Swingarm And Brace - Buell 2004 XB9S Service Manual

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SWINGARM AND BRACE

GENERAL
The swingarm also serves as the oil tank. For information on
the swingarm function as the oil tank, see
SYSTEM.
The swingarm features a removable brace on the right side to
allow drive belt replacement. Sealed bearings eliminate the
need for preload adjustment.
REMOVAL
Brace
CAUTION
Before removing swingarm brace, always relieve belt ten-
sion first. Removing swingarm brace without releasing
tension will cause swingarm brace damage.
1. Remove right side rider footpeg mounts. See
FOOTPEG, HEEL GUARD AND
2. See Figure 2-81. Loosen rear axle pinch fastener (2).
3. Loosen rear axle (1) approximately 15 rotations to allow
partial tension to be removed from rear drive system.
4. See Figure 2-83. Remove swingarm brace mounting fas-
teners (11).
5. Remove swingarm brace (12).
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1. Upper belt guard
2. Upper belt guard fasteners (3)
3. Lower belt guard
4. Lower belt guard fasteners (3)
3.8 LUBRICATION
2.30
MOUNT.
4
Figure 2-82. Belt Guard Assembly
8420
1
1. Axle
2. Pinch bolt fastener
Figure 2-81. Rear Wheel Mounting, Right Side
1
2004 Buell Lightning: Chassis
2.19
2
2
3
2-55