Buell 2007 FIREBOLT Service Manual page 183

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INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 2-63. Install one front fork assembly into
lower fork clamp.
2. Slide the stopper ring over top of fork assembly and into
groove.
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WARNING
Carefully install the fork into the upper fork clamp. Forc-
ing the fork into the upper fork clamp could move the
stopper ring out of the groove which will not allow the
correct upper fork clamp load resulting in possible loss
of control of the motorcycle and could result in death or
serious injury.
3. Install fork assembly into upper fork clamp.
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WARNING
Both forks should display the same number of alignment
lines. Forks that are not properly aligned can lead to loss
of control, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00124a)
4. See Figure 2-74. Position fork with alignment lines (4)
visible and reflector facing to the side and tighten the
lower fork clamp.
5. Repeat step 1 through 4 on second front fork.
6. Temporarily install front axle to the fork assemblies to
verify correct alignment.
7. Use LOCTITE 271 (red) on upper fork clamp fasteners
and tighten to 23-25 ft-lbs (31-34 Nm).
8. Use LOCTITE 271 (red) on lower fork clamp fasteners
and tighten to 20-22 ft-lbs (27-30 Nm).
9. Repeat torque sequence in steps 7 and 8.
10. Install front brake caliper onto caliper mount. See
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER.
11. Install front wheel. See 2.5 FRONT
12. Install front fender. See
13. Check headlamp alignment. See
14. Adjust front forks suspension to rider preferences. See
1.12 SUSPENSION DAMPING
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WARNING
WARNING
WHEEL.
2.31 FENDERS.
1.19 HEADLIGHTS.
ADJUSTMENTS.
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1. Rebound adjuster screw
2. Preload adjuster nut
3. Four preload alignment lines visible
(factory setting)
4. Alignment lines
Figure 2-74. Front Fork Preload And Rebound Adjuster
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