricant from draining out of clutch cover opening
when refilled.
when refilled.
2.
Remove muffler. See
EXHAUST SYSTEM
in Section 2.
3.
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Position a suitable container under
transmission lubricant drain plug. Remove drain plug and
drain lubricant.
drain lubricant.
4.
Remove foreign material from magnetic drain plug.
Reinstall plug and tighten to 14-21 ft-lbs (19-28 Nm).
Reinstall plug and tighten to 14-21 ft-lbs (19-28 Nm).
5.
Remove four TORX screws with washers from clutch
inspection cover. Remove clutch inspection cover from
primary cover. Do not damage or dislodge Quad ring
from primary cover.
inspection cover. Remove clutch inspection cover from
primary cover. Do not damage or dislodge Quad ring
from primary cover.
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CAUTION
Do not overfill the primary chaincase with lubricant.
Overfilling may cause rough clutch engagement and
incomplete disengagement (or clutch drag).
Overfilling may cause rough clutch engagement and
incomplete disengagement (or clutch drag).
6.
Add SPORT-TRANS FLUID (Part No. 98854-96 quart
size; Part No. 98855-96 gallon size) as required until
lubricant is even with bottom of clutch diaphragm spring.
See
size; Part No. 98855-96 gallon size) as required until
lubricant is even with bottom of clutch diaphragm spring.
See
7.
Install clutch inspection cover using four TORX screws
with washers. Tighten screws in a crosswise pattern to 7-
9 ft-lbs (9-12 Nm).
with washers. Tighten screws in a crosswise pattern to 7-
9 ft-lbs (9-12 Nm).
8.
Install muffler. See
EXHAUST SYSTEM
in Section 2.
PRODUCTION CHANGE
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Beginning with motorcycles built in early
January 1996, the outer clutch release ramp has been
changed. The clutch adjustment and lever freeplay proce-
dures remain the same. The change was made to prevent any
possible contact between the coupler and the primary cover.
changed. The clutch adjustment and lever freeplay proce-
dures remain the same. The change was made to prevent any
possible contact between the coupler and the primary cover.
Figure 1-15. Primary Cover
Figure 1-16. Lubricant Level
Figure 1-17. Ramp Change
Clutch inspection
cover
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Drain plug
Torx screw with
washer (4)
Clutch adjusting screw
b0190x6x
Lubricant level
Quad ring
Diaphragm spring
New style
Old style
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