Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual page 77

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INSTALLATION
1. Raise front wheel to allow clearance for the caliper to
swing under and inside the front rotor.
NOTE
To prevent cosmetic damage to the wheel, center caliper
between spokes.
2. See Figure 2-18. Install caliper.
a. Align wheel so that rotor mounting fasteners strad-
dle caliper.
b. Rotate right front fork counterclockwise to align cali-
per with rotor.
c. Lower front wheel into caliper assembly.
NOTE
The front axle is left handed thread.
3. Install front axle.
a. Apply LOCTITE ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT to axle.
b. See Figure 2-19.
loose, insert threaded end of axle (1) through left
side fork, wheel hub and thread into right fork.
c. Compress the front suspension to make sure it is
free and not binding.
d. Tighten axle (1) (metric) to 39-41 ft-lbs (53-56 Nm).
4. See Figure 2-19.Tighten the front axle pinch fasteners
(2) to 20-22 ft-lbs (27-30 Nm).
5. Install right side fender fasteners. See
2-16 2007 Buell Lightning: Chassis
With pinch fasteners (metric)
2.35 FENDERS.
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Figure 2-18. Front Wheel Installation
8419
2
1. Axle (left handed thread)
2. Front axle pinch fasteners (2) (metric)
Figure 2-19. Front Wheel Mounting
1