Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual

2-24 2007 Buell Lightning: Chassis
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Checking Tire Lateral Runout
1. See Figure 2-33. Turn wheel on axle and measure
amount of displacement from a fixed point to tire side-
wall.
2. Check tire tread for tire lateral runout. Refer to Table 2-
11. If tire lateral runout is more than specification,
remove tire from rim.
3. Check rim bead side runout. See 2.7 CHECKING CAST
RIM RUNOUT. Replace rims not meeting specifications.
4. Install tire and again check tire lateral runout.
Checking Tire Radial Runout
1. See Figure 2-34. Turn wheel on axle and measure tire
radial runout.
2. Refer to Table 2-11. If tire radial runout is more then
specification, remove tire from rim.
3. Check rim bead runout. See 2.7 CHECKING CAST RIM
RUNOUT. Replace rims not meeting specifications.
4. Install tire and again check tire radial runout.
Figure 2-33. Checking Tire Lateral Runout
Figure 2-34. Checking Tire Radial Runout
Table 2-11. Tire Runout
RUNOUT IN. MM
Tire radial 0.060 1.52
Tire lateral 0.080 2.03
Gauge
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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