Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual

4-116 2007 Buell Lightning: Fuel System
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FUEL CAP RETAINING RING 4.41
REMOVAL
NOTE
The fuel tank must be drained to perform this service.
1. Drain fuel tank. See DRAINING FUEL TANK under 4.39
FUEL PUMP.
2. Remove fuel filler cap.
3. See Figure 4-102. Remove fasteners (4) securing fuel
cap retaining ring (3) to fuel filler neck (1).
4. Remove fuel cap retaining ring and o-ring (2). Discard o-
ring.
INSTALLATION
1. Coat new o-ring (2) with thin film of clean engine oil.
2. Place o-ring into groove in underside of fuel cap retaining
ring (3).
NOTE
Be sure o-ring remains in groove of fuel cap retaining ring
during installation.
3. Insert fuel cap retaining ring into fuel filler neck.
4. Install fasteners (4). Tighten to 62-71 in-lbs (7-8 Nm).
5. Install fuel filler cap.
Figure 4-102. Fuel Cap Retaining Ring
4
3
2
1
1. Fuel filler neck
2. O-ring
3. Fuel cap retaining ring
4. 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