Front Fork: Xb12Stt/Xb12X/Xb12Xt; General - Buell XB 2008 Series Service Manual

FRONT FORK: XB12STT/XB12X/XB12XT

GENERAL

The front fork consists of two telescoping outer tube/inner slider
assemblies. Each assembly has an internal compression spring
which supports the forward weight of the vehicle and rider. The
compression spring extends and retracts to cushion the ride
over rough or irregular road surfaces. An oil filled damping
mechanism controls the telescoping action of each tube/slider
assembly.
REMOVAL
On XB12X/XB12XT models it will be necessary to remove the
front fender. See 2.15 FENDERS.
1. On XB12STT models remove the front fork slider pro-
tectors. See 2.20 FRONT FORK SLIDER PROTECTORS:
XB12STT.
2. Remove front wheel. See
3. Remove caliper mounting fasteners. See
BRAKE CALIPER.
4. See Figure 2-86. Loosen upper and lower fork clamp pinch
fasteners (1, 5).
5. See Figure 2-85. Remove fork from upper fork clamp and
slide the stopper ring up and over the top of the fork.
6. See Figure 2-86. Remove fork from lower fork clamp (4).
7. Repeat 4 through 6 on opposite side.
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Figure 2-85. Stopper Ring
NOTE
2.4 FRONT WHEEL.
2.10 FRONT
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1
2
3
4
5
1. Screw, pinch fastener
2. Steering stem pinch fastener
3. Triple clamp, upper
4. Triple clamp assembly, lower
5. Screw, pinch fastener
Figure 2-86. Upper and Lower Fork Clamp Assembly
(Typical)
DISASSEMBLY
PART NUMBER
HD-41177 FORK HOLDING TOOL
HD-45966 FRONT FORK COMPRESSOR
1. Remove front fork.
2.17
TOOL NAME
2008 XB Service: Chassis 2-57