Buell XB 2010, Service Manual

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covering the shock absorber in order to remove certain
components for the procedure. See
2.49 AIR SCOOPS .
• On XB12XT models it will be necessary to remove
saddlebags and brackets. See
4.4 ELECTRONIC CON-
TROL MODULE (ECM) .
4. Remove ECM. See 4.4 ELECTRONIC CONTROL
MODULE (ECM) .
5. Remove the nut (9) and thick washer (10) from the lower
shock bolt and raise scissor jack until the lower bolt can
be removed by hand.
6. Remove upper shock bolt.
7. After removing both shock fasteners (13, 14), remove rear
shock assembly.
NOTES
• Remove shock assembly through the top of the tail section
(opening beneath rider seat).
• If preload knob is removed for any reason, there is a spring
and check ball that is held in place by the knob. Use cau-
tion when removing knob in order to not lose spring and
check ball.
• If it is necessary to remove the preload adjuster knob
fastener, when reinstalling the fastener, tighten to 25-43
in-lbs (2.8-4.9 Nm).
• On XB12XT models it will be necessary to install the side
cases and side case brackets. See
4.4 ELECTRONIC
CONTROL MODULE (ECM) .
INSTALLATION: FIREBOLT
1. See Figure 2-141 . Install upper shock mount and tighten
fastener (5) to 48-52 ft-lbs (65.1-70.5 Nm).
2. Install lower shock mount with fasteners, washers (6, 9,
12) and lower shock mount sleeve (8) and tighten to 15-
17 ft-lbs (20.3-23 Nm).
NOTE
Verify that fan spins freely after shock is installed.
3. Feed rear shock reservoir through tail section. See
D.1 APPENDIX D: HOSE AND WIRE ROUTING for correct
routing.
a. Loosely install reservoir in clamp.
b. See Figure 2-146 . Temporarily place upper body work
onto tail section and adjust reservoir placement so
the adjuster screw aligns with bodywork.
c. Tighten clamp on reservoir to 120-144 in-lbs (13.6-
16.3 Nm).
4. Install cable strap.
NOTE
See Figure 2-141 . Verify compression adjuster screw is facing
up.
5. Install upper body work. See 2.39 SUBFRAME TAIL
ASSEMBLY AND BODY WORK: FIREBOLT .
Connect positive (+) battery cable first. If positive (+) cable
should contact ground with negative (-) cable connected,
the resulting sparks can cause a battery explosion, which
could result in death or serious injury. (00068a)
6. Connect battery cables to battery: positive cable (red) first.
Tighten to 60-70 in-lbs (6.8-7.9 Nm). See
1.16 BATTERY
MAINTENANCE .
After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is
locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift
causing loss of control, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00070b)
7. Install seat.
1
2
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1. Adjuster screw
2. Adjuster screw alignment hole
Figure 2-146. Adjuster Screw Alignment
INSTALLATION: LIGHTNING
1. Slide shock absorber through top of tail section.
2. See Figure 2-142 . Install rear shock assembly in upper
shock mount. Install fastener (9) and tighten to 48-52 ft-
lbs (65.1-70.5 Nm).
3. Install lower shock mount with fasteners (4, 5, 7) and lower
shock mount sleeve (6) and tighten to 15-17 ft-lbs (20.3-
23 Nm).
NOTE
Verify that fan spins freely after shock is installed.
4. Install rear shock reservoir and reservoir clamp. Tighten
clamp on reservoir to 36-60 in-lbs (4-6.8 Nm) (all models
except for XB12Ss). For XB12Ss models, tighten fastener
to 80-88 in-lbs (9-10 Nm).
NOTE
See Figure 2-147 . For XB9SX, XB12SX, XB12S, and
XB12Scg models: Verify compression dial is facing up.
5. Secure vent hose to shock housing with cable tie.
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