Buell 2002 X1, Handbook

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2-48 2002 Buell X1: Chassis
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6. See Figure 2-74. Secure swingarm in place.
a. Remove both pinch screws (1).
b. Apply LOCTITE THREADLOCKER 243 (blue) to
threads of pinch screws.
c. Verify that swingarm is centered between mounts.
d. Install both pinch screws. Tighten pinch screws to
18-20 ft-lbs (24-27 Nm).
7. Position rear isolators in mounting position. Slowly lower
frame to place rubber isolators in front of bearing adjust-
ment bolts.
8. Install isolator bolts. See 2.20 REAR ISOLATORS .
9. Attach rear tie bar to swingarm mount block. Tighten tie-
bar bolt to 30-33 ft-lbs (41-45 Nm).
10. Remove scissors jack from under crankcase.
11. Install rear shock bolt (metric). Tighten to 30-33 ft-lbs
(41-45 Nm).
12. Attach feed and drain lines to oil tank. Install filter and fill
motorcycle with 2.5 quarts (2.37 liters) of recommended
oil. See
1.6 ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM .
13. Attach rear brake pedal to master cylinder pushrod.
14. Attach left side rider footrest and shifter lever. Apply
LOCTITE THREADLOCKER 272 (red) to bolt. Tighten
bolt to 23-25 ft-lbs (31-34 Nm).
15. Install rear wheel. See 2.6 REAR WHEEL .
16. Set axle alignment and belt deflection. See 1.11 DRIVE
BELT DEFLECTION .
a. See Figure 2-79. Check rear axle alignment.
b. See Figure 2-80. Check belt deflection.
c. Proceed to the next step when both axle alignment
and belt deflection are correct.
17. See Figure 2-81. Tighten locknut (2) flush against nut (3).
Tighten axle nut (metric) to 66-73 ft-lbs (90-99 Nm). Ver-
ify that belt deflection is correct. Lower motorcycle onto
lift.
.
Figure 2-79. Checking Rear Wheel Alignment,
Right Side Shown
Figure 2-80. Belt Deflection
Figure 2-81. Axle Adjuster Bolt, Right Side Shown
6816
b0633xsb
1.5-1.75 in.
(38-45 mm)
(with 10 lbs
of force)
6852
1
2
1. Axle Adjuster Bolt
2. Locknut
3. Nut
3