Installation: Ulysses - Buell XB 2008 Series Service Manual

Connect positive (+) battery cable first. If positive (+) cable
should contact ground with negative (-) cable connected,
the resulting sparks can cause a battery explosion, which
could result in death or serious injury. (00068a)
6. Install and connect battery. See
ANCE.
After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is
locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift
causing loss of control, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00070b)
7. Install seat.
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Figure 2-123. Rear Shock Absorber Remote Reservoir
Clamp (XB12S Shown) and Compression Dial

INSTALLATION: ULYSSES

1. See Figure 2-119. Lower rear shock assembly, preload
adjuster assembly and remote reservoir into position.
NOTE
Rear brake switch wiring is routed over the remote reservoir.
2. Install fastener (14) and tighten to 48-52 ft-lbs (65-70.5
Nm).
3. Install lower shock mount with fasteners (9, 10,11, and
13) and lower shock mount sleeve (12) and tighten to 15-
17 ft-lbs (20.3-23 Nm).
NOTES
See Figure 2-124. Verify preload adjuster knob is facing
out.
Verify that fan spins freely after shock is installed.
1.4 BATTERY MAINTEN-
4. Install the two fasteners holding the preload adjuster in
place and tighten to 36-60 in-lbs (4.0-6.7 Nm).
5. Install rear shock reservoir clamp (7) and fastener (6) and
tighten clamp fastener to 80-88 in-lbs (9.0-9.9 Nm).
6. Install ECM. See 4.3 ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE
(ECM).
7. Install cable strap securing preload adjuster hose to main
harness.
8. Install cable strap securing transmission vent line to shock
assembly.
9. Lower scissor jack and remove from under vehicle.
Connect positive (+) battery cable first. If positive (+) cable
should contact ground with negative (-) cable connected,
the resulting sparks can cause a battery explosion, which
could result in death or serious injury. (00068a)
10. Install positive battery cable (red) to positive terminal of
battery. Tighten to 72-96 in-lbs (8-11 Nm).
11. Connect negative battery cable.Tighten to 72-96 in-lbs (8-
11 Nm).
After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is
locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift
causing loss of control, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00070b)
12. Install seat.
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Figure 2-124. Rear Shock Absorber Preload Adjuster Knob:
Ulysses
2008 XB Service: Chassis 2-83