buell s1 lightning '97 Manuel
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ASSEMBLY
1.
Install spring (7).
2.
Install steel spring retainer (6).
3.
Install circlip (5) on end of shock cartridge.
4.
Install bump rubber (4) and support ring (3).
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WARNING
The following steps require using a press. Wear eye pro-
tection and make certain set-up is stable. The force
involved could cause parts to “flyout” at great speeds
causing personal injury.
tection and make certain set-up is stable. The force
involved could cause parts to “flyout” at great speeds
causing personal injury.
5.
See
Place rear shock absorber in a hydrau-
lic press with
REAR SHOCK COMPRESSING TOOL
(Part No. B-41178-A)
on rear drawing ring.
6.
Apply pressure to compress shock spring. Install rear
preload adjusting nuts (metric).
preload adjusting nuts (metric).
7.
Release pressure. Remove
REAR SHOCK COM-
PRESSING TOOL (Part No. B-41178-A)
and shock from
press.
INSTALLATION
1.
Loosely install reservoir clamps (2, 3).
2.
With banjo bolt facing upward, place shock in mounts and
loosely install front allen screw and locknut (4) (metric).
loosely install front allen screw and locknut (4) (metric).
3.
Loosely install rear allen screw and locknut (1) (metric).
Tighten reservoir clamp hardware (2, 3).
Tighten reservoir clamp hardware (2, 3).
4.
Tighten front and rear allen screws (1, 4) (metric) to 40-
45 ft-lbs (54.2-61.0 Nm).
45 ft-lbs (54.2-61.0 Nm).
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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
.
6.
Check rear shock preload. See
Figure 2-43. Rear Shock
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1.
Preload adjusting nut
(2) (metric)
(2) (metric)
2.
Drawing ring, rear
3.
Support ring
4.
Bump rubber
5.
Circlip
6.
Spring retainer (steel)
7.
Spring
8.
Rod (2)
9.
Spring retainer (nylon)
10. Drawing ring, front
11. Shock mount and
11. Shock mount and
hardware
12. Seal (4)
13. Bushing (2)
14. Heim joint (2)
15. Adaptor bushing (2)
16. Clamp
17. Clamp w/nut and
13. Bushing (2)
14. Heim joint (2)
15. Adaptor bushing (2)
16. Clamp
17. Clamp w/nut and
washer
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