Name: Buell 2007 LIGHTNING
Brand: Buell
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2-16 2007 Buell Lightning: Chassis

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INSTALLATION

1. Raise front wheel to allow clearance for the caliper to

swing under and inside the front rotor.

NOTE

To prevent cosmetic damage to the wheel, center caliper

between spokes.

2. See Figure 2-18. Install caliper.

a. Align wheel so that rotor mounting fasteners strad-

dle caliper.

b. Rotate right front fork counterclockwise to align cali-

per with rotor.

c. Lower front wheel into caliper assembly.

NOTE

The front axle is left handed thread.

3. Install front axle.

a. Apply LOCTITE ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT to axle.

b. See Figure 2-19. With pinch fasteners (metric)

loose, insert threaded end of axle (1) through left

side fork, wheel hub and thread into right fork.

c. Compress the front suspension to make sure it is

free and not binding.

d. Tighten axle (1) (metric) to 39-41 ft-lbs (53-56 Nm).

4. See Figure 2-19.Tighten the front axle pinch fasteners

(2) to 20-22 ft-lbs (27-30 Nm).

5. Install right side fender fasteners. See 2.35 FENDERS.

Figure 2-18. Front Wheel Installation

Figure 2-19. Front Wheel Mounting

8441

1. Axle (left handed thread)

2. Front axle pinch fasteners (2) (metric)

8419

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