Buell XB 2008 Series, Service Manual, Page: 352 / 688

4.13 FUEL PUMP
DRAINING FUEL TANK
To prevent spray of fuel, purge system of high-pressure
fuel before supply line is disconnected. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00275a)
1. Purge the fuel supply line of high pressure gasoline.
a. See Figure 4-30 . Disconnect the 4-place fuel pump
connector [86] (1). Connector is located inside the left
rear portion of the fuel tank/frame.
b. With the motorcycle in neutral, start the engine and
allow vehicle to run.
c. When the engine stalls, press the starter button for 3
seconds to remove any remaining fuel from fuel line.
Stop the engine when refueling or servicing the fuel
system. Do not smoke or allow open flame or sparks near
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly
explosive, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00002a)
2. Remove drain plug (4) and drain fuel into appropriate
container. Discard plug.
3. When fuel tank is empty, replace with new drain plug.
Tighten to 84-108 in-lbs (9.5-12.2 Nm).
4
5
3
5
1
2
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1. Connector [86]
2. Fuel supply fitting
3. Fuel supply stud
4. Drain plug
5. Fasteners
Figure 4-30. Fuel Pump Location
REMOVAL
NOTES
• Before vehicle is placed on the lift it will necessary to
remove the chin fairing. See
2.53 CHIN FAIRING .
• Vehicle should be placed onto the lift with the front tire
placed in the wheel vise in order to successfully perform
this procedure.
• Place a scissor jack under jacking point and raise until
vehicle weight is removed from rear wheel.
1. Remove seat. See 2.54 SEAT .
2. Drain fuel tank. See 4.13 FUEL PUMP, Draining Fuel
Tank .
To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause
death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-) battery
cable before proceeding. (00048a)
3. Disconnect negative battery cable.
4. Remove rider footpeg mounts. See 2.36 FOOTPEG, HEEL
GUARD AND MOUNT: FIREBOLT/LIGHTNING and
2.37 HEEL GUARD AND FOOTPEG MOUNTS: ULYSSES
MODELS
.
NOTE
Secure right side rider footrest mount to the side of vehicle to
prevent cosmetic damage.
5. Remove idler pulley.
a. Loosen rear axle pinch fastener.
b. Unthread axle approximately 15 rotations to release
tension from drive belt.
c. Remove front sprocket cover. See 2.38 SPROCKET
COVER .
d. Remove lower belt guard. See 2.39 BELT GUARDS .
e. Remove idler pulley bracket nuts and washers from
studs and slide idler pulley bracket off studs.
NOTE
It is not necessary to remove the belt from the sprockets
to perform this procedure.
6. Remove lower shock absorber fastener. Remove the nut
and washer from the lower shock fastener and raise
scissor jack until the lower fastener can be removed by
hand. See
2.25 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER .
NOTE
Cover the muffler with a clean towel to prevent cosmetic
damage from contact with the swingarm.
7. Loosen swingarm pivot shaft pinch fastener.
8. Remove pivot shaft with a special 7/8 in. hex tool located
in tool kit.
4-20 2008 XB Service: Fuel System