
2004 Buell Lightning: Chassis
2-55
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SWINGARM AND BRACE
2.19
GENERAL
The swingarm also serves as the oil tank. For information on
the swingarm function as the oil tank, see
3.8 LUBRICATION
SYSTEM
.
The swingarm features a removable brace on the right side to
allow drive belt replacement. Sealed bearings eliminate the
need for preload adjustment.
REMOVAL
Brace
CAUTION
Before removing swingarm brace, always relieve belt ten-
sion first. Removing swingarm brace without releasing
tension will cause swingarm brace damage.
1.
Remove right side rider footpeg mounts. See
2.30
FOOTPEG, HEEL GUARD AND MOUNT
.
2.
See
Figure 2-81.
Loosen rear axle pinch fastener (2).
3.
Loosen rear axle (1) approximately 15 rotations to allow
partial tension to be removed from rear drive system.
4.
See
Figure 2-83.
Remove swingarm brace mounting fas-
teners (11).
5.
Remove swingarm brace (12).
Figure 2-81. Rear Wheel Mounting, Right Side
8420
2
1.
Axle
2.
Pinch bolt fastener
1
Figure 2-82. Belt Guard Assembly
b1087a2x
1.
Upper belt guard
2.
Upper belt guard fasteners (3)
3.
Lower belt guard
4.
Lower belt guard fasteners (3)
3
1
2
4
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