Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual

2007 Buell Lightning: Fuel System 4-125
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AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 4.44
REMOVAL
1. Remove intake cover assembly. 2.38 INTAKE COVER
ASSEMBLY.
NOTES
● For XB12 models, see 7.6 INTERACTIVE EXHAUST
SYSTEM.
● For the XB9SX model with “Translucid” body work, an
additional cover is found in the actuator cavity. Remove
the two screws to remove the cover. To install, tighten the
screws to 8-12 in-lbs (0.9-1.3 Nm).
2. See Figure 4-117. Remove fuel vent tube (2) from fuel
cell vent (3) and groove on top of air cleaner cover (1).
3. Unlatch six lock tabs and remove air cleaner cover from
baseplate.
4. Remove the filter element from baseplate. Inspect and
replace if necessary.
5. See Figure 4-120. Remove air cleaner baseplate.
a. Remove four fasteners (1) and raise baseplate (4).
b. Disconnect longer breather hose (5) from baseplate
(pull out from bottom).
c. Disconnect shorter breather hose from PVC valve
located on top of rear cylinder.
d. Disconnect IAT sensor connector [89] from bottom
of baseplate.
e. Lift baseplate off of frame, carefully disengaging
baseplate from rubber sealing ring (7) on velocity
stack (6).
f. Remove baseplate from motorcycle.
INSPECTION
1. Inspect air cleaner assembly. Check for dirt, torn filter
material and general condition. Replace if necessary.
2. Inspect inside of backing plate and cover. Remove any
dirt or debris.
3. Inspect condition of velocity stack and velocity stack
sealing ring, If torn or damaged, replace.
4. Inspect IAT sensor and replace if faulty. See 4.36
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR.
5. Inspect breather hoses, intake air temperature sensor
grommet and air cleaner cover seal (3). Replace as nec-
essary.
Figure 4-117. Air Cover (XB9SX “Translucid” model)
Figure 4-118. Air Cleaner Cover, Fuel Vent Tube and Fuel
Vapor Valve (XB12 “Translucid” models)
12134
1. Air cleaner cover
2. Fuel vent tube
3. Fuel cell vent
3
2
1
12104
2
1. Air cleaner cover
2. Interactive exhaust actuator cover
3. Fuel vent tube
4. Cable, interactive exhaust
5. Harness, interactive exhaust
3
1
4
5

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