Buell 2007 FIREBOLT Service Manual page 192

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INSTALLATION
Swingarm
1. See Figure 2-83. Align swingarm (1) in pivot of engine
crankcase (6).
2. Install pivot shaft (9) with a special 7/8 in. hex tool
located in tool kit, ANTI-SEIZE and tighten to 24-26 ft-lbs
(32-35 Nm).
3. Apply LOCTITE 271 (red) and tighten pivot shaft pinch
fastener (7) to 17-19 ft-lbs (23-26 Nm).
4. See Figure 2-88. Install lower shock absorber mounting
fastener (7) and spacer from shock absorber and swing-
arm and tighten to 15-17 ft-lbs (20.3-23 Nm).
5. Install p-clamp and washer that secures rear brake line
to swingarm and tighten to 36-60 in-lbs (4-7 Nm).
NOTE
Be careful to align the rear brake line with the rear inner
fender. The rear inner fender captures the rear brake line to
help maintain proper location.
6. Install rear inner fender. See
7. Install rear inner fender and tighten fasteners to 12-36 in-
lbs (1.4-4Nm).
8. Connect three oil lines to swingarm fittings and install
and tighten p clamps to 48-72 in-lbs (5.4-8 Nm). See
3.10 OIL LINE FITTINGS.
9. Install rear wheel. See 2.6 REAR
10. Install stone guard. See
NOTE
Installing the rear wheel will include installation of the belt
drive system. See 6.6 DRIVE BELT
11. Fill motorcycle with recommended oil. See
LUBRICATION SYSTEM.
2.31 FENDERS.
WHEEL.
2.32 BELT GUARDS.
SYSTEM.
1.6 ENGINE
Brace
1. Install the belt drive. See
2. See Figure 2-83. Install swingarm brace (12) with swing-
arm brace mounting fasteners (11) loosely. Do not
tighten.
3. Tighten swingarm brace fasteners (11) to 25-27 ft-lbs
(34-37 Nm).
4. Tighten rear axle. See
DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION.
5. Tighten rear axle pinch fastener (13) to 40-45 ft-lbs (54-
61 Nm).
6. Install right side rider footpeg mount. Tighten fasteners to
132-144 in-lbs (15-16.2 Nm). See
HEEL GUARD AND MOUNT.
7. Remove rear wheel support stand.
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WARNING
Connect positive (+) battery cable first. If positive (+)
cable should contact ground with negative (-) cable con-
nected, the resulting sparks can cause a battery explo-
sion, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00068a)
8. Install battery by threading positive cable (red) into
threaded hole first tightening to 72-96 in-lbs (8-11 Nm).
See 1.5 BATTERY MAINTENANCE.
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WARNING
After servicing brakes and before moving motorcycle,
pump brakes to build brake system pressure. Insufficient
pressure can adversely affect brake performance, which
could result in death or serious injury. (00279a)
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WARNING
After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be
sure it is in locked position. While riding, a loose seat can
shift causing loss of control, which could result in death
or serious injury. (00070a)
9. Install seat. See 2.38 SEAT.
Final Swingarm Inspection
1. Check oil level after starting motorcycle and allowing it to
reach operating temperature.
2. Check rear brake operation.
2007 Buell Firebolt: Chassis
6.6 DRIVE BELT SYSTEM.
6.6 DRIVE BELT SYSTEM/
2.29 FOOTPEG,
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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