Buell XB 2008 Series Service Manual page 131

NOTE
The outer tube can move freely up and down on the slider fork.
Always hold both the slider fork and outer tube to prevent
damage to bushings and seals.
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Figure 2-82. Fork Seal Driver
7. See Figure 2-79. Drive the guide bushing (22) with the
seal spacer (23) and oil seal (24) into position in the outer
tube using a FORK SEAL DRIVER (Part No. B-
43721/41mm or B-42571/43mm). See
8. Install the oil seal stopper ring (25) and a new dust seal
(26).
9. Place the fork in the FORK HOLDING TOOL (Part No. HD-
41177) and clamp into vise horizontally.
10. See Figure 2-79. Install the centering plate (12) onto the
damper rod assembly (11) and insert the damper rod
assembly into the slider fork (27).
11. Replace the sealing washer (13) and center bolt (14)
(metric). Tighten the center bolt to 22-30 ft-lbs (30-40 Nm).
12. Move the front fork and the FORK TUBE HOLDER TOOL
in the vise from the horizontal position to the vertical.
NOTE
Use only TYPE E FORK OIL (Part No. HD-99884-80).
13. Pour 8 oz. (236.5 cc) into the slider fork.
14. Pump the damper rod approximately 12 to 15 times or
until resistance is felt.
15. Place the damper rod in the fully bottomed position and
compress fork completely.
16. Pour 8 oz. (236.5 cc) more fork oil into the slider fork.
17. See Figure 2-83. Adjust fork oil level with FRONT FORK
OIL LEVEL GAUGE (Part No. B-59000A) to the specified
level below the top of the fork tube. Refer to
MODEL
XB9R, XB12R
XB9SX, XB12S, XB12Ss
XB12Scg
XB12STT
XB12X
XB12XT
18. See
19. Move fork assembly from holding tool to the FORK
SPRING COMPRESSION TOOL.
20. See
piston (5).
21. Hold damper rod assembly (3) and install fork cap (1) on
damper rod assembly (3) tightening to 38-42 ft-lbs (51-57
Nm).
Be careful not to damage preload pins (2) while holding damper
rod assembly (3).
22. Remove the fork assembly from the FORK SPRING
COMPRESSION TOOL and install in the FORK TUBE
HOLDER and install in vise.
Figure 2-82.
23. See
(18) and tighten to 22-30 ft-lbs (29.8-40.6 Nm).
24. Apply fork oil or light grease to o-rings (2) on preload
adjuster (1) and install preload adjuster.
25. Install snap ring (8).
Table 2-20.
Table 2-20. Fork Oil Levels
IN.
4.21
4.21
4.29
4.65
4.49
4.69
Figure 2-79. Install spring (17) and collar (15).
Figure 2-78. Install preload washer (4) and slider
NOTE
Figure 2-79. Thread fork cap (3) into fork outer tube
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