2005 Buell Firebolt: Electrical 7-21
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INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Never reuse front muffler strap. Always replace front
muffler strap with a new strap when removed from sys-
tem.
NOTE
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It is necessary to install interactive exhaust cable to muf-
fler with muffler only partially installed.
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For proper routing, see D.1 HOSE AND WIRE ROUT-
ING.
1. Install muffler. See 2.28 EXHAUST SYSTEM.
2. Install interactive cable onto vehicle.
a. Slip end of hose over upper end of cable and attach
with tape.
b. See Figure 7-22. Gently pull cable assembly up
through the wire harness strap and guide at the left
rear corner of the frame/fuel tank assembly.
3. Install actuator.
4. Attach interactive exhaust cable to cable wheel on actua-
tor.
5. Connect interactive exhaust harness to actuator [161B].
6. Install upper isolator and route fuel vent line and install.
7. Attach interactive exhaust cable to bracket on actuator
and adjust. See 1.17 INTERACTIVE EXHAUST
CABLE(XB12 MODELS ONLY).
8. Install intake cover assembly. See 4.45 AIRBOX.
1WARNING1WARNING
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)
9. Install negative battery cable to battery terminal. Tighten
fastener to 72-96
in-lbs
(8.1-10.8 Nm).
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)
10. Install seat. See 2.38 SEAT.
Figure 7-22. Interactive Exhaust Cable Behind
Wire Harness Strap and Guide
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