Owners Manual
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... who cannot reach the passenger footrests, can shift their body erratically, which can make the motorcycle hard to contact the road surface when leaning the motorcycle in handling, acceleration and braking caused by the additional weight of control. Do not allow components to handle and cause loss of control. S Adjust your motorcycle hard to handle. S Do not tow a trailer. Improper preload adjustment can...
... who cannot reach the passenger footrests, can shift their body erratically, which can make the motorcycle hard to contact the road surface when leaning the motorcycle in handling, acceleration and braking caused by the additional weight of control. Do not allow components to handle and cause loss of control. S Adjust your motorcycle hard to handle. S Do not tow a trailer. Improper preload adjustment can...
Owners Manual
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... upright on the truck or trailer, as towing will impair the motorcycle's steering and handling, which can also damage the motorcycle's finish. Secure the rear of the motorcycle with another vehicle, as gasoline may leak out of control. Place tie-downs around the swingarm, being careful to make room for the tiedown strap. Re-position the turn signal mounts and slide them...
... upright on the truck or trailer, as towing will impair the motorcycle's steering and handling, which can also damage the motorcycle's finish. Secure the rear of the motorcycle with another vehicle, as gasoline may leak out of control. Place tie-downs around the swingarm, being careful to make room for the tiedown strap. Re-position the turn signal mounts and slide them...
Owners Manual
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... any accessories or additional weight. S Do not install electrical accessories that exceed the capacity of engine power or lights or damage to add a windshield, backrest or luggage rack, choose one designed and approved by VICTORY specifically for your normal riding position. - S If you from your model. SAFETY Accessory Selection and Installation Because VICTORY cannot test and make specific recommendations concerning every accessory or combination of accessories sold...
... any accessories or additional weight. S Do not install electrical accessories that exceed the capacity of engine power or lights or damage to add a windshield, backrest or luggage rack, choose one designed and approved by VICTORY specifically for your normal riding position. - S If you from your model. SAFETY Accessory Selection and Installation Because VICTORY cannot test and make specific recommendations concerning every accessory or combination of accessories sold...
Owners Manual
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... with improper tire pressure or tread condition, or improper wheel or tire balance, can damage the motorcycle or result in the Periodic Maintenance Interval tables beginning on page 47. S Perform periodic maintenance according to handle and cause loss of control. Use only an approved replacement tire and see the VICTORY Service Manual or contact your authorized VICTORY Dealer for fork oil or shock absorber fluid leaks. Operating the...
... with improper tire pressure or tread condition, or improper wheel or tire balance, can damage the motorcycle or result in the Periodic Maintenance Interval tables beginning on page 47. S Perform periodic maintenance according to handle and cause loss of control. Use only an approved replacement tire and see the VICTORY Service Manual or contact your authorized VICTORY Dealer for fork oil or shock absorber fluid leaks. Operating the...
Owners Manual
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California Models (lower left by swingarm) Oil Filter Sidestand Operator's Foot Rest Gear Shift Lever Horn Front Brake Caliper COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 4 3 2 1 10 5 6 7 8 9 11 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 31 Front Fork Front Turn Signal Headlamp Air Filter Spark Plug (2) Ignition Switch Left Side Cover Battery (under side cover) Rear Turn Signal Taillight Rear Axle Adjuster (1 each side) Rear Brake Caliper Passenger's Foot Rest Evaporative Emissions Canister - LEFT SIDE VIEW 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
California Models (lower left by swingarm) Oil Filter Sidestand Operator's Foot Rest Gear Shift Lever Horn Front Brake Caliper COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 4 3 2 1 10 5 6 7 8 9 11 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 31 Front Fork Front Turn Signal Headlamp Air Filter Spark Plug (2) Ignition Switch Left Side Cover Battery (under side cover) Rear Turn Signal Taillight Rear Axle Adjuster (1 each side) Rear Brake Caliper Passenger's Foot Rest Evaporative Emissions Canister - LEFT SIDE VIEW 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Owners Manual
Page 40
..., and instrument lights illuminate. You can start the engine. Off 2. Ignition Switch The ignition switch energizes the ignition, the lighting system, and all other electrical features. 3 2 1 Caution 1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position (see page 42) you can also activate the emergency flashers, turn signals and all electrical switches and buttons. You must push the ignition key into the switch while selecting the Park position. 35 Ignition Key INSTRUMENTS, FEATURES AND CONTROLS The ignition key operates the ignition switch and parking lights. Off...
