Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual

2007 Buell Lightning: Chassis 2-89
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FENDERS 2.35
FRONT FENDER
Removal
1. See Figure 2-120. Remove fasteners and washers (2)
securing the front fender (1) to front forks.
2. Carefully remove front fender (1).
Installation
1. See Figure 2-120. Align front fender (1) to fender mounts
on front forks.
2. Install front fender (1) with fasteners and washers (2),
apply LOCTITE 271 and tighten to 36-48 in-lbs (4-
5.4 Nm).
REAR FENDER
Removal
1. See Figure 2-120.
a. For XB9SX, XB12S, andXB12Scg: Remove fasten-
ers (4) securing the rear fender (3) to swingarm.
b. For XB12Ss: Remove fender fasteners (6).
2. Remove rear fender (XB9SX, XB12S, XB12Scg - 3)
(XB12Ss - 5).
Installation
1. See Figure 2-120. Align rear fender to the swingarm.
2. Install rear fender with fasteners (6).
a. For XB9SX, XB12S, andXB12Scg: Tighten to 12-
36 in-lbs (1.4-4.0 Nm).
b. For XB12Ss: Tighten fender fasteners to 12-36 in-
lbs (1.4-4.0 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.
Figure 2-120. Front and Rear Fender
1. Front fender
2. Front fender fastener (4)
3. Rear fender (XB9SX, XB12S, XB12Scg)
4. Rear fender fastener (2)
5. Rear fender (XB12Ss)
6. XB12Ss rear fender fastener (5)
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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