Buell S1 Lightning Workshop Manual page 21

GENERAL
See Figure 16. The remote idle adjuster allows idle adjust-
ments without use of tools. Idle speeds are listed in
REMOVAL
1. Remove seat and fuel tank. See
in Section 4 of the 1996 manual.
2. Remove cable strap holding adjuster to frame.
3. See Figure 17. Unthread adjuster assembly from bracket
(4). Remove spring (3) and washer (2).
NOTE
If remote idle adjuster is permanently removed, install idle
adjuster screw, spring and two washers. See the 1996 S1
LIGHTNING PARTS CATALOG (Part No. 99571-96Y).
INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 17. Thread remote adjuster (1), spring (3)
and washer (2) into bracket (4). Adjuster shaft (5) must
touch stop plate (6).
2. See Figure 18. Secure adjuster to frame with a figure-8
cable strap.
a. Wrap cable strap around inside of frame, then up
and through the slot.
b. Contine cable strap over adjuster.
c. Run cable strap through the other side of the slot.
Strap should be tight enough that the adjuster turns
easily.
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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.
3. Install fuel tank and seat. See
TION in Section 4 of the 1996 manual.
4. Start vehicle and warm engine to normal operating tem-
perature.
5. See Figure 16. Set idle speed by turning adjuster. See
Table 2.
a. Turn clockwise to increase idle speed.
a. Turn counterclockwise to decrease idle speed.
Table 2. Engine Idle Speed
MODEL REGULAR IDLE
World Model 950-1050 RPM
California 1150-1250 RPM
REMOTE IDLE ADJUSTER
Table 2.
FUEL TANK, REMOVAL
FUEL TANK, INSTALLA-
FAST IDLE
2000 RPM
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Increase
idle speed
Decrease
idle speed
Figure 16. Idle Speed Adjuster
5900
1
3
1. Remote adjuster
2. Washer
3. Spring
Figure 17. Removal/Installation
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Figure 18. Cable Strap
Adjuster
2
4
5
6
4. Bracket
5. Shaft
6. Stop plate
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