Buell was founded in 1983 in Wisconsin by Erik Buell, an engineer and former racer, and built its early reputation on lightweight sport machines with American engines. Harley-Davidson took an ownership interest in the company in the 1990s and later owned it fully, integrating Buell into its organization. Buell produced motorcycles until 2009, when Harley-Davidson closed the operation as part of a broader restructuring, and the brand has since gained a dedicated following among enthusiasts.

Buell is known for innovative engineering, including frames that used the engine as a stressed member and fuel carried inside the frame structure to concentrate mass. Models such as the Lightning, Firebolt, Ulysses, and the Rotax-powered 1125 series developed a strong following for their handling and character. Buell motorcycles offered a distinctively American approach to sport riding.

Buell workshop manuals cover V-twin engine and transmission service, fuel injection, brakes, suspension, electrical and wiring diagrams, torque specifications, and diagnostics. Factory maintenance schedules are documented for the various model families and engine generations used across the range. Service work on Buell models typically includes belt drive inspection, fuel system checks, and chassis maintenance, all documented with the factory torque values and procedures.

These manuals are valuable to owners of used Buell motorcycles, independent garages that service American V-twins, and enthusiasts maintaining the brand now that production has ended. Accurate documentation is essential for keeping these distinctive machines running well and for correct servicing.