Oil Tank - Buell X1 2002 Service Manual

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OIL TANK

REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove seat. See 2.40 SEAT.
2. Remove lower bolts on tail section and disconnect tail
section wiring. See 2.38 TAIL
3. Drain oil tank. See 1.6 ENGINE LUBRICATION SYS-
TEM. The oil filter need not be removed unless it is due
to be replaced.
4. See Figure 3-48. Remove bolts and lockwashers (1)
from wellnuts.
5. Loosen top bolts (2) on tail section. Rotate tail section
upward. Secure with straps.
6. See Figure 3-49. Remove clamps to detach hoses from
oil tank. Label each hose upon removal.
a. Remove clamp from feed hose (3).
b. Remove clamp from drain hose (4).
c. Remove clamp from vent hose (6).
d. Remove clamp from return hose (5).
7. Lift tank upward to remove. Both tabs on bottom of tank
must clear frame before detaching oil tank.
ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 3-49. Place oil tank on frame and align
mounts. Loosely install bolts and lockwashers (1).
2. Connect the four oil tank hoses. Tighten new clamps
using HOSE CLAMP PLIERS (Part No. HD-41137).
NOTE
Clamp may be reused on feed hose (3) at oil tank connection.
3. Fill oil tank. See 1.6 ENGINE LUBRICATION
4. Attach tail section. See
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WARNING 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. These events could result in death or
serious injury.
5. Install seat. See 2.40 SEAT.
2002 Buell X1: Engine
SECTION.
SYSTEM.
2.38 TAIL SECTION.
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2
1. Bolt and Lockwasher (2)
2. Top Bolts on Tail Section (2)
Figure 3-48. Oil Tank Mounts
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6
2
1. Bolt, Lockwasher and Wellnut (4)
2. Oil Tank
3. Feed Hose with 3/8 in. Clamps
4. Drain Hose with Plug Assembly and 3/8 in. Clamp
5. Return Hose with 3/8 in. Clamps
6. Vent Hose with 1/4 in. Clamps
Figure 3-49. Oil Tank
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