Buell 59850-97Y User manual

General
These kits are designed to fit on S1 model motorcycles, except
the S1W. A complete REMOVAL/INSTALLATION procedure
will be included in the 1998 S1/S1W SERVICE MANUAL.
Kit Number Description
59850-97Y Primed
59850-97YYA Billet Metallic
59850-97YYB Carbon Black
59850-97YYH Red Snap
59850-97YYL Molten Orange
59850-97YYM Spark Red
Each kit contains:
QTY ITEM PART NUMBER
1 Twin tail lamp bracket Not sold separately
1 Retaining ring seat 11510Y
2 Locknuts 7502Y
1 Seat 52445-97Y
1 Wiretie 69560-94Y
1 Support bracket 68867-98Y
2 Reflectors
(U.S. Canada, Japan only) 59263-79
1 Pad, top bracket Not sold separately
1 Pad, left bracket Not sold separately
1 Pad, right bracket Not sold separately
NOTE
A Service Manual for your vehicle is available from your Buell
Dealer.
Installation
1. Using the 1996 S1 LIGHTNING SERVICE MANUAL as a
guide, remove the following stock S1 parts.
a. Remove seat and tail section.
b. See Figure 1. Unplug rear turn signal and tail lamp
wiring (4).
c. Cut washer holding seat screw (1). Discard washer
and remove screw.
d. Remove bolt (3) holding tail lamp bracket to frame.
e. Remove two nuts (metric) and washers to detach tail
lamp from tail lamp bracket. Discard nuts.
2. See Figure 2. Assemble removed hardware on new tail
lamp bracket.
a Attach left (4) and right (1) turn signals. Drain holes
(5) on each turn signal must face down.
b. Attach tail lamp (3) to new bracket (6) using two new
locknuts (metric) from kit and the washers (2) saved
in Step 1e.
TWIN TAIL
Kit Numbers 59850-97Y, 59850-97YYA, 59850-97YYB, 59850-97YYH,
59850-97YYl, and 59850-97YYM
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1. Seat screw washer
2. Turn signal (2)
3. Tail lamp bracket and bolt
4. Tail lamp and turn signal wires
1. Right turn signal (LT. BE and BE wires)
2. Locknut (metric) and washer (2)
3. Tail lamp
4. Left turn signal (R/BK and BE wires)
5. Drain hole
6. New tail lamp bracket
Figure 1. Removing Old Bracket
Figure 2. Installing New Bracket
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3. See Figure 3. Attach bracket assembly to frame.
a. Slide new tail lamp bracket assembly over frame.
Frame tubing should rest on padding within bracket.
b. Tail lamp and turn signal wiring (3) must fit in space
between frame tubing.
c. As a temporary measure, loosely install both T-27
TORX screws and washers (2).
d. Loosely install bolt (1) to secure new bracket. After
bolt has been installed, tighten both T-27 TORX
screws (2) securely.
e. Tighten bolt (1) completely. Remove both T-27 TORX
screws and washers (2).
4. Install seat screw and a new seat screw washer. Seat
screw washer fits between tail lamp bracket and frame.
5. Attach and secure wiring.
a. Left and right turn signals-see Figure 4.
b. Tail lamp-see Figure 5.
c. Bundle wires under frame. Secure bundle with a new
cable strap.
1WARNING
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 con-
trol and personal injury.
6. Install tail section and seat.
1WARNING
Check for proper turn signal and brake light operation
before riding motorcycle. Visibility is a major concern for
motorcyclists. Failure to have proper operation could lead
to personal injury.
7. Check turn signals and brake light for proper operation. If
operation fails, reread procedure and verify that all steps
were performed.
a. Turn ignition key switch to IGN.
b. Tail lamp should be lit. Pull front brake hand lever and
brake light should illuminate.
c. Activate left turn signals using switch on left
handlebar. Front and rear left turn signals must flash.
d. Activate right turn signals using switch on left
handlebar. Front and rear right turn signals must
flash.
e. Turn ignition key switch to LOCK.
1WARNING
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 and personal injury.
8. Install seat.
RIGHT REAR
TURN SIGNAL
BK
V
R/Y
BKO/W
BE
R/BK
TAIL LAMP
LEFT REAR
TURN SIGNAL
BEBK LT.BE
BN
Figure 5. Tail Lamp Wiring
Figure 4. Turn Signal Wiring
Figure 3. Attaching New Bracket
1. Bolt
2. T-27 TORX screws(2)
3. Tail lamp and turn signal wires
1. Black
2. Orange & white
3. Red & yellow
LT. BE = light blue
BE = blue
BN = brown
BK = black
V = violet
R/BK = red & black
R/Y = red & yellow
O/W = orange & white
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