2007 Buell Lightning: Chassis 2-61
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INSTALLATION
Swingarm
1. See Figure 2-84. Align swingarm (1) in pivot of engine
crankcase (6).
2. Install pivot shaft (10) with a special 7/8 in. hex tool
located in tool kit, ANTI-SEIZE and tighten to 24-26 ft-lbs
(32-35 Nm).
3. Apply LOCTITE 271 (red) to pivot shaft pinch fastener (7)
and tighten to 17-19 ft-lbs (23-26 Nm).
4. See Figure 2-92. Install lower shock absorber mounting
fastener and spacer from shock absorber and swingarm
and tighten to 15-17 ft-lbs (20.3-23 Nm).
5. Install p-clamp and washer that secures rear brake line
to swingarm and tighten to 36-60
in-lbs
(4-7 Nm).
NOTE
It is necessary to align the rear brake line with the rear inner
fender. The rear fender captures the rear brake line to help
maintain the proper alignment and location.
6. Install rear fender. See 2.35 FENDERS.
7. Install rear inner fender and tighten fasteners to 12-36
in-
lbs
(1.4-4Nm).
8. Connect oil lines to swingarm fittings and install and
tighten p-clamps to 48-72
in-lbs
(5.4-8 Nm). See 3.9 OIL
HOSE ROUTING AND OIL RESERVOIR.
9. Install stone guard. See 2.36 BELT GUARDS.
10. Install rear wheel. See 2.6 REAR WHEEL.
NOTE
Installing the rear wheel will include installation of the belt
drive system. See 6.6 DRIVE BELT SYSTEM.
11. Fill motorcycle with recommended oil. See 1.5 ENGINE
LUBRICATION SYSTEM.
Brace
1. Install the belt. See 6.6 DRIVE BELT SYSTEM.
2. See Figure 2-84. Install swingarm brace (11) with swing-
arm brace mounting fasteners (10) loosely. Do not
tighten.
3. Apply LOCTITE 271 (red), install and tighten swingarm
brace fasteners (10) to 25-27 ft-lbs (34-37 Nm).
4. Tighten rear axle. See DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION.
5. Tighten rear axle pinch fastener (12) to 40-45 ft-lbs (54-
61 Nm).
6. Install right side rider footpeg mount. Tighten fasteners to
132-144
in-lbs
(15-16.2 Nm). See 2.33 FOOTPEG,
HEEL GUARD AND MOUNT.
7. Remove rear wheel support stand.
11WARNING1WARNING
Connect positive (+) battery cable first. If positive (+)
cable should contact ground with negative (-) cable con-
nected, the resulting sparks can cause a battery explo-
sion, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00068a)
8. Install battery by threading positive cable (red) into
threaded hole first tightening to 72-96
in-lbs
(8-11 Nm).
See 1.4 BATTERY MAINTENANCE.
After servicing brakes and before moving motorcycle,
pump brakes to build brake system pressure. Insufficient
pressure can adversely affect brake performance, which
could result in death or serious injury. (00279a)
11WARNING1WARNING
After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be
sure it is in locked position. While riding, a loose seat can
shift causing loss of control, which could result in death
or serious injury. (00070a)
9. Install seat. See 2.44 SEAT.
Final Swingarm Inspection
1. Check oil level after starting motorcycle and allowing it to
reach operating temperature.
2. Check rear brake operation.
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