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2004 Buell Lightning: Chassis 2-43
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FRONT FORK 2.16
GENERAL
The front fork consists of two telescoping outer tube/inner
slider assemblies. Each assembly has an internal compres-
sion spring which supports the forward weight of the vehicle
and rider. The compression spring extends and retracts to
cushion the ride over rough or irregular road surfaces. An oil
filled damping mechanism controls the telescoping action of
each tube/slider assembly.
See 1.12 SUSPENSION DAMPING ADJUSTMENTS for
more information.
REMOVAL
1. Remove front fender. See 2.32 FENDERS .
2. Remove front wheel. See 2.5 FRONT WHEEL .
3. Remove caliper mounting fasteners. See 2.12 FRONT
BRAKE CALIPER .
4. See Figure 2-62. Loosen upper and lower fork clamp
pinch fasteners (1, 4).
5. See Figure 2-63. Remove fork from upper fork clamp and
slide the stopper ring up and over the top of the fork.
6. See Figure 2-62. Remove fork from lower fork clamp (3).
7. Repeat 4 through 6 on opposite side.
Figure 2-62. Upper and Lower Fork Clamp Assembly
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1. Screw, pinch fastener (3 - upper)
2. Triple clamp, upper
3. Triple clamp assembly, lower
4. Screw, pinch fastener (4 - lower)
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1
3
4
Figure 2-63. Stopper Ring
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