Buell XB 2008 Series Service Manual page 263

on the rear exhaust at the head with engine rotated in the
up position.
It is necessary to tighten the front head pipe first.
Tighten header nuts gradually, alternating between studs
to insure that exhaust rings are flush with engine.
8. When the exhaust header has been tightened, rotate
engine back up into frame.
NOTE
When tightening isolator bolt it is important to keep load off of
isolator bolt for installation purposes. Alternate between tight-
ening front isolator bolt and raising engine with scissors jack.
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1. Front isolator
2. Front isolator fasteners (2)
3. Front isolator bolt
Figure 3-36. Front Isolator
9. See Figure
isolator (1) and loosely thread into frame. Do not tighten
at this point.
10. Install isolator mounting fasteners (2) and tighten to 49-51
ft-lbs (66-69 Nm).
11. Tighten front isolator bolt to 49-51 ft-lbs (66-69 Nm).
When reinstalling the tie bar, first mount to engine and then to
"V" bracket in order to prevent damage to threaded area of
crankcase.
12. Install front tie bar and clutch cable lower retaining clamp
to engine and tighten to 25-27 ft-lbs (33.9-36.6 Nm).
13. Install front "V" bracket with oil cooler to main frame.
a. Install "V" bracket to main frame from the left side of
the vehicle and tighten to 120-144 in-lbs (13.6-16.3
Nm).
b. Install front tie bar to "V" bracket and tighten to 25-27
ft-lbs (33.9-36.6 Nm).
14. See Figure
tighten to 25-27 ft-lbs (33.9-36.6 Nm).
15. Install center tie bar (13) to engine and tighten to 25-27
ft-lbs (33.9-36.6 Nm).
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16. Tighten rear isolator bolt (20) to 25-27 ft-lbs (33.9-36.6
Nm).
17. Remove scissors jack.
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3-36. Insert front isolator bolt (3) through front
NOTE
3-35. Install rear tie bar (21) to frame and
2008 XB Service: Engine 3-27