Buell 2006LIGHTNING MODELS User Manual

2006 Buell Lightning: Chassis 2-61
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Swingarm
1. Remove seat. See 2.43 SEAT.
11WARNING1WARNING
To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could
cause death or serious injury, disconnect battery cables
(negative (-) cable first) before proceeding. (00307a)
2. Disconnect battery by unthreading fasteners removing
negative cable (black) from battery first. See 1.4 BAT-
TERY MAINTENANCE.
3. See Figure 2-85. Remove oil drain plug (8) and drain oil
from swingarm. See Draining Oil in 1.5 ENGINE LUBRI-
CATION SYSTEM.
4. Remove drive belt. See 6.6 DRIVE BELT SYSTEM.
5. Remove rear wheel. See 2.6 REAR WHEEL.
6. Remove rear fenders. See 2.34 FENDERS.
7. Remove p-clamp securing the rear brake line to swing-
arm on all models except the XB12Ss.
8. Remove p-clamps and washers that secure oil lines to
swingarm.
9. Remove three oil lines from swingarm fittings. See 3.9
OIL HOSE ROUTING AND OIL RESERVOIR.
10. See Figure 2-90. With vehicle supported remove lower
shock absorber mounting fastener and spacer from
shock absorber and swingarm.
11. See Figure 2-85. Loosen pivot shaft pinch fastener (7).
12. Remove pivot shaft (9) with a special 7/8 in. hex tool
located in tool kit.
13. Remove swingarm from vehicle.
Figure 2-85. Swingarm Assembly
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1. Swingarm
2. Dipstick
3. Swingarm bushings
4. Swingarm spacer
5. Swingarm bearing (2)
6. Engine crankcase
7. Pivot shaft pinch fastener w/nut
8. Oil drain plug
9. Pivot shaft
10. Brace fastener (4)
11. Swingarm brace
12. Rear axle pinch fastener
13. Jiffy Tite oil line fittings (3)
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Buell 2006LIGHTNING MODELS Specifications

General

Brand	Buell
Model	2006LIGHTNING MODELS
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English