2007 Buell Lightning: Maintenance 1-35
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SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENTS
1WARNING1WARNING
Both forks should display the same number of alignment
lines. Forks that are not properly aligned can lead to loss
of control, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00124a)
NOTE
All “damping adjustments” in Table 1-10., Table 1-11. and
Table 1-12.
are “turns out from maximum”. That is, first gently
turn adjustment screws fully clockwise (until they stop), then
turn adjustment screws counterclockwise the amount
specified.
The recommended rebound and compression damping set-
tings for various road and riding conditions are given in Table
1-10., Table 1-11. and Table 1-12.
Setting Front Fork Preload
1. Check number of lines (3) to be showing for your load
condition. Refer to Table 1-10., Table 1-11. and Table 1-
12.
2. See Figure 1-30. Adjust preload by turning the adjuster
nut (2) with a wrench.
Setting Front Fork Rebound Damping
1. See Figure 1-30. Using a screwdriver, turn the slotted dial
(1) clockwise until it stops. This is the maximum rebound
damping setting.
2. Then turn the dial counterclockwise the recommended
amount specified in Table 1-10., Table 1-11. and Table 1-
12.
Setting Front Fork Compression Damping
1. See Figure 1-31. Using a screwdriver, turn the slotted dial
clockwise until it stops. This is the maximum compression
damping setting.
2. Then turn the dial counterclockwise the recommended
amount specified in Table 1-10., Table 1-11 and Table 1-
12.
Table 1-12. Recommended Suspension Settings for Rider Weight (XB12Ss)
RIDER AND CARGO
WEIGHT
FRONT FORK REAR SHOCK
LB. KG
PRELOAD
# OF
LINES
*COMPRESSION *REBOUND
PRELOAD
POSITION
*COMPRESSION *REBOUND
Less than 140
Less than
63
7 2 1.75 1 2.5 2
140-170 63-77 7 1.75 1.75 2 2.25 1.75
170-200 77-91 7 1.75 1.75 3 2 1.5
200-230 91-104 7 1.75 1.625 4 1.75 1.5
230-260 104-118 6.50 1.50 1.50 5 1.50 1.25
260-290 118-132 6.50 1.50 1.50 6 1.25 1
290-GVWR 132-GVWR 6 1.25 1.5 7 1.125 1
* Note all compression and rebound settings are number of turns out from maximum.
Figure 1-30. Front Fork Preload And Rebound Adjuster
Figure 1-31. Front Fork Compression Damping Adjuster
1. Rebound adjuster screw
2. Preload adjuster nut
3. Four lines visible
1
2
3
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