Buell 2007 FIREBOLT - Swingarm and Brace

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SWINGARM AND BRACE 2.19
GENERAL
The swingarm also serves as the oil tank. For information on
the swingarm function as the oil tank, see 3.9 OIL HOSE
ROUTING AND OIL RESERVOIR.
The swingarm features a removable brace on the right side to
allow drive belt replacement. Sealed bearings eliminate the
need for preload adjustment.
REMOVAL
Brace
NOTE
Before removing swingarm brace, always relieve belt tension
first. Removing swingarm brace without releasing tension will
cause swingarm brace damage.
1. See Figure 2-81. Loosen rear axle pinch fastener (2).
2. Loosen rear axle (1) approximately 15 rotations to allow
partial tension to be removed from rear drive system.
3. Remove right side footpeg mount. See 2.29 FOOTPEG,
HEEL GUARD AND MOUNT.
Figure 2-81. Rear Wheel Mounting, Right Side
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1. Axle
2. Pinch bolt fastener
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Figure 2-82. Belt Guard Assembly
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3
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6
1. Upper belt guard
2. Upper belt guard and stone guard fasteners (2)
3. Lower belt guard
4. Lower belt guard fasteners (2)
5. Fasteners, stone guard
6. Stone guard
7. Sprocket cover
8. Sprocket cover fasteners (2 short, 1 long)
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