2002 Buell X1: Chassis 2-53
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 2.21
GENERAL
See
Figure 2-86. The rear suspension is controlled by the
shock absorber. The shock allows adjustment of rear com-
pression and rebound damping and spring preload.
The most important rear shock adjustment is the preload set-
ting. Before making any damping adjustments, set the proper
preload. See
1.14 PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT.
NOTE
The rear shock absorber contains no user serviceable parts.
REMOVAL
1. Lift rear wheel off ground using REAR WHEEL SUP-
PORT STAND (Part No. B-41174).
2. Remove chin fairing. See
2.34 CHIN FAIRING.
3. Remove seat and attach lifting straps to motorcycle.
Insert lifting straps under frame tubes. It is not necessary
to remove tail section. See 2.40 SEAT.
4. Attach lifting straps to a floor hoist placed behind the
motorcycle. Raise motorcycle off lift until rear suspen-
sion is unloaded.
5. Use a flex socket and extension to remove locknut and
washer from front reservoir clamp. Discard clamp and
locknut.
6. Loosen rear reservoir clamp. Slide reservoir and mount
block out of clamp. Remove and discard clamp.
7. See
Figure 2-86. Remove allen screw (metric) and lock-
nut on front mount. Discard locknut.
8. While supporting the shock absorber, remove the allen
screw (metric) and locknut from the rear mount. Discard
locknut.
9. Remove shock absorber assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. See
Figure 2-87. Place new bushings into mounting
holes of shock absorber (if only replacing bushings).
2. See Figure 2-86. Loosely install rear allen screw (metric)
and new locknut.
3. Loosely install front allen screw (metric) and new lock-
nut.
4. Install rear clamp over front oil pump fitting.
5. Slide reservoir through rear clamp.
6. Position front clamp over reservoir and loosely install
front reservoir clamp to front shock mount with washer
and nylon locknut.
7. Install reservoir mount block between oil pump fitting and
remote reservoir.
8. Tighten clamps around reservoir.
NOTE
Tighten front hardware from the screw side only. Tighten rear
hardware from the nut side only.
9. Tighten front allen screw to 40-45 ft-lbs (54-61 Nm).
10. Tighten rear locknut to 30-33 ft-lbs (41-45 Nm).
11. Remove lifting straps and install seat. See
2.40 SEAT.
After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be
sure it is locked in position. If seat is loose, it could shift
during vehicle operation and startle the rider, causing
loss of control which could result in death or serious
injury.
12. Install chin fairing. See
2.34 CHIN FAIRING.
13. Check rear shock preload. See 1.14 PRELOAD
ADJUSTMENT.
Figure 2-86. Shock Mounting Hardware
(Chin Fairing Removed for Clarity)
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