Exhaust System - Buell 2007 FIREBOLT Service Manual

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EXHAUST SYSTEM

REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
NOTE
For details on removal of components on XB12 models with
interactive exhaust systems, see
INTERACTIVE EXHAUST SYSTEM (XB12 MODEL).
Muffler
1. Remove chin fairing. See
2. Remove front sprocket cover. See
COVER.
3. Remove idler pulley. See
6.6 DRIVE BELT SYSTEM.
4. See Figure 2-108. Loosen front muffler mount fastener
(7) but do not remove.
5. Remove front and rear muffler straps.
Front: Remove front muffler strap fastener (6).
NOTE
Always replace the front muffler strap.
Rear: Alternately loosen rear strap fasteners (1) and
remove straps (2).
6. See Figure 2-109. Loosen Torca clamp (1) and lower
muffler.
7. On XB12 models remove interactive exhaust cable from
muffler.
8. Remove muffler.
NOTE
The muffler may be removed for replacement without remov-
ing the exhaust header.
2-78 2007 Buell Firebolt: Chassis
REMOVAL under 7.6
2.33 CHIN FAIRING.
2.30 SPROCKET
DRIVE BELT REMOVAL under
Front Muffler Mount
1. Remove muffler.
2. See Figure 2-108. Remove front muffler mount fastener
(7).
3. Remove strap (4) from front muffler mount (6).
4. Remove front muffler mount bushings (8) by punching
out with suitable tool.
Rear Muffler Bracket
1. Remove muffler.
2. Drain oil. See 1.6 ENGINE LUBRICATION
3. Remove feed oil line p-clamp and remove feed oil line
from swingarm. See 3.9 OIL HOSE ROUTING AND OIL
RESERVOIR and 3.10 OIL LINE FITTINGS.
4. See Figure 2-108. Remove rear muffler bracket fasteners
(12).
5. Slide oil line from rear muffler bracket and remove rear
muffler bracket (11).
Exhaust Header
1. Rotate engine down. See
SERVICE.
2. Remove oxygen sensor. See
3. See Figure 2-109. Remove exhaust header (2) by
removing mounting fasteners (3).
4. Remove exhaust ring (4), retaining ring (5) and port gas-
ket (6).
2.28
SYSTEM.
3.3 ENGINE ROTATION FOR
4.33 OXYGEN SENSOR.