Buell 2009 XB Series Service Manual page 175

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6. Remove ECM. See 4.4 ELECTRONIC CONTROL
MODULE (ECM).
NOTE
When removing the ECM, the fastener closest to the shock
assembly has a nut that is captured in the plastic shield below
the ECM. You need to place your finger under the nut when
removing the fastener to prevent the nut from falling out. Slide
the ECM to one side and loosely install the fastener to retain
the nut in the correct location. The rear fastener attaches dir-
ectly to the battery pan.
7. See Figure 2-93. Remove reservoir retainer fastener (6)
and retainer (7).
8. Remove the two fasteners (4) holding the preload adjuster
in place.
9. Remove the nut (9) and thick washer (10) from the lower
shock bolt and raise scissor jack until the lower bolt can
be removed by hand.
10. After removing both shock fasteners (13, 14), remove rear
shock assembly.
NOTES
Remove shock assembly through the top of the tail section
(opening beneath rider seat).
If preload knob is removed for any reason, there is a spring
and check ball that is held in place by the knob. Use cau-
tion when removing knob in order to not lose spring and
check ball.
If it is necessary to remove the preload adjuster knob
fastener, when reinstalling the fastener, tighten to 25-43
in-lbs (2.8-4.9 Nm).
INSTALLATION: FIREBOLT
1. See Figure 2-118. Install upper shock mount and tighten
fastener (5) to 48-52 ft-lbs (65-70.5 Nm).
2. Install lower shock mount with fasteners, washers (6, 9,
12) and lower shock mount sleeve (8) and tighten to 15-
17 ft-lbs (20.3-23 Nm).
NOTE
Verify that fan spins freely after shock is installed.
3. Feed rear shock reservoir through tail section. See
D.1 APPENDIX D: HOSE AND WIRE ROUTING
routing.
a. Loosely install reservoir in clamp.
b. See Figure 2-123. Temporarily place upper body work
onto tail section and adjust reservoir placement so
the adjuster screw aligns with bodywork.
c. Tighten clamp on reservoir to 120-144 in-lbs (13.5-
16.2 Nm).
4. Install cable strap.
NOTE
See Figure 2-118. Verify compression adjuster screw is facing
up.
5. Install upper body work. See
ASSEMBLY AND BODY WORK:
Connect positive (+) battery cable first. If positive (+) cable
should contact ground with negative (-) cable connected,
the resulting sparks can cause a battery explosion, which
could result in death or serious injury. (00068a)
6.
After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is
locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift
causing loss of control, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00070b)
7.
INSTALLATION: LIGHTNING
1.
2.
for correct
3.
Verify that fan spins freely after shock is installed.
4.
For XB9SX, XB12S, and XB12Scg: Verify compression dial
is facing up. See
2.39 SUBFRAME TAIL
5.
FIREBOLT.
Connect battery cables to battery: positive cable (red) first.
Tighten to 72-96 in-lbs (8-11 Nm). See
MAINTENANCE.
Install seat.
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1. Adjuster screw
2. Adjuster screw alignment hole
Figure 2-123. Adjuster Screw Alignment
Slide shock absorber through top of tail section.
See Figure 2-119. Install rear shock assembly in upper
shock mount. Install fastener (9) and tighten to 48-52 ft-
lbs (65-70.5 Nm).
Install lower shock mount with fasteners (4, 5, 7) and lower
shock mount sleeve (6) and tighten to 15-17 ft-lbs (20.3-
23 Nm).
NOTE
Install rear shock reservoir and reservoir clamp. Tighten
clamp on reservoir to 36-60 in-lbs (4-7 Nm) (all models
except for XB12Ss). For XB12Ss models, tighten fastener
to 80-88 in-lbs (9-10 Nm).
NOTE
Figure 2-124.
Secure vent hose to shock housing with cable tie.
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