Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual

2007 Buell Lightning: Chassis 2-57
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6. See Figure 2-80. Hold the forcing screw while tightening
the nut to draw the bearing into the steering head. Con-
tinue tightening until the bearing is fully seated.
7. Visually check to make sure the bearing is completely
seated against the shoulder in the steering head.
8. Repeat this process for the lower bearing.
9. Install forks, front wheel, and lower fork clamp/steering
stem as an assembly.
10. Install upper fork clamp.
11. Tighten steering stem capnut to 38-42 ft-lbs (52-57 Nm).
12. Install steering stem pinch bolt applying LOCTITE 271
(red) and tightening to 20-22 ft-lbs (27.1-29.8 Nm).
13. Apply LOCTITE 271 to upper triple clamp fasteners and
tighten to 23-25 ft-lbs (31.2-33.8 Nm).
14. Install front brake lever housing. See 2.10 FRONT
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND HAND LEVER.
15. Install front modules. See 2.29 FRONT MODULES.
Figure 2-80. Install Bearings
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Forcing
screw
Nut

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