Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual

6-52 2007 Buell Lightning: Drive/Transmission
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2. See Figure 6-98. Depress ratchet arms and insert shaft
assembly into the bushing in the left case half and
release. Ratchet arms should now be inside the end
plate of the shifter drum contacting the shifter drum pins.
3. See Figure 6-99. Apply several drops of LOCTITE 271
(red) to last few threads of countershaft retaining screw.
Thread screw into end of shaft.
4. Place transmission in gear and tighten screw (1) to 33-37
ft-lbs (44.8-50 Nm).
5. Install transmission sprocket. See 6.16 TRANSMISSION
SPROCKET.
6. Continue assembling engine. See appropriate sections
of 3.19 CRANKCASE and 3.6 CYLINDER HEAD/3.7
CYLINDER AND PISTON.
7. Install primary chain and engine sprocket, clutch assem-
bly and primary cover. See 6.5 PRIMARY CHAIN.
8. Install engine in chassis. See 3.5 ENGINE INSTALLA-
TION.
Figure 6-98. Installing Shifter Shaft Assembly
11403
Figure 6-99. Hex Fastener Countershaft Retainer
11340

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