Buell XB 2008 Series Service Manual page 95

5. Slide axle through right side of swingarm and wheel hub
and thread partially into swingarm on left side.
6. Install idler pulley. See
PULLEY, Idler Pulley Installation.
NOTE
Never tighten rear axle with swingarm brace removed.
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1. Axle
2. Pinch bolt
Figure 2-23. Rear Axle
7. See Figure 2-23. Tighten rear axle (1) to 23-27 ft-lbs (31.2-
36.6 Nm), back off two full turns and then retighten to 48-
52 ft-lbs (65.1-70.5 Nm).
8. Tighten pinch fastener (2) on right side of swingarm to 40-
45 ft-lbs (54-61 Nm).
9. Install lower belt guard. See
6.6 DRIVE BELT AND IDLER
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2.39 BELT GUARDS.
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Figure 2-24. Rear Brake Caliper Carrier Fasteners
10. See Figure 2-24. Install caliper carrier and tighten fastener
to 24-26 ft-lbs (32-35 Nm). See
IPER.
11. On XB12Ss, XB12STT, XB12XT and XB12X models,
install the rear fender. See
NOTE
The brake pads may become misaligned and will not allow the
rotor to slide into the caliper. Press on the brake pad from the
outside of the caliper to straighten out the pad.
After repairing the brake system, test brakes at low speed.
If brakes are not operating properly, testing at high speeds
can cause loss of control, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00289a)
2008 XB Service: Chassis 2-19
2.14 REAR BRAKE CAL-
2.15 FENDERS.