Buell 2007 FIREBOLT Service Manual page 222

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Figure 2-122. Remote Reservoir Clamp Nut
17. See Figure 2-122. Remove rear brake reservoir clamp
nut.
18. Disconnect fuel pump connection and remove connector
from subframe tail assembly. See
19. Remove shock reservoir fasteners and feed the reservoir
out of subframe tail assembly. See
ABSORBER.
20. See Figure 2-119. Remove subframe tail assembly fas-
teners (8) and remove subframe tail assembly (7) from
frame.
CLEANING
NOTE
Do not use wheel care products or other compounds devel-
oped specifically for cleaning and polishing powdercoat.
These cleaners could potentially damage the tail section fin-
ish.
The cast aluminum tail section has a black powdercoat. The
powdercoat must be cleaned using only mild soap and warm
water. After washing, always dry the surface using a clean,
soft cloth.
ASSEMBLY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
4.39 FUEL PUMP.
2.22 REAR SHOCK
9.
10. Install cable strap (3) holding shock reservoir hose, wire
11. See
12. See
Install subframe tail assembly (7) to frame and tighten
fasteners (8) to 21-23 ft-lbs (28-31 Nm) using LOCTITE
271 (red).
Connect fuel pump connection and install connector onto
subframe tail assembly. See
See Figure 2-121. Feed rear brake light connector (6)
into subframe tail assembly and connect.
Install main fuse case (3) onto subframe tail assembly.
Install main battery ground (1) and ground to wire har-
ness (2) to subframe tail assembly. Tightening fastener to
48-72 in-lbs (5.4-8 Nm).
See Figure 2-120. Feed the rear shock reservoir (4)
through second subframe tail assembly support.
Install rear shock reservoir into shock reservoir clamp
and install clamp on to subframe tail assembly. Do not
tighten. See 2.22 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.
Check rear shock reservoir suspension screw alignment
with upper body work.
a. Install upper body work without tightening any fas-
teners.
b. Move the rear shock canister in position to see the
suspension screw through the upper body work.
c. Remove upper body work and tighten rear shock
reservoir clamp to 120-144 in-lbs (14-16 Nm).
See Figure 2-120. Feed fuel vent hose (1) through tail
section, keeping the hose on top of rear shock reservoir
hose. See D.1 HOSE AND WIRE ROUTING
wire routing.
harness and fuel vent hose to subframe tail assembly.
Figure 2-122. Feed rear brake reservoir hose under-
neath subframe tail assembly and install rear brake res-
ervoir tightening fastener to 48-72 in-lbs (5.4-8.1 Nm).
Figure 2-121. Install cable strap holding brake light
connector and rear reservoir hose.
2007 Buell Firebolt: Chassis
4.39 FUEL PUMP.
for hose and
2-91