Buell S1 Lightning 1996 Manual page 84

GENERAL
See Figure 2-41. The rear suspension features a WP Suspen-
sion shock absorber. The shock adjusts for compression and
rebound damping as well as spring preload.
The most important rear shock adjustment is the preload set-
ting. Before making any suspension adjustments, set the
proper preload. This procedure can be found under
SION ADJUSTMENTSon page
REMOVAL
1. Lift rear wheel off ground using
PORT STAND (Part No. B-41174).
2. Remove seat, fuel tank and tail section. See
TION, REMOVAL on page
3. Support motorcycle frame with a floor hoist such as the
CENTRAL HYDRAULICS FOLDING CRANE.
4. See Figure 2-41. Use a flex socket and extension to
remove allen screw on front reservoir clamp (3).
5. Remove allen screw and locknut (4) (metric) on front
mounting point.
6. Remove allen screw and locknut (1) (metric) on rear
mount while supporting shock absorber.
7. Loosen rear reservoir clamp (2).
8. Remove shock absorber assembly.
DISASSEMBLY
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.
1. 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.
2. Apply pressure to compress shock spring. Loosen and
remove preload adjusting nuts (metric).
3. Release pressure. Remove
PRESSING TOOL (Part No. B-41178-A)
press.
4. See Figure 2-43. Remove rear drawing ring (2).
5. Remove support ring (3) and bump rubber (4).
6. Remove circlip (5) on end of shock cartridge.
7. Remove steel spring retainer (6).
8. Remove spring (7).
2-36
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SUSPEN-
2-39.
REAR WHEEL SUP-
TAIL SEC-
2-55.
REAR SHOCK COM-
and shock from
www.PlanDeGraissage.org
5541a
1
1. Rear allen screw and locknut (metric)
2. Rear reservoir clamp
3. Front reservoir clamp
4. Front allen screw and locknut (metric)
Figure 2-41. Rear Shock Mounting Hardware
5129a
Rear Shock Compressing
Tool (Part No. B-41178-A)
Preload adjusting
nuts (metric)
Front drawing ring
Figure 2-42. Compressing Rear Shock
3
2
4
Hydraulic press
Rear drawing
ring