Buell 2003XB9S Service Manual page 245

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1. Clamp, Torca
2. Muffler mount, front
3. Screw, front muffler mount (1)
4. Bushings, front muffler mount (2)
5. Flat washer, front muffler mount (1)
6. Nut, front muffler mount (1)
7. Front muffler strap fastener
CAUTION
It is important that the front muffler mount is tightened
last in order to ensure proper alignment of the exhaust
system.
CAUTION
When rear muffler straps have been installed, it is impor-
tant that strap fasteners do not contact idler pulley
bracket.
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10. Screw, rear muffler bracket (2)
11. Flat washer, rear muffler bracket (2)
12. Rear muffler strap fastener
13. Muffler strap, rear (2)
14. Muffler
Figure 3-59. Muffler and Mounting System
40. See
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Muffler strap, front
Muffler bracket, rear
Figure 3-59. Install muffler with Torca clamp but do
not tighten:
a. Install rear muffler straps (13) and alternately tighten
rear strap fasteners (12) until properly torqued to 48-
60 in-lbs (5.4-6.8 Nm).
b. Install front muffler strap fastener (7) and torque to
108-120 in-lbs (12.2-13.6 Nm).
c. Tighten Torca clamp (1) to 40-45 ft-lbs (54.2-61
Nm).
d. Tighten front muffler mount (2) to 22-25 ft-lbs (29.8-
33.9 Nm).
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