Buell Blast 2014 Service Manual page 151

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REAR ISOLATOR
Removal
1. Remove seat. See 2.28 SEAT.
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WARNING
Always disconnect the negative battery cable first. If the
positive battery cable should contact ground with the
negative cable installed, the resulting sparks may cause
a battery explosion which could result in death or seri-
ous personal injury.
2. Remove battery. See 7.16
3. Support rear of motorcycle.
4. Remove rear shock.
ABSORBER.
5. Remove muffler and support motor with jack. When iso-
lator is detached powertrain may move. See
EXHAUST SYSTEM
6. See Figure 2-122. Remove two allen bolts connecting
frame to isolator.
7. See Figure 2-123. Remove four bolts (2) connecting iso-
lator (1) to engine.
NOTE
It may be necessary to raise or lower motorcycle to remove
isolator.
Installation
1. See Figure 2-123. Clean engine bolt holes and bolts. Do
not re-tap holes.
2. Apply LOCTITE 243 (Blue) to bolts and install four isola-
tor-to-engine bolts. Tighten bolts to 23-27 ft-lbs (31.2-
36.6 Nm).
3. See Figure 2-122. Apply LOCTITE 272 (Red) to the two
frame-to-isolator bolts. Tighten bolts to 30-33 ft-lbs (41-
45 Nm).
4. Install rear shock absorber. See
ABSORBER.
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WARNING
Always connect positive battery cable first. If the positive
cable should contact ground with the negative cable
installed, the resulting sparks may cause a battery explo-
sion which could result in death or serious injury.
5. Install battery. See 7.16
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WARNING
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, causing loss of control of vehi-
cle and death or serious injury.
6. Install seat. See 2.28 SEAT.
2-72 2004 Buell P3: Chassis
WARNING
BATTERY.
See 2.15 REAR SHOCK
2.15 REAR SHOCK
WARNING
BATTERY.
WARNING
2.20