Warning - Buell S1 Lightning Workshop Manual

CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
Change engine oil:
At the 500 mile (800 km) service interval.
At every 5000 mile (8000 km) service interval thereafter.
When storing or removing the motorcycle for the season.
NOTE
The colder the weather, the shorter the recommended oil
change interval. A vehicle used only for short runs in cold
weather must have the engine oil drained more frequently.
1. Place a suitable container under the motorcycle.
2. See Figure 1-11. Compress clamp. Remove hose from
drain plug by pulling hose forward. Direct hose to con-
tainer and completely drain oil tank.
3. Install drain hose on drain plug. Tighten clamp.
4. Remove oil filter using OIL FILTER WRENCH (Part No.
HD-41215).
5. Clean filter gasket contact surface on crankcase. Surface
should be smooth and free of any debris or old gasket
material.
6. See Figure 1-12. Apply a thin film of oil to gasket contact
surface on crankcase mounting plate and to new oil filter.
7. Pour 4.0 ounces (0.12 liter) of clean oil into new filter
when changing oil.
8. Screw filter onto adapter until gasket contacts mounting
plate surface. Apply another 1/2-3/4 turn by hand.
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WARNING

Be sure no oil gets on tires when changing oil and filter.
Traction will be adversely affected which may lead to a
loss of control and personal injury.
9. Fill oil tank with an oil from
2.0 quarts (1.90 liters) plus the 4.0 ounces (0.12 liter)
added in Step 7.
10. Install filler cap onto oil tank. Make sure filler cap is fully
seated.
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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.
11. Install seat.
12. Start engine. Verify that oil pressure signal light on dash
panel turns off when engine speed is 1000 RPM or
above.
13. Check for oil leaks at oil filter and drain hose.
14. Check oil level as described on
1-16
Table 1-4. Oil tank capacity is
page 1-15.
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Drain hose
Figure 1-11. Oil Tank Drain Line
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Apply a thin film of oil to new filter gasket
and crankcase mounting plate.
Figure 1-12. Oil Filter
Clamp
Drain plug