buell s1 lightning '97 Manual
3-30
OIL TANK
REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
1.
Remove seat, fuel tank and tail section. See
TAIL SEC-
TION, REMOVAL
in Section 2.
2.
Remove rear fender. See
FENDERS
in Section 2.
3.
Drain oil tank. See
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM,
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
in Section 1.
The oil filter need not be removed unless it is due to be
replaced.
replaced.
4.
See
each hose upon removal.
a.
Remove worm clamp (3) from feed hose (4).
b.
Remove clamp (5) from drain hose (6).
c.
Remove clamp (8) from vent hose (7).
d.
Remove clamp (10) from return hose (9)
5.
Remove bolts and lockwashers from well nuts.
6.
Detach oil tank from frame.
ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
1.
See
Place oil tank on frame and align
mounts. Loosely install bolts and lockwashers (1) at all
four mounting points.
four mounting points.
NOTE
Starting at the top mounting points will simplify installation.
2.
Connect the four oil tank hoses. Tighten
new
clamps (5,
8 and 10) using
HOSE CLAMP PLIERS (Part No. HD-
41137)
.
NOTE
Worm clamp (3) may be reused on feed hose (4).
3.
Fill oil tank. See
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM,
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
in Section 1.
4.
Install rear fender. See
FENDERS
in Section 2.
1
WARNING
After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be
sure it is locked in position. If seat is loose, it could shift
during vehicle operation and startle the rider, causing
loss of control and personal injury.
sure it is locked in position. If seat is loose, it could shift
during vehicle operation and startle the rider, causing
loss of control and personal injury.
5.
Install tail section, fuel tank and seat. See
TAIL SEC-
TION
in Section 2.
Figure 3-40. Oil Tank
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3
1.
Bolt, lockwasher
and well nut (4)
and well nut (4)
2.
Oil tank
3.
Worm clamp, 3/8 in.
4.
Feed hose
5.
Hose clamp, 3/8 in.
4
5
6
7
8
10
9
1
2
6.
Drain hose
7.
Vent hose
8.
Hose clamp, 1/4 in.
9.
Return hose
10. Hose clamp, 3/8 in.