Buell XB 2010 Service Manual page 110

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2. See Figure 2-17. Install caliper.
a. Align wheel so that rotor mounting fasteners straddle
caliper.
b. Rotate right front fork counterclockwise to align caliper
with rotor.
c. Lower front wheel into caliper assembly.
NOTE
The front axle is left hand thread.
3. Install front axle.
a. Apply LOCTITE ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT to axle.
b. See Figure 2-18. With pinch fasteners loose, insert
threaded end of axle (2) through left side fork, wheel
hub and thread into right fork.
c. Compress the front suspension to make sure it is free
and not binding.
d. Tighten axle (2) (metric) to 39-41 ft-lbs (52.9-55.6
Nm).
4. See Figure 2-18. Tighten the front axle pinch fasteners
(1) to 20-22 ft-lbs (27.1-29.8 Nm).
5. Install right side fender fasteners. See
NOTE
For Ulysses, locate and secure the front brake line grommet
between the right side and the lower fender.
2-30 2010 XB Service: Chassis
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2.15 FENDERS.
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1. Front axle pinch fasteners (2)
2. Axle (left handed thread)
Figure 2-17. Front Wheel Removal/Installation
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Figure 2-18. Front Wheel Mounting
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