Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual

2007 Buell Lightning: Drive/Transmission 6-1
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SPECIFICATIONS 6.1
NOTE
Service wear limits are given as a guideline for measuring
components that are not new. For measurement specifica-
tions not given under SERVICE WEAR LIMITS, see NEW
COMPONENTS.
Table 6-1. Primary Drive (Engine-to-transmission)
ITEM
NEW COMPONENTS
(XB9)
NEW COMPONENTS
(XB12)
Engine sprocket – number of teeth 34 38
Clutch sprocket – number of teeth 57 57
Table 6-2. Final Drive (Transmission-to-rear Wheel)
ITEM NEW COMPONENTS SERVICE WEAR LIMITS
Transmission sprocket – number of teeth 27 Inspect at 5,000 mi
(8,000 km)
Rear wheel sprocket – number of teeth 65 Inspect at 5,000 mi
(8,000 km)
Secondary drive belt – number of teeth (XB9SX, XB12S,
XB12Scg)
128 Inspect at 5,000 mi
(8,000 km)
Secondary drive belt – number of teeth (XB12Ss) 135 Inspect at 5,000 mi
(8,000 km)
Table 6-3. Transmission
ITEM
NEW COMPONENTS
(XB9)
NEW COMPONENTS
(XB12)
Primary drive / transmission lubricant capacity (approximately) Approximately 32 fl. oz. (946 ml)
Overall gear ratios
First gear (low) 10.688 9.563
Second gear 7.635 6.831
Third gear 5.678 5.080
Fourth gear 4.706 4.211
Fifth gear (high) 4.036 3.611
Table 6-4. Wet Clutch Multiple Disc-clutch Plate Thickness
ITEM NEW COMPONENTS SERVICE WEAR LIMITS
Friction plate (fiber) (in.) 0.0866 +
0.0031 in. (2.200 + 0.079 mm) N/A
Steel plate 0.0629 +
0.0020 in. (1.598 + 0.051 mm) N/A
Clutch pack (in.) N/A 0.661 in. (16.789 mm) (minimum)

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