2006 Buell Lightning: Maintenance
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Table 1-2. Quick Reference Maintenance Chart
ITEM SERVICED
SPECIFICATION
DATA
Engine oil and filter
Drain plug torque
Apply Loctite 565 Thread Sealant and reinstall
plug and tighten to 29-34 ft-lbs (40-46 Nm)
Oil capacity
2.5 quarts (2.4 liters) and includes the 4.0 ounces
(0.12 liter) poured into the filter
Filter
Hand tighten 1/2-3/4 turn after gasket contact
Black filter part number
63806-00Y
Primary chain tension
Deflection with hot engine
1/4-3/8 in. (6.4-9.5 mm)
Deflection with cold engine
3/8-1/2 in. (9.5-12.7 mm)
Chain tensioner nut torque
20-25 ft-lbs (27-34 Nm)
Primary chain inspection cover torque
84-108
in-lbs
(10-12 Nm)
Primary chain lubricant
Lubricant capacity
TRANSMISSION AND PRIMARY
CHAINCASE LUBRICANT (Part No. 99851-05)
as required until fluid level is even with bottom of
clutch diaphragm spring
Primary chaincase drain plug torque
Apply Loctite 565 Thread Sealant and reinstall
plug and tighten to 14-30 ft-lbs (19-40.7 Nm)
Clutch adjustment
Free play at adjuster screw
clockwise 1/4-1/2 turn
Free play at hand lever
1/16-1/8 in. (1.6-3.2 mm)
Clutch inspection cover torque
84-108
in-lbs
(10-12 Nm)
Transmission lubricant
Lubricant level
TRANSMISSION AND PRIMARY
CHAINCASE LUBRICANT (Part No. 99851-05)
as required until fluid level is even with bottom of
clutch diaphragm spring
Tire condition and pressure
Pressure for solo rider (All models except
XB9SX)
Front: 36 psi (248 kPa)
Rear: 38 psi (262 kPa)
Pressure for solo rider (XB9SX)
Front: 34 psi (234 kPa)
Rear: 36 psi (248 kPa)
Pressure for rider and passenger
Same as Solo
Wear
Replace tire if 1/32 in. (0.8 mm) or less of tread
pattern remains
Brake fluid reservoir level
D.O.T. 4 hydraulic brake fluid part nos.
99953-99A (12 oz.) 99973-05 (gal.).
Proper fluid level
1/8 in. (3.2 mm) from the top
Master cylinder reservoir cover torque
9-13
in-lbs
(1.0-1.5 Nm)
Brake pad linings and discs
Minimum brake pad thickness
0.040 in. (1.0 mm) or less
Minimum brake disc thickness
0.18 in. (4.5 mm) or less
Drive
belt
Replace drive belt and idler pulley
assembly:
At every 25,000 mi (40,000 km) service interval.
Air cleaner
Air cleaner cover screw torque
12-36
in-lbs
(4-4 Nm)
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