Suspension Settings - Buell 2009 XB Series Service Manual

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SUSPENSION SETTINGS

Be sure tires are properly inflated, balanced and have
adequate tread. Inspect your tires regularly and see a Buell
dealer for replacements. Riding with excessively worn,
unbalanced or under-inflated tires can adversely affect
stability and handling, which could result in death or ser-
ious injury. (00114a)
Do not operate motorcycle with loose, worn or damaged
steering or suspension systems. Contact a Buell dealer
for repairs. Loose, worn or damaged steering or suspen-
sion components can adversely affect stability and hand-
ling, which could result in death or serious injury. (00113a)
Table 2-11. Recommended Suspension Settings: 2009 Firebolt XB12R
LOAD***
LB. KG
Less than 140 Less than 63
140-160 63-73
160-180 73-82
180-200 82-91
200-220 91-100
220-240 100-109
240 to GVWR 109 to GVWR
*Front preload is set by loosening adjuster counterclockwise until it stops at minimum and then counting the number of turns in
to get to the desired setting.
**All damping adjuster settings are done by tightening adjuster clockwise until it stops at maximum setting, then counting the
turns counterclockwise to the desired setting.
***Load includes rider, passenger, cargo, accessories and riding gear.
Table 2-12. Recommended Suspension Settings: 2009 Lightning XB9SX
LOAD***
LB. KG
Less than 130 Less than 59
130-150 59-68
150-170 68-77
170-190 77-86
190-210 86-95
210-230 95-104
FRONT FORK
*PRELOAD: **COMPRES-
TURNS IN SION: TURNS
FROM MIN- OUT FROM
IMUM MAXIMUM
3 2
5 1-3/4
6 1-1/2
7 1-1/2
8 1-1/4
9 1-1/4
10 1
FRONT FORK
*PRELOAD: **COMPRES-
TURNS IN SION: TURNS
FROM MIN- OUT FROM
IMUM MAXIMUM
3 2
4 1-3/4
5 1-1/2
6 1-1/2
7 1-1/4
8 1-1/4
Do not exceed the motorcycle's Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) or Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Exceeding these weight ratings can affect stability and
handling, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00016e)
Both forks should be adjusted equally. Forks that are not
properly adjusted can lead to loss of control, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00124b)
**REBOUND: PRELOAD
TURNS OUT POSITION
FROM MAX-
IMUM
1-5/8 1
1-5/8 2
1-1/2 3
1-1/2 4
1-1/4 5
1-1/4 6
1 7
**REBOUND: PRELOAD
TURNS OUT POSITION
FROM MAX-
IMUM
1-3/4 1
1-3/4 2
1-5/8 3
1-1/2 4
1-1/2 5
1-1/2 6
2009 XB Service: Chassis 2-15
REAR SHOCK
**COMPRES- **REBOUND:
SION: TURNS TURNS OUT
OUT FROM FROM MAX-
MAXIMUM IMUM
2-1/2 1-3/4
1-3/4 1-1/2
1-1/2 1-1/4
1-1/4 1-1/4
1-1/4 1
1 3/4
1 3/4
REAR SHOCK
**COMPRES- **REBOUND:
SION: TURNS TURNS OUT
OUT FROM FROM MAX-
MAXIMUM IMUM
2-1/2 2
2-1/4 1-3/4
2 1-1/2
1-3/4 1-1/2
1-1/2 1-1/4
1-1/4 1