Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual

2007 Buell Lightning: Chassis 2-11
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DISASSEMBLY
Bearing Removal
NOTE
On single disc wheels, always remove the brake disc side
bearing first.
1. See Figure 2-6. Remove wheel bearings using WHEEL
BEARING REMOVER/INSTALLER KIT (Part No. B-
43993-50) and WHEEL BEARING REMOVER AND
INSTALLER (Part No. HD-44060).
2. Sparingly apply EXTREME PRESSURE LUBRICANT
(Part No. J-23444-A) to the threads of the short forcing
screw (1) to prolong service life and ensure smooth oper-
ation.
3. Assemble the short forcing screw (1), nut (2), Nice bear-
ing (3), washer (4) and bridge (5) from the WHEEL
BEARING INSTALLER/REMOVER (Part No.HD-44060).
4. See Figure 2-7. Insert the FRONT WHEEL BEARING
REMOVER COLLET (Part No. B-43993-7, from kit Part
No. B-43993-50) into the wheel bearing until it fully seats
against the bearing.
5. Insert the ball bearing into the collet.
6. See Figure 2-8. Thread the puller assembly (1) into the
collet (2).
7. Hold the collet (2), and turn the forcing screw (3) to
expand the collet.
8. See Figure 2-9. Place the bridge (1) against the wheel
hub.
9. Hold the forcing screw (2), and turn the nut (3) clockwise
until the bearing is free of the hub.
Figure 2-6. Assemble Puller
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1. Short forcing screw
2. Nut
3. Nice bearing
4. Washer
5. Bridge
3
1
2
4
5
Figure 2-7. Install Collet and Ball Bearing
Figure 2-8. Expand the Collet
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Ball bearing
Collet
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1
2
1. Puller assembly
2. Collet
3. Forcing screw
3

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