
MAINTENANCE
1.1 FASTENERTORQUEVALUES
Fastener Torque Values in this Chapter..............................1-1
1.2 GENERAL
Servicing a New Motorcycle...............................................1-3
Safe Operating Maintenance..............................................1-3
Shop Practices...................................................................1-3
Repair Notes...............................................................1-3
Safety..........................................................................1-3
Removing Parts...........................................................1-3
Cleaning......................................................................1-3
Disassembly and Assembly........................................1-4
CheckingTorques on Fasteners with Lock Patches.....1-4
Magnetic Parts Trays...................................................1-4
Repair and Replacement Procedures................................1-4
Hardware and Threaded Parts....................................1-4
Threadlocking Agents..................................................1-4
Wiring, Hoses and Lines.............................................1-4
Instruments and Gauges.............................................1-4
Bearings......................................................................1-4
Bushings.....................................................................1-4
Gaskets.......................................................................1-4
Lip-Type Seals.............................................................1-4
O-Rings (Pre-Formed Packings).................................1-4
Gears..........................................................................1-5
Shafts..........................................................................1-5
Part Replacement........................................................1-5
Exhaust System Leakage............................................1-5
Cleaning.............................................................................1-5
Part Protection............................................................1-5
Cleaning Process........................................................1-5
Rust or Corrosion Removal.........................................1-5
Bearings......................................................................1-5
Tool Safety..........................................................................1-5
Air Tools.......................................................................1-5
Wrenches....................................................................1-5
Pliers/Cutters/Pry Bars................................................1-5
Hammers.....................................................................1-5
Punches/Chisels..........................................................1-6
Screwdrivers................................................................1-6
Ratchets and Handles.................................................1-6
Sockets........................................................................1-6
Storage Units...............................................................1-6
1.3 FUEL AND OIL
Fuel....................................................................................1-7
Gasoline Blends: Buell Models...........................................1-7
Engine Lubrication..............................................................1-7
Winter Lubrication..............................................................1-8
1.4 BULB REQUIREMENTS
General...............................................................................1-9
1.5 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Service Intervals...............................................................1-10
1.6 ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
General.............................................................................1-11
Engine Oil Level...............................................................1-11
Cold Check (Pre-Ride)..............................................1-11
Hot Check..................................................................1-11
Change Engine Oil and Filter...........................................1-12
Drain Oil....................................................................1-12
Change Filter.............................................................1-12
Fill Engine With Oil....................................................1-12
Clear Oil Cooler.........................................................1-13
Return to Service......................................................1-13
1.7 AIR CLEANER AND EXHAUST SYSTEM
Removal...........................................................................1-14
Cleaning and Inspection...................................................1-15
Installation........................................................................1-15
Exhaust System Leak Check............................................1-16
1.8TIRES AND WHEELS
Tire Inflation......................................................................1-17
Tire Wear..........................................................................1-17
Wheel Bearings................................................................1-18
1.9 CLUTCH/TRANSMISSION/PRIMARY
FLUID
Inspection.........................................................................1-19
Transmission Fluid............................................................1-19
Adjustment.......................................................................1-20
1.10 PRIMARY CHAIN
Inspection.........................................................................1-22
Adjustment.......................................................................1-22
1.11 DRIVE BELT MAINTENANCE
General.............................................................................1-24
Inspection.........................................................................1-24
Rear Sprocket...........................................................1-24
Drive Belt...................................................................1-24
Idler Pulley.................................................................1-24
Cleaning...........................................................................1-24
1.12THROTTLE CABLE
Throttle Cable Adjustment................................................1-27
1.13 INTERACTIVE EXHAUST CABLE
Adjustment.......................................................................1-28
1.14 BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
General.............................................................................1-30
Bleeding Brakes...............................................................1-30
Bleeding Front Brake.................................................1-31
Bleeding Rear Brake.................................................1-32
Brake Pedal Adjustment...................................................1-32
Brake Pad Thickness........................................................1-33
Brake Rotor Thickness.....................................................1-34
Brake Pad Replacement...................................................1-34
Front Pad Removal....................................................1-34
Front Pad Installation.................................................1-34
Rear Pad Removal....................................................1-35
Rear Pad Installation.................................................1-35
1.15 SPARK PLUGS
Inspection.........................................................................1-37
1.16 BATTERY MAINTENANCE
General.............................................................................1-39
Battery Disconnection and Removal................................1-40
Cleaning and Inspection...................................................1-40
Voltmeter Test...................................................................1-40
Voltmeter Test............................................................1-40
Charging Battery..............................................................1-40
Safety Precautions....................................................1-40
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