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6-20 2006 Buell Lightning: Drive/Transmission
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6. See Figure 6-35. Install mainshaft washer (2) and nut
(1).
a. Apply two or three drops of LOCTITE 262 (red) onto
threads on end of mainshaft.
b. Place washer (2) on mainshaft with the word “out”
facing away from clutch hub.
c. Install nut (left-hand threads) (1) . Tighten to 70-80
ft-lbs (94.9-108.5 Nm).
7. Remove SPROCKET LOCKING LINK.
8. Install the pressure plate assembly. See 6.4 CLUTCH .
9. Install adjusting screw assembly into pressure plate.
a. See Figure 6-37. Align two tabs on perimeter of
release plate with corresponding recesses (3) in
pressure plate.
b. Secure the adjusting screw assembly with new
retaining ring.
10. Install primary cover. See 6.2 PRIMARY COVER .
11. Adjust Clutch. See 1.8 CLUTCH .
12. Add TRANSMISSION AND PRIMARY
CHAINCASE LUBRICANT. See TRANSMISSION
FLUID under 1.8 CLUTCH .
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WARNING
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WARNING
Connect positive (+) battery cable first. If positive (+)
cable should contact ground with negative (-) cable con-
nected, the resulting sparks can cause a battery explo-
sion, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00068a)
13. Connect negative battery cable to battery terminal.
Tighten fastener to 72-96 in-lbs (8-11 Nm).
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WARNING
After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be
sure it is in locked position. While riding, a loose seat can
shift causing loss of control, which could result in death
or serious injury. (00070a)
14. Install seat. See 2.43 SEAT .
Figure 6-36. Adjusting Screw Assembly Aligning Tabs
Figure 6-37. Clutch Adjusting Screw Assembly and
Retaining Ring
8816
8815
1. Adjusting screw assembly
2. Retaining ring
3. Tab recesses
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