Buell 2003XB9S Service Manual page 274

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Position ring end gaps at arrows–
minimum of 90° apart
FRONT
Piston
REAR
Figure 3-109. Ring End Gap Position
5. See Figure 3-109. Make sure the piston ring end gaps
are properly positioned as shown.
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Figure 3-110. Piston Support Plate
6. See Figure 3-110. Turn engine until piston is resting on
top of PISTON SUPPORT PLATE (Part No. HD-42322).
7. Lubricate cylinder wall, piston, pin and rod bushing with
engine oil.
8. Remove protective sleeves from cylinder studs. Install a
new cylinder base gasket. Make sure the piston does not
bump the studs or crankcase.
pin
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Figure 3-111. Compressing Piston Rings Using Piston
Ring Compressor (Part No. HD-96333-51C)
9. See Figure 3-111. Compress the piston rings using PIS-
TON RING COMPRESSOR (Part No. HD-96333-51C).
10. Install cylinder over piston.
11. Remove PISTON RING COMPRESSOR.
12. Assemble and install cylinder head. See
HEAD.
13. Install assembled engine. See
CYCLE FOR ENGINE SERVICE.
2003 Buell XB9S: Engine
3.6 CYLINDER
3.4 STRIPPING MOTOR-
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