Buell Ulysses 2006 Service Manual page 190

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REMOVAL
1. Remove seat. See 2.45
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WARNING
Disconnect negative (-) 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.
(00049a)
2. Disconnect and remove battery. See
MAINTENANCE.
3. Place a scissor jack under jacking point at the rear muf-
fler and raise chassis until load has been removed from
the lower shock bolt (13). See
for jacking point.
4. Cut and remove cable strap holding transmission vent
line to shock assembly.
5. Cut and remove cable strap holding the remote preload
adjuster hose to main harness.
6. Remove ECM. See 4.30 ELECTRONIC CONTROL
MODULE.
NOTE
When removing the ECM, the fastener closest to the shock
assembly has a nut that is captured in the plastic shield below
the ECM. You need to place your finger under the nut when
removing the fastener to prevent the nut from falling out. Slide
the ECM to one side and loosely install the fastener to retain
the nut in the correct location. The rear fastener attaches
directly to the battery pan.
7. See Figure 2-94. Remove reservoir retainer fastener (6)
and retainer (7).
8. Remove the two fasteners (4) holding the preload
adjuster in place.
9. Remove the nut (9) and thick washer (10) from the lower
shock bolt and raise scissor jack until the lower bolt can
be removed by hand.
10. After removing both shock fasteners (13, 14), remove
rear shock assembly.
NOTES
Remove shock assembly through the top of the tail sec-
tion (opening underneath rider seat).
If preload knob is removed for any reason, there is a
spring and check ball that is held in place by the knob.
Use caution when removing knob in order to not lose
spring and check ball.
If it is necessary to remove the preload adjuster knob
fastener, when reinstalling the fastener, tighten to 25-43
in-lbs (2.8-4.9 Nm).
INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 2-94. Lower rear shock assembly, preload
adjuster assembly and remote reservoir into position.
NOTE
Rear brake switch wiring is routed over the remote reservoir.
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SEAT.
WARNING
1.4 BATTERY
2.32 EXHAUST SYSTEM
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).
NOTE
See Figure 2-95. Verify preload adjuster knob is facing out.
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 4.30 ELECTRONIC CONTROL MOD-
ULE.
7. Install cable strap securing preload adjuster hose to
main harness.
8. Install cable strap securing transmission vent line to
shock assembly.
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Figure 2-95. Rear Shock Absorber Preload Adjuster Knob
9. Lower scissor jack and remove from under vehicle.
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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)
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).
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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)
12. Install seat. See 2.45 SEAT.
WARNING
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