2002 Buell X1: Engine
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ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
1.
See
Figure 3-42.
Place PISTON SUPPORT PLATE (3)
(Part No. HD-42322) around connecting rod.
2.
Install piston assembly over connecting rod.
NOTE
New 1200cc pistons must be installed with the arrow, at the
top of the piston, pointing towards the front of the engine.
3.
Install piston pin.
CAUTION
Always use new retaining ring. Make sure retaining ring
groove is clean and that ring seats firmly in groove. If it
does not, discard the ring. Never install a used retaining
ring or a new one if it has been installed and then
removed for any reason. A loosely installed ring will
come out of the piston groove and damage cylinder and
piston beyond repair.
4.
Install
new
piston pin retaining rings (1) using PISTON
PIN RETAINING RING INSTALLER (2) (Part No. HD-
34623B)
.
Place
new
retaining ring on tool with gap point-
ing up. See
Figure 3-43.
NOTE
Make sure the ring groove is clean. Ring must be fully seated
in the groove with the gap away from the slot at the bottom.
5.
See
Figure 3-38.
Make sure the piston ring end gaps are
properly positioned as shown.
6.
Remove PISTON SUPPORT PLATE (3) (Part No. HD-
42322).
7.
Lubricate cylinder wall, piston, pin and rod bushing with
engine oil.
8.
Turn engine until piston is at top dead center.
9.
See
Figure 3-44.
Compress the piston rings using PIS-
TON RING COMPRESSOR (Part No. HD-96333-51C).
10. Remove protective sleeves from cylinder studs. Install a
new
cylinder base gasket. Make sure the piston does not
bump the studs or crankcase.
11. Install cylinder over piston.
12. Remove PISTON RING COMPRESSOR (Part No. HD-
96333-51C).
13. Assemble cylinder head. See
3.5 CYLINDER HEAD
.
14. Install cylinder head. See
3.5 CYLINDER HEAD
.
15. Install assembled engine. See
3.4 INSTALLING THE
ENGINE
.
Figure 3-42. Installing Piston Retaining Rings
Figure 3-43. Aligning Retaining Ring
Figure 3-44. Compressing Piston Rings
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1.
Piston Pin Retaining Ring
2.
Piston Pin Retaining Ring Installer
3.
Piston Support Plate
4.
Plugged Lifter Bores
3
2
4
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7071
1
1.
Piston Ring Compressor
2.
Piston Support Plate
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