Buell XB 2010, Service Manual

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SUSPENSION SETTINGS
Be sure tires are properly inflated, balanced and have
adequate tread. Inspect your tires regularly and see a Buell
dealer for replacements. Riding with excessively worn,
unbalanced or under-inflated tires can adversely affect
stability and handling, which could result in death or ser-
ious injury. (00114a)
Do not operate motorcycle with loose, worn or damaged
steering or suspension systems. Contact a Buell dealer
for repairs. Loose, worn or damaged steering or suspen-
sion components can adversely affect stability and hand-
ling, which could result in death or serious injury. (00113a)
Do not exceed the motorcycle's Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) or Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Exceeding these weight ratings can affect stability and
handling, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00016e)
Adjust both forks equally. Improper fork adjustment can
lead to loss of control, which could result in death or ser-
ious injury. (00124c)
Table 2-11. Recommended Suspension Settings: 2010 Firebolt XB12R
REAR SHOCK FRONT FORK LOAD***
**REBOUND:
TURNS OUT
FROM MAX-
IMUM
**COMPRES-
SION: TURNS
OUT FROM
MAXIMUM
PRELOAD
POSITION
**REBOUND:
TURNS OUT
FROM MAX-
IMUM
**COMPRES-
SION: TURNS
OUT FROM
MAXIMUM
*PRELOAD:
TURNS IN
FROM MIN-
IMUM
kg lb
1-3/4 2-1/2 1 1-5/8 2 3 Less than 63 Less than 140
1-1/2 1-3/4 2 1-5/8 1-3/4 5 63-73 140-160
1-1/4 1-1/2 3 1-1/2 1-1/2 6 73-82 160-180
1-1/4 1-1/4 4 1-1/2 1-1/2 7 82-91 180-200
1 1-1/4 5 1-1/4 1-1/4 8 91-100 200-220
3/4 1 6 1-1/4 1-1/4 9 100-109 220-240
3/4 1 7 1 1 10 109 to GVWR 240 to GVWR
*Front preload is set by loosening adjuster counterclockwise until it stops at minimum and then counting the number of turns in
to get to the desired setting.
**All damping adjuster settings are done by tightening adjuster clockwise until it stops at maximum setting, then counting the
turns counterclockwise to the desired setting.
***Load includes rider, passenger, cargo, accessories and riding gear.
Table 2-12. Recommended Suspension Settings: 2010 Lightning XB9SX, XB12SX
REAR SHOCK FRONT FORK LOAD***
**REBOUND:
TURNS OUT
FROM MAX-
IMUM
**COMPRES-
SION: TURNS
OUT FROM
MAXIMUM
PRELOAD
POSITION
**REBOUND:
TURNS OUT
FROM MAX-
IMUM
**COMPRES-
SION: TURNS
OUT FROM
MAXIMUM
*PRELOAD:
TURNS IN
FROM MIN-
IMUM
KG LB.
2 2-1/2 1 1-3/4 2 3 Less than 59 Less than 130
1-3/4 2-1/4 2 1-3/4 1-3/4 4 59-68 130-150
1-1/2 2 3 1-5/8 1-1/2 5 68-77 150-170
1-1/2 1-3/4 4 1-1/2 1-1/2 6 77-86 170-190
1-1/4 1-1/2 5 1-1/2 1-1/4 7 86-95 190-210
1 1-1/4 6 1-1/2 1-1/4 8 95-104 210-230
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