Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual

6-18 2007 Buell Lightning: Drive/Transmission
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CLUTCH SHELL BEARING
REPLACEMENT
NOTE
The clutch shell uses a caged needle bearing that corre-
sponds to an inner race installed on the clutch hub.
1. See Figure 6-30. Place clutch shell on support blocks
with sprocket side facing up.
NOTE
The CLUTCH SHELL BEARING REMOVER/INSTALLER
(Part No. B-45926) is clearly marked for removal and installa-
tion purposes.
2. See Figure 6-30. Insert removal end of tool into bearing
assembly and remove bearing from clutch shell.
3. See Figure 6-31. Remove bearing guide from end of
CLUTCH SHELL BEARING REMOVER/INSTALLER
(Part No. B-45926).
4. Place new needle bearing onto installer end of tool and
insert the bearing guide to prevent the bearing from fall-
ing off during installation and to align bearing with clutch
shell.
5. See Figure 6-32. Place clutch shell on support blocks
with sprocket side facing up.
6. Press bearing into clutch shell until tool bottoms on the
shell. This will be the correct installed height.
Figure 6-29. Clutch Shell Bearing Remover/Installer
B-45926
Figure 6-30. Removing Clutch Shell Needle Bearing
1. Removal end of bearing tool
2. Installation end of bearing tool
3. Bearing guide, installer
1
2
3
8813
8812
Figure 6-31. Bearing Installer
Figure 6-32. Installing Clutch Shell Needle Bearing
Clutch Shell Bearing Remover/Installer B-45926
8814
1. Place needle bearing on tool in this location
2. Bearing guide
1
2
Needle bearing
8811

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