Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual

2007 Buell Lightning: Chassis 2-53
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FORK CLAMPS, UPPER AND LOWER 2.17
REMOVAL
1. Place a scissor jack under jacking point and raise front
wheel off ground. For location of jacking point see 2.32
EXHAUST SYSTEM.
2. Remove handlebars. See 2.30 HANDLEBARS.
3. Remove front modules. See 2.29 FRONT MODULES.
4. Remove front fork assemblies. See 2.16 FRONT FORK.
5. See Figure 2-75. Remove steering stem pinch fastener
(2).
6. See Figure 2-75. Hold or brace the lower fork clamp and
remove steering stem capnut (1).
7. Remove the upper fork clamp (4).
8. Remove the lower fork clamp (6).
9. If steering head bearings need replacing, see 2.18
STEERING HEAD BEARINGS.
Figure 2-75. Steering Stem Assembly
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1. Stem capnut
2. Stem pinch fastener
3. Upper fork clamp pinch fastener (2)
4. Upper fork clamp
5. Head bearing (2)
6. Lower fork clamp with stem
7. Lower fork clamp pinch fastener (4)
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Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Specifications

General

Year	2007
Manufacturer	Buell
Model	Lightning
Category	Motorcycle
Displacement	1203 cc
Bore x Stroke	88.9 mm x 96.8 mm
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Belt
Rear Suspension	Showa shock absorber
Rear Brakes	Single disc, 1-piston caliper
Engine Type	V-Twin
Ignition	Digital
Front Suspension	Showa inverted fork
Front Brakes	Single disc, 6-piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55 ZR17
Wheelbase	52.0 inches
Seat Height	30.1 inches
Dry Weight	395 lbs
Fuel Capacity	14.5 liters