Buell 2006LIGHTNING MODELS User Manual

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1. See Figure 2-78. Install new upper steering head bear-
ing into the frame neck using STEERING HEAD BEAR-
ING RACE INSTALLER (Part No. HD-39302), the
STEERING HEAD BEARING INSTALLER (Part No. B-
45521) and backing plate (B-43993-12) from the wheel
bearing installation kit.
a. See Figure 2-79. Place the upper bearing squarely
in the steering stem bore with the inner race lip
pointing away from the steering head.
b. See Figure 2-78. Insert the steering head bearing
installation tool into the upper bearing, with the
shoulder into the bearing bore.
c. Insert the forcing screw from the steering head bear-
ing race installer through the steering head bearing
installation tool.
NOTE
For ease of steering head bearing installation, lubricate the
outside of the steering head bearings.
2. See Figure 2-80. Sparingly apply EXTREME PRES-
SURE LUBRICANT (Part No. J-23444-A) to the threads
of the forcing screw (1) from the STEERING HEAD
BEARING RACE INSTALLER (Part No. HD-39302), to
prolong service life and ensure smooth operation. Insert
the forcing screw (1) through the STEERING HEAD
BEARING INSTALLATION TOOL (Part No. B-45521) (2).
3. Place the WHEEL BEARING BACKING PLATE with the
large diameter facing the frame over the forcing screw.
4. Install the bearing (4), washer (5) and nut (6) from the
STEERING HEAD BEARING RACE INSTALLER (Part
No. HD-39302) onto the forcing screw (1).
5. Tighten the nut (6) by hand, until the bearing is started
into the bore in the steering head.
Figure 2-79. Steering Head Bearing Lip
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Figure 2-80. Lower Bearing
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1. Forcing screw
2. Steering Head Bearing Installation Tool (B-45521)
3. Lower bearing
4. Bearing
5. Washer
6. Nut
6
5
4
3
2
1

Buell 2006LIGHTNING MODELS Specifications

General

Brand	Buell
Model	2006LIGHTNING MODELS
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English