Warning - Buell S1 Lightning Workshop Manual

REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove seat, fuel tank and tail section. See
TION, REMOVAL in Section 2.
2. Remove rear fender. See
3. Drain oil tank. See ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM,
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
The oil filter need not be removed unless it is due to be
replaced.
4. See Figure 3-40. Disconnect hoses from oil tank. Label
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 Figure 3-40. Place oil tank on frame and align
mounts. Loosely install bolts and lockwashers (1) at all
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
4. Install rear fender. See FENDERS
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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.
5. Install tail section, fuel tank and seat. See
TION in Section 2.
3-30
OIL TANK
TAIL SEC-
FENDERS in Section 2.
in Section 1.
in Section 1.
in Section 2.
TAIL SEC-
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1. Bolt, lockwasher
and well nut (4)
2. Oil tank
3. Worm clamp, 3/8 in.
4. Feed hose
5. Hose clamp, 3/8 in.
Figure 3-40. Oil Tank
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9
8
7
6
5
4
6. Drain hose
7. Vent hose
8. Hose clamp, 1/4 in.
9. Return hose
10. Hose clamp, 3/8 in.