Buell Fire bolt XB9R Model Official Factory 
Manual (Part No. 99493-03Y)
A Service Repair Manual for Buell Fire bolt XB9R 
(and I assume also for Fire bolt XB9)
Contents: 
X	Maintenance 
[ General Fluid Requirements Care of Molded in 
Color Body Panel Battery Maintenance Engine 
Lubrication System Brake System Maintenance 
Tires and Wheels Clutch Drive Belt System 
Primary Chain Suspension Damping Adjustment 
Front Fork Oil Change Steering and Head 
Bearings Spark Plugs Air Cleaner Filter 
Throttle Cable and Idle Speed Adjustment 
Ignition Timing Headlights Throttle Position 
Sensors (TPS) Storage Troubleshooting ]
X	Chassis 
[ Specifications Tire Specs Vehicle 
Identification Number Wheels Front Wheel Rear 
Wheel Checking Cast Rim Run out Tires Brake 
Pedal Front Brake Master Cylinder Front Brake 
Line Front Brake Caliper Rear Brake Master 
Cylinder Rear Brake Line Rear Brake Caliper 
Front Fork Fork Clamps Upper and Lower Steering 
Head Bearings Swing arm and Brace Front and 
Rear Isolator Frame Rear Shock Absorber 
Throttle Control Clutch Hand Lever Headlight 
Support Bracket Handlebars Exhaust System Foot 
peg Heel Guard and Mount Sprocket Cover 
Fenders Belt Guards Chin Fairing Intake Cover 
Assay Air Scoops Tail Frame and Body Work 
Front Fairing Windshield and Mirrors Seat 
Passenger Seat Lock Slide stand ]
X	Engine
 [ Specifications Engine Engine Rotation for 
Service Stripping Motorcycle for Engine Service 
Engine Installation Cylinder Head Cylinder and 
Piston Lubrication System Oil Hose Routing and 
Oil Reservoir Oil Pressure Indicator Switch 
Crankcase Breathing System Oiling System Oil 
Filter Mount Hydraulic Lifters Gear case Cover 
and Cam Gears Crankcase ]
X	Fuel System
 [ Specifications Dynamic Digital Fuel 
Injection Diagnostic Introduction Checking for 
Trouble Codes Check Engine Lamp Diagnostics 
Breakout Box Wiggle Test Initial Diagnostic 
Check Check Engine Lamp Not Illuminated at Key 
ON Engine Cranks But Will not Start No ECM 
Power Fuel Pressure Test Idle Speed Control 
Misfire Trouble Code 11 Trouble Code 13 
Trouble Code 14 Trouble Code 15 Trouble Code 
16 Trouble Code 23 and 32 Trouble Code 24 and 
25 Trouble Code 33 Trouble Code 36 Trouble 
Code 44 Trouble Codes 52, 53, 54, and 55 
Trouble Code 56 Electronic Control Module Cam 
Position Sensor and Rotor Ignition Coil Oxygen 
Sensor Engine Temperature Sensor Bank Angle 
Sensor Intake Air Temperature Sensor Cooling 
Fan Fuel Pump Fuel Tank Vent Valve Fuel Cap 
Retaining Ring Throttle Body and Intake 
Manifold Intake Leak Test Air box Evaporative 
Emissions Control California Models ]
X	Electric Starter
 [Specs Electric Starter System Starting System 
Diagnosis Starter Activation Circuits 
Diagnostics Troubleshooting Starter System 
Testing Starter Starter Solenoid]
X	Drive/Transmission 
[Specs Primary Chain Clutch Release Mechanism 
Primary Drive/Clutch Transmission Case 
Disassembly for Transmission Removal 
Transmission Disassembly Transmission Assembly 
Main Drive Gear Transmission Right Case 
Bearings Transmission Left Case Bearings 
Transmission Installation Shifter Shaft 
Installation Transmission Sprocket]
X	Electrical
X	
[Specs Ignition System Ignition Headlight Key 
Switch Spark Plug Cables Starter Interlock 
Charging System Alternator Voltage Regulator 
Battery Cables Battery Headlight Tail Lamp 
Turn Signals Turn Signal Flasher Handlebar 
Switches Speedometer Sensor Instrument Module 
Speedometer Performance Check Tachometer 
Performance Check Horn Neutral Indicator 
Switch Main Fuse and Fuses Main Wire Harness 
Sprocket Cover Wiring]
X	Appendices
[ Tools Amp Multilink Electrical Connectors 
Deutsch Electrical Connectors Packard Electrical 
Connectors Electrical Connectors Index to 
Wiring Diagrams Metric Conversions Fasteners 
Torque Values Hose and Wire Routing ]
X	Index
This is the most complete Service Repair Manual 
for the Buell XB9R 2003, ever compiled by mankind.
 
This Official Service Repair Manual contains 576 
pages of high quality diagrams and instructions 
on how to service and repair your Buell XB9R 2003 
from the front Fender to the rear 
 
This is a must for the Do-It-Yourselfer! You will 
not be dissatisfied.
             
