Buell 2007 LIGHTNING - Page 107

2-46 2007 Buell Lightning: Chassis
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DISASSEMBLY
NOTE
Record rider suspension settings before disassembly.
1. Remove front fork. See REMOVAL in 2.16 FRONT FORK.
2. See Figure 2-64. Clamp the FORK TUBE HOLDER
TOOL (1) (Part No. HD-41177) in a vise and install the
upper part of the front fork in the holding tool.
3. Remove snap ring (2).
4. See Figure 2-65. Remove preload adjuster by turning
counterclockwise.
NOTE
After fully unthreading preload adjuster, gently pull on
adjuster.
5. See Figure 2-66. Remove fork cap from outer tube.
Figure 2-64. Fork Tube Holder (HD-41177)
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1. Fork tube holder
2. Snap ring
3. Preload adjuster
4. Front fork assembly
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Figure 2-65. Removing Preload Adjuster
Figure 2-66. Removing Fork Cap From Outer Tube
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