Buell Ulysses 2006 Service Manual page 185

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INSTALLATION
Swingarm
1. See Figure 2-86. Align swingarm (1) in pivot of engine
crankcase (6).
2. Install pivot shaft (9) with the 7/8 in. hex tool from the tool
kit. Apply ANTI-SEIZE and tighten to 24-26 ft-lbs (32-
35 Nm).
3. Tighten pivot shaft pinch fastener (7) to 17-19 ft-lbs (23-
26 Nm).
4. See Figure 2-94. Install shock bushings.
5. Install lower shock absorber mounting fastener and
spacer from shock absorber and swingarm and tighten to
15-17 ft-lbs (20.3-23 Nm).
6. Install right side footpeg mount. Tighten to 9-132 in-lbs
(12-15 Nm). See 2.34 HEEL GUARD AND FOOTPEG
MOUNTS.
7. Connect the three oil lines to the swingarm fittings. See
3.10 OIL LINE FITTINGS.
8. Install oil line p-clamps.
9. Install lower stone guard. See
10. Install rear wheel. See 2.6 REAR
NOTE
Installing the rear wheel will include installation of the belt
drive system. See 6.6 DRIVE BELT
11. Install rear fender/belt guard. See
12.
13. Fill motorcycle with recommended oil. See
LUBRICATION SYSTEM.
Brace
1. See Figure 2-86. Install swingarm brace (11) with swing-
arm brace mounting fasteners (10) loosely. Do not
tighten.
2. Tighten swingarm brace fasteners (10) to 25-27 ft-lbs
(34-37 Nm).
3. Tighten rear axle to 48-52 ft-lbs (65-70 Nm).
4. Tighten rear axle pinch fastener (12) to 40-45 ft-lbs (54-
61 Nm).
5. Install right footpeg mount. Tighten to 9-132 in-lbs (12-
15 Nm). See 2.34 HEEL GUARD AND FOOTPEG
MOUNTS.
2.37 BELT GUARDS.
WHEEL.
SYSTEM.
2.36 FENDERS.
1.5 ENGINE
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WARNING
Connect positive (+) battery cable first. If positive (+)
cable should contact ground with negative (-) cable con-
nected, the resulting sparks can cause a battery explo-
sion, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00068a)
6. Install battery by threading positive cable (red) into
threaded hole first tightening to 72-96 in-lbs (8-11 Nm).
See 1.4 BATTERY MAINTENANCE.
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WARNING
After servicing brakes and before moving motorcycle,
pump brakes to build brake system pressure. Insufficient
pressure can adversely affect brake performance, which
could result in death or serious injury. (00279a)
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WARNING
After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be
sure it is in locked position. While riding, a loose seat can
shift causing loss of control, which could result in death
or serious injury. (00070a)
7. Install seat. See 2.45 SEAT.
Final Swingarm Inspection
1. Check oil level after starting motorcycle and allowing it to
reach operating temperature.
2. Check rear brake operation.
2006 Buell Ulysses: Chassis
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