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2003 Buell XB9R: Chassis 2-49
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SWINGARM AND BRACE 2.19
GENERAL
The swingarm also serves as the oil tank on the Buell XB9R.
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 mount. See 2.29 FOOT-
PEG, HEEL GUARD AND MOUNT .
2. Remove right side passenger footpeg mount. See 2.29
FOOTPEG, HEEL GUARD AND MOUNT .
3. See Figure 2-76. Loosen rear axle pinch fastener (2).
4. Loosen rear axle (1) approximately 15 rotations to allow
partial tension to be removed from rear drive system.
5. See Figure 2-75. Remove upper belt guard (1) by remov-
ing fasteners (2).
NOTE
The upper belt guard is attached to the swingarm brace and
can not be removed from vehicle at this time.
6. See Figure 2-78. Remove swingarm brace mounting fas-
teners (12) and swingarm brace (13).
7. See Figure 2-75. Remove belt guard spacer (3).
8. Remove swingarm brace.
Figure 2-75. Belt Guard Assembly
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1. Upper belt guard
2. Upper belt guard fasteners
3. Belt guard spacer
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2
3