2-78 2007 Buell Lightning: Chassis
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INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 2-110. Install right front module leaving sin-
gle fastener loose.
2. After installing the left front module and aligning with
holes in upper triple clamp, tighten previously installed
single fastener to 12-14 ft-lbs (16.3-19 Nm).
3. Attach front brake line p-clamp to rear of right front mod-
ule and tighten fastener to 36-60 in-lbs (4.1-6.8 Nm).
4. Install ignition switch. See 7.3 IGNITION/HEADLIGHT
KEY SWITCH.
5. Install and connect instrument module. See 7.19
INSTRUMENT MODULE.
6. Install headlight assembly and support bracket. 2.28
HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AND SUPPORT BRACKET.
7. Install windscreen. See 2.43 WINDSCREEN.
11WARNING1WARNING
Always connect the positive battery cable first. If the pos-
itive cable should contact ground with the negative cable
installed, the resulting sparks may cause a battery explo-
sion which could result in death or serious injury.
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.
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.
Figure 2-110. Right Front Module Fastener and Brake Line P-Clamp Fastener (Typical)
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