2002 Buell X1: Chassis
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ASSEMBLY
1.
See
Figure 2-77.
If necessary, draw
new
roller bearing
cups into swingarm using BEARING INSTALLATION
BOLT (Part No. B-35316-5) and STEERING HEAD
BEARING RACE INSTALLER (Part No. HD-39302).
NOTE
Roller bearing assemblies should be replaced as a unit. Do
not intermix components. Mark all components so they may
be correctly installed.
2.
Coat bearing components with WHEEL BEARING
GREASE (Part No. HD-99855-89) and assemble.
3.
See
Figure 2-75.
Install
new
swingarm seals (3) flush to
the swingarm.
4.
Slide swingarm assembly into position.
NOTE
See
Figure 2-73.
The left side bearing adjustment bolt (3) has
additional internal threads.
5.
Install bearing adjustment bolts (2, 3).
a.
Apply LOCTITE THREADLOCKER 222 (purple) to
the threaded rod (1).
b.
Insert the rod through the right side bearing adjust-
ing bolt (2).
c.
Install and tighten left bearing adjustment bolt (3)
(with internal threads) on left side of swingarm.
d.
Tighten the left pinch screw (4) on the swingarm
mount block (5). Do not tighten the right side pinch
screw at this time.
e.
Insert rod through swingarm into left side bearing
adjustment bolt. Tighten to an initial torque of 10-13
ft-lbs (14-18 Nm).
INSTALLATION
1.
See
Figure 2-73.
Align
new
swingarm between posts on
swingarm mount block (5).
2.
Insert left (threaded) and right bearing adjustment bolts
(2, 3) into swingarm until flush with mount block surface.
3.
Tighten left side swingarm pinch screw (4) to 18-20 ft-lbs
(24-27 Nm).
4.
Install threaded rod (1).
a.
Apply LOCTITE THREADLOCKER 222 (purple) to
threaded rod.
b.
Insert threaded rod through right side bearing
adjustment bolt (2) into threads on left side bolt (3).
c.
Tighten rod to an initial torque of 10-13 ft-lbs (14-18
Nm).
5.
Check swingarm preload using a scale as shown in
Fig-
ure 2-78.
Preload should be 3.0-3.75 lbs (1.36-1.70 kg).
If preload does not meet specifications, tighten or loosen
threaded rod and recheck.
Figure 2-77. Installing Bearings into Swingarm
Figure 2-78. Checking Preload
b0709a2x
b0728x2x
3.0-3.75 lbs
(1.36-1.70 kg)
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