Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual page 38

HOME
Table 1-12. Recommended Suspension Settings for Rider Weight (XB12Ss)
RIDER AND CARGO
WEIGHT
LB. KG
Less than
Less than 140
63
140-170 63-77
170-200 77-91
200-230 91-104
230-260 104-118
260-290 118-132
290-GVWR 132-GVWR
* Note all compression and rebound settings are number of turns out from maximum.
SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENTS
1 1
WARNING WARNING
Both forks should display the same number of alignment
lines. Forks that are not properly aligned can lead to loss
of control, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00124a)
NOTE
All "damping adjustments" in
Table 1-12. are "turns out from maximum". That is, first gently
turn adjustment screws fully clockwise (until they stop), then
turn adjustment screws counterclockwise the amount
specified.
The recommended rebound and compression damping set-
tings for various road and riding conditions are given in
1-10., Table 1-11. and Table 1-12.
Setting Front Fork Preload
1. Check number of lines (3) to be showing for your load
condition. Refer to Table
12.
2. See Figure 1-30. Adjust preload by turning the adjuster
nut (2) with a wrench.
Setting Front Fork Rebound Damping
1. See Figure 1-30. Using a screwdriver, turn the slotted dial
(1) clockwise until it stops. This is the maximum rebound
damping setting.
2. Then turn the dial counterclockwise the recommended
amount specified in Table 1-10., Table 1-11.
12.
Setting Front Fork Compression Damping
1. See Figure 1-31. Using a screwdriver, turn the slotted dial
clockwise until it stops. This is the maximum compression
damping setting.
FRONT FORK
PRELOAD
# OF *COMPRESSION *REBOUND
LINES
7 2
7 1.75
7 1.75
7 1.75
6.50 1.50
6.50 1.50
6 1.25
Table 1-10., Table 1-11. and
Table
1-10., Table 1-11. and Table 1-
and Table 1-
PRELOAD
*COMPRESSION *REBOUND
POSITION
1.75 1
1.75 2
1.75 3
1.625 4
1.50 5
1.50 6
1.5 7
2. Then turn the dial counterclockwise the recommended
amount specified in Table 1-10., Table 1-11
12.
9957
1
1. Rebound adjuster screw
2. Preload adjuster nut
3. Four lines visible
Figure 1-30. Front Fork Preload And Rebound Adjuster
8361
Figure 1-31. Front Fork Compression Damping Adjuster
2007 Buell Lightning: Maintenance
REAR SHOCK
2.5 2
2.25 1.75
2 1.5
1.75 1.5
1.50 1.25
1.25 1
1.125 1
and Table 1-
2
3
1-35