Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual

2007 Buell Lightning: Chassis 2-91
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CHIN FAIRING 2.37
REMOVAL
1. Secure back tire down.
2. Turn wheel full right or left for easier access to center fas-
teners.
3. See Figure 2-122. Remove center section fasteners and
washers (2).
4. Remove left section fasteners and washers (4).
5. Remove right section fasteners and washers (6).
6. Remove chin fairing.
NOTE
To separate the left, right and center sections, drill out the riv-
ets.
INSTALLATION
NOTE
To join the left, right and center sections, use the rivet gun
from a Marson Thread-Setter
TM
Tool Kit MODEL NO.
MAR39200HD.
1. See Figure 2-122. Position the assembled chin fairing (5)
and loosely install right side fasteners and washers (6).
2. Install with left side fasteners and washers (4).
3. Align center section (1) and loosely install center section
fasteners and washers (2).
NOTE
Turn wheel full right or left for easier access to center fasten-
ers.
4. Align left section (3) and loosely install left side fasteners
and washers (4).
5. Apply LOCTITE 271 (red) and tighten all fasteners to 36-
48 in-lbs (4-5 Nm).
Figure 2-122. Chin Fairing
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1. Center section
2. Center section fasteners and washers (2)
3. Left section
4. Left section fastener and washer (2)
5. Right section
6. Right section fastener and washer (2)
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2
6
5
3
4

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