Rear Shock Absorber - Buell 2005 P3 Service Manual

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

REMOVAL
NOTE
See Figure 2-60. Damper component (3) cannot be serviced
or repaired. If the damper component is leaking or damaged
it must be replaced.
1. Lift rear wheel off ground using REAR WHEEL SUP-
PORT STAND (Part No. B-41174).
2. Remove seat. See 2.28 SEAT.
3. Attach lifting straps to motorcycle. Insert lifting straps
under frame tubes.
4. Attach lifting straps to a floor hoist placed behind the
motorcycle. Raise motorcycle off lift until rear suspension
is unloaded.
5. See Figure 2-60. Remove bolt (1) and nut (4) on top
mount.
6. While supporting the shock absorber, remove the bolt (1)
and nut (4) from the bottom mount.
7. Remove shock absorber assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 2-60. Place new damper bushings (2) into
mounting holes of shock absorber (if not installed).
2. Loosely install bottom bolt and nut.
3. Loosely install top bolt and nut.
NOTE
Torque bolts and nuts from the bolt side only.
4. Tighten bottom bolt to 35-40 ft-lbs (47-54 Nm).
5. Tighten top bolt to 35-40 ft-lbs (47-54 Nm).
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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)
6. Remove lifting straps and install seat. See
WARNING
2.28 SEAT.
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3
2
1
2
1
1. Bolt
2. Damper bushing
3. Damper component
4. Nut
5. Stopper ring
6. Spring seat
7. Spring
8. Spring seat stopper
Figure 2-60. Rear Shock Absorber Assembly
2005 Buell P3: Chassis
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