Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual

2007 Buell Lightning: Engine 3-73
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OIL LINE FITTINGS 3.10
REMOVAL
1. See Figure 3-107. Close the OIL LINE REMOVER (B-
41623-B) over the oil line. Match the notches in the tool
flange to the U-bends in the spring clip.
2. See Figure 3-108. Rotate the tool to expand the spring
clip out of the groove in the oil fitting.
3. Using finger and thumb to hold the OIL LINE REMOVER
(B-41623-B) squarely against the fitting to keep the
spring clip expanded. Use only enough pressure to hold
the tool square. Excess pressure will prevent simulta-
neously pulling the line and tool from the fitting.
4. Pull the oil line and the tool from the fitting.
5. Repeat to remove the remaining oil lines.
6. Remove oil line fittings and plug the holes until they can
be replaced.
PART NO. SPECIALTY TOOL
B-41623-B Oil line remover
Figure 3-107. Oil Line Remover (B-41623-B)
Figure 3-108. Oil Line Fitting with Spring Clip
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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