Buell 2004 XB9S, Service Manual

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2004 Buell Lightning: Chassis 2-49
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12. Move the front fork and the FORK TUBE HOLDER TOOL
in the vise from the horizontal position to the vertical.
NOTES
●
The recommended fork oil is hydraulic fork oil Type “E”.
● Use only TYPE E FORK OIL (Part No. HD-99884-80).
13. Pour 7 oz. (204 cc) into the fork pipe.
14. Pump the damper rod approximately 12 to 15 times or
until resistance is felt.
15. Place the damper rod in the fully bottomed position and
compress fork completely.
16. Pour 7 oz. (204 cc) more fork oil into the slider fork.
17. See Figure 2-73. Adjust fork oil level with FRONT FORK
OIL LEVEL GAUGE (Part No. B-59000A) so that it is
4.6 in. (118 mm) from the top of the fork tube.
18. See Figure 2-69. Install spring (16) and collar (15).
19. Move fork assembly from holding tool to the FORK
SPRING COMPRESSION TOOL.
20. See Figure 2-68. Install preload washer (4) and slider
piston (5).
21. Hold damper rod assembly (3) and install fork cap (1)
from damper rod assembly (3) tightening to 22-30 ft-lbs
(30-40 Nm).
NOTE
See Figure 2-68. Careful not to damage preload pins (2)
while holding damper rod assembly (3),
22. Apply fork oil or light grease to o-rings on preload
adjuster and install preload adjuster (3).
23. Install snap ring (2).
Figure 2-73. Measuring Fork Oil Level
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2
1. Outer tube
2. Adjuster
3. Damper assembly
4. Fork oil level
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4