Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual

2007 Buell Lightning: Chassis 2-33
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FRONT BRAKE CALIPER 2.12
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid into a suitable container. Discard used
fluid according to local laws.
a. Install a length of plastic tubing over caliper bleeder
valve. Place free end in a suitable container.
b. Open bleeder valve (metric) about 1/2-turn.
c. Pump brake hand lever to drain brake fluid.
d. Tighten bleeder valve to 36-60 in-lbs (4-7 Nm).
NOTE
Damaged banjo bolt seating surfaces will leak when reas-
sembled. Prevent damage to seating surfaces by carefully
removing brake line components.
2. See Figure 2-44. Disconnect brake line at caliper. See
2.11 FRONT BRAKE LINE.
3. Remove caliper mounting fasteners (5).
4. Slide caliper down the rotor to clear fork lower and then
remove off rotor.
DISASSEMBLY
1. See Figure 2-45. Remove pin hanger set (1), brake pads
and caliper pad spring (2).
2. Split caliper by removing caliper fasteners (3).
3. See Figure 2-47. Remove and discard o-rings (8).
4. See Figure 2-46. Remove pistons using a BRAKE PIS-
TON REMOVER (Part No. B-42887).
5. See Figure 2-47. Remove and discard piston o-rings (6).
Figure 2-44. Front Brake Caliper Mounts
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2
1
4
1. Wire form
2. Brake line
3. Banjo bolt (metric)
4. Pin plug
5. Mounting fasteners (2)
5
3
Figure 2-45. Pad Spring (Typical)
Figure 2-46. Removing Pistons (B-42887)
1. Pin hanger set
2. Caliper pad spring
3. Caliper fasteners
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1
2
3
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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