Buell 2009 XB Series Service Manual page 279

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Installing Engine in Frame
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Vehicle should be placed onto the lift with rear tire in the
wheel vise in order to successfully perform this procedure.
At this point it is necessary to support main frame with
overhead hoist in order to install rear isolator bolt.
1. Remove ratcheting tie down and block of wood between
rear isolator mount on main frame and swingarm/oil
reservoir.
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Figure 3-28. Aligning Swingarm to Crankcase for Pivot
Shaft Installation (Typical)
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Figure 3-29. Supporting Vehicle for Disassembly
2. See Figure 3-28. With engine on a flat scissors jack, raise
engine and chassis until swingarm and rear isolator mount
align and pivot shaft can be installed.
3. Apply ANTI-SEIZE to swingarm pivot shaft threads and
tighten swingarm pivot shaft to 44-46 ft-lbs (60-62 Nm).
4. Apply LOCTITE 271 (red) and tighten swingarm pivot shaft
pinch bolt to 17-19 ft-lbs (23-25.8 Nm).
5. Install transmission vent line.
a. See Figure 3-30. On Firebolt models, route transmis-
sion vent line up through left side of frame exiting
under the rear master cylinder under the rider's seat.
Install two tie wraps to secure transmission vent line
in place. Inspect vent line to verify space between
vent line and rear exhaust.
b. See Figure 3-31 (Lightning) or
On Lightning and Ulysses models, route transmission
vent line up through the left side of frame exiting under
the left rear side of the intake cover assembly. Install
cable strap to secure transmission vent line in place.
Inspect vent line to verify space between vent line
and rear exhaust.
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Figure 3-30. Transmission Vent Line: Firebolt
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Figure 3-31. Transmission Vent Line: Lightning
2009 XB Service: Engine 3-25
Figure 3-32 (Ulysses).