Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual

2007 Buell Lightning: Fuel System 4-105
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THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR 4.37
REMOVAL
1. Remove air cleaner assembly. See 4.44 AIR CLEANER
ASSEMBLY.
2. See Figure 4-86. Disconnect throttle position sensor con-
nector [88].
3. See Figure 4-87. Remove two screws and washers to
detach TP sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 4-87. Apply LOCTITE 222 (purple) to threads
of fasteners.
2. Install fastener into lower mounting hole of sensor prior
to installation.
3. Attach TP sensor with both fasteners and washers.
Tighten to 12-15 in-lbs (1.4-1.7 Nm).
4. See Figure 4-88. Attach throttle position sensor connec-
tor [88]. Slots on female connector [88B] must fully
engage tabs on male connector housing [88A].
NOTE
Throttle position sensor can only be calibrated using DIGITAL
TECHNICIAN (Part No. HD-44750).
5. Calibrate throttle position sensor.
Figure 4-86. Throttle Position Sensor Connector Location
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Figure 4-87. Throttle Position Sensor
Figure 4-88. Tabs on TP Sensor Connector [88A]
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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