Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual

2-14 2007 Buell Lightning: Chassis
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8. See Figure 2-14. Remove the BACKING PLATE (Part
No. B-43993-11) from the long forcing screw. Reinstall
the Backing Plate onto the forcing screw, with the smaller
diameter toward the hex-head.
9. Insert the forcing screw through the wheel hub on the
opposite side of the wheel.
10. See Figure 2-15. Install the spacer.
11. See Figure 2-16. Insert a new wheel bearing (1)
squarely into the hub, with the lettered side facing out
(away from the wheel).
12. Slide the FRONT BEARING INSTALLER (Part No. B-
43993-9) (2) onto the forcing screw (3), with the smaller
diameter toward the bearing bore.
13. Install a washer (4), Nice bearing (5) and nut (6) onto the
forcing screw (3).
NOTE
See Figure 2-15. Center the spacer while installing the wheel
bearing. Failure to center the spacer could cause the bearing
not to pull in straight.
14. While holding the forcing screw (3), tighten the nut (6)
until the bearing contacts the spacer.
15. Remove the nut, bearing, washer, FRONT BEARING
INSTALLER (Part No. B-43993-10) and forcing screw.
16. Install the wheel. See INSTALLATION under 2.5 FRONT
WHEEL.
Figure 2-14. Insert Forcing Screw and Backing Plate
Figure 2-15. Install the Spacer
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1. Forcing screw
2. Backing Plate
1
2
i04286
1. Forcing screw
2. Spacer
2
1
Figure 2-16. Install the Bearing
i04287
1. Wheel bearing
2. Front Wheel Bearing Installer (B-43993-9)
3. Forcing screw
4. Washer
5. Nice bearing
6. Nut
5
1
6
3
4
2

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