Buell 2004 XB9S, Service Manual

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2-8 2004 Buell Lightning: Chassis
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FRONT WHEEL 2.5
REMOVAL
1. Place a scissor jack under jacking point and raise front wheel
off ground. For location of jacking point see
Figure 2-102.
NOTE
Do not operate front brake lever with front wheel removed or
caliper pistons may be forced out. Reseating pistons requires
caliper disassembly.
2. Remove the right side fender fasteners.See 2.32 FEND-
ERS .
3. See Figure 2-5. Loosen front axle pinch fasteners (2)
(metric) on front fork.
4. Remove axle (1).
NOTE
The front axle is left handed thread.
CAUTION
To prevent cosmetic damage to the wheel, center caliper
between spokes before removal.
5. See Figure 2-6. Raise the wheel up until the rotor clears
the caliper and rotate the fork leg counterclockwise
allowing wheel clearance for removal.
6. Remove wheel.
Figure 2-5. Front Wheel Mounting
Figure 2-6. Front Wheel Removal
1. Axle (left handed thread)
2. Front axle pinch fasteners (2) (metric)
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1
2
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