Buell 2007 FIREBOLT Service Manual page 185

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INSTALLATION
1. Install ignition switch. See
KEY SWITCH.
2. See Figure 2-75. Install the lower fork clamp (8) into the
steering stem bore and install the upper fork clamp (4).
3. Install steering stem cap (1). Thread on by hand but do
not torque.
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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 clamp load causing a possible loss of control of
the motorcycle which could result in death or serious
injury.
4. Install one front fork assembly into lower fork clamp (8).
5. See Figure 2-69. Slide the stopper ring (19) over top of
fork assembly and into groove.
6. Install upper clamp on fork assembly. Tighten but do not
torque lower fork clamp pinch fasteners.
7. Repeat previous two steps on second fork assembly.
8. Tighten steering stem cap nut to 38-42 ft-lbs (52-57 Nm).
9. Install steering stem pinch bolt applying LOCTITE 271
and tightening to 20-22 ft-lbs (27-30 Nm).
2-54 2007 Buell Firebolt: Chassis
7.3 IGNITION/HEADLIGHT
WARNING
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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)
10. See Figure 2-74. Position both forks with same number
alignment lines (4) visible and reflectors facing to the
sides. Do not tighten.
11. Use LOCTITE 271 on upper fork clamp fasteners and
tighten to 23-25 ft-lbs (31-34 Nm).
12. Use LOCTITE 271 on lower fork clamp fasteners and
tighten to 20-22 ft-lbs (27-30 Nm).
13. Repeat torque sequence in steps 11 and 12.
14. Install handlebars. See
15. See Figure 2-95. Install cable straps.
a. Install cable strap to the right of ignition switch
securing right hand switch and brake line wires to
upper fork clamp.
b. Install cable strap to the left of ignition switch secur-
ing left hand switch and clutch cable wires to upper
fork clamp.
c. Connect ignition switch and install cable strap.
WARNING
2.27 HANDLEBARS.