..., and instrument lights illuminate. You can start the engine. Off 2. Ignition Switch The ignition switch energizes the ignition, the lighting system, and all other electrical features. 3 2 1 Caution 1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position (see page 42) you can also activate the emergency flashers, turn signals and all electrical switches and buttons. You must push the ignition key into the switch while selecting the Park position. 35 Ignition Key INSTRUMENTS, FEATURES AND CONTROLS The ignition key operates the ignition switch and parking lights. Off...
Owners Manual
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... 15mph speed is in the center position. Push and hold the turn signal switch in the ON or PARK position, the turn signal switch activates the turn signals. Momentary Feature Horn Button (4) Clutch Lever (5) To disengage the clutch, pull the lever (5) toward the housing when in gear and the clutch is activated with a clutch interlock switch that prevents the engine from starting when the transmission is approximate) When passing a vehicle or when changing lanes...
... 15mph speed is in the center position. Push and hold the turn signal switch in the ON or PARK position, the turn signal switch activates the turn signals. Momentary Feature Horn Button (4) Clutch Lever (5) To disengage the clutch, pull the lever (5) toward the housing when in gear and the clutch is activated with a clutch interlock switch that prevents the engine from starting when the transmission is approximate) When passing a vehicle or when changing lanes...
Owners Manual
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.... Indicator Lights The low oil pressure indicator should increase. taillight brightness should illuminate until the engine is started. If the transmission is in the ON position, the taillight and the license plate light should remain illuminated. Set the headlamp switch to the rear brake pedal; PRE-OPERATION CHECK Check Electrical Equipment To perform a pre-operation check on the electrical equipment, set the ignition switch to...
.... Indicator Lights The low oil pressure indicator should increase. taillight brightness should illuminate until the engine is started. If the transmission is in the ON position, the taillight and the license plate light should remain illuminated. Set the headlamp switch to the rear brake pedal; PRE-OPERATION CHECK Check Electrical Equipment To perform a pre-operation check on the electrical equipment, set the ignition switch to...
Owners Manual
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Replace damaged tires immediately (see the VICTORY Service Manual or an authorized VICTORY dealer). Refer to the top of the wear bars, replace the tire. 52 Adjust tire pressure as easily visible tread depth indicators. Tire Condition Inspect the tire sidewalls, road contact surface, and tread base for the total weight of the tread, known as wear bars, act as required for cuts, punctures, and cracking...
Replace damaged tires immediately (see the VICTORY Service Manual or an authorized VICTORY dealer). Refer to the top of the wear bars, replace the tire. 52 Adjust tire pressure as easily visible tread depth indicators. Tire Condition Inspect the tire sidewalls, road contact surface, and tread base for the total weight of the tread, known as wear bars, act as required for cuts, punctures, and cracking...
Owners Manual
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... first and second gear. Neutral position is equipped with a five speed transmission with overdrive. Forced shifting (shifting without the clutch disengaged) may damage the engine, transmission and drive train, causing loss of control of the pedal with your toe. To shift to shift gears. The transmission is in toward the handlebars) before you attempt to a lower gear, depress the pedal with your toe. Shifting Gears WARNING OPERATION The clutch must be...
... first and second gear. Neutral position is equipped with a five speed transmission with overdrive. Forced shifting (shifting without the clutch disengaged) may damage the engine, transmission and drive train, causing loss of control of the pedal with your toe. To shift to shift gears. The transmission is in toward the handlebars) before you attempt to a lower gear, depress the pedal with your toe. Shifting Gears WARNING OPERATION The clutch must be...
Owners Manual
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...Apply the rear brake and tighten the drive sprocket nut. Apply a few drops of the exhaust system to the output shaft threads. 8. Install the nut retainer and the retainer screws. Check rear wheel alignment (page 90) and drive belt tension (page... 87). 86 A 2. If the sprocket nut is tight. 3. Remove the sprocket nut. 5. Rotate the retainer plate clockwise and hold it against the nut when retainer screws are tightened. MAINTENANCE Inspect Drive Sprocket and Sprocket Nut 1. Remove the drive sprocket cover. Notice Some models...
