Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual

2007 Buell Lightning: Chassis 2-5
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TIRE SPECIFICATIONS 2.2
GENERAL
11WARNING1WARNING
Tires must be correctly matched to wheel rims. Use only
Buell approved tires. See a Buell dealer. Using non-
approved tires can adversely affect stability, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00133a)
See Figure 2-1. Tire sizes are molded on the sidewall. Rim
size and contour are marked on the rim’s exterior surface.
Example: J17 x 3.5 MT DOT
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J designates the tire and rim standard.
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17 is the normal diameter of the rim in inches, measured
at the bead seat diameter.
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3.5 is the width of the bead seat measured in inches.
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MT designates the rim type.
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DOT means that the rim meets Department of Transpor-
tation Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Refer to
Table 2-7.
Figure 2-1. Rim Markings
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Table 2-7. Tire Fitment-Tubeless Cast Wheels
WHEEL SIZE
& POSITION
CONTOUR &
RIM SIZE
RIM VALVE
HOLE DIAMETER
TIRE SIZE
17 in. – Front MT 3.5 x 17.0 DOT 0.33 in. Pirelli Diablo T - 120/70 ZR17
17 in. – Rear MT 5.5 x 17.0 DOT 0.33 in. Pirelli Diablo T - 180/55 ZR17
17 in. – Front MT 3.5 x 17.0 DOT 0.33 in.
Pirelli Scorpion Sync
120/70 ZR17 (XB9SX only)
17 in. – Rear MT 5.5 x 17.0 DOT 0.33 in.
Pirelli Scorpion Sync
180/55 ZR17 (XB9SX only)

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