Buell XB 2008 Series Service Manual page 127

4. See Figure 2-75. Remove preload adjuster by turning
counterclockwise.
NOTE
After fully unthreading preload adjuster, gently pull on adjuster.
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Figure 2-76. Removing Fork Cap From Outer Tube
5. See Figure 2-76. Remove fork cap from outer tube.
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Figure 2-77. Front Fork Compressor
6. See Figure 2-77. Move the fork assembly from the holding
tool and compress fork in the FORK SPRING COM-
PRESSOR (Part No. HD-45966).
NOTES
FORK SPRING COMPRESSOR (Part No. HD-45966)
comes with a cup and screw that are for FLT models only
and not to be used with Buell.
When using the FORK SPRING COMPRESSOR be sure
not to bind the outer fork tube on the tool.
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1. Fork cap
2. Preload pins
3. Damper rod assembly
4. Preload washer
5. Slider piston
Figure 2-78. Holding Damper Rod Assembly
7. See Figure 2-78. Hold damper rod assembly (3) and
remove fork cap (1).
NOTE
Be careful not to damage preload pins while holding damper
rod assembly.
8. Remove preload washer (4) and slider piston (5).
9. See Figure 2-77. Expand fork and remove from FORK
SPRING COMPRESSOR.
10. See Figure 2-79. Over drain pan, spring collar (15), remove
spring (17) and drain fork oil.
11. Drain remaining fork oil by pumping the damper rod
assembly (11) approximately 8 to 10 times or until damper
rod assembly moves freely.
12. Clamp fork upside down in the FORK HOLDING
TOOL (Part No. HD-41177) over a drain pan and allow
fork oil to drain.
NOTES
If performing fork oil change only, proceed to Fork
Assembly step 12.
Be careful not to drop damping rod assembly into oil pan
when removing center bolt.
13. Remove center bolt (14) to release damper rod assembly
(11).
14. Remove centering plate (12) from damper rod assembly
(11).
15. Remove dust seal (26) to access oil seal stopper ring (25).
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