Front Fork - Buell 2005 FIREBOLT Service Manual

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FRONT FORK

GENERAL
The 43mm front fork consists of two telescoping outer tube/
inner slider assemblies. Each assembly has an internal com-
pression spring which supports the forward weight of the
vehicle and rider. The compression spring extends and
retracts to cushion the ride over rough or irregular road sur-
faces. An oil filled damping mechanism controls the telescop-
ing action of each tube/slider assembly.
See 1.12 SUSPENSION DAMPING ADJUSTMENTS
more information.
REMOVAL
1. Remove front fender. See
2. Remove front wheel. See
3. Remove caliper mounting fasteners. See
BRAKE CALIPER.
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1
2
3
1. Upper pinch fasteners
2. Upper fork clamp
3. Lower pinch fasteners
4. Lower fork clamp
Figure 2-62. Upper and Lower Fork Clamp Pinch
Fasteners
2-44 2005 Buell Firebolt: Chassis
2.31 FENDERS.
2.5 FRONT WHEEL.
2.12 FRONT
3
4
for
Figure 2-63. Stopper Ring
4. Loosen upper (1) and lower (3) fork clamp pinch fasten-
ers.
5. Remove fork from upper fork clamp (2)
6. See Figure 2-63.
top of the fork.
7. See Figure 2-62.
8. Repeat 4 through 6 on opposite side.
Slide the stopper ring up and over the
Remove fork from lower fork clamp (4).
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