Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual

2-10 2007 Buell Lightning: Chassis
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FRONT WHEEL 2.5
REMOVAL
1. Place a scissor jack under jacking point and raise front wheel
off ground. For location of jacking point see Figure 2-114.
NOTE
Do not operate front brake lever with front wheel removed or
caliper pistons may be forced out. Reseating pistons requires
caliper disassembly.
2. Remove the right side fender fasteners.See 2.35 FEND-
ERS.
3. See Figure 2-4. Loosen front axle pinch fasteners (2)
(metric) on front fork.
4. Remove axle (1).
NOTES
● The front axle is left handed thread.
● To prevent cosmetic damage to the wheel, center caliper
between spokes before removal.
5. See Figure 2-5. Raise the wheel up until the rotor clears
the caliper and rotate the fork leg counterclockwise
allowing wheel clearance for removal.
6. Remove wheel.
Figure 2-4. Front Wheel Mounting
Figure 2-5. Front Wheel Removal
1. Axle (left handed thread)
2. Front axle pinch fasteners (2) (metric)
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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