            
            
                Buell Fire bolt XB9R Model Official Factory 
Manual (Part No. 99493-03Y)
A Service Repair Manual for Buell Fire bolt XB9R 
(and I assume also for Fire bolt XB9)
Contents: 
X	Maintenance 
[ General Fluid Requirements Care of Molded in 
Color Body Panel Battery Maintenance Engine 
Lubrication System Brake System Maintenance 
Tires and Wheels Clutch Drive Belt System 
Primary Chain Suspension Damping Adjustment 
Front Fork Oil Change Steering and Head 
Bearings Spark Plugs Air Cleaner Filter 
Throttle Cable and Idle Speed Adjustment 
Ignition Timing Headlights Throttle Position 
Sensors (TPS) Storage Troubleshooting ]
X	Chassis 
[ Specifications Tire Specs Vehicle 
Identification Number Wheels Front Wheel Rear 
Wheel Checking Cast Rim Run out Tires Brake 
Pedal Front Brake Master Cylinder Front Brake 
Line Front Brake Caliper Rear Brake Master 
Cylinder Rear Brake Line Rear Brake Caliper 
Front Fork Fork Clamps Upper and Lower Steering 
Head Bearings Swing arm and Brace Front and 
Rear Isolator Frame Rear Shock Absorber 
Throttle Control Clutch Hand Lever Headlight 
Support Bracket Handlebars Exhaust System Foot 
peg Heel Guard and Mount Sprocket Cover 
Fenders Belt Guards Chin Fairing Intake Cover 
Assay Air Scoops Tail Frame and Body Work 
Front Fairing Windshield and Mirrors Seat 
Passenger Seat Lock Slide stand ]
X	Engine
 [ Specifications Engine Engine Rotation for 
Service Stripping Motorcycle for Engine Service 
Engine Installation Cylinder Head Cylinder and 
Piston Lubrication System Oil Hose Routing and 
Oil Reservoir Oil Pressure Indicator Switch 
Crankcase Breathing System Oiling System Oil 
Filter Mount Hydraulic Lifters Gear case Cover 
and Cam Gears Crankcase ]
X	Fuel System
 [ Specifications Dynamic Digital Fuel 
Injection Diagnostic Introduction Checking for 
Trouble Codes Check Engine Lamp Diagnostics 
Breakout Box Wiggle Test Initial Diagnostic 
Check Check Engine Lamp Not Illuminated at Key 
ON Engine Cranks But Will not Start No ECM 
Power Fuel Pressure Test Idle Speed Control 
Misfire Trouble Code 11 Trouble Code 13 
Trouble Code 14 Trouble Code 15 Trouble Code 
16 Trouble Code 23 and 32 Trouble Code 24 and 
25 Trouble Code 33 Trouble Code 36 Trouble 
Code 44 Trouble Codes 52, 53, 54, and 55 
Trouble Code 56 Electronic Control Module Cam 
Position Sensor and Rotor Ignition Coil Oxygen 
Sensor Engine Temperature Sensor Bank Angle 
Sensor Intake Air Temperature Sensor Cooling 
Fan Fuel Pump Fuel Tank Vent Valve Fuel Cap 
Retaining Ring Throttle Body and Intake 
Manifold Intake Leak Test Air box Evaporative 
Emissions Control California Models ]
X	Electric Starter
 [Specs Electric Starter System Starting System 
Diagnosis Starter Activation Circuits 
Diagnostics Troubleshooting Starter System 
Testing Starter Starter Solenoid]
X	Drive/Transmission 
[Specs Primary Chain Clutch Release Mechanism 
Primary Drive/Clutch Transmission Case 
Disassembly for Transmission Removal 
Transmission Disassembly Transmission Assembly 
Main Drive Gear Transmission Right Case 
Bearings Transmission Left Case Bearings 
Transmission Installation Shifter Shaft 
Installation Transmission Sprocket]
X	Electrical
X	
[Specs Ignition System Ignition Headlight Key 
Switch Spark Plug Cables Starter Interlock 
Charging System Alternator Voltage Regulator 
Battery Cables Battery Headlight Tail Lamp 
Turn Signals Turn Signal Flasher Handlebar 
Switches Speedometer Sensor Instrument Module 
Speedometer Performance Check Tachometer 
Performance Check Horn Neutral Indicator 
Switch Main Fuse and Fuses Main Wire Harness 
Sprocket Cover Wiring]
X	Appendices
[ Tools Amp Multilink Electrical Connectors 
Deutsch Electrical Connectors Packard Electrical 
Connectors Electrical Connectors Index to 
Wiring Diagrams Metric Conversions Fasteners 
Torque Values Hose and Wire Routing ]
X	Index
This is the most complete Service Repair Manual 
for the Buell XB9R 2003, ever compiled by mankind.
 
This Official Service Repair Manual contains 576 
pages of high quality diagrams and instructions 
on how to service and repair your Buell XB9R 2003 
from the front Fender to the rear 
 
This is a must for the Do-It-Yourselfer! You will 
not be dissatisfied.