Rear Shock Absorber - Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual

HOME

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

GENERAL
The rear suspension is controlled by the shock absorber. The
shock allows adjustment of rear compression and rebound
damping and spring preload.
b11256x1x
XB9SX, XB12S, XB12Scg
5
3
1
6
5
7
2
12
11
1. Remote reservoir clamp fastener
2. Remote reservoir clamp
3. Remote reservoir
4. Lower shock mount nut
5. Washers (2)
6. Lower shock mount sleeve
7. Lower shock mount fastener
8. Shock reservoir body
9. Upper shock mount fastener
10. Lower shock mount
11. Shock spring retainer kit
12. Rear shock spring
4
8
9
10
Figure 2-92. Rear Shock Absorber Assembly
The most important rear shock adjustment is the preload set-
ting. Before making any damping adjustments, set the proper
preload. See 1.11 SUSPENSION DAMPING ADJUST-
MENTS.
XB12Ss
1
2
4
5
3
6
5
7
11
2007 Buell Lightning: Chassis
2.23
b1255x1x
8
9
12
10
2-65