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2007 Buell P3: Chassis 2-11
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11WARNING1WARNING
Be sure that brake fluid or other lubricants do not con-
tact brake pads or discs. Such contact can adversely
affect braking ability, which could cause loss of control,
resulting in death or serious injury. (00290a)
CAUTION
Do not re-use brake disc screws. Re-using disc screws
can result in torque loss and damage to rotor and/or
brake assembly. (00319b)
1. See Figure 2-6. Install front brake rotor (12) on right side
of wheel.
a. Verify that the front brake rotor is thoroughly clean.
b. Apply Loctite Threadlocker 271 (red) to threads of
each of five new T40 TORX screws (10).
NOTE
Do NOT reuse brake rotor mounting fasteners (10) and wash-
ers (11). Always use new washers (P/N CB0004.T) when
assembling wheel.
c. Install rotor (12) on wheel hub. Tighten new TORX
screws (10) with new washers (11) in criss-cross
pattern to 24-27 ft-lbs (33-37 Nm).
2. Install tire, if removed. See 2.9 TIRES.
3. Verify that wheel and tire are true. See 2.8 CHECKING
CAST RIM RUNOUT.
4. Balance tire. See 2.9 TIRES, ADJUSTMENT.
INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 2-6. Install front axle.
a. Position wheel between forks with brake rotor on
gearcase side of motor.
b. With pinch screw (metric) loose, insert threaded end
of axle through right side fork.
c. Push axle through fork and wheel hub until axle
begins to emerge from left side of hub.
d. Install axle spacer (2) and washer (13).
2. Compress the front suspension to make sure it is free
and not binding.
3. See Figure 2-6. Install axle nut.
a. Apply Loctite Threadlocker 243 (blue) to axle
threads.
b. Install axle nut (1) (metric) over threaded end of
axle.
c. Insert screwdriver or steel rod through hole in axle.
d. While holding axle stationary, tighten axle nut (1)
(metric) to 38-42 ft-lbs (52-57 Nm).
4. Tighten the front axle pinch screw to 13-16 ft-lbs (18-
22 Nm).
5. Install front brake caliper. See 2.11 FRONT BRAKE
CALIPER.