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2005 Buell Firebolt: Drive/Transmission 6-1
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SPECIFICATIONS 6.1
NOTE
Service wear limits are given as a guideline for measuring
components that are not new. For measurement specifica-
tions not given under SERVICE WEAR LIMITS, see NEW
COMPONENTS.
Table 6-1. Primary Drive (Engine-to-Transmission)
ITEM
NEW COMPONENTS
(XB9R)
NEW COMPONENTS
(XB12R)
Engine sprocket – number of teeth 34 38
Clutch sprocket – number of teeth 57 57
Table 6-2. Final Drive (Transmission-to-Rear Wheel)
ITEM NEW COMPONENTS SERVICE WEAR LIMITS
Transmission sprocket – number of teeth 27 Inspect at 25,000 mi
(40,000 km)
Rear wheel sprocket – number of teeth 65 Inspect at 25,000 mi
(40,000 km)
Secondary drive belt – number of teeth 155 Replace at 25,000 mi
(40,000 km)
Table 6-3. Transmission
ITEM
NEW COMPONENTS
(XB9R)
NEW COMPONENTS
(XB12R)
Primary drive / transmission lubricant capacity (approximately) Approximately 32 fl. oz. (946 ml)
Overall gear ratios
First gear (low) 10.85 9.71
Second gear 7.47 6.67
Third gear 5.78 5.17
Fourth gear 4.76 4.26
Fifth gear (high) 4.04 3.61
Table 6-4. Wet Clutch Multiple Disc-Clutch Plate Thickness
ITEM NEW COMPONENTS SERVICE WEAR LIMITS
Friction plate (fiber) 0.0866 + 0.0031 in. (2.200 + 0.079 mm) N/A
Steel plate 0.0629 + 0.0020 in. (1.598 + 0.051 mm) N/A
Clutch pack (in.) N/A 0.661 in. (16.789 mm) (minimum)