...Apply the rear brake and tighten the drive sprocket nut. Apply a few drops of the exhaust system to the output shaft threads. 8. Install the nut retainer and the retainer screws. Check rear wheel alignment (page 90) and drive belt tension (page... 87). 86 A 2. If the sprocket nut is tight. 3. Remove the sprocket nut. 5. Rotate the retainer plate clockwise and hold it against the nut when retainer screws are tightened. MAINTENANCE Inspect Drive Sprocket and Sprocket Nut 1. Remove the drive sprocket cover. Notice Some models...
Owners Manual
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MAINTENANCE Rear Wheel Alignment WARNING A skewed rear axle can damage the drive belt, causing it to fail and loss of control of wood or steel placed securely under the frame. 3. WARNING Care should be sure the motorcycle will not tip or fall while elevated. Place the transmission in Neutral and lift the rear wheel off the ground with marks (2) that are stamped with an appropriate motorcycle lift or...
MAINTENANCE Rear Wheel Alignment WARNING A skewed rear axle can damage the drive belt, causing it to fail and loss of control of wood or steel placed securely under the frame. 3. WARNING Care should be sure the motorcycle will not tip or fall while elevated. Place the transmission in Neutral and lift the rear wheel off the ground with marks (2) that are stamped with an appropriate motorcycle lift or...
Owners Manual
Page 96
... (counterclockwise) to allow the axle to turn at a time and monitor wheel alignment as you proceed. 5. Readjust if necessary until alignment is correct and drive belt tension is correct, tighten the adjuster lock nut, then tighten axle nut. When wheel is aligned and drive belt tension is correct (see Check Drive Belt Tension, page 87). 7. Rear Wheel MAINTENANCE Alignment (cont.) NOTE: Turn the axle adjusters about 1/16 of...
... (counterclockwise) to allow the axle to turn at a time and monitor wheel alignment as you proceed. 5. Readjust if necessary until alignment is correct and drive belt tension is correct, tighten the adjuster lock nut, then tighten axle nut. When wheel is aligned and drive belt tension is correct (see Check Drive Belt Tension, page 87). 7. Rear Wheel MAINTENANCE Alignment (cont.) NOTE: Turn the axle adjusters about 1/16 of...
Owners Manual
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Carefully lower the motorcycle and safely support it is incorrect, repeat steps 4-7. 10. Severe personal injury or death may occur if the motorcycle tips or falls. 92 Recheck drive belt tension and alignment to be sure the motorcycle will not tip or fall while elevated. If alignment is correct after tightening the axle. 9. MAINTENANCE Rear Wheel Alignment (cont.) 8. Pump rear brake pedal several times to be sure it on the sidestand. WARNING Care should be taken to reset brake pad distance. 11.
Carefully lower the motorcycle and safely support it is incorrect, repeat steps 4-7. 10. Severe personal injury or death may occur if the motorcycle tips or falls. 92 Recheck drive belt tension and alignment to be sure the motorcycle will not tip or fall while elevated. If alignment is correct after tightening the axle. 9. MAINTENANCE Rear Wheel Alignment (cont.) 8. Pump rear brake pedal several times to be sure it on the sidestand. WARNING Care should be taken to reset brake pad distance. 11.
Owners Manual
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... transmission in the operator's seat and slowly bounce the rear suspension a few times. Inspect Swing Arm and Rear Axle 1. Grasp the rear tire and attempt to move the rear wheel side-to be sure the motorcycle will not tip or fall while elevated. If there is movement at the rear axle, inspect the wheel bearings and rear axle (see the VICTORY Service Manual or an authorized VICTORY dealer). Sit in neutral...
... transmission in the operator's seat and slowly bounce the rear suspension a few times. Inspect Swing Arm and Rear Axle 1. Grasp the rear tire and attempt to move the rear wheel side-to be sure the motorcycle will not tip or fall while elevated. If there is movement at the rear axle, inspect the wheel bearings and rear axle (see the VICTORY Service Manual or an authorized VICTORY dealer). Sit in neutral...
Owners Manual
Page 104
Front Suspension and Steering WARNING MAINTENANCE Care should be smooth but not loose or interfered with by wires, hoses, or control cables. 3. Use an appropriate motorcycle lift or a block of the ground. Point the front wheel straight ahead. Turn the handlebars all the way to stop. If the wheel does not rotate smoothly, inspect the wheel bearings, front axle, and brakes (see the VICTORY Service Manual or an authorized...
Front Suspension and Steering WARNING MAINTENANCE Care should be smooth but not loose or interfered with by wires, hoses, or control cables. 3. Use an appropriate motorcycle lift or a block of the ground. Point the front wheel straight ahead. Turn the handlebars all the way to stop. If the wheel does not rotate smoothly, inspect the wheel bearings, front axle, and brakes (see the VICTORY Service Manual or an authorized...
Owners Manual
Page 145
... the fuel tank only to crank the engine a few times. You don't need to replace the oil filter at this time, but you must replace the oil filter when you poured in neutral, press the electric starter button to the top of clean motor oil into each spark plug. Pour one tablespoon of the filler insert. 2. Engine Component Protection Caution 1. Settled carbon deposits can cause engine damage. 2. With the main switch...
... the fuel tank only to crank the engine a few times. You don't need to replace the oil filter at this time, but you must replace the oil filter when you poured in neutral, press the electric starter button to the top of clean motor oil into each spark plug. Pour one tablespoon of the filler insert. 2. Engine Component Protection Caution 1. Settled carbon deposits can cause engine damage. 2. With the main switch...
Owners Manual
Page 150
... miles), if the motorcycle's engine displacement is 280 cubic centimeters or greater; VICTORY Motorcycle Division, Polaris Sales Inc. - or of initial retail purchases with applicable regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board for presenting your owner's manual. of time, not to a VICTORY dealer as soon as to conform with all scheduled maintenance. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities WARRANTIES As...
... miles), if the motorcycle's engine displacement is 280 cubic centimeters or greater; VICTORY Motorcycle Division, Polaris Sales Inc. - or of initial retail purchases with applicable regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board for presenting your owner's manual. of time, not to a VICTORY dealer as soon as to conform with all scheduled maintenance. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities WARRANTIES As...
Owners Manual
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... Ignition Key ...35 Ignition Key Number ...34 Ignition Switch ...35 Indicator Lights ...38, 48 Initial Maintenance ...76 Instrument Cluster ...36 INSTRUMENTS, FEATURES AND CONTROLS ...35-46 INTRODUCTION ...4 N Neutral Indicator ...38 Noise Emission Warranty ...143 Noise Regulation ...143 O Odometer ...37 Oil ...82-84 Oil Change ...82-83 Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick ...84 Oil Filter ...82-83 Oil Filter Change ...82-83 Oil Level ...50, 83-84 Oil Specifications ...157 OPERATION ...61-74 Overdrive Indicator Lamp ...37 G Gasoline ...19 Gear Shift Pedal ...44, 115 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating...
... Ignition Key ...35 Ignition Key Number ...34 Ignition Switch ...35 Indicator Lights ...38, 48 Initial Maintenance ...76 Instrument Cluster ...36 INSTRUMENTS, FEATURES AND CONTROLS ...35-46 INTRODUCTION ...4 N Neutral Indicator ...38 Noise Emission Warranty ...143 Noise Regulation ...143 O Odometer ...37 Oil ...82-84 Oil Change ...82-83 Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick ...84 Oil Filter ...82-83 Oil Filter Change ...82-83 Oil Level ...50, 83-84 Oil Specifications ...157 OPERATION ...61-74 Overdrive Indicator Lamp ...37 G Gasoline ...19 Gear Shift Pedal ...44, 115 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating...
Owners Manual
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... Pad ...129 Spark Plugs ...119-120 Specification, Ride Height ...94 Specification, Shock Spring Pre-load . 94 SPECIFICATIONS ...153-157 Speedometer ...36 Starter Button ...43 Starting the Engine ...65-66 Steering ...58, 98-99 S INDEX R Rear Shock Absorber Ride Height Adjustment ...95 Ride Height Measurement ...94, 96 Rear Shock Absorber Preload Specification ...94 Rear Suspension, Shock Absorber Preload Inspection ...93 Recommended Oil ...83 Recommended Shift Points ...69 Registration ...150 Removal from Storage ...142 Repairing Painted...
... Pad ...129 Spark Plugs ...119-120 Specification, Ride Height ...94 Specification, Shock Spring Pre-load . 94 SPECIFICATIONS ...153-157 Speedometer ...36 Starter Button ...43 Starting the Engine ...65-66 Steering ...58, 98-99 S INDEX R Rear Shock Absorber Ride Height Adjustment ...95 Ride Height Measurement ...94, 96 Rear Shock Absorber Preload Specification ...94 Rear Suspension, Shock Absorber Preload Inspection ...93 Recommended Oil ...83 Recommended Shift Points ...69 Registration ...150 Removal from Storage ...142 Repairing Painted...