Warning - Buell S1 Lightning Workshop Manual

ASSEMBLY
1. See Figure 2-43. 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.
5. See Figure 2-42. 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).
7. Release pressure. Remove
PRESSING TOOL (Part No. B-41178-A)
press.
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INSTALLATION
1.
2.
3.
4.
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.
5.
REAR SHOCK COM-
and shock from 6.
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7
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Figure 2-43. Rear Shock
See Figure 2-41. Loosely install reservoir clamps (2, 3).
With banjo bolt facing upward, place shock in mounts and
loosely install front allen screw and locknut (4) (metric).
Loosely install rear allen screw and locknut (1) (metric).
Tighten reservoir clamp hardware (2, 3).
Tighten front and rear allen screws (1, 4) (metric) to 40-
45 ft-lbs (54.2-61.0 Nm).
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WARNING
Install tail section, fuel tank and seat. See
TION, INSTALLATION on page
Check rear shock preload. See
MENTS on page 2-39.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. Drawing ring, front
11. Shock mount and
12. Seal (4)
11 13. Bushing (2)
14. Heim joint (2)
15. Adaptor bushing (2)
16. Clamp
17. Clamp w/nut and
TAIL SEC-
2-55.
SUSPENSION ADJUST-
Preload adjusting nut
(2) (metric)
Drawing ring, rear
Support ring
Bump rubber
Circlip
Spring retainer (steel)
Spring
Rod (2)
Spring retainer (nylon)
hardware
washer
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