Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual

2007 Buell Lightning: Drive/Transmission 6-25
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TRANSMISSION 6.7
GENERAL
See Figure 6-45. The transmission is a five-speed constant-
mesh type housed in an extension of the crankcase. The
transmission permits the rider to vary the ratio of engine
speed-to-rear driving wheel speed in order to meet the vary-
ing conditions of operation.
The transmission is foot-operated by the gear shifter lever,
which transmits the force through a gear shifter shaft. The
shifter shaft actuates a pawl and a shifter fork drum. The
shifter fork drum moves shifter forks, which slide a series of
shifter dogs on the mainshaft and countershaft, into and out
of mesh with the other gears.
Figure 6-45. Transmission Power Flow
2 3 4 1 5
Neutral
1st Gear
2nd Gear
3rd Gear
4th Gear
5th Gear
Mainshaft
Countershaft
- SLIDING MEMBER
- POWER FLOW
- IN
- OUT
2
3 4 1 5
2
3 4 1 5
2
3 4 1 5
2
3 4 1 5
2
3 4 1 5
Mainshaft
Countershaft
Mainshaft
Countershaft
Mainshaft
Countershaft
Mainshaft
Countershaft
Mainshaft
Countershaft